Globetrotters Podcast

Globetrotters Podcast

Where do you find your travel information these days? If your answer is social media, chances are you have a love-hate relationship with how travel is portrayed on these platforms. Globetrotters podcast is a travel show that goes beyond the shallow social media captions and scripted TV shows, by highlighting travel stories from diverse people from around the world. Join co-hosts Jon and Chelsea on our adventure. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.

Episodes

October 29, 2025 78 mins
Photographer and visual storyteller Ilan Sánchez captures more than moments — he captures meaning. Through analog film photography, street portraits, and honest connection, his work explores how slowing down helps us truly see people, not just pass by them. From Mexico City to Oaxaca, Ilan builds community through art that gives back instead of taking, documenting culture, identity, and everyday life with intention. Born and raised...
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Award-winning bilingual travel journalist, TV host, and speaker Jeannette Ceja has visited over 60 countries, redefining what it means to see the world through a Latina lens. With her first passport at just nine months old, she’s spent her life using storytelling to bridge cultures and amplify underrepresented voices. At sixteen, she wrote a heartfelt letter to the editor after seeing J.Lo on the cover of CosmoGIRL!—only to have he...
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Canadian veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford has turned voluntourism into a lifelong mission, often funding his own trips to rescue animals across the globe. From performing surgery in Ukraine as missiles shook the operating room, to treating pets displaced by wildfires in Greece, to saving a giant fruit bat in India, his journeys blend veterinary medicine, travel, and humanitarian action. Discover how this world-traveling vet channels ...
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Sarah Mehl Histand is a lifelong Alaskan, educator, and founder of Mind & Mountain, a platform that merges fitness, mental health, and outdoor adventure. She explores how mindful interval training and nervous system awareness redefine strength, helping people build confidence, prevent injury, and feel a deeper sense of belonging in wild spaces. Drawing from years of experience guiding and training in Alaska’s rugged landscapes,...
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What happens when travel shifts from consumption to connection? In this conversation, we explore what it means to truly show up — not just to a place, but to its people, stories, and rhythms. From women-led, sustainable journeys to experiences that give back to local communities, this episode dives into how mindful travel can transform both traveler and host. We also touch on the immersive trips Kate Boardman curates, including her...
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Satlantis is building the future of travel for digital nomads, Bitcoiners, and freedom seekers. Unlike ad-heavy platforms like Google Maps or TripAdvisor, Satlantis personalizes city rankings, merchant reviews, and community insights based on people who share your lifestyle and preferences. Head of Growth Jordi Llonch Esteve breaks down how the platform blends the social feel of Instagram with the practicality of NomadList—creating...
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Ever wondered what it takes to photograph one of the world’s biggest music superstars? Gaby Deimeke shares how she became J Balvin’s personal photographer, traveling across 5 continents and capturing everything from arena shows to Paris Fashion Week. In this episode, you’ll learn the skills, routines, and mindset needed to break into tour photography — and how you can start your own path toward shooting for global artists.

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From organizing group trips to Costa Rica and Greece to connecting with listeners across the globe, we’ve seen how travel can bring people together in powerful ways. We reflect on what community means to us, how it’s grown alongside the podcast from day one to over 100 episodes, and the joy of sharing adventures with like-minded travelers. It’s a look at the connections, experiences, and stories that make building community through...
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Justin Peters shares how he designed a life that lets him explore the world without sacrificing financial security. From taking a career sabbatical to launching a podcast, he explains the mindset shifts and money strategies that opened the door to more freedom and adventure. Learn how intentional planning, financial responsibility, and smart work choices can put you in a position to do more of what you love—without feeling like you...
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Approximately 55% of American travelers have experienced lost luggage—but is checking a bag really that bad? The age-old debate: carry-on or checked bag—which is truly best for different types of trips? We also explore how to negotiate travel credits like a pro, turning delays and cancellations into future travel wins.

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Michael Motamedi, MasterChef Canada alum and host of the No Fixed Address podcast, shares how becoming a father transformed his approach to life on the road. Alongside his wife and young daughter, he explores the world as a family of three, embracing slower travel, deeper connection, and the everyday challenges of parenting abroad. His story offers practical insight for new parents, aspiring digital nomads, and anyone curious about...
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After more than 100 episodes recorded across screens and time zones, these two travel hosts finally meet in real life. In this special in-studio episode, Chelsea and Jonathan sit down face-to-face for the first time and celebrate with a travel-themed card game — unfiltered and uncut. This one’s personal, fun and for the Globetrotters community.

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Christine Lozada has spent more time at sea than most people have spent in airports.Christine shares what it’s actually like to travel by cruise ship—how it compares to other styles of travel, what surprises people the most, and why she keeps coming back. We also dive into different cruise ships and what makes Virgin Voyages feel different from the rest, and why it’s become her go-to. Whether you're cruise-curious or practically li...
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Whether you’ve chosen not to have kids, are still figuring it out, or just enjoy honest stories from people living life on their own terms, this conversation offers something meaningful to take away. Zoë Noble is an acclaimed photographer, public speaker, and founder of We Are Childfree, a global movement and storytelling platform challenging the stigma around choosing not to have children. She shares her journey to a childfree lif...
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For the first time on the Globetrotters Podcast, we’re joined by a pastor — or rather, a former pastor. Douglas Brouwer spent 45 years in ministry across the U.S. and Europe, leading mission trips, cultural tours, and walking solo pilgrimages across Spain and Portugal. But this conversation goes beyond religion — into longing, identity, and what it really means to find home through travel. It’s a deeper, more reflective kind of epi...
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Jasmine Awad is redefining walking tours through meaningful human connection. As CEO of Unseen Tours, she leads a social enterprise offering guided walks across the UK, led by people who have experienced homelessness. These tours combine storytelling, local history, and social insight to challenge perceptions, empower guides with paid work and new skills, and foster empathy through firsthand voices. We explore how travel can move b...
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Having visited more than 140 countries, Orest Zub knows a thing or two about travel. As managing partner at NomadMania, he’s helping lead a platform built for the world’s most dedicated travelers — one that breaks the globe into 1,300+ regions, verifies visits through a peer-reviewed system, and ranks members based on how deeply they’ve explored. We dive into what makes a place truly visited, how NomadMania builds real connection a...
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Ever wondered what it’s like to visit every country in the world—not once, but twice? Harry Mitsidis has done just that, and along the way, he founded NomadMania, a platform uniting over 45,000 serious explorers across the globe. From redefining what it means to truly see a place, to uncovering the emotional weight of travel in conflict zones, Harry shares insights only someone with his passport could offer. A conversation with one...
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After years of closure to foreigners due to the pandemic and political tensions, North Korea quietly reopened the Pyongyang Marathon in 2025 — and Alex Page was one of the few Americans to lace up and run it. Alex recounts what it was like entering one of the world’s most isolated countries, the intriguing and tightly controlled experience of being a tourist there, and the surreal vibe of running through Pyongyang’s streets. It’s p...
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Costa del Sol isn’t just beaches and resorts—it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and for locals like Cristina Reina, it’s home. Born and raised in Málaga, Cristina shares what most travelers miss: authentic spots, local flavors, and the real rhythm of southern Spain. If you're thinking of visiting Spain, she’ll make you reconsider where you land. This episode is your shortcut to experiencing Costa del Sol like a local, not a tourist.

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