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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.


Sarah Dandashy, Founder Ask A Concierge

February 16, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Arabic, Art, Bicycle, Culture, Czech Republic, Dancing, Drinking, England, Europe, Georgia, History, Hollywood, Italy, London, Los Angeles, Luxury Travel, Music, New York City, Paris

Skuli Mogensen, Founder & CEO WOW air

July 28, 2017 by Dave7 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Canada, Europe, Fishing, Glacier, Hiking, Iceland, Interview, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, North America, San Francisco, Ski Trip, Sports, Sweden, Technology, Wildlife

Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight

September 30, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Cell Phone, Cheap Hostel, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Film, Hollywood, Iceland, Jet lag, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, River Rafting, San Francisco, Save Money, Shopping Mall, Switzerland

Ian Cumming, Entrepreneur & Founder Travel Massive

August 21, 2016 by Dave5 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Australia, Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Film, Germany, India, Interview, London, Los Angeles, Meetup, Sailing, San Francisco, Sydney, Technology, Toronto

Tori James, Adventurer and Speaker

August 6, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Bicycle, Britain, Edinburgh, England, Everest, Food and Wine, Ireland, Mountain Climbing, National Park, River Rafting, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Street Food, Travel Blogging, Walking tour

Rachel Rudwall, TV Host & Producer

April 5, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Beach, Culture, Edinburgh, Food and Wine, Freeways, Golf, Hollywood, Iceland, Japan, Journey, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Monks, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic, Ohio, Photography, Restaurants

Everett Potter – Travel Journalist

February 9, 2016 by Dave2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Beach, Beijing, Brazil, Britain, Caribbean, China, Culture, England, Euro, Europe, Fishing, Food and Wine, Interview, Italy, Maine, National Geographic, New York City, Sailing, Seafood

Christopher Elliot Consumer Advocate and Journalist

January 26, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Bermuda, Business Travel, Cruising, Film, Internet, Journey, Orlando, Pennsylvania, Volunteer

Joseph Rosendo, TV Personality & Travel Journalist

January 12, 2015 by Dave3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, America, Beach, California, Canada, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, Freeways, Germany, Harvest, Hiking, Hollywood, India, Interview, Italy

Conversation, Margaret Lehmann – Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley

October 16, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Recently during a visit and exploration of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, I had the opportunity to sit down for a short chat with Margaret Lehmann at her home. She is one of Barossa's food and wine pioneers, a champion of its preservation and was an integral part of the growth of Peter Lehmann Wines. Conversation invariably was about food and wine - over a glass of Semillon from Peter Lehmann appropriately called "Margaret". With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: epicOZ, Interviews · Tagged: Australia, California, Europe, Farming, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Tuscany, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

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