Chasin Travels

A fellow Aussie joins me on this episode. She has been making waves for years now, from working over in Vietnam, India and Kenya on giveback projects, to founding her own passion project, Sonder Youth. She is a woman on a mission to empower people to follow their dreams and to be the change makers that they were born to be! We talk about how Av was inspired by her travels to live simply and go on to build a tiny house; how she lived in Vietnam and was able to connect on another level with a community there; and what India is like when you rely on a Lonely Planet guide book. Having always been obsessed with travel, she took what savings she had and backpacked for several months.  All this travel allowed Av to think bigger than just her little bubble and it has led to her doing incredible, inspiring things. The word ‘Sonder’ was inspired by a text she got from someone who she met while travelling and it really hit home for her.  From that, it sparked a desire to build changemakers from as young as possible through international travel and local education programs.  Sonder Youth provides a platform for people to step up and do that thing that they’re passionate about and really look at the potential they have for impact (26:34). Tune in to hear all about these projects and how she got to where she is now. Some take home words from the show “India is the most vibrant piece of humanity I have come across. There is so much light and flavour and colour. It's just so welcoming. It smacks you in the face at first, but then it holds onto you and never lets go” “ I have always found that seeing people in their own environment, living in completely different circumstances to my own, whether it is living situation or family situation or how the community operates, it made me want to live differently to the way we grow up here… or at least know that there are other options.” “People who see something wrong and do something about it. I was always so inspired by these people who would step up and do the thing…. I wanted to ignite that passion and give people a platform to do that thing, surrounded by a community of change makers.” We live in and build a tiny house - 3:20 How travel can teach you that there are other ways to live - 4:10 How to live off grid - 4:20 Immersing yourself into a foriegn community - 14:20 What’s it like living in India - 16:00 Using the Lonely Planet to travel in India 16:45 How travel experiences have molded her life and career 21:53 What does Sonder mean - 24:09 Sonder Youth is a change maker program for young people who have something that they are passionate about and something that they want to see changed in the world - 26:34 Avalon’s closing 30 seconds of advise - 34:10 Find Avalon Bourne here -  https://www.instagram.com/avalon.hope/ Sonder Youth’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonder.youth/ Sonder Youth Website - https://www.sonderyouth.com/

When planning to travel we all want to see it all, but we don’t all have unlimited time and money to do so.  When it comes to Tasmania, there is so much to see and do, but you can do it in a short period of time. In this weeks episode I dive into our 2 month trip in Tassie and talk about three of our stand out places.  Tasmania is the smallest state of Australia. It is made up of 19 national parks (which cover approximately 40% of the whole state), over 1500 beaches, 160 wine producers, little towns and a lot of wildlife. We have done close to 3000kms while being here and still haven’t seen it all. Tune in to hear where I recommend for your trip to Tasmania. I also offer up some thoughts about connecting with others and being present. If you would like to get notified as soon as the Chasin Travels episodes are released make sure you hit ‘subscribe’ or ‘follow’.  If you haven’t reviewed this podcast I would love to know what you thought and this helps me grow and share more about our big, wide, beautiful world. I’m Elisha Petrie and you can join me on Instagram HERE or join our Facebook group of other like minded people HERE

Sydney is the founder of the Sea Monkey Project.  Her and her sailing family are on a mission to create solutions to the plastic pollution problem we have through education and upcycling trash into treasures.  She has grown up on a boat and has seen what plastic is doing to our oceans.  Sydney used to be angry at what was going on in the world, but now she understands that you have to see the positive impact you’re making. You have to look beyond the doom and gloom. Sydney is a very inspiring 17 year old change maker. “If you want to make a difference or want to start doing something you just got to start doing something… from little things big things grow.” Highlights: 3:44 - Building strong relationships 5:10 - How growing up on a boat sparked a passion for conservation 8:50 - When and how the ‘Sea Monkey Project’ started? 9:28 - How the machines by Precious Plastic (Dave Hakkens) helped start their mission for plastic recycling 13:30 - How the environmental educational workshops and talks from the Sea Monkey project are making change amongst young leaders. 17:00 - What’s the plastic pollution problem like in South-East Asia. 18:20 - Why is the plastic problem so bad in Asia? 20:00 - How to reduce plastic pollution 24:00 - What drives Sydney to keep creating change 27:48 - 30 seconds of advice from Sydney Find the ‘Sea Monkey Project” on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/seamonkeyproject/ If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Join our Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

