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Host Bron Hogan aka 'me' - will be sharing stories that spark adventure in others.
The spirit I want for this podcast and my blog is to create a community of curious souls who love to explore, listen, and be inspired.
See the blogs written for each of my guests https://bronhogan.com/category/podcast
So if you have a travel story — whether by air, sea, land or beyond — I’d love to hear from you.
Reach out through the show notes or comments, and perhaps you’ll be my next guest.
Welcome to this adventure.
Let’s keep sharing stories. Let’s keep travelling — even if it’s just for a while.
The spirit I want for this podcast and my blog is to create a community of curious souls who love to explore, listen, and be inspired.
See the blogs written for each of my guests https://bronhogan.com/category/podcast
So if you have a travel story — whether by air, sea, land or beyond — I’d love to hear from you.
Reach out through the show notes or comments, and perhaps you’ll be my next guest.
Welcome to this adventure.
Let’s keep sharing stories. Let’s keep travelling — even if it’s just for a while.
24 Episodes
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What do horizontal snowstorms, remote wilderness rivers, and a mistaken identity as a hitman have in common?They’re all part of the extraordinary adventures of wilderness photographer Dennis Harding, my guest on this episode of Travel With Us A While.Dennis has spent more than four decades exploring some of Australia’s most rugged landscapes — paddling wild rivers, camping on remote mountain ranges, and patiently waiting for the perfect light to capture breathtaking photographs.From the dramatic peaks of Tasmania to the ancient gorges of Western Australia, Dennis shares the stories behind the images… and the remarkable journeys it sometimes takes to get them.Check out some of his amazing images here: https://bronhogan.com/chasing-light-in-wild-places-with-dennis-harding/
Sometimes the very best travel stories don’t begin with a carefully planned itinerary…Sometimes they begin in an elevator.In this week’s episode of Travel With Us A While, I’m chatting with the delightful Karen Rule — someone I met quite by chance at a floral show in Melbourne, and whose love of travel is woven through with kindness, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of “why not?”Karen shares stories from her travels through Japan, Thailand and New Zealand, including:✨ Why learning just a few local words can change your whole experience✨ The surprising competition win that helped fund her Japan adventure✨ A Jurassic Park ride that required serious courage (and a stiff drink!)✨ And why the people we meet often become our most treasured travel memoriesIt’s a gentle, heartwarming conversation that reminds us travel doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be meaningful.Check out Karen's story and images here https://bronhogan.com/
There’s something quietly inspiring about watching someone prepare for a really big dream… and this week’s guest is doing exactly that.In our latest Travel With Us A While episode, I’m chatting with the vibrant and determined Classic Mara — a young sailor deep in training for the legendary Golden Globe Race. Around the world. Solo. Non-stop. No modern tech safety net.Yes… it’s as big as it sounds.What struck me most in our conversation wasn’t just the physical preparation (though her burpees are seriously impressive!) — it was her mindset. Calm. Focused. Joyful. The kind of steady determination that long-distance travellers and sailors will instantly recognise.✨ In this episode we chat about:What draws someone to solo ocean racingThe realities of preparing for the Golden Globe RaceThe physical and mental fitness behind big adventuresAnd the spirit that keeps you moving forward — at any ageCheck out some of her images on BronHogan.com
Thinking about travelling solo but not sure where to start?Irene’s advice is beautifully simple:👉 Take the first step👉 Say yes👉 Don’t wait until you feel readyIf you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe to the Travel With Us A While podcast. I’ll also be sharing this story alongside Irene’s stunning images on https://bronhogan.com/podcast/ — because some lives deserve to be seen as well as heard.Until next time…Go gently. Go curiously. And don’t stay small.
Two weeks.Three states.One motorhome.What started as a family holiday became a lesson in curiosity, kindness and connection — especially for two kids seeing Australia at ground level for the first time.If you’ve ever wondered what travelling this way really feels like, the story is now live and on the https://bronhogan.com/podcast/ blog where I share Alison's story and images from her trip.
