Representation Matters: The Latina Voice Redefining Travel Media with Jeannette Ceja | #122
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Representation Matters: The Latina Voice Redefining Travel Media with Jeannette Ceja | #122

Award-winning bilingual travel journalist, TV host, and speaker Jeannette Ceja has visited over 60 countries, redefining what it means to see the world through a Latina lens. With her first passport at just nine months old, she’s spent her life using storytelling to bridge cultures and amplify underrepresented voices. At sixteen, she wrote a heartfelt letter to the editor after seeing J.Lo on the cover of CosmoGIRL!—only to have her words printed in the very issue featuring Beyoncé on the cover, a moment that revealed the power of words and representation. Today, Jeannette continues to challenge perceptions and champion visibility for women of color in travel media, reminding us that how we communicate—and who gets to be seen—can change everything.

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Voluntourism, Courage, and Global Animal Rescues with Dr. Cliff Redford | #121
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Voluntourism, Courage, and Global Animal Rescues with Dr. Cliff Redford | #121

Canadian veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford has turned voluntourism into a lifelong mission, often funding his own trips to rescue animals across the globe. From performing surgery in Ukraine as missiles shook the operating room, to treating pets displaced by wildfires in Greece, to saving a giant fruit bat in India, his journeys blend veterinary medicine, travel, and humanitarian action. Discover how this world-traveling vet channels compassion, courage, and personal sacrifice to protect wildlife and pets in the most challenging environments.

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How to Train Body, Mind, and Nervous System For the Outdoors with Sarah Mehl Histand | #120
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How to Train Body, Mind, and Nervous System For the Outdoors with Sarah Mehl Histand | #120

Sarah Mehl Histand is a lifelong Alaskan, educator, and founder of Mind & Mountain, a platform that merges fitness, mental health, and outdoor adventure. She explores how mindful interval training and nervous system awareness redefine strength, helping people build confidence, prevent injury, and feel a deeper sense of belonging in wild spaces. Drawing from years of experience guiding and training in Alaska’s rugged landscapes, Sarah shares practical tools for building resilience, embracing imperfection, and finding balance between physical challenge and mental well-being.

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Honoring Culture While Traveling: Lessons from Oaxaca with Kate Boardman | #119
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Honoring Culture While Traveling: Lessons from Oaxaca with Kate Boardman | #119

What happens when travel shifts from consumption to connection? In this conversation, we explore what it means to truly show up — not just to a place, but to its people, stories, and rhythms. From women-led, sustainable journeys to experiences that give back to local communities, this episode dives into how mindful travel can transform both traveler and host. We also touch on the immersive trips Kate Boardman curates, including her annual journey to Oaxaca for Día de los Muertos.

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Satlantis: The Travel Platform of the Future? – With Jordi Llonch Esteve | #118
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Satlantis: The Travel Platform of the Future? – With Jordi Llonch Esteve | #118

Satlantis is building the future of travel for digital nomads, Bitcoiners, and freedom seekers. Unlike ad-heavy platforms like Google Maps or TripAdvisor, Satlantis personalizes city rankings, merchant reviews, and community insights based on people who share your lifestyle and preferences. Head of Growth Jordi Llonch Esteve breaks down how the platform blends the social feel of Instagram with the practicality of NomadList—creating a decentralized, community-driven hub for travelers who want real connections, not algorithms.

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#117 How I Became J Balvin’s Tour Photographer - With Gaby Deimeke
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#117 How I Became J Balvin’s Tour Photographer - With Gaby Deimeke

Ever wondered what it takes to photograph one of the world’s biggest music superstars? Gaby Deimeke shares how she became J Balvin’s personal photographer, traveling across 5 continents and capturing everything from arena shows to Paris Fashion Week. In this episode, you’ll learn the skills, routines, and mindset needed to break into tour photography — and how you can start your own path toward shooting for global artists.