This episode I dive into how travel allows you  to get out of your comfort zone.  I talk about what we can learn and how we can grow when we get uncomfortable and why that is so important in our life. Fear holds many people back from doing and experiencing extraordinary moments in this life and seeing amazing things on this planet. And this fear is learnt. This episode will make you think about what your comfort zone is and how to get out of it. It’ll also get you thinking about where you want your next adventure to be. If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

Short and sweet this week with a little update on what's to come with the Chasin Travels podcast and the Chasin Clean Coasts tours. Stay tuned! If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Join our Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

This week I give an update of our trip in Tasmania: Where to go in Hobart? A great place to eat and try local cider in Hobart? Where to try and see snow in Hobart. I answered your questions about what 'weird things' we have seen.  But, what really is weird? And then I have a favour to ask. Want to have your say in the Chasin Travels Playlist? Message me on Instagram @leishpetrie and let me know your favourite tune for a road trip. If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Join our Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

Kesi has turned her passion for travel into a full time lifestyle.  She started with a one year trip to travel the world and six years has gone by.  From New York to South East Asia, Uganda to Berlin, she’s visited more than 70 countries. Kesi finds the roads less traveled, she links up with locals and makes it her mission to get invited into someone’s aunties home for a meal. She has a top blog that has allowed her to support her travels, start a tour company and create a community of like-minded travellers. Her mission is simple - make the world a better place. Tune in and listen to Kesi’s story.  It might even inspire you to ‘follow the fro’. Find more details about Kesi and her travel adventures here: https://www.kesitoandfro.com/find https://www.instagram.com/kesitoandfro/ If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Join our Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

Tune in for this weeks episode with me about some things to consider when you're planning a road trip.  Budget tips for life on the road. How to save on water usage. Quick easy dinner ideas. Talking to other travellers. The toilet situation while travelling. What's your favourite tip for life on the road? Let me know here -  https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

Chris is the founder of ‘Travel Fit’, host of the ‘In progress’ podcast and facilitator of retreats on the sunny shores of Queensland. He is on a mission to host global events that support people to live their best lives by getting them to connect to their mind, body and soul. And he also has travel and the environment at the heart of his mission. We talk about how he moved from a small country town of Orange in New South Wales, Australia to the big smoke of London! It was his travels that made him realise that he can do and be anything he wants in the world.  Chris knew that he wanted to have a healthy mind, body and soul and he wanted to help others have the same.  Fast forward to today his mission is clear and you can join him on one of his many ventures with the Travel Fit Tribe. One of Chris’ favourite quotes is from Joe Rogan - “If you want to change your life you have to become the main actor in your own movie” Find more details about Travel Fit and how you can get involved here: https://travelfitglobal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/travelfitglobal/ https://www.instagram.com/travelfittribe/ If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

This episode is all about the critically endangered loggerhead turtles. After working with them for the last six months, I share a little bit about their lifecycle.  The loggerhead turtle has an incredible journey from when they are born to where they come back to lay. Tune in to find out - How do sea turtles hatch? How do sea turtles breathe in their nest? Where do sea turtles go when they are born? What age do sea turtles breed? Where do Queensland's Loggerhead turtles migrate to? Do sea turtles go back to the same beach that they were born? How can I save sea turtles? What are the threats to turtles? If you have any questions or comments about the show, please contact Elisha via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Keep up to date with the show here: Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ Facebook Group with free tips and content: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

