Globetrotters Podcast Jonathan Otero and Maximille Gonzales

If Portugal wasn't on your list of places to visit, maybe it should be! We spoke with flight attendant turned tour guide and business owner of MAT Portugal, Jess Oliveira. After traveling to 43 countries, she decided to settle in Madeira, the "Hawaii of Europe." Jess has helped more than 10,000 travelers explore Portugal in a slow paced and authentic way. Jess shares some of the hidden gems Portugal offers that might not make it in your average travel guide.

Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Troia embarked on a cross-country bicycle journey to uncover the essence of our shared humanity. Amidst the backdrop of societal tension, Troia's lens captures the raw authenticity of his quest for genuine connections. In Part 2, we focus on the filmmaking process behind "We Are All In This Together". Go back to Part 1 to learn more about the experience behind his seven month adventure.

Amidst the palpable tension gripping our nation, Daniel Troia, an award winning filmmaker embarked on a cross-country bicycle journey to explore the truth of our human bond. With no food or money, Troia sought genuine interactions, captured through hidden camera glasses. Armed with a drone and GoPro, Daniel invites viewers to pedal alongside him, to witness the beauty and diversity of the US and its people. He spent seven months on the road, met countless souls, and one resounding truth emerged: despite our differences, the threads of connection bind us tighter than we realize. (Part 1)

From heartache to triumph, Chels' story embodies the spirit of starting over and chasing dreams, including launching her own travel company. Chelsea Pelsone keeps it real and opens up about her life-changing experience and healing through the boundless beauty of nature. 

The FIFA World Cup takes place every 4 years and guest Javier Labourt has attended 3 tournaments including the South Africa, Brazil, and Qatar editions. As a devout Argentina football fan, he has seen his national team lose and win a World Cup Final. Tune in to relive a few World Cups through the Argentine perspective. Javi witnessed the 2014 final in which his team lost to Germany and the 2022 final against France in which Argentina and Messi finally won the biggest prize in world football.

Alexa McDonald has been to more than 50 countries and has developed useful and interesting tactics to travel the world for free or on a budget. Alexa is a content creator and open book, she loves to help people navigate the world and this episode is filled with helpful tips for travelers of all ages and experience. Tune in and maybe you'll want to visit some of the hidden gems she recommends.