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Ash Maharaj has been the owner and proprietor of the Harmony Motel in 29 Palms, CA for 20 years - a mid-century modern spot with a rock n' roll past!

Mike returns after month abroad to recap his adventures in Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, and England.

Piper Moretti returns to recap her first-ever trip to Japan and what it's like to travel with yours truly!

Aussie comedian/actor/director Simon Palomares shares Tales of his lockdown experiences from Melbourne, his time on cruise ships, his Cuban documentary, and performing around the world.

Writer/comedian Tess Rafferty is back to talk about her new novel, "Under The Tuscan Gun" and her favorite subject of all - Italy!

Travel professional and Lifestyle Coach Jennine Cohen has traveled extensively through Central and South America, and we caught her just before she makes her permanent move from San Francisco to Mexico.

Actor/stuntwoman/filmmaker Meena Amani shares Tales of ocean adventures around the world, her many injuries, and her new film about ocean conservation.

Vera Camarena returns as guest to give us an update from Portugal, where she and her husband Cam opened a boutique hotel just before the global pandemic and lockdown hit.

Posting this week's episode as a test for those who didn't receive the new ep on Apple Podcasts.

Checking in with our old friend Rob Paravonian in Brooklyn to get a taste of what life during COVID-19 is like in the Big Apple.

Nate Timmons graduated college and took off in a 1985 VW Vanagon (and later a bicycle) to visit a father in each state and write a book on parenting - The Dad Book.

Bob DiMenna is one half of the Traveler's Blueprint podcast. He shares Tales of his trips abroad, what he loves about travel, and his road philosophy.

Stephen Chrisanthus shares his Tales of living in Cabo San Lucas, his many road trips across the US, and his experiences of traveling for four months during Covid-19.

She's back! The Wild Child from Louisville makes a return appearance to catch us up on her recent trips to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, and South America.

Dialogue Coach and Crypto-realtor Piper Moretti stops by to share her Tales of a recent trip to the Middle East.

Taking a shot of wellness and a side of Italy with yoga instructor Jenny Geyser.

We welcome the founder of Vane Airport Media, Cristina Alcivar, from her home base in Toronto! Can wellness be found in an airport? Yes it can!

REPOST OF 7/2/20 EPISODE- Been getting notice from some listeners that they did not receive last week's episode with Tyler Smith on Apple Podcasts (I didn't either!) so I'm resending it this week. Sorry about that. Still working on what happened! -Mike

Filmmaker and host of the Battleship Pretension podcast Tyler Smith makes a long-awaitied return to the studio.

We turn the interview tables on Christine and Jules from the Not So Bon Voyage travel podcast and the Don't Forget to Move blog!

Christina Cindrich has hosted and produced countless travel TV shows in over 40 countries around the world.

Brittany Lynne is a yoga and meditation teacher who spent the better part of last year working in the jungles of Costa Rica.

Filmmaker Roger Nygard returns to talk about traveling and doing research for his latest documentary, The Truth About Marriage.

A special episode as we check in with travel expert Rachel Rudwall, who is recovering from her battle against the COVID-19 virus.

Courtney Cronin rocks! When the comedian is not entertaining crowds on rock-themed cruises and festival lineups, she's traveled back to Europe and beyond with her German husband.

Since 2016 Brittnay and her boyfriend Jay have been traveling the world and staying for free as house sitters. The Aussie/Kiwi couple started TheTravellingHousesitters.com and show no signs of slowing down!

David Lowe is what many would consider to be a "Renaissance Man." An Englishman with a background in science and a PhD from Oxford, David moved to France and became a successful actor for 30 years. Last year he won an immigration lottery and relocated his family to Venice, CA.

Special COVID-19 episode. Mike puts in a ZOOM call to Sky Italia entertainment reporter Barbara Tarricone in Bologna to get an update on the situation in Italy.

Steve Bramucci is a novelist, travel/food writer, adventurer, teacher, and storyteller. He is also editor of the LIFE section at Uproxx.com.

A brief announcement to discuss the Coranvirus lockdown and what it means moving forward for Travel Tales and the entire travel industry. Stay safe people!

Author and travel journalist Ernest White II stops by to chat about his upcoming PBS travel show Flybrother, and to share Tales of his experiences living in places like Sao Paolo, the Dominican Republic, Cape Town, and more!

Philip DeBevoise is an entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Citizine.tv destination site and helped launch the Travel Video Awards back in 2018.

Chris Cisneros is a Venezuelan comedian and voice-over actor who emigrated to Medellin, Colombia due to his home country's political situation. We compare comedy notes, talk about Medellin, and what it's like to be a stranger in a strange land.

Ever meet anyone who's spent a year living at the South Pole? Me neither...until I met Darby Butts! Darby is an old friend from my 2014 Kilimanjaro climb who's now living and working in Medellin, Colombia. He lived and worked for a year at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and has the most amazing Tales.

Born and raised in Australia to American parents, Krista Parker seemed destined to cross continents. She's made travel her lifestyle, and has had many adventures throughout Asia, South America, and beyond.

Comedian Laura Hayden stops by the studio to tell Tales of her recent trip to Japan and countless other locales.

Travel Writer Andrew Bender has lived as far away as Japan and Poland, and has spent over 20 years contributing to newspapers, magazines, and travel guides. He also leads tour groups through Japan.

Recently married couple Vera and Cam Camarena are leaving New York City to open a countryside hotel/spa/wellness retreat in Vera's native Portugal.

Hola from Mazatlan, Mexico! In November I did a comedy show in Mazatlan and sat down with the woman who books the show, Canadian expat and musician Cheryl Gaudet.

Greg Schwem is one of my old comedy pals from Chicago, who makes his living in the lucrative world of corporate comedy. He also has a new YouTube series about staying at AirBnB's on the road- "A Comedian Crashes Your Pad."

Jenny Is Free! That's the name of the blog and Instagram handle of Jenny Richardson, a digital nomad who's worked and lived in Thailand, China, and around the world!

As a lawyer, travel blogger, teacher, influencer (TravelEsquire.com) and former mayor of a city in New Jersey, Glen Gilmore certainly wears a lot of hats. I met Glen on my recent trip aboard Rocky Mountaineer, and enjoyed hearing of his many varied journeys throughout his life.

Creator of the Travel Off Path blog and minimalism author and advocate Kashlee Kucheran shares her story.

Writer/comedian Amber Tozer returns three years after her last appearance with a whole new life- married and living in England!

The Bohemian Vagabond is in the house! Travel blogger/Influencer Jacki Ueng is in the house to talk solo female travel and all things food!

Entertainer Jesse Kazemek joins Mike on the Yellow Submarine (actually the MS Zaandam) to talk about being a successful Beatles tribute act on cruise ships around the world.

Wellness expert Amber Zinsmeister left her small town Michigan upbringing for California and the world beyond.

All aboard! Cruise Director Jude Day sits down to discuss what it takes to keep the party rolling on the high seas.

Canadian David Peck is a man who wears many hats: entrepreneur, philosopher, podcaster, and even magician! He works in developing nations around the world and has a great perspective and also great Travel Tales!

TV host Angela Sun (American Ninja Warrior, MTV, ESPN) stops by to talk about her Chinese/Taiwanese roots, her travels around the world, and her documentary film about ocean waste, "Plastic Paradise."