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
December 17, 2025 • 49 mins
Personalized European travel at scale requires more than technology — it demands expertise, trust, and intentional design. Bryan Lewis, founder and CEO of Tenon Tours, breaks down how he built an award-winning boutique travel company across 18 European destinations by balancing structure with flexibility and keeping the human touch at the center. From sourcing “farm-to-table” travel experiences and expanding during COVID to lessons...
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December 3, 2025 • 56 mins
In this conversational, story-driven episode, global traveler and communication strategist Lauren Gibson shares the journey behind her 44-country passport — from studying in France and China as a teen to solo breakthroughs in Canada and navigating culture shock in North Africa. Each chapter pushed her toward greater independence, resilience, and self-understanding. Rather than tactics, we explore the human side of travel: identity,...
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November 26, 2025 • 39 mins
Andrew Herr, founder and CEO of FlyKitt, breaks down the science behind jet lag and how his system helps travelers feel dramatically better after flying. He’s worked with Navy SEALs, business executives, and pro athletes at Inter Miami. From explaining how cabin pressure and low oxygen trigger inflammation to why most travel hacks get circadian rhythm timing wrong, Andrew shows how FlyKitt helps over 90% of travelers beat jet lag o...
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Few people have had a front-row seat to travel’s evolution like Dan Christian, former Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer at The Travel Corporation, a billion-dollar global travel group. Now the host of The Travel Trends Podcast and founder of The Acceleration Team, Dan helps brands and travelers make sense of what’s next. From generative AI and hyper-personalized planning tools to the surge of multi-day adventures, f...
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November 5, 2025 • 59 mins
Travel planning shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle. Rome2Rio makes it effortless — showing every possible way to get from A to B across flights, trains, buses, ferries, and everything in between. CEO Wendy Olson Killion shares how the platform is blending technology, sustainability, and human connection to make complex journeys simple — and why smarter, slower, more connected travel is the next frontier. For creators, travelers, ...
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Why Slowing Down Matters: Capturing Humanity and Giving Back Through Travel with Ilan Sánchez | #123
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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October 8, 2025 • 59 mins
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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October 1, 2025 • 33 mins
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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September 24, 2025 • 62 mins
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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September 22, 2025 • 36 mins
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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September 10, 2025 • 56 mins
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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August 20, 2025 • 45 mins
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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August 18, 2025 • 17 mins
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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August 13, 2025 • 58 mins
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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August 6, 2025 • 20 mins
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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July 16, 2025 • 80 mins
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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July 9, 2025 • 29 mins
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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July 2, 2025 • 47 mins
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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June 25, 2025 • 48 mins
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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June 18, 2025 • 43 mins
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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