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#116 Bonus: Building Community Through Travel - With The Globetrotters
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#116 Bonus: Building Community Through Travel - With The Globetrotters

From organizing group trips to Costa Rica and Greece to connecting with listeners across the globe, we’ve seen how travel can bring people together in powerful ways. We reflect on what community means to us, how it’s grown alongside the podcast from day one to over 100 episodes, and the joy of sharing adventures with like-minded travelers. It’s a look at the connections, experiences, and stories that make building community through travel so meaningful.

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#115 How to Travel More and Work Less - With Justin Peters
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#115 How to Travel More and Work Less - With Justin Peters

Justin Peters shares how he designed a life that lets him explore the world without sacrificing financial security. From taking a career sabbatical to launching a podcast, he explains the mindset shifts and money strategies that opened the door to more freedom and adventure. Learn how intentional planning, financial responsibility, and smart work choices can put you in a position to do more of what you love—without feeling like you’re constantly trading time for money.

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#114 Carry-On vs Checked Bag, Negotiating Travel Credits - With Chelsea & Jon
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#114 Carry-On vs Checked Bag, Negotiating Travel Credits - With Chelsea & Jon

Michael Motamedi, MasterChef Canada alum and host of the No Fixed Address podcast, shares how becoming a father transformed his approach to life on the road. Alongside his wife and young daughter, he explores the world as a family of three, embracing slower travel, deeper connection, and the everyday challenges of parenting abroad. His story offers practical insight for new parents, aspiring digital nomads, and anyone curious about building a life centered on food, family, and intentional travel.

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#113 Fatherhood, Food, and Full-Time Travel - With Michael Motamedi
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#113 Fatherhood, Food, and Full-Time Travel - With Michael Motamedi

Michael Motamedi, MasterChef Canada alum and host of the No Fixed Address podcast, shares how becoming a father transformed his approach to life on the road. Alongside his wife and young daughter, he explores the world as a family of three, embracing slower travel, deeper connection, and the everyday challenges of parenting abroad. His story offers practical insight for new parents, aspiring digital nomads, and anyone curious about building a life centered on food, family, and intentional travel.

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#112: Unfiltered and Uncut — The Travel Hosts Finally Meet
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#112: Unfiltered and Uncut — The Travel Hosts Finally Meet

After more than 100 episodes recorded across screens and time zones, these two travel hosts finally meet in real life. In this special in-studio episode, Chelsea and Jonathan sit down face-to-face for the first time and celebrate with a travel-themed card game — unfiltered and uncut. This one’s personal, fun and for the Globetrotters community.

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#111 Inside the New Era of Cruising: What You Need to Know - With Christine Lozada
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#111 Inside the New Era of Cruising: What You Need to Know - With Christine Lozada

Christine Lozada has spent more time at sea than most people have spent in airports.Christine shares what it’s actually like to travel by cruise ship—how it compares to other styles of travel, what surprises people the most, and why she keeps coming back. We also dive into different cruise ships and what makes Virgin Voyages feel different from the rest, and why it’s become her go-to. Whether you're cruise-curious or practically live on deck, this one’s for you.

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#110 The Intersection of Travel and Choice — With Zoë Noble, Founder of We Are Childfree
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#110 The Intersection of Travel and Choice — With Zoë Noble, Founder of We Are Childfree

Whether you’ve chosen not to have kids, are still figuring it out, or just enjoy honest stories from people living life on their own terms, this conversation offers something meaningful to take away. Zoë Noble is an acclaimed photographer, public speaker, and founder of We Are Childfree, a global movement and storytelling platform challenging the stigma around choosing not to have children. She shares her journey to a childfree life, the cultural assumptions she’s worked to dismantle, and how travel has shaped her identity. From launching We Are Childfree to building a global community, Zoë reflects on the emotional realities and liberating possibilities of life beyond traditional norms.

