1st Person Podcast

I get nervous going through security checks, even though there's no need for me to worry. Still, I’m happy this isn’t a common occurrence in my everyday life. In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda meets up with her uncle whose resourcefulness becomes evident as they tour Israeli occupied areas in his car. Want to hear the full interview? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!

In this episode, Helda meets up with her uncle whose resourcefulness becomes evident as they tour israeli occupied areas in his car. Want to hear it now? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!

I couldn’t imagine being told that I’m not allowed somewhere because of my ethnic background. That’s reminiscent of the segregation era in the United States and it’s hard for me to believe that it’s still going on today in other parts of the world. In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda visit Hebron and shares about "the city below cities," spies and the discrimination she faced while visiting the burial sites of several biblical patriarchs. Want to hear the full interview? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!

In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda visits Hebron and shares about "the city below cities," spies and the discrimination she faced while visiting the burial sites of several biblical patriarchs. This episode will be released on 10/8. Want to hear it now? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. ’til next time… Happy travels!

Whether you call them roadblocks or obstacles, life, like travel, brings you face-to-face with the unknown and in that moment we each have choices, we can try or we can resign to what is. In this episode of 1st Person Stories find out how Helda overcomes several obstacles to escape from the Westbank. Want to hear the full interview? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if you become a patron. More ways to support the show 1. Join our mailing list at 1stperson.us/signup 2. Rate us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-person-podcast/id1197910839 or on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Izuz3tprqrwnm3l6mqeu3b7gni4?t=1st_Person_Podcast 3. Share this episode with a friend or family member who you think would enjoy it Thank you for tuning in to 1st Person Stories where you get to hear the most fun, exciting, and sometimes intense stories from people of all walks of life. 'til next time… Happy travels!

Find out how Helda overcomes obstacle after obstacle to escape from the Westbank. This episode of 1st Person Stories will be released on October 1, 2018. See you then. If you want to hear the full episode visit our Patreon page at http://patreon.com/1stperson

After months of fun and work, Season 2 of the 1st Person Podcast will be live on 10.01.2018. See you then!

Taking yourself outside your routine with the people who share routine with you can be a powerful catalyst for unique bonding experiences. When you travel with family, chances are good you’ll go home with some amazing moments together that you’d never experience from the comfort of your living room. In our final episode of the season, find out how bioluminescence, adventures in local food, and the great outdoors in a conversion van with your folks can strengthen family ties.

During our conversation with Hoda I couldn’t help but reflect on the opportunities that I have missed out on due to my fear of the unknown and lack of spontaneity. The fear of not knowing where a road leads is real, reasonable, and something we all can relate to. In Episode 9 of the 1st Person Podcast, Hoda tells us the story of how she overcame this fear during her 3 weeks away in Seattle, WA.

Moving to a new country can be both exhilarating and daunting. As Paola shares stories about her move from Bogotá, to Silicon Valley via Wisconsin I recall my move to the states as a youth. Could you imagine what it would be like if you made such a move now. In Episode 8 of the 1st Person Podcast, Paola tells us why she’s still living her life changing experiences as she relocated from Columbia to North America.

I remember the close bonds I formed in college and the ones I built right after. Imagine starting your first job in a new country. You’ve just graduated college, and are leaving your friends for rural Japan. I wonder how I would react? Join us as Jason shares about his move to Japan right after college and trips taken through Asia.

Kofi spoke of conversations with his grandmother while in Ghana and I wondered what it would be like to talk to my grandparents or older ancestors who are all gone. How would my outlook on life change because of that conversation? How would yours? In Episode 6 of the 1st Person Podcast, Kofi shares about being inspired by stories of his ancestors during his first trip to Ghana.

Would you travel alone? Like to Italy or China? Sometimes when you go places you've never been before by yourself, something amazing happens, you find yourself. In episode 4 of the 1st Person Podcast, Amber shares about traveling solo to France, Italy, and China and learning about different cultures and herself along the way.

Andrew speaks about culture shock and learning to go with the flow while on his adventure through Southeast Asia and elsewhere. So many people would tell you when you take yourself out of your comfort zone and have new experiences, you change as a person. It's cliché because it's true. In Episode 4 of the 1st Person Podcast, Andrew shares about his shift in worldview after being exposed to new spaces, new cultures, and the challenges faced on his journey.

One day Melissa decided to go on tour. So she did. She didn't wait for permission or approval. Her and her bandmate, Kit, simply hit the roads and had the time of their lives. In Episode 3 of the 1st Person Podcast, Melissa takes us on a road trip across the US with her band Good Asian Drivers performing 30 shows in 24 weeks.

Sometimes we have to get away from it all to put things in perspective. We grow quite a bit by traveling to different places. Often times we learn about ourselves more than anything else. In Episode 2 of the 1st Person Podcast, Neno talks about a paradigm shifting moment he had during his adventures through Colorado.

Imagine having the opportunity to get all your unanswerable questions answered. What is my purpose?... Why am I here?... Is there a God?... Rey gets this opportunity in Peru after drinking ayahuasca during a spiritual soul seeking ceremony and tells us about it in Episode 1 of the 1st Person Podcast.

1st Person is a podcast about life changing travel experiences. We conduct interviews about trips that changed people's lives. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, openness, and acceptance of disparate cultures through stories of travel experiences. Sign up below to receive an email when we publish an episode.