Show Notes:
Episode 87. Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Greg Ellifritz
Greg Ellifritz, the author of Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places, discusses his motivation for writing the book and how it differs from other travel books. He shares his background in law enforcement and self-defense, emphasizing the importance of non-firearm self-defense skills. Greg also talks about common misconceptions about traveling to developing countries and provides tips for staying safe.
He highlights the need for medical preparedness and shares his experiences with corruption in law enforcement. The conversation concludes with Greg discussing his most memorable travel experiences. The conversation covers the topics of group tours and local guides, the value of local guides, a summary of the book, and some discussion of the classes that Greg offers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Greg and his book
02:02 Motivation to write the book and its uniqueness
04:14 Different approach from other travel books
05:52 Greg's background in law enforcement and self-defense
08:11 Importance of non-firearm self-defense skills
10:26 Greg's travel experiences and writing more books
15:16 Misconceptions about traveling to developing countries
17:24 Common misconceptions about crime and danger
20:32 Safety precautions and avoiding dangerous areas
25:16 Identifying and avoiding scams and hustlers
28:31 Medical preparedness and dealing with emergencies
36:53 Corruption in law enforcement and fight or comply decision
40:42 Importance of medical preparedness in travel
46:13 Tactical first aid and system collapse medicine class
50:39 Memorable travel experiences and hidden gems
52:46 Group Tours and Local Guides
54:25 The Value of Local Guides
55:17 Quotes and the Tone of the Book
56:53 Summary of the Book
57:24 Books and Classes
58:28 Closing Remarks
Resources:
Active Response Training | Providing Reality-Based Solutions to Resist Criminal Violence
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/
Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Ellifritz, Greg
https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Adventure-Travel-Dangerous-Places/dp/B087SJ2Y66
2024 Classes | Active Response Training
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/upcoming-classes
New Website | Active Response Training
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/new-website
Choose Adventure – Safely Navigating the Challenges of Third World Travel
https://www.chooseadventurebook.com/
Back from Uganda and Rwanda | Active Response Training
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/back-from-uganda-and-rwanda
Book Review: "Choose Adventure" by Greg Ellifritz - Swift | Silent | Deadly
https://swiftsilentdeadly.com/book-review-choose-adventure-by-greg-ellifritz/
Book Review: "Choose Adventure: Safe Travels in a Dangerous Place" by Greg Ellifritz | RECOIL OFFGRID
medical skills – Choose Adventure
https://www.chooseadventurebook.com/tag/medical-skills/
Episode 38. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8g-4bjvH1s&t=1s
Episode 30. Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l7VlkkOV4w
About Jeff Cooper – Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation
https://jeffcooperfoundation.org/about-jeff-cooper/
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