Episode 87. Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Greg Ellifritz

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

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