Wild Americas

Wild Americas

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Wild Americas episodes

  • Working in a Hostel in the Capital of Colombia + Galapagos Budget Traveler Guide With Dom Peckham

    On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last days in Colombia, crossing over into Ecuador, and enjoying his first few days there before heading to the Galapagos. Next, he gives a guide on how to visit the Galapagos Islands on a budget. Finally, he is joined by Dom Peckham, a friend he met on a graffiti tour in Bogota, Colombia. They discuss what it is like working in a hostel, the day they watched the Euro Cup and Copa America final together in the same day, connecting with people while traveling, and much more.

    1 hr 15 min
  • The Most Dangerous Border Crossing In The World, Embracing Your Heritage, and More With Daianna Moreno

    Isaac begins this episode of Wild Americas updating the listeners on his last week visitng the Tatacoa Desert, Caño Cristales, and now working on a small coffee farm. Next, he is joined by Daianna Moreno to discuss issues regarding immigration around the world, her background as an immigrant herself, and how she has embraced her roots by exploring Colombia. Lastly, Isaac closes the show with a Travel Tip of the Week about how to sound (a little) less like a gringo when speaking Spanish in Latin America.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Leading Trips in the San Blas Islands With Ruby Partington

    On this week's episode, Isaac provides an update about his time in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia (also known as the Athens of South America). He is then joined by his trip leader from the San Blas Islands boat trip, Ruby Partington, to discuss what it's like guiding these types of adventures, some of the different jobs she has had during her travels, and much more.

    48 min
  • Hitchhiking By Boat Across The Atlantic Ocean With Lorenz Henzler

    On this week's episode, Isaac starts off by giving an update about his time in the small towns of Colombia the last couple of weeks. Next, he is joined by Lorenz Henzler to discuss what it's like hitchhiking by boat from Europe to South America. He then closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week about how to avoid getting lost on hikes.

    1 hr 33 min
  • Taking a Four Day Boat Ride to South America

    This week, without a guest interview, Isaac brings a shorter episode where he recounts the magical journey from North America to South America via the San Blas islands. He talks about all the activities they did, hanging out with travelers from all over the world, and the unique cultural experience he got to have with the indigenous Kuna people who populate the islands. Then, for the Travel Tip of the Week, Isaac gives his Top 10 Must-See Nature Spots in Mexico & Central America.

    46 min
  • Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail For Clean Water With Jenna Gilbreath

    Jenna's Fundraiser: https://my.thirstproject.org/fundraiser/4699757

    On this week's episode, in honor of his last day with Marty, Isaac reminisces on some of their best times together. Next he is joined by Jenna Gilbreath, who is currently in the middle of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. They discuss the logistics of a hike that size, some of her highlights, and the community that she has built on the trail. Lastly, Isaac does a Travel Tip of the Week about how to cross foreign borders with a vehicle.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Hostel Horror Stories Draft With Alessandra Scala

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins with a short update and a BIG announcement! Next, he is joined by Wild Americas' first repeat guest: Alessandra Scala. We get an update about what she has been up to, and then her and Isaac draft the worst types of people to run into in a hostel. Lastly, Isaac brings the Travel Tip of the Week about a cost-effective way to explore nature in the USA.

    1 hr 37 min
  • LIVE: World Traveler Roundtable

    On this week's episode, Isaac has his first live interview! He sits down with Roxane Hanriot (France), Maria Tosi (Italian), and Alek van Dam (Cayman Islands) to discuss the ins and outs of the backpacker lifestyle. They touch on their biggest highlights/lowlights in Central America, tips for hitchhikers, missing home, and much more.

    1 hr 13 min

About Wild Americas

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Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black’s multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with…