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Welcome to Speaking of Travel, an IHeart Radio show and a global podcast. Host Marilyn Ball speaks to people from around the world about their uplifting and encouraging travel experiences. Speaking of Travel is also having an impact in bringing awareness to the travel and tourism industry oriented around sustainability, conservation, eco-tourism, and education. No Passport Required! 

Speaking of Travel‪®‬ Marilyn Ball

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Welcome to Speaking of Travel, an IHeart Radio show and a global podcast. Host Marilyn Ball speaks to people from around the world about their uplifting and encouraging travel experiences. Speaking of Travel is also having an impact in bringing awareness to the travel and tourism industry oriented around sustainability, conservation, eco-tourism, and education. No Passport Required! 

    LEAF Global Arts Inspires, Brings People Together, And Breaks Down Cultural Barriers

    LEAF Global Arts Inspires, Brings People Together, And Breaks Down Cultural Barriers

    In 1995, LEAF Global Arts began as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Their mission...  to connect cultures and create community through music, arts education, and experiences, and to cultivate curiosity, preserve cultures and promote global understanding.
    An organization like LEAF plays a significant role in fostering a sense of community and cultural identity. Over the years, LEAF has become an essential part of this community and provides opportunities for people to come together and celebrate their shared customs, beliefs, and values.

    On this episode of Speaking of Travel, meet two integral participates in the LEAF experience who are helping to pass the magic forward. In this year’s theme of World Changers: Year of The Activist, they are world changers.

    Adama Dembele is from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and is the 33rd generation of a family serving communities through music and culture of the djembe.

    Schree Antoinette is a cultural preservationist and heritage practitioner with a passion for safeguarding traditional cultural knowledge, customs, and natural resources.

    Together they share how music and dance truly bring people together and break down barriers of race, class, age, gender, nationality, religion and political views.

    Let’s be inspired to become active participants in the story of our global community.

    SAVE THE DATES FOR LEAF 2024!

    LEAF Retreat: May 9-12
    LEAF Global Arts Festival: October 17-20
    Visit TheLEAF.org for more information! 
    Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

    • 48 min
    The Perfect Interactive Map For Travelers And An Update From The Asheville Regional Airport

    The Perfect Interactive Map For Travelers And An Update From The Asheville Regional Airport

    I recently read a study showing how researchers have found that when we look at maps, our brains are activated in different ways, creating this unique and enjoyable experience. Enter the future. Today, there are ways to look and interact with maps we could never have dreamed of even just a few years back.

    AJ Brau is CEO of Wandermap, a map solution where you can explore every nook and cranny of your chosen destination before you even set foot there. AJ shares the Wander story and explains how tourism boards are key to a sustainable tourism future and what’s next with their new interactive itineraries 🙌
    Also, Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport, describes how the airport is finding solutions to address rising passenger traffic as they build a beautiful, new terminal. Western North Carolina has needed a bigger airport for a long time and is finally realizing the expansion. The team at the airport are hard at work making it happen!

    And with all this building going on, the Asheville Regional Airport continues giving back to the community. Tina shares how they contribute to local organizations and partner with economic development agencies to provide important information about air service to prospective businesses.

    A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel!
    Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

    • 46 min
    Unlock Your Potential With Travel Experiences That Leave A Lasting Impact

    Unlock Your Potential With Travel Experiences That Leave A Lasting Impact

    I’ve had some amazing travel experiences when I was sharing those experiences with others on the trip. Traveling with other people provides opportunities to try new things and even increases courage when there are other people around encouraging you to try something new and jump into that opportunity.

    Matthew Kent is the founder of Kent World Travel. With his career in professional golf across South Africa, Europe and the USA, and living and playing in over 50 countries worldwide, Matt now spends his time between South Africa and the US hosting his clients on trips around the world.

    Also, Noah Kleiner, owner of Equinox Guiding Service in Maine, is dedicated to providing transformative outdoor experiences to empower participants in overcoming fears, embracing challenges, and developing new skills in a supportive and encouraging environment, while challenging them to step out of their comfort zones and create unforgettable memories.

    Tune in and discover the importance of getting outside, being with others, and even stepping out of your comfort zone. A must listen! 
    Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

    • 49 min
    Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV Series Highlights Sustainability

    Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV Series Highlights Sustainability

    The Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV series continues with host Richard Crawford. Richard talks to us while in Australia editing the epic Season Two of the popular Leave No Trace TV show with producer and cameraman, Ben Alcott.

    Ricky and Ben share updates and tell us about their day-to-day progress and how they go about editing the show. And all the places we can watch Leave No Trace TV.
    And discover how to be more of a savvy traveler and stay safe when traveling. Also, Ricky and Ben provide some examples from their trips  and explain why it's important for people to continue exploring and traveling and share the many reasons sustainable travel is important.

    A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel! 
    Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

    • 51 min
    Happy Hiking Company And Asheville Regional Airport Update

    Happy Hiking Company And Asheville Regional Airport Update

    Liza Rutledge is the owner of Happy Hiking Company, specializing in leading captivating overnight guided backpacking tours across the stunning landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    Liza shares the benefits of a guided trip over a non-guided trip and why these experiences in nature are beneficial to your mental and physical health, builds outdoor skill sets, and is a great means of meeting new people.

    Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares some of the stories of an industry in constant evolution and what the Asheville Regional Airport is doing to transform for this region’s future growth.

    A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel! 
    Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

    • 47 min
    IGLTA Is World’s Leading Network of LGBTQ+ Welcoming Tourism Businesses

    IGLTA Is World’s Leading Network of LGBTQ+ Welcoming Tourism Businesses

    LoAnn Halden (she/her) is the VP of Communications for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, IGLTA. Their mission is to provide information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers and expand LGBTQ+ tourism globally.
    IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. They provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide.

    IGLTA’s members include LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, travel advisors, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries.

    LoAnn shares how the LGBTQ+ community as a whole has made progress over the past few decades and explains how the transgender community still faces major challenges, particularly in the tourism industry.

    Their IGLTA Foundation works with tourism businesses and transgender community leaders to develop a plan for making tourism more welcoming for transgender travelers.

    And LoAnn describes their new IGLTA Accredited program, created to serve the gold standard of assurance that travel brands are committed to promoting equality and safety for LGBTQ+ travelers.

    LoAnn shares how meeting these standards ensures properties and travel organizations meet comprehensive criteria and evaluation process before being recognized as IGLTA Accredited™.

    A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel.
    Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

    • 45 min

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12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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A travel show with soul

Every episode brings heart and soul with a unique sense of place. Marilyn Ball seems to find the coolest people who are interesting, provocative and change makers. Speaking of Travel is not to be missed. Thank you Marilyn for pouring your heart and soul into each episode🌻

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