An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting - world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an … [Read more...]
Sarah Dandashy, Founder Ask A Concierge
I first discovered Sarah's Ask a Concierge website when reviewing the list of speakers at the annual Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show (held every February). I was intrigued by her impressive background including extensive international travel experience especially in Europe and the Middle East. She is a prolific writer, creates entertaining travel videos and is a well-regarded concierge. In 2015 Les Clefs d'Or named her "The World's Most … [Read more...]
Skuli Mogensen, Founder & CEO WOW air
We first became aware of WOW air several years ago because of their extremely low fares between Iceland and mainland Europe and then again when they started offering $99 fares from select US cities to Iceland. Recently we had the opportunity to interview their founder and CEO Skuli Mogensen. He is an accomplished and creative individual - here are several questions we asked him about WOW air and Iceland. Q. Introduce yourself and tell our … [Read more...]
Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight
I recently met Sam as part of a partnership I was helping to promote. I used HotelTonight for booking a last minute trip to New Orleans using it to find a centrally located hotel within a short walk of the famous French Quarter. The app is simple to use and offers excellent coverage of hotels in the United States and Europe as well as other International destinations. The idea behind HotelTonight is to provide discounted hotel rooms based on last … [Read more...]
Ian Cumming, Entrepreneur & Founder Travel Massive
I have attended select Travel Massive events in Los Angeles for several years now (Los Angeles has a healthy community of such startups) and was pleasantly surprised to meet the founder, Ian Cumming in Bangkok earlier this year. I highly respect Ian's work in creating this organization and what it now offers for those in the travel industry holding monthly meetups in more then 70 cities world wide. Their events are excellent opportunities for … [Read more...]
Tori James, Adventurer and Speaker
I briefly met Tori earlier this year at a travel blogging conference (Traverse) 16 in Cardiff, Wales where she gave the opening welcome speech. Her adventures are nothing short of amazing, reaching the summit of Mt. Everest at age 25, participating in the first ever all-female team in a 360 mile race to the Magnetic North Pole (successfully reaching the pole), and significant cycling, kayaking and other outdoor adventure feats. She is an … [Read more...]
Rachel Rudwall, TV Host & Producer
I have followed Rachel's work since first discovering her website several years ago. She leads an active lifestyle packed with exploration and activities. She has traveled to nearly 60 countries and divides her time as a TV Host, Producer, EMMY-Nominated Camera Operator, and Social Media Influencer. Life is not dull with Rachel - from climbing mountains (including Kilimanjaro), diving including the continental divide in Iceland as well as a … [Read more...]
Everett Potter – Travel Journalist
Everett Potter is an accomplished journalist who has written for and currently writes for major publications. He also manages the well-regarded site, Everett Potter’s Travel Report. Besides his writing prowess he is an accomplished speaker. I was reminded of his career and work when I spotted one his articles "Snowshoes, a Love Story" in the January-March 2016 edition of the Ritz-Carlton Magazine. I reached out to him and these are his … [Read more...]
Christopher Elliot Consumer Advocate and Journalist
Christopher Elliott is a strong advocate for consumers (and not just travel related cases). So serious and passionate about his job fighting for consumer rights - he says he sleeps with his phone! In addition to his consumer advocacy work, he is also a very accomplished journalist. We have followed his career since the late 1990's (he has been online since the early 1990's). Recently we reached out to him with some questions - with an … [Read more...]
Joseph Rosendo, TV Personality & Travel Journalist
Joseph has enjoyed an accomplished and lengthy career not only as a travel journalist but also in other media forms including Television, radio and the online world of broadcasting. This interview focuses on his time in the industry, advice to those interested in making a career of travel, the often trying amounts of time that go into producing a show including securing various permits, visitor/cultural activities focusing on Los Angeles and … [Read more...]
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