The League of Extraordinary Travelers

Please leave a review on iTunes for the new show!  In this episode, we kick off a new season of Global Travel Conspiracy with guest Cory Lee who travels around the world in a wheelchair. He shares travel tips with disabled travelers around the world. Gary and Cory talk cruises, wheelchair air travel, and more. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

Gary brings historian Peter Baxter onto the podcast to chat about the history of Africa of which he’s written about in 11 books on the military history. Peter tells us a story about in and outs of war in Africa, which isn’t one cohesive conflict, but a series of conflicts that have brought violence to different sections of the country. British decolonization is discussed and compared to other decolonization events in Africa and comparing various leaders in African history. Living through conflict in Zimbabwe, Peter has a unique recollection of Robert Mugabe’s early leadership as a revolutionary vs. his current leadership as a violent oppressor. How elections in some African nation-states only happened once and then didn’t happen again, leaving leaders in place who desired power and thus violently defended their place in power vs. conceding via elections. Peter also touches on Zimbabwe’s history and its future as a colony for the next decade after its liberation. Briefly, the duo chat about Nelson Mandala’s path and how it was similar to Mugabe, but had quite the different result in the end. Stepping down from power allowed for the transfer of power in a peaceful way, establishing him as an extraordinary leader in African history. Join Gary and Peter as they explore parts of Africa’s vast history, to be continued at a later date. You can find Peter on the web at peterbaxterhistory.com. Enjoy his books on African history as well. Subscribe to Global Conspiracy Theory on Apple Podcasts Follow the GTC travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

  Join Gary as he hosts renowned world traveler, Stefan Krasowski of Rapid Travel Chai and Frequent Traveler University, who just returned from Christmas Island Australia edition, timing his trip with the annual red crab migration. The red crabs cover the beaches to lay their eggs at a specific time of year so it's no small feat to witness. Stefan shares his 4-year challenge getting to the Island at the right time to see this phenomenon. As well as, his strategy using award status and frequent flier miles for uncertain travel dates offers some tips for travelers across the board. Having literally traveled the world, he has 4 countries left to visit before he's filled his travel map entirely. Using miles and award travel, he's a pro at navigating the systems airlines have in place to maximize his travel experiences. Stefan also reveals how to get a lot of miles easily, the top 5 reward credit cards you should consider, how to plan ahead to reach difficult places, doing your homework regarding how to get a visa in each country, and his favorite region in the world. Rapid Travel Chai Frequent Traveler University Twitter Facebook Slideshare Every Passport Stamp Facebook group Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

Gary answers your question about his new additions to gear, upgrading camera gear, 3 important lessons about self-taught photography, purposeful practice, gear to carry, mirrorless cameras, what is best camera to carry, stock photography, renting gear for trip, smartphone photography tips (including nighttime photography tips), and watermarking photos. Links mentioned on the show: Camera Gear Bubble Level Viewfinder for glasses wearers Allianz Travel Insurance Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog Full list of questions: What is the newest addition to your gear? As a self-taught photographer, what are the 3 most important lessons you've learned about photography along the way? What is the most and least photogenic UNESCO sites? When using smartphone as a camera, have you heard of people drop of their phones because of taking a photo? How do you recommend lightening camera gear load? What do you carry? Do you see trends in photography that are important? What places are on your bucket list to visit? Do you ever use a smartphone for your photography? Do you recommend selling your photos as stock photography? Have you traveled to a location that surprised you? How many cameras and lenses to x location? Are there any factors/places that you have been you've felt like just staying? If you could take one camera on a trip, what would it be? What is the #1 iPhone/smartphone rule? When shooting iPhone are there tricks to getting a better shot? Can you give me more specifics on buying annual travel insurance? How do you approach using watermark photos?

Gary updates his fans on the show with a promise of more GTC goodness to come!

Paula Froelich is the former editor of Yahoo Travel and the personality behind A Broad Abroad. We talk about her trips to places such as Afghanistan and Mongolia and why she finds travel to be so important. http://www.abroadabroad.com/ https://twitter.com/pfro https://www.instagram.com/pfro/ ================================ Follow Gary Online: Twitter: http://Twitter.com/EverywhereTrip/ Instagram: http://Instagram.com/EverythingEverywhere/ Facebook: http://Facebook.com/EverythingEverywhere/

Discussing travels to Balkans! Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

Benny Lewis is the Irish Polygot. For over a decade he has traveled around the world learning different languages. We talk about language learning, how he got into language learning, and he new language hacking courses on Spanish, Italian, French and German. http://www.fluentin3months.com/ ================================ This week's sponsor: Fort Meyers & Sanibel Beach http://fortmyers-sanibel.com Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

This week I talk about the National Park service and its 100th anniversary. I also talk about my project to visit every national park in the United States and Canada. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

Jamie Sweeting is the President of the Planeterra Foundation and the VP of Sustainability at G Adventures. We talk about the nature of responsible travel and ways which the tourism industry are increasing their sustainability. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

Back from Ethiopia, I wanted to share an experience I had there which could have ended badly. Everything worked out in the end, but it really brings home the issues of safety, preparation and having insurance when traveling. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

This week I'm in Ethiopia and have a roundtable discussion with the other journalists who are traveling with me: Kim Mott, Robert Reid, Jim Benning, Jessica Parker, and Monica McCarthy. We talk about our experiences in Ethiopia, good and bad, and what the future holds for tourism in this country. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

This week it is just me. I talk about my recent trip to India, my upcoming trip to Ethiopia and I answer your questions. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

Alastair Humphries is one of the great adventures of the 21st Century. He has cycled around the world, rowed across an ocean, and walked across a desert. He is also an author and public speaker who was named National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year in 2012. We talk about some of his great adventures, how everyone can create their own microadventures, and about his latest book, Grand Adventures. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog

This week I talk to Deb Corbeil and Dave Bouskill, the couple behind the successful travel blog, The Planet D. We talk about how they got started traveling, some of the biggest adventures which include driving from London to Mongolia and biking from Cairo to Cape Town. Fair warning, we also spend quite a fair amount of time talking about the world of travel blogging. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog  

This week I talk to author, travel writer, speaker, and activist and Jeff Greenwald. We talk about several topics including: How he became the world's first travel blogger How they select the countries on the most ethical destinations list His role as the oral historian for Burning Man His one man show, "Strange Travel Suggestions" Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog  

My guest this week is Seth Kugel, the former Frugal Traveler for the New York Times. He is also the man behind the popular Portuguese YouTube channel, Amigo Gringo. We talk about how he got his start in travel writing, what it was like to be the Frugal Traveler for the New York Times and how he has transitioned to being a YouTube star. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog  

Steve Kamb is a health and fitness expert and a world traveler, who recently released his new book "Level Up Your Life". We talk about how he began his quest, the role which travel plays in any adventurous life, and how to stay healthy on the road. We also manage to talk about video games. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog  

This week I talk to Marc Muench and Andy Williams, owners of Meunch Workshops. They offer photography workshops at amazing locations all over the world. We talk about the start of their company, how they select their destinations and their favorite places to photograph around the world. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog  

My guest this week is Larissa Olenicoff, an American who visited, and then later decided to live, in the small Balkans country of Kosovo. She has traveled extensively in the region and visited all of the Balkan Countries. We talk about what made her decide to move to Kosovo, and we also go through each of the Balkan countries. Subscribe on iTunes Follow the travels: Instagram Facebook Twitter Blog