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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.


Mark Jason Williams, Award-Winning Playwright, Essayist and Travel Writer

July 15, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Antarctica, Arizona, Art, Beach, Chicago, Desert, Ecuador, England, Europe, Florence, Hawaii, History, Ice Cream, Iceland, Idaho, Illinois, Internet, Italy

Christopher Birt, Actor and Traveler

June 28, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Andes, Animal Rescue, Boston, Britain, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Canyon, Chile, Christmas, Cuba, Culture, Easter, Edinburgh, England, Europe, Festival, Film

Fatspatrol (Fathima) Mohiuddin, Artist and Muralist

June 10, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Q1. You started your art journey by painting on your bedroom walls when you were 13. Does art run in your family? Did you ever imagine that one day you’d taking your painting from your bedroom’s wall to a building’s wall? My brother and I are both artists. He was more of a natural  showing real talent at a young age. As his younger sister, I kind of followed what he did. I read his comic books and copied drawings out of them and that started … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Australia, Beach, Britain, Canada, Culture, Desert, Dubai, England, Festival, Food and Wine, India, Ireland, Jordan, Journey, London, Mexico, Music, Nightlife, Oman

Jens Notroff, Archaeologist, Illustrator, and Science Communicator

May 19, 2022 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Q. When you were a toddler, your dad brought you to a museum where you fell in love immediately with the artifact display. You were 5 years old at the time, what really piqued your interest when you saw the display and made you aspire to become an archeologist from that point onwards? What do you think parents and teachers nowadays should do to help children develop a love for the pre-historical human culture? I still remember those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Culture, Denmark, Desert, Germany, Glacier, Helicopter, Internet, Jordan, Museum, Photography, Poland, River Rafting, Romania, Taxi, Technology, Wildlife

Isabel Leong Travel Blogger

April 12, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

You started your blog in 2015. What or who inspired you to become a travel blogger? You're right - my blog was launched in 2015, when I began my first solo international journey around Europe. The blog was meant to be a platform for me to catalogue my travels and share travel tips, itineraries and budget hacks. I wanted it to be a useful resource for others looking to visit the same destinations as I'd visited. Some travel bloggers that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, America, Death Valley, Europe, Food and Wine, Garden, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Sand, Singapore, South America, Traffic, Travel Blogging, Wanderlust

From the World’s Smallest Classroom to the Oscars – Interview with Pawo Choyning Dorji, Producer, Director and Writer of “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”, the Nominee for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards

March 31, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang6 Comments

When I first contacted Pawo Choyning Dorji about two months ago, “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” - his directorial debut had been shortlisted for the Best International Feature in the 94th Academy Awards. He told me he did not expect the film could go this far to the Oscars. But, sometimes the most unexpected thing happens when you least expect it. Lunana was not only on the shortlist, it successfully made it through to the top five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, Art, Australia, Culture, Desert, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Festival, Film, Himalayas, History, India, Interview, Japan, Journey, Korea, London, Markets, Mountain Climbing

Landing in Paro, One of the World’s Most Dangerous Airports – Interview with Chhimi Dorji, Captain of Drukair

February 11, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

Q. Landing in Paro airport is different and way more challenging than landing in other airports due to the location of the airport in a valley surrounded by towering mountains, making it one of the most dangerous airports for landing in the world. What are the take-off and landing procedures? Indeed, flying in and out of the Paro Airport is such a thrill for pilots. I would term it as one of the most "demanding" as it requires the highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Bangkok Thailand, China, England, Europe, Everest, Food and Wine, Himalayas, India, Interview, Journey, Nepal, Spain, Traffic, Walking tour, Wildlife

“Hiko in Tonga” – A Vanishing Culture of Women Jugglers in Tonga – Interview with Paprika Leaverton, Filmmaker, Professional Juggler and Entertainment Performer

January 20, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang10 Comments

Hiko is an ancient form of juggling in Tonga where women continuously toss tui tui nuts in the air. It is a game played only by women in this Polynesian nation and is on the verge of extinction. Paprika traveled to Tonga to capture this long-lost tradition on film. Recently, I had a chance to ask Paprika a few questions about this award-winning documentary. Q. How did you get into juggling, what drew you to juggling and what juggling does to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Celebrity, Christmas, Colorado, Culture, England, Festival, Fiji, Film, History, Hollywood, Interview, Iowa, Journey, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Palm Trees, Paradise

Virginia Chan, Founder of Humid with a Chance of Fishballs

January 13, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. You moved from Vancouver to Hong Kong in 2012 to join the corporate world. Vancouver is also known as “city of neighborhoods” with a sizable portion of Hong Kong immigrants. What do you see the similarities and differences between both cities in terms of culture, people and of course, local food?  In terms of culture - I think Hong Kong tends to lean towards workaholic culture. Time is money, and everything runs at a faster pace here. If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beer, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canada, China, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Hong Kong, Internet, Japan, Oyster

Boyd McCleary, Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands

December 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang6 Comments

Boyd was the British High Commissioner to Malaysia when I worked as Contact Database Officer at the High Commissioner Kuala Lumpur in 2009. Despite his high- profile status and prominent role, there was never a barrier between him and the rest of the staff.  He is a highly charismatic leader with a fun-loving sense of humor. He always dropped by our office and chatted us up, and the conversation always ended with a good hearty laugh. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Asia, Beach, Beer, Britain, Canada, Caribbean, Culture, Drinking, England, Germany, Interview, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Photography, Rainforest, Sailing, Seafood, South East Asia

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  • “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
  • Adam Pervez: Travel Writer, Speaker
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  • Adrian Qais: Adventure Traveller
  • Ashley Colburn: Travel Host, Producer & Writer
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  • Christopher Birt, Actor and Traveler
  • Christopher Elliot Consumer Advocate and Journalist
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  • Don George: Editor & Travel Author
  • Doug Lansky: Travel Writer + Speaker
  • Ed Stafford: Adventurer
  • Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom
  • Erden Eruç: Global Circumnavigater and Adventurer
  • Everett Potter – Travel Journalist
  • Fatspatrol (Fathima) Mohiuddin, Artist and Muralist
  • Follow the Nomadic Footprints in Kyrgyzstan – Interview with Aisha Mambetalieva, Director and co-founder of Kyrgyz Tourism LLC
  • From the World’s Smallest Classroom to the Oscars – Interview with Pawo Choyning Dorji, Producer, Director and Writer of “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”, the Nominee for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards
  • Gloria Huwiler: Actress
  • Guðrið Højgaard, CEO Visit Faroe Islands
  • Horror Talk with Rich Ragsdale – Director, Composer, Producer and Writer
  • Ian Cumming, Entrepreneur & Founder Travel Massive
  • Interview with Joe Sidek, father of George Town Festival
  • Interview with Tobias Hägg, Photographer and Aerial Artist
  • Isabel Leong Travel Blogger
  • Jackson Doktok, Chairman of Palau Visitors Authority
  • James Asquith, Youngest to Visit all 196
  • 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
  • Johnny Jet: Travel Expert and Travel Blogger
  • Joseph Rosendo, TV Personality & Travel Journalist
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Visit Cyprus – The Deputy Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Cyprus
  • Walter “Yukon” Yates: Adventurer & Entrepreneur
  • Yung Chang: Writer & Director

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