This episode I  take you on a tour to the Philippines. I relive the Chasin Philippines tour, a three week conservation adventure where we visited Manila, El Nido, Bohol, Panglao and Siargao. The Philippines is home to more than 7000 islands depending on the tide. The land mass of all these islands is around 300,000km2.  The main language spoken here is Tagalog, but there are over 100 different dialects spoken there.  The beaches are fantastic, the jungles untouched, the waters crystal clear, the food tasty and the people incredible! The key to have a trip like no other? Connect with the locals and the people that have spent plenty of time there. They know the spots! Or join me on the next Chasin Philippines Tour. The amazing people and organisations that helped this tour be as successful as it was are listed below: Feeding Change Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/FeedingChangePhilippines El Nido Art Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/elnidoboutiqueandartcafe The Philippine Experience: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhilippineExperience Blue Revival Diving College: https://www.facebook.com/dive.bohol The Sun Crew: https://www.facebook.com/thesuncrew

There are some interesting weather events happening currently and the occurrence of these events has been increasing over the years.  The temperatures are getting more extreme and it's happening at a rate which we haven’t seen before. Today's episode I give you six easy practices that you can implement into your life to reduce your carbon footprint, have less impact on the planet, keep more dollars in your bank and to live a happier and healthier life. From where to compost while you’re travelling on the road, to how to plant more trees, I remind you just how easy being more eco-friendly is. Want more inspiration to get outside and immerse yourself into nature? Follow Elisha and the Chasin Travels Podcast profile on Instagram Elisha: https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Chasin Travels:  https://www.instagram.com/chasin.travels/ There is also a Facebook Group were I post free tips and content  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

This episode is a little taste of Thailand. I talk about 3 cultural mannerisms that occur in Thailand that are handy to know if you’re planning to get over there. Wondering where to go in Thailand or which islands to visit while you’re there? I mention my three favourite islands and why I think they’re a must visit. This episode is wrapped up with a chat about the delicious food that you absolutely must try while you are there!! One of them is Khao Soi, a traditional northern Thai dish that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Want to learn more about Thailand? Reach out to me on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ Join my Chasin Facebook group to stay in the loop for when the next Chasin event will be happening or to connect with like-minded travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920 Want to look around the website and learn more about Chasin, you can find blogs and tours here - www.chasincleancoasts.com

Corey grew up in Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory, Australia. From a young age he was climbing trees, playing in crocodile infested waters and enjoying growing up outdoors.   His parents owned Alby Mangels’ book and when Corey was old enough to pick it up, he was inspired by the adventures. Now he travels not to tick off countries from a list, but to see and experience the beauty of places and seek animals that he hasn’t seen before. Corey is a big fan of stepping out of his comfort zone, increasing his anxiety in an unknown situation and experiencing the ride of life. Tune in to hear: 12:30 - Getting into the ocean to clear your mind, release stress and feel good again. 13:50 - Why is street food so good? 14:30 - Who is Alby Mangels. 19:00 - Joining the Military for adventure. 22:00 - Is last minute travel the best way to go? 23:30 - Corey shares his story of living and working in a big cat sanctuary, in Chile, for 4 months. 26:00 - Learn why the big cats are rescued and what happens in their rehab. 29:00 - How to be refreshed in nature and gain human enrichment.  Corey explains how he perceives humans  as being similar to animals in zoos. 34:30 - Feeling down? Go and get out of your comfort zone! Join the Chasin Crew on Facebook for more of these adventure stories! https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