In this week’s episode of Travel With Us A While, I chat with the wonderful Brianna Leake, who recently completed a 19-day solo road trip around Tasmania — and absolutely fell in love with it.From waddling penguins in Stanley, to seeing snow for the first time at Cradle Mountain, to discovering hidden lakes and wildlife at every corner… her journey is pure magic.If you’ve ever considered exploring Tassie — or solo travelling — this episode will have you packing your bags.Check out her photos on the blog I wrote for her. https://bronhogan.com/19-days-12-stops-2561-kilometres-brianna-leake-fell-for-tasmania-one-detour-at-a-time/
“Magic doesn’t announce itself —it shows up when you stop and look.”A gentle, soul-filling conversation with Tasmanian traveller Meg Jacobs on the latest Travel With Us A While podcast.🎧 Listen in and slow down with us.AND - if you enjoy our conversation - be sure to check out the blog I wrote using Meg's amazing images https://bronhogan.com/meg-jacobs-shares-how-you-dont-have-to-wait-for-company-to-go-exploring/
Fear told her to stay on the sand.Curiosity pulled her into the water.And Fiji changed everything. Fiji didn’t just change Cherie’s relationship with the ocean — it changed her life.She met her husband Glenn on her last night there, at a fishing tournament after-party!she also shares the amazing those friendships made over the years - many of them remain today — scattered across the world, still connected.Check out her story and image on my Blog https://bronhogan.com/from-fear-of-water-to-life-beneath-the-sea-cherie-gardners-fiji-story/
Travelling with children isn’t about seeing everything — it’s about seeing what matters.In this episode, Jessica Moloney talks caravan life with two young kids, sensory needs, routines on the road, favourite places, and why slowing down has been the biggest lesson of all.A beautiful reminder that travel doesn’t have to look one way.Check out the blog I wrote using her great story and images here https://bronhogan.com/jess-moloney-living-small-dreaming-big/ I feel sure you will enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
What if “ordinary” just isn’t for you?In this episode of Travel With Us A While, I chat with Liesbet Collaert — traveller, sailor, writer, dog-lover, and long-term nomad — about plunging into a life without fixed plans, fixed homes, or fixed ideas of success.From sailing the Pacific to overlanding South America, Liesbet shares the realities (and rewards) of choosing freedom over comfort — and why living well doesn’t have to cost a fortune.Check out the blog I wrote using her story and images:https://bronhogan.com/plunging-into-a-life-less-ordinary-a-conversation-with-author-nomad-liesbet-collaert/
🪂 From soaring above continents in a paraglider to mastering the seas as a new skipper, Heike Hamann’s adventures teach us how courage, curiosity, and connection to nature can transform life.Check out some of her great photos on the blog I wrote for her here: https://bronhogan.com/sailing-with-whales-paragliding-the-world-a-conversation-with-heike-hamann/
Travel as cultural exchange and resilience-building: hear Sonja Preston’s insights into hosting with Servas, plus long-form travel like the Camino, and how travel reshapes priorities. Great listen for anyone in community work, education, or hospitality.
Simone Hill—a true sailor, adventurer, and globe-trotter.From her early days crewing in Sydney regattas to delivering yachts across the South Pacific, Simone’s stories are full of courage, curiosity, and the incredible community that sailing fosters. Along the way, she’s navigated storms, yacht fires, and life raft emergencies—and learned firsthand the value of teamwork, preparation, and flexibility.Whether it’s recounting her Sydney–Hobart races, sharing tips for aspiring yacht deliverers, or reflecting on decades-long friendships formed at sea, Simone’s journey is a testament to the magic of sailing.If you’ve ever dreamed of life on the water, or simply love stories of adventure and resilience, this episode is for you.Check out my blog written with her story and photos.
