Palau is a stunning archipelago consisting of over 500 islands. Thousands of visitors come to this beautiful Micronesian nation every year to enjoy a treasure trove of untouched natural beauty. I recently had a chance to interview the chairman of Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) - Jackson Doktok. Q. What inspired you to work in the tourism industry? During my high school years, I used to work as a security officer at a hotel. Overtime, I … [Read more...]
About Teh Chin Liang
Teh Chin Liang lives in Georgetown, Malaysia, a scenic island city and a UNESCO heritage site. As a travel enthusiast, he has extensively traveled to more than 30 countries since 2004. He is a book lover and writes across multiple genres.
His favorite pastime is finding a quiet oasis and tucking away with a good book. While working a full-time job, he tries to take time off whenever possible to travel the world. He is multilingual that he speaks Mandarin, Hokkien (Chinese dialect), Malay, English, little Spanish - hablo muy poco Español and keen on practicing Thai language.
Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA
Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) - The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into … [Read more...]
Karl Bushby, Adventurer and Author
Karl Bushby is a British ex-paratrooper, walking adventurer and author. Since 1998, he has embarked on his Goliath Expedition - a round-the-world circumnavigation solely on foot. His journey has covered 43,493km so far. Giant Steps: The Remarkable Story of the Goliath Expedition From Punta Arenas to Russia is his book journaling his extraordinary journey. Karl was kind enough to let me interview him recently. Q1. One of the common … [Read more...]
Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Riviera River Cruises
Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers. What drew you to work for Riviera River Cruise? Good day, everyone, I am Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. I have been in the cruise industry for 40 years working up until a few years ago with the ocean liners. For 8 years, I had my own sales and marketing company. I was asked to represent Riviera River cruises and after six months I was very impressed with … [Read more...]
Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals
Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]
Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair
Q. You joined Finnair as Chief Commercial Officer in May 2019. Less than a year later, COVID hit the world and brought the aviation industry to a standstill. How did you and your team deal with this unprecedented situation and what were the strategies to lead Finnair out of the pandemic crisis stronger than ever? We quickly grasped the situation and learned how to agilely change our plans. We redesigned core commercial processes and … [Read more...]
La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host
La Carmina is a multi-talented lifestyle blogger, TV host and an author of 4 books including the upcoming “The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom,” published by Simon & Schuster on October 25, 2022. I recently managed to get hold of her and asked her a couple questions. Q. You started as a blogger and slowly moved towards becoming an author and TV host. What has your journey been like to get to where … [Read more...]
She Walks the Earth – Angela Marie Maxwell, Explorer, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment Coach
Q. I listened to your Ted Talk and podcast interviews. you talked a lot about finding courage – about how courage is a choice and a mindset that takes us beyond our comfort zone. My question has two parts: First, during the months of preparation before setting off on your round-the-world walk, what did you do to build your courage, physical stamina, and most importantly, stay committed to your goal and belief to finally turning this idea of … [Read more...]
Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and Travel Writer
Q. Traveling is a universal experience that everyone takes pleasure in, but being a gay traveler comes with its own set of complexity and challenges. How do you define LGBTQ travel and why LGBTQ travel matters in your opinion? I think the definition of LGBTQ travel is constantly evolving, and that’s a great thing. Twenty years ago, being a gay traveler meant I only felt comfortable going to certain spots, like San Francisco or Miami, where … [Read more...]
Christopher Birt, Actor and Traveler
Q. I love your “Everyday People” column, it literally reminds me of the lyrics from the Sly & The Family Stone's classic “Everyday People” – “I am no better and neither are you, we’re all the same, whatever we do, You love me, you hate me. You know me and then. You can't figure out the bag I'm in”. What inspired you to start that interview project and what have you learned through these interviews with random people? Firstly, thanks so … [Read more...]
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