Steve has been living and working abroad for several years now and has been inspired by his experiences to help others get out and experience the world.  He began his journey on a culture exchange trip to Argentina and grew a love for Latin america.  He has since spent ….. Living between Costa Rica, Argentina and Peru. Steve’s passion is education and learning from people from different cultures and backgrounds. Tune in to hear: What is it like living and travelling in Costa Rica? How to connect with others while living abroad. How to connect with other cultures. About living in a coastal town with sea turtles What's it like when you can speak the language of the country you visit? We also chat about monkeys in Costa Rica, living in a small coastal town where sea turtles come to lay (Junquillal, Guanacaste) and the amazing work that Verdiazul are doing and his experience working with World Ocean Council. Find Steve here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-hakim-8a663638/ Got any questions about the show? Want to come on and tell me about your travel adventures? Hit me up on Instagram: www.instagram.com/leishpetrie Join fellow change makers in the Chasin Crew Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

While living in Cambodia, Claire was building houses for those in need, showing tourists the beautiful countryside and exploring the Angkor Wat temples on bikes.  She also worked an office job while there and hit a moment when she needed to reconnect with her love for travel, so took a trip to Nepal. When covid hit, Claire returned to London and had the travel blues big time. She realised that this feeling was something that wasn’t talked about enough and it got her thinking more about mental health. Claire has now founded an incredible project, Mind Over Miles. It is a group of Mental Health Advocates that are spreading awareness of the positive impact that outdoor adventure can have on your well-being. Their first big project involved a team of three people cycling from Lands End to John O Groats (one end of the UK to the other).  Her goal is to one day cycle from London to South Korea and bring along anyone who might be interested. Claire is all about being open to new adventures and saying yes.  After travelling to 32 countries, she has a wealth of knowledge of the world and we only scrape the surface of some of her adventures. Tune into to learn: How can Nepal help you reconnect? What makes Cambodia so special? Where to go in Africa to relax? Where to get involved with fellow cyclists who want to travel? How to start a cycling adventure? What are the top three phrases to learn when visiting Costa Rica? Where to stay when cycling around the world? How to cycle from  Lands End to John O Groats? What tour company to use in Cambodia? Ever wanted to go on an epic bike adventure, but not sure where to start? Claire has loads of tips. You certainly don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on something. As long as it’s got a frame and two wheels, you’ll be laughing! Do you have a story that involves you on a bike? Join the Mind Over Miles Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143178890965610 Follow her adventures on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mindovermiles.uk/?hl=en Or on her blog: https://wanderingwyatt135121267.wordpress.com/author/clairejwyatt/ Join the Chasin Facebook group to keep up to date with all these adventures, here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, it’s heritage listed and its located just off Hervey Bay in beautiful Queensland.  Whales cruise by, turtles chill in the intertidal zones, mangroves grow happily, dingoes roam the beaches and so much more!  My mate Neive gets to call this place home. She jumps on and talks about the island, how she ended up there and how she feels about being able to share the conservation message to travels that visit the island. Her tips for the tropical island life include, have warm clothes handy, always carry your sunglasses and don't forget your towel for when you find that perfect spot to lay in the sun. Nieve tells me how getting out into nature and surrounding herself with likeminded people through university studies and volunteer projects has helped her follow her passion and now live her dream as an eco-ranger on Fraser Island. Tune in for some great messages about protecting the ecosystems around us. Find and follow Nieve on Instagram here: 

Dialling in from the Philippines, Sen is a free spirited guy on a mission to save our environment and have fun while doing it.  He is a mad keen traveller that was inspired by a family trip to Palawan, but wanted to go and let his hair down and enjoy a few Red Horse beers with friends, so he did! On that journey of exploring the world he discovered its true beauty and through his involvement with nonprofit organisations developed a passion to save the planet. Throughout our chat, Sen claims he has seen the best of the best sunset, with all the colours, on the beautiful island of Boracay and he shares how the island has changed after being closed for too much pollution and now it feels like it did in the 70s. And they're even seeing whale sharks! We talk about sandos and how to travel light. What is a sando? A singlet! He reminisces on all the "hot people" at Bondi beach and how he fell in love with Australia. I ask him about the Philippines and if the plastic-free movement has hit its shores yet? Thanks to social media it has! To finish off our chat, Sen drops the mic when he answers the ultimate Miss Universe question - Don't be selfish about living on this planet. Start with yourself, look around and practise living responsibly. The Earth is only hope. You can never go wrong in saving the world. Check out this legend on Instagram or through the Feeding Change Philippines platforms. - https://www.instagram.com/jsenolv/ - Feeding Change Philippines - https://feedingchangeph.wixsite.com/mysite and https://www.facebook.com/FeedingChangePhilippines

Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii. From Lord Howe Island to Exmouth in Western Australia, to the islands in the Philippines, Hannah has lived an adventurous few years. If you’re mad keen on diving and want to turn that into a reality, Hannah gives us some hot tips on how to do just that.  She started in Australia on a working holiday visa, went travelling and lived in South East Asia and then completed her dive masters in Komodo, before becoming a diving instructor in Bohol. We talk about how the Komoda national park is something that everyone should experience. It is part of the coral triangle and due to the various currents in the area, it brings different nutrients and loads of species to create an underwater dream!  Let’s not forget to mention the huge Komodo dragons that cruise around. Hannah gives a shout out to Azul Unlimited diving for if you are ever in the region. These experiences of travel and being immersed in the underwater world has built a strong connection for Hannah between her and the ocean.  She has found her passion and gone all in on it.  Her days are spent diving for Reef Pirates Diving, working for coral restoration projects and educating people every day.  In her down time she loves to go to ‘Spitting Caves’ to switch off and reset. Finally we talk about the plastic problem and the effects of putting a big city on a small island.  Having the great ocean garbage patch surrounding the waters of the island, she sees trash on the beach every single day and has recently just saved a turtle from further ingesting fishing line. Thankfully though, Hawaii is onto the eco friendly options. Hannah is a big advocate for educating people about the environment and why we need to protect it. She recommends that everyone get outside and hit the beach or take a dive and immerse yourself into the ocean. Here bomb drop at the end is - “get out of your comfort zone. Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. This applies to anything in your life. If you can go out and make a change or an impact, even if you’re doomed and you’re going to fail or maybe you won't fail at all. You go out there and you make the change!” Check out Hannah on Instagram here -  https://www.instagram.com/ebbhanflow Want to do a course with Hannah? Head to her website: https://www.ebbhanflow.com/ Join the Chasin Crew on Facebook to stay up to date with all things travel and conservation.  Follow me on Instagram for more goodies - https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/ 

Jess is a teacher with a passion for the environment, she has been involved in coral watch surveys, studied marine science, worked as a dive instructor and now has a plan to travel Australia and teach people about the environment along the way. Dialling in from sunny Mackay, Queensland, where her little crew (husband and two dogs) live and explore the area whenever they can. We chat about studying and living the life of a volunteer in a marine science world, then over in Spain where she researched seahorses and if they were being affected by the tourism industry.  Her love for the underwater world (in particular the reef off Byron Bay) led to becoming a dive instructor. Have you ever wanted to learn how to survey coral and help researchers combat bleaching events? Jess gives me the rundown on how that’s possible! Coral Watch and Tangaroa Blue are two examples of organisations where you can become a citizen scientist and collect data for them, then input it into a system. This is such an important thing, because we need research to put measures into place to save the environment. Jess has always had a love for conservation, but admits that being physically involved in it all has helped keep the drive alive and she is so keen to get others involved. Stay tuned for what Jess and Colby get up to, they might be in a town near you! Her take home message “Anyone can make a difference. Educate yourself, talk to others and learn from them. Everyone can make a change! Get out there, see the world and leave it in a better place than you found it” Find them here for their travel adventures: https://www.instagram.com/markingoffthemap/ Follow the Bush to Beach Education project here: https://www.instagram.com/bushtobeacheducation/ Join the Chasin Crew Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490591758865920 Send me a DM on Instagram of what you thought of the show: https://www.instagram.com/leishpetrie/