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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

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

Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer

August 25, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer from the US, raised in central Mexico. He has reported globally for the Chicago Tribune, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, National Geographic Magazine and many other publications. His Out of Eden Walk is a multiyear, 21,000-mile storytelling odyssey across the globe, following the footsteps of our ancestors. He began his journey in Ethiopia in 2013 and will walk 33,800 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, America, Beijing, Chicago, China, Culture, Ethiopia, Garden, History, Journey, Mexico, National Geographic, Russia, South America, Walking tour, Wildlife

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author

July 30, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. Tell us about yourself. As a marine biologist, what sparked your interest in exploring the relationship between water and our well-being, leading you to write "Blue Mind", the book that explores the many ways that water can have a positive impact on our health and well-being? As I kid, I loved being in the water. It was my happy place. On land, I was a bit introverted, stuttered, and I felt overwhelmed. But in the water, it was peaceful, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, California, Culture, Film, History, Music, National Geographic, New York City, Photography, River Rafting, Technology, Walking tour, Wildlife

Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA

February 6, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang5 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Arabic, Chicago, Culture, Egypt, Europe, Fashion, France, Germany, Interview, Journey, Markets, National Geographic, New York City, Sacramento, Spain, Texas, Volunteer, Walking tour, Washington DC

Tracing my Sacred Places

January 16, 2023 by Cecile RiphagenLeave a Comment

One of my long-lasting and still remaining dreams is to visit as many sacred places as I can so I can feel the earth vibrate. Vibrate not only with all the feet that have passed before me, but also with the energy gathered in those special places. People have prayed there, laid their head on the ground or just simply sat to let the special energy wash over them. You come back different with an enriched soul and a calmed mind in an otherwise fast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Australia, Drinking, Europe, France, History, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, National Geographic, Norway, Village, Vineyards

La Carmina – Blogger, Author, Journalist and TV Host

August 14, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Journey, Lifestyle, National Geographic, New York City, Puerto Rico, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Travel Blogging, Vancouver

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

October 4, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of my window across the bay to 2,000-meter mountains rising to snowy peaks. There is a male elephant seal trumpeting his arrival to the beach with his massive nose." Interviewing Vicki was like sitting down in from of a TV and flipping the channel to National Geographic Network. She shared her story with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Beach, Cell Phone, Christmas, Cruising, Drinking, England, Fashion, Film, Fishing, Georgia, History, Interview, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic, Paradise, Resort

Plan a Road Trip to Mesa Verde Country in Remote Southwest ColoradoPlan a RoaPlan a Road Trip to Mesa Verde Country in Remote Southwest Coloradod Trip to Mesa Verde Country in Remote Southwest Colorado

May 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

Cortez, Colo. – Located in beautiful, rural Southwest Colorado, which is known for its wide-open spaces, stunning scenery and freedom to roam, Mesa Verde Country is within easy driving distance of several gateway cities, including: Denver (8 hours), Albuquerque (5.5 hours), Salt Lake City (7 hours), Phoenix (8.5 hours) and Las Vegas (7.5 hours). This makes Mesa Verde Country the perfect location for a great American road trip, where it's as much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Bicycle, Canyon, Colorado, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, Hiking, History, Journey, Markets, Museum, National Geographic, National Park, Restaurants, Road Trip

Interview with Tobias Hägg, Photographer and Aerial Artist

March 6, 2021 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Q. I remember when I was on an airplane for the very first time. I was so excited that I asked to be seated next to a window. The view from the plane window was just breathtakingly amazing. The bird's-eye view provides a different perspective on the land below. You have produced a collection of cinematic drone masterpiece. Tell us what drew you to aerial photography in the very beginning? I think my fascination for the aerial perspective began … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, China, Dancing, Desert, Film, Helicopter, Interview, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Namibia, National Geographic, Photography, Sand, Trekking, Village, Wildlife

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