Adventure Life Travel Show

In this episode of the Adventure Life Travel Show, host Jason Maynard joins expedition photographer Dean Tatooles onboard a Svalbard micro cruise to talk about life and photography in the Arctic. Dean shares what keeps bringing him back to the Arctic, where every expedition offers new opportunities to photograph polar bears, sea ice, and the ever-changing glacier landscape. He explains how shooting in extreme conditions changes the way you approach photography and why some of the best images come from slowing down and paying attention to the landscape around you. Jason and Dean also discuss the intimacy of traveling aboard the 12-guest MS Viking Fjord, the excitement of Zodiac excursions, and the importance of observing wildlife without disturbing it.Follow Dean Tatooles on Instagram at ‪@southerncrossgalleries.

In this episode of the Adventure Life Travel Show, we chat with Jacob Lamos, cruise director for Variety Cruises. Jacob shares his insights into his role managing shore excursions and interacting with clients on board intimate, small-capacity vessels that sail to extraordinary places like French Polynesia, the Seychelles, Cape Verde, and West Africa. Jason and Jacob discuss the impact of travel on having genuine cultural exchanges, and how Variety gives back to the communities they visit, such as funding classrooms and resources for a school in Gambia. Listen in for lighthearted stories and the unexpected moments that make small ship cruise travel one of the best ways to see and experience the world.

Join our host Jason for an inspiring conversation with world traveler and author Thom Barrett. Thom shares his powerful journey navigating stage 4 cancer while continuing to explore some of the most remote corners of the world, from Antarctica and South America to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, to wild Alaska and the Arctic Circle. Listen to discover important lessons on how to embrace vulnerability, manage risks, and find "simple humanity" in remote places. Learn why travel remains the ultimate therapy for living life to its fullest.Check out Thom's adventures below:Website: https://www.livinglifewhiledying.com/Substack: https://thombarrett.substack.com/Books (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CTD328RK?ccs_id=b3c683f1-7aed-4176-a32a-f1c31f37bfa3

In this episode of the Adventure Life Travel Show, Jason sits down with Betty Jaramillo, one of Adventure Life's longest-standing partners, to explore the magic of her Ecuador home. Discover why this South American gem is considered one of the most "mega-diverse" countries on Earth, biologically and culturally. Betty and Jason break down the unique experiences awaiting travelers across Ecuador's "Four Worlds": the Andes, the Amazon, the Cloud Forest, and the Galapagos Islands. Get behind-the-scenes insight from a veteran trip planner and learn about the importance of choosing reputable tour operators who ensure traveler safety and prioritize responsible travel that preserves and protects these beautiful places.

This episode of the Adventure Life Travel Show takes you deep into Antarctica through the eyes of expert Antarctica Trip Planner Kevin Moore, who uncovers how journeys to the world’s most remote continent truly unfold. From navigating shifting weather and IAATO protections to exploring by zodiac, kayak, or on foot across ice and islands, an Antarctic expedition reveals a world where no two days are the same. Discover how expedition cruising transforms travel into something far beyond a destination, an experience shaped by flexibility, discovery, and moments that stay with you long after you return home.