Travel Worth Living

In this episode I get to talk with Geoffrey, the head instructor for Tac Trac. The Tac Trac Combat Tracking initiative was started as a way to combat the onslaught of wildlife crimes committed in Africa. As an NGO, they provide training for anti-poaching rangers who are then mobilised to work in various reserves across Africa.

Geoffrey began working as a ranger at the age of 17. Since then, he’s spent years honing his tracking and anti-poaching skills, first as a ranger and now as an instructor. During our conversation we talk about the threats rangers face, how they apprehend and stop poachers, and what it takes to spend days at a time out in the field.

To learn more about Tac Trac, you can visit their website here: www.tactrac.co.za

You can also follow Geoffrey on Instagram @rangerssurvivalcraft.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Reis, a TV producer who works with production companies in various locations around the world. He is passionate about sharing his hostel tips and tricks for new travellers just getting started. We talk a lot about his many adventures while staying in hostels, what to look for when booking ones, and how to find cheap places to stay. Reis is also passionate about promoting travel among the African American community, sharing just how easy it is for anyone to travel and explore the world.

Connect with Reis on Instagram @lovereisandsoul.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Alan, a South African story teller who loves sharing his knowledge of historical events. During our conversation, he shares why a thorough understanding of history is essential to knowing what actually happened in the past. We also talk about the indigenous people of South Africa, including the Khoi-San, Xhosa, and Zulu. He even tried to teach me how to speak a language that relies heavily on clicks! Using lessons from their culture and heritage, he shared why it’s important to learn from history.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Goran, a travel photographer who has spent time with some truly unique people from around the world. Through his work, he has gotten to live with remote tribes, learn their ways, and document their stories. During our conversation he shares some of the experiences he’s had and some of the lessons he’s learned; highlighting the fact that we have no room to judge other people based on our ignorance of their culture.

Connect with him on Instagram @goran_jovic_.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with an urban explorer who has made it his life passion to seek out abandoned locations, whether urban or rural. Originally from Poland, Greg currently lives in China and uses every opportunity he can to explore. He shares so many stories during our conversation including his ten hour interrogation by the Chinese authorities, his backpacking trip into a desolate part of Kazakhstan where Russia launches its rockets, and how he was able to capture photos inside an isolated dome shaped building built by the Communists in Bulgaria. He also shares why he is so passionate about exploring abandoned locations, or bandos, as they are referred to in the urbex community. He launched his podcast, Chasing Bandos, back in October as a way to tell forgotten stories and spread awareness as to what urbex is really about.

Listen to his podcast here: chasingbandos.podbean.com.

Connect with him on Instagram @greg_abandoned.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Kyana who moved from Boston to Iceland simply to create a new life for herself. While many are afraid to venture into the unknown, Kyana decided that she would not let fear stop her from chasing her dreams. During our conversation, she talks about the incredible difficulties she’s faced while trying to live in Iceland, how she’s overcome those difficulties, why she even wanted to move to Iceland in the first place, and how she began her online influencer/photography journey. I hope this episode inspires you to not let fear stand in the way of achieving a life full of adventure.

You can connect with Alida on Instagram @kyanasue.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Alida, a helicopter pilot working in the outback of Australia. Based near Uluru, the massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s arid "Red Centre”, Alida takes passengers on scenic flights over the breathtaking desert. During our conversation, she shares what she does during a typical day as a helicopter pilot, how she balances her cross-cultural family relationships, some tips for how you can stay safe while traveling, and why Uluru is so important from both a cultural and geological standpoint.

You can connect with Alida on Instagram @li.li.pink.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with a wildlife veterinarian from the Netherlands who is currently working in Namibia. During my conversation with Maaike, we talk about the dangers wildlife vets face while working in their field, what a typical day is like for Maaike, and what impact NGOs like NaanKuSe have on the local communities.

You can connect with Maaike on Instagram @the_desert_vet.

You can get involved with NaanKuSe, the NGO Maaike works with at: naankuse.com.

This is the reserve where Maaike works: Zannier Reserve.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with a long time friend and avid photographer, Stefan Heldzinger. If I were to describe this episode in one word, it would have to be “energy”. I’m pretty sure it’s all the coffee Stefan has consumed but in any case, his passion for travel and his drive as a creative in the photography space is contagious. During our conversation we talk about his figurative speed-dating in Europe, his experience without sleep in Iceland, his South African heritage, why meeting up with fellow creatives while traveling is so important, and how you can become an experienced travel photographer.

You can connect with Stefan on Instagram @StefanHeldzinger.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Shannon, a comedian from Ireland currently living in New Zealand. We chat about how he gets paid to be a comedian, what it’s like writing jokes, and what he enjoys most about comedy. Shannon also shares stories from his many international travels. While in Thailand, he and his friends had the opportunity to participate in Songkran, the New Year’s celebration that gives water fights a whole new meaning and created some lifetime memories that are not cherished by everyone. Also, health is important even while traveling; Shannon learned that the hard way in Vietnam. If you’d like to connect with Shannon after this episode, you can find him on Instagram @sbgcomedy.

Also, be sure and check out his podcast What Am I Doing? to hear more from the world of comedy.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.