What begins with a six-year-old on a tiny bike becomes a story of grit, giggles, hedgehogs, and the kind of father-and-son magic the world needs more of.Come travel with us a while as we ride beside Harry and Nick — across countries, mountains, and moments that change childhood forever.From a 10-inch-wheeled bike to double-length UK crossings, this father-and-son duo have turned childhood curiosity into the most remarkable series of adventures.This week on the podcast, I chat with Nick and his son Harry — the boy who set out to cycle 100 miles at age six, chose hedgehogs as his charity, pranked kids on mountaintops, earned a Blue Peter Gold Badge, met Bear Grylls, and decided that once across Britain wasn’t enough… he’d do it twice.Their story is uplifting, funny,Check out the blog I wrote using their photos
From the dusty schoolyards of Rhodesia/Zimbabwe to the frozen edges of Antarctica, Cindy and Steve’s story is one of courage, friendship, and awe. Join me as they share what it’s like to cross the Drake Passage, walk among thousands of penguins, and stand before the grave of the great explorer himself, Sir Ernest Shackleton.It’s an episode filled with wonder, laughter, and the quiet magic that happens when travellers follow curiosity all the way to the ends of the earth.Check out my blog where I share some of their photos from the trip.
In this week’s episode of Travel with Us a While, I was joined by the effervescent Rejane Cowen, who shared her story of tackling four glorious, gruelling, and unforgettable days on Tasmania’s Overland Track, walking in from the Arm River trailhead with a small group of determined women and one man.After listening to the podcast be sure to check our the blog I wrote using her story and photos.https://bronhogan.com/podcast-guest-rejane-cowen/
What happens when you cruise through a cyclone, get caught at sea during COVID, and still come home smiling?You get Alana — a joyful, seasoned traveller with stories that’ll make you laugh out loud.From the Panama Canal to Papua New Guinea, from Bali bliss to Alaskan beauty, Alana’s seen it all — and somehow keeps cruising back for more.Listen in to hear her hilarious and heartwarming tales of life at sea and beyond.#TravelStories #CruiseLife #WomenWhoTravel #TravelWithUsAWhile #Podcast #WanderlustCheck out the blog I wrote for Alana here
What does freedom look like? in this inspiring podcast episode, Jaana Penttila shares how she and her husband spent 11 years sailing around the world with their three children — from the Caribbean to the Pacific and back again.In this heartwarming conversation, Jaana shares the joys and challenges of raising a family on the ocean — the storms, the laughter, the friendships, and the longing to keep moving when the world stood still.From battling storms and bureaucracy to raising kids on deck and finding community at sea, Jaana’s story is one of courage, humour, and the relentless call of freedom.To see some of her amazing photographs check out the blog I wrote for her - https://bronhogan.com/jaana-penttila-11-years-around-the-world-with-three-children/
There are some conversations that stay with you long after you switch off the microphone, and my chat with Christine Madeley was one of them.She joined me on Travel with Us a While to talk about something many of us quietly wonder about, but don’t always have the courage to do — travelling solo for the first time after a big life change.Christine found herself single again in her 60s, after years of marriage. Rather than settling into quiet routines or staying within the familiar, she decided to do something bold — book a trip overseas, alone. “It’s a frightening thought,” she admitted with a laugh. “But I just thought — I’m doing it.”And off she went — first to Lisbon, Portugal. There she was, jet-lagged, room not ready, sipping a cocktail while trying to remember why on earth she’d thought this was a good idea. But by the next day, with her walking shoes on and the sun shining across those tiled streets, she began to feel that delicious sense of freedom that comes when you realise — you’re managing just fine on your own.
My guest, Nigel Fotheringham, and I grew up together in the small town of Selukwe (now Shurugwi) in Zimbabwe. Decades later, we found ourselves chatting across the airwaves — me from my life of sailing and travel, and Nigel from the cockpit of his aircraft — sharing stories of exploration, adventure, and the joy of seeing the world from a different angle.There’s something magical about seeing Australia from above — and few people know it better than Nigel, a pilot who’s spent years leading flying adventures through Queensland and New South Wales.(Not to mention the many hours he has flown as a volunteer for Angel Flight)If you enjoy this podcast please check out the blog I wrote about it using Nigel's photographs here If you would like to join me in conversation about YOUR travel adventures, please leave a comment and I will contact you soo.
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