Wild Americas

Wild Americas

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Wild Americas episodes

  • Starting a Nonprofit for Kids in Honduras With Dave Elmore

    Isaac is back after a break last week! He begins by updating listeners on his last two weeks in Honduras and Nicaragua. Then, he is joined by Founder/Executive Director of SOL International Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Roatan, Honduras that supports the local youth in their educational and athletic goals in a variety of ways. Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about how to meet people when staying in hostels.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 'Below Deck' in Alaska With Ryo Reis

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins with an update about the end of his time in El Salvador and his first adventures in Honduras. Then he is joined by Ryo Reis, a seasonal deckhand for tour boats up in Alaska. They discuss all the behind the scenes of the job, benefits of working seasonally in a place like Alaska, and much more. Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week, this time about how to cross the infamous Darien Gap.

    1 hr 2 min
  • How Viewing a Solar Eclipse in Totality Can Change Your Life With William Mock

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins with an update about his first week in El Salvador. Next, he is joined by William Mock to discuss the powerful experience of going to see the recent solar eclipse in totality, their first backpacking trip they did together as kids, and much more! Lastly, Isaac brings you the Travel Tip of the Week on how to find the best places to eat and visit when you are traveling abroad.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Teaching in a Foreign Country With Lauren Mckenna

    On this week's episode, Isaac starts off with an update about his last week visiting Lake Atitlán, Volcán Acatenango, and Antigua in Guatemala. Then he is joined by Lauren Mckenna, a schoolteacher he met during his time in Belize, to discuss what it's like moving to a different continent, cultural differences in teaching in Mexico City vs. Scotland, and much more! Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about 20 essentials to keep in your vehicle for emergency situations.

    1 hr 27 min
  • Working as a Geologist in the Arctic & Backpacking Through Latin America With Justin Newmann

    On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last few days in Belize, a hectic border crossing on Easter Sunday, and his highlights so far in Guatemala. Next, he is joined by Justin Newmann, a Geologist he met along the Dalton Highway in Alaska, to discuss his work in the field, living seasonally in a remote region, and how he takes advantage of his time off from seasonal work. Then Isaac closes the show with a Travel Tip of the Week about proper trail etiquette.

    1 hr 31 min
  • The World of Working on Movie Sets With Evan Vaughn

    In this week's episode, Isaac starts off by giving an update of his last week in Belize: snorkeling the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world, solo swimming in caves, and much more! Next, he is joined by Evan Vaughn to discuss what it's like being behind the scenes for big studio films, living in Atlanta, and their previous travels together. Lastly, Isaac provides the Travel Tip of the Week about something useful you can use your Eno straps for besides hanging your hammock.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Getting Chased By Border Patrol and Other Border Crossing Stories

    On this week's episode, Isaac gives a short update about his week visiting Lagunas De Montebello National Park, seeing 'Dune: Part Two', and driving through roadblocks made by protestors in Mexico. Then he tells his top 3 border crossing stories, which include getting chased by Canadian Border Patrol during his very first border crossing. Next he closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week on how to make sure you don't miss your timed bookings when you're on the road.

    54 min
  • The Life of a Partner of a World Traveler With Shelby Lazenby

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins by giving an update on his last week in Mexico as he visits multiple national parks and ancient ruins. Next, he is joined Shelby Lazenby to discuss what it's like being the significant other of someone who travels, their travels together around the USA , and much more. Before closing the show with the Travel Tip of the Week about the best type of biodegradable soap to use when traveling.

    1 hr 50 min
  • Guide to Spending Money Internationally + Mexico City is a Dream

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins by updating listeners on his adventures in Mexico City over the last week. He talks about visiting various museums, touring ancient civilizations, and attending several sporting events in the world's 5th most populated city. Next, he brings us the Travel Tip of The Week with a guide to international banking, currency exchange, and everything you would want to know about how to make purchases abroad.

    1 hr 2 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…