Speaking of Travel®

Jul 15 2024 39
Speaking of Travel® Podcast artwork

Welcome to Speaking of Travel, an iHeart Radio show and global podcast. Host Marilyn Ball speaks to people from around the world about their uplifting and encouraging travel experiences. Speaking of Travel is shaking up the travel and tourism industry by spotlighting sustainability and education and bringing awareness to conservation and eco-tourism. Speaking of Travel is all about making travel better for everyone – socially, culturally, and economically. No Passport Required! 

RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Travel Tips For Active Adults And Exciting Updates From The Asheville Regional Airport

Jul 15 2024 47 mins  
Being a savvy traveler is crucial to ensure safety, comfort, and the best experiences during your travels.What if you could transform your post-retirement years into a journey full of adventure and fulfillment? Join us as we uncover the vibrant world of travel for older adults in this enlightening episode of Speaking of Travel. Our guest, Betsy O'Leary, an expert in aging and senio

LEAF Global Arts Announces New Blues Festival And Lucho Serapio Shares Multicultural Platform

Jul 10 2024 48 mins  
Speaking of Travel continues the LEAF Global Arts Series with Melissa McKinney, International Blues Star, LEAF teaching artist, and member of the popular band, Mama and the Ruckus, and Lucho Serapio of Asheville Multicultural. Melissa curated the artist lineup for the Black Mountain Blues inaugural festival taking place in downtown Black Mountain, NC, with hundreds of musicians and

Experience The Artistic Wonder Of Provence And Escape Into Nature On The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Jul 08 2024 50 mins  
Traveling helps you make your everyday life less boring. Travel experiences ultimately become your passions. So why not try new things and get out and explore the world?On this episode of Speaking of Travel, Josie Vosoba, founder of Lavender and Vine, a business running small-group tours to France, is an artist who loves landscapes and botanical themes, many inspired by her annual

Liz Galloway Is A Rock Star Travel Enthusiast And Storyteller Creating Meaning Through Transformation

Jun 30 2024 49 mins  
With a background in spa, wellness, marketing and business development, Liz Galloway has a rich history in international travel, tourism, and adventure spanning 20 years. Liz shares how her adventure-driven passion and determination has led to a transformation in her continued success in life and social change. And Liz shares how her love of creating a mind-body connection inspired

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford Featuring Darren Edwards, Disabled Adventurer, Author, And Motivational Speaker

Jun 20 2024 48 mins  
The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, continues with insights on conservation, sustainable travel, eco-tourism, and accessibility. Special guest Darren Edwards, a disabled adventurer, author, and motivational speaker, shares lessons he’s learned from facing the unknown head-on and by redefining p

World Traveler & Wellness Guru Rikimah Glymph Follows Her Heart And Life After Walking The Appalachian Trail With Hiker & Author Gary Sizer

Jun 17 2024 52 mins  
Rikimah Glymph is a world traveler, a wellness guru, and she puts together exceptional travel experiences. She shares how her work with people of all backgrounds helps identify challenges to think outside of their comfort zones. Rikimah has traveled alone to over 120 countries (72 of those countries with her son), and hosts wellness retreats and logistics conferences all over the w

Speaking of Travel LIVE At LEAF Global Arts Retreat

Jun 13 2024 47 mins  
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Today I am living my dream of taking Speaking of Travel live with three amazing world- changing guests at the LEAF Global Arts Retreat.LEAF Global Arts plays a significant role in fostering community and over the years has become an essential role of this community and provides opp

Crafted By Juniper Creates Adventures In Western North Carolina And Asheville Regional Airport Update

Jun 11 2024 47 mins  
There is always a proud sense of community that you find in small towns and communities in our country. And in the North Carolina Mountains, you can add to that something downright magical. Great people, incredible food, and Southern Hospitality to make you all feel like you’re home. People here love to roll out the welcome mat. Meet Summer Stipe, Founder and Lead Planner​ of J

Travel To Cuba With Vanessa K. Harper And Support The Cuban People

Jun 10 2024 46 mins  
Vanessa K. Harper runs Travel Cuba With Us, a tour company specializing in ethical traveler tours and yoga retreats to directly support the Cuban people. Vanessa is also a founder of a nonprofit organization, Support The Cuban People, prioritizing food and medicine aid to individuals in need, apolitical academic engagement, and micro-grant support for independent artists and entrep

Travel Strategies For Spectrum And Special Needs Families And Asheville Regional Airport Update

May 31 2024 48 mins  
Traveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children on the autism spectrum and/or those who have mood and attention disorders, it can be especially intimidating. Dawn M. Barclay wrote Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse as the essential resource to make the cultural, educational, and bondin