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Our interviews focus on the travel, entertainment and lifestyle industry,
with people who are making valuable contributions in their particular fields.


Dan Buettner, Founder of Blue Zones & New York Times Bestselling Author

April 5, 2024 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow, the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of five books on longevity and happiness, and a three-time Guinness World Record holder for long-distance cycling. In 2003, Buettner founded Blue Zones, where he has studied communities with increased longevity, including Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Nicoya, Costa Rica. His study of longevity has been adapted into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Bicycle, California, China, Costa Rica, Drinking, Food and Wine, Golf, Greece, Hiking, History, Interview, Italy, Japan, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Massage, Minnesota, National Geographic, New York City

John Farrell, Founder of One Bag Travel

March 21, 2024 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Q. Tell us a bit about yourself and what made you decide to travel with only one bag? Hi, I’m John from One Bag Travel. I’m from Connecticut, United States. I started one-bag traveling after almost missing a morning ferry in Croatia because my friends overpacked giant checked roller bags. It took them forever to repack their clothes—too bulky that they couldn’t move quickly while dragging the roller bags on cobblestone streets at 4 am. From … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, America, Connecticut, Drinking, Nepal, Thailand

Adam Olalde – CEO and Founder – Xtreme Xperience

March 11, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Introduce yourself; what is your background? My background is in the luxury car rental and concierge business. It was from that business that I pivoted by listening to our customers and creating a concept that specializes in what they were asking for, automotive entertainment experiences. I realized early on that that’s what most people desire. Have a great time, but don’t worry about the headaches and cost of ownership. Q. When did you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Chicago, Georgia, Lifestyle, Redwoods, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

How Living with Strangers Sparked a Filmmaker’s Dream – The Story of Christoph Pehofer

January 25, 2024 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

The first time I heard about Couchsurfing was when I visited LA back in 2007. While cruising through the steel and glass of LA's concrete jungle in a car with David, a long-time friend of mine and the owner and editor of  Dave's Travel Corner, we were hit with this crazy idea of crashing on strangers' couches. Despite the discomfort of wrapping up in a sleeping bag on the cold living room floor, we had so much fun getting to know so many great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Asia, Cruising, Film, Germany, Interview, Journey, Naked, North America, Rainforest

Steven K. Tsuchida, American Film Director

January 5, 2024 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Steven is an American film and television director. His latest Netflix original film A Tourist's Guide to Love starring and produced by Rachael Leigh Cook, whisked him away to the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh cities and otherworldly landscapes of Vietnam. The trip didn't just mark his first foray into international filmmaking, it was a treasure trove of far east discoveries. I recently had a chance to talk with him about his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Culinary travel, Culture, Far East, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Hawaii, Internet, Journey, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Tropical Fruit, Vietnam

Tom Allen, Adventure Cyclist, Author and Filmmaker

December 22, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Q. In 2006, you began a round-the-world bicycle trip called 'Ride Earth,' an epic challenge you had never attempted before. What is it about seeing the world with a bicycle that excites you, and can you describe what the first few weeks of your journey were like? It was the promise of freedom that first drew me to bicycle travel. I’m sure that’s a common motive among travelers but doing it under pedal power really elevated the sense of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bicycle, Burma, Bus Travel, Canals, Civil War, Culture, England, Ethiopia, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, Gun, Hiking, Iran, Istanbul, Journey, Music, Passport, River Rafting

Thomas Ramdahl, SVP Network Management at airBaltic

December 7, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang3 Comments

Q. Thank you for joining our interview.  I know you only recently joined airBaltic in the spring of 2023. Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers and tell us what drew you to join airBaltic? What are some of the aspects of airBaltic you enjoy the most working here? I have over 25 years of experience in the airline industry, and I have worked with four different airlines in Norway. I was approached by airBaltic, a company you likely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Airline, Airport, America, Asia, Europe, Food and Wine, Interview, Montenegro, North America, Norway, Restaurants, Technology, Traffic, Walking tour

Babak A. Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer, Explorer, Speaker

November 25, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Babak Tafreshi is an Iranian-born photographer, science communicator, and dark sky advocate. He is known for his work in astrophotography and nightscape photography, capturing stunning images of the night sky, including stars, galaxies, and celestial events. Tafreshi is the founder of  The World at Night (TWAN), a global program that uses photography to raise awareness about light pollution and the importance of preserving natural nightscapes. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, California, Chile, Culture, Desert, Europe, Everest, Film, Food and Wine, Interview, Iran, Journey, Kenya, National Geographic, National Park, Nepal, Oman, Photography

Justin Francis, Co-founder and CEO of Responsible Travel

October 20, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Q. Responsible Travel was founded in 2001, that was 22 years ago. Sustainability and green practices were not as widely recognized and prioritized as they are today. How did you convince yourself that you were moving in the right direction? Nothing like Responsible Travel had ever been tried before, so there was no route map. However, I had a great mentor from another sector, Dame Anita Roddick founder of The Body Shop, who I worked for and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Britain, Culture, England, Kenya, New York City, Shopping Mall, Wildlife

Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist

September 28, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Chawadee Nualkhair, who often refers to herself as Chow, is a Thai-American originally from Pittsburgh. She now resides in Bangkok with her husband and two children. As a freelance journalist, her primary focus is food writing. Her blog, 'Bangkok Glutton' is a must-read for those who love Thai street food. Chow made a guest appearance on a popular episode of the Netflix travel documentary series 'Somebody Feed Phil,' showcasing the culinary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Culture, Food and Wine, Journey, Massage, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Restaurants, Seafood, Street Food, Thailand

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Interviews

  • “Hiko in Tonga” – A Vanishing Culture of Women Jugglers in Tonga – Interview with Paprika Leaverton, Filmmaker, Professional Juggler and Entertainment Performer
  • A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
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  • Dan Buettner, Founder of Blue Zones & New York Times Bestselling Author
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  • Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC
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  • Ian Cumming, Entrepreneur & Founder Travel Massive
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  • Isabel Leong Travel Blogger
  • Jackson Doktok, Chairman of Palau Visitors Authority
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  • James Kaiser: Photographer, Guidebook Author
  • Jens Notroff, Archaeologist, Illustrator, and Science Communicator
  • Jessica Matthews & Julia Silverman: sOccket Co-founders
  • Jo Carroll, co-owner of Winchcombe Farm Holidays
  • Johan Ernst Nilson: International Explorer
  • John Farrell, Founder of One Bag Travel
  • Johnny Jet: Travel Expert and Travel Blogger
  • Joseph Rosendo, TV Personality & Travel Journalist
  • Julie Stevens – A Model Traveler
  • Justin Francis, Co-founder and CEO of Responsible Travel
  • Justin Zackham, Screenwriter, Producer & Traveler
  • Karen Rowley – Owner Many More Travels
  • Karl Bushby, Adventurer and Author
  • Kimberly Fisher: Model, Travel Writer & Philanthropist
  • La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host
  • Landing in Paro, One of the World’s Most Dangerous Airports – Interview with Chhimi Dorji, Captain of Drukair
  • Larry Jacobson: Sailor, Author
  • Lee Abbamonte: Global Super Traveler
  • Leif Harum – Author, Backpacker & World Traveler
  • Lisa Niver: RTW Traveler
  • Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne
  • Louise Reilly Sacco, Permanent Acting Interim Executive Director of the Museum Of Bad Art
  • Lynn Gilmartin: Australian Presenter and Traveler
  • Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Riviera River Cruises
  • Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and Travel Writer
  • Matt Ruby, New York City Stand-up Comedian
  • Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals
  • Meet the Brummy who turned his love for his hometown into a walking tour – Rob Ankcorn, the co-founder of Real Birmingham Free Walking Tour
  • Michael Wigge: Reporter & Filmmaker
  • Mike Corey, Adventure Travel YouTuber & BBC Television Host
  • Neil Mandt: Actor, Producer & Traveler
  • Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer of Finnair
  • Patrick Smith: Airline Pilot and Author
  • Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer
  • Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective
  • Peter Mondavi Sr: Longtime Napa Winemaker, Industry leader
  • Pilots, Amelia Rose Earhart & Patrick Carter
  • Rachel Rudwall, TV Host & Producer
  • Ramona Bruland, Adventure, Lifestyle & Adventure TV Host
  • Richard Bangs: Global Explorer, Author
  • Robert Reid: Lonely Planet USA Editor
  • Robert Young Pelton: Author, Filmmaker, Journalist, Adventurer
  • Rolf Potts: Travel Writer & Journalist
  • Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA
  • Ryan & Emily, The Snail Travelers
  • Ryan Vasquez, Broadway, Movie and TV Actor and Singer
  • Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight
  • Sarah Dandashy, Founder Ask A Concierge
  • Savannah Grace: Author & Traveler
  • She Walks the Earth – Angela Marie Maxwell, Explorer, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment Coach
  • Skuli Mogensen, Founder & CEO WOW air
  • Sleep Tourism: How the Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York is Redefining Hotel Stays through a Revitalizing Sleep Program
  • Steven K. Tsuchida, American Film Director
  • Stuart Every – CEO and Founder of Dolphin Creative
  • Teri Johnson: Co-host of Travelista TV
  • The Earl of Yarmouth, co-founder of The Secret Aristocrat Company
  • The Utopia in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean – Interview with Shirley Squibb, Deputy Head of the Tourism Department of Tristan da Cunha
  • The Vawter Family – Vawters on the Water
  • Thomas Ramdahl, SVP Network Management at airBaltic
  • Tom Allen, Adventure Cyclist, Author and Filmmaker
  • Tom Waller: Producer, Director and Writer
  • Tony Wheeler: Founder of Lonely Planet
  • Tori James, Adventurer and Speaker
  • Vanessa Pirotta, Whale Researcher
  • Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs
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