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#109 Pilgrimage, Purpose & the Places That Change Us - With Douglas Brouwer
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#109 Pilgrimage, Purpose & the Places That Change Us - With Douglas Brouwer

For the first time on the Globetrotters Podcast, we’re joined by a pastor — or rather, a former pastor. Douglas Brouwer spent 45 years in ministry across the U.S. and Europe, leading mission trips, cultural tours, and walking solo pilgrimages across Spain and Portugal. But this conversation goes beyond religion — into longing, identity, and what it really means to find home through travel. It’s a deeper, more reflective kind of episode — one that explores the spiritual side of movement in ways we haven’t before.

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#108 Unseen Tours: Redefining Travel Through Human Connection – With CEO Jasmine Awad
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#108 Unseen Tours: Redefining Travel Through Human Connection – With CEO Jasmine Awad

Jasmine Awad is redefining walking tours through meaningful human connection. As CEO of Unseen Tours, she leads a social enterprise offering guided walks across the UK, led by people who have experienced homelessness. These tours combine storytelling, local history, and social insight to challenge perceptions, empower guides with paid work and new skills, and foster empathy through firsthand voices. We explore how travel can move beyond sightseeing to become a catalyst for understanding and change.

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#107 Inside NomadMania: The Platform Powering Serious Travel – With Orest Zub
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#107 Inside NomadMania: The Platform Powering Serious Travel – With Orest Zub

Having visited more than 140 countries, Orest Zub knows a thing or two about travel. As managing partner at NomadMania, he’s helping lead a platform built for the world’s most dedicated travelers — one that breaks the globe into 1,300+ regions, verifies visits through a peer-reviewed system, and ranks members based on how deeply they’ve explored. We dive into what makes a place truly visited, how NomadMania builds real connection across borders, and why depth matters more than dots on a map.

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#106 What I Learned Visiting Every Country (Twice) - WIth NomadMania Founder Harry Mitsidis
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#106 What I Learned Visiting Every Country (Twice) - WIth NomadMania Founder Harry Mitsidis

Ever wondered what it’s like to visit every country in the world—not once, but twice? Harry Mitsidis has done just that, and along the way, he founded NomadMania, a platform uniting over 45,000 serious explorers across the globe. From redefining what it means to truly see a place, to uncovering the emotional weight of travel in conflict zones, Harry shares insights only someone with his passport could offer. A conversation with one of the most accomplished—and humble—travelers alive.

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#105 Visiting North Korea: The Pyongyang Marathon – With Alex Page
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#105 Visiting North Korea: The Pyongyang Marathon – With Alex Page

After years of closure to foreigners due to the pandemic and political tensions, North Korea quietly reopened the Pyongyang Marathon in 2025 — and Alex Page was one of the few Americans to lace up and run it. Alex recounts what it was like entering one of the world’s most isolated countries, the intriguing and tightly controlled experience of being a tourist there, and the surreal vibe of running through Pyongyang’s streets. It’s part adventure, part curiosity, and fully unforgettable.

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#104 Escape the Crowds: Why Costa del Sol is Spain's Hidden Gem With Cristina Reina
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#104 Escape the Crowds: Why Costa del Sol is Spain's Hidden Gem With Cristina Reina

Costa del Sol isn’t just beaches and resorts—it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and for locals like Cristina Reina, it’s home. Born and raised in Málaga, Cristina shares what most travelers miss: authentic spots, local flavors, and the real rhythm of southern Spain. If you're thinking of visiting Spain, she’ll make you reconsider where you land. This episode is your shortcut to experiencing Costa del Sol like a local, not a tourist.

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#103 Redefining Adventure Travel for Women and BIPOC Travelers – With Andrea Mae Constantino
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#103 Redefining Adventure Travel for Women and BIPOC Travelers – With Andrea Mae Constantino

30 countries. 50 million views. One unstoppable traveler. Andrea Constantino didn’t just backpack across Asia and the Middle East—she rewrote what bold, immersive travel looks like. From trekking to Annapurna Base Camp to going viral for a face massage in India, Andrea dishes on the wild, wonderful lessons from life on the road and her "why not" mentality.

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