18 episodes
Cultural Chameleon Travel Podcast with Rod Desch Rod Desch
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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Have a desire to travel, eat and sleep like a local? The Cultural Chameleon Podcast provides valuable insight and suggestions on travel locations around the globe, by inviting guests who have lived and/or travelled to each place of interest.
Listen to host Rod Desch explore different regions of the world through candid and inquisitive conversations with each guest who shares more about their experience. This Podcast offers you unique information for traveling off the beaten path and insights on an experience that resembles that of locals. He explores traditions, cuisines, and native treasures that are a must-see if you are not the "all-inclusive" type of vacationer. He also places a focus on hiking, biking, and all things relating to our natural environment.
Join Rod Desch biweekly as he explores the ins and outs of traveling the world. You will have the ability to hear stories of people from around the world. You will receive tips on how to travel on a budget OR hear access to companies that make your travel experience extravagant. Either way, you will receive an insider's perspective on travel to each location by connecting with travel experts.
For more information on this podcast or to suggest a destination for travel check out Rod Desch's website and drop him a message.
Travel Podcast | Cultural Chameleon With Rod Desch (lifeofaculturalchameleon.com)
Each episode allows you to go on a journey that will offer you the experience to travel with Rod and learn more about the best and worst of what this world has to offer. Decide for yourself if you're up for the trip.
Rod Desch is committed to taking you on a journey that allows you to discover the world. Rod will drive the bus but, you have to take the steps out the door into the schoolyard.
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Season Wrap - Rodcast
A brief Rodcast summarizing season 1 of the Cultural Chameleon. Please get in touch with me with your ideas for locations and topics for future episodes!
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Cultural Chameleon Episode 16 - Mile High Psychology
Part of travelling the world includes air travel. Rod interviews a seasoned Flight Attendant Dawn Rishard, in this conversation they discuss the culture within the airline industry from Dawn's perspective, which is extensive, with 32 years in the air. She is also a counselor/therapist, a skillset that she also practices when in flight and on the ground.
Join Rod Desch on amazing adventures weekly. Travel like a #culturalchameleon.
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Cultural Chameleon Episode 15 - Are We In Sri Lanka Yet
Travel can be vital to our ability to grow as a culture and as individuals. Rod and his guest on this episode Ian Pilbeam, a gentleman who has the profound belief that the world is our classroom, discuss his leisure travel and professional journeys, which seem to have now merged with one another. He is the author of a booked titled "Are We There Yet" which reflects on the wild ride of resigning from his corporate job and preparing for a year long journey with his wife and 2 pre-teen children around the world.
This episode focuses on Sri Lanka, an Island in the Indian Ocean just southeast from the tip of India. This country has a history of British colonization, civil war and unique landscapes. Ian touches on his round the world journeys and what sparked him to return to Sri Lanka several times.
Ian's book "Are We There Yet" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Are-There-Yet-year-long-adventure/dp/1838388206
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Website: https://familytrippers.co.uk/
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Cultural Chameleon Episode 14 - Temporary Tuscany
The Tuscan region of Italy is one of those places where you actually get what you expect, and more. The culture and history surround you as the people attempt to embrace you in their unparalleled lifestyle. My guest, Katrina Cobb, who identifies as a digital nomad, shares her experience during an extended stay in a small mid-evil village surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and chestnut trees. After reading an article online about the villages of Italy providing incentives to attract remote workers, she decided to make the journey and experience "La Dolce Vita" first hand. What's it like to date when you don't speak the language? How vital is the dining process integrated into the Italian culture? This episode allows you to hear her share with Rod her perspective on her time in Santa Fiora, Italy.
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Cultural Chameleon Episode 13 - Vietnam Vibrations
In this episode Rod interviews Paul Kennedy, a U.S. citizen who found that a 10 day excursion to Vietnam was a just a mere preview to his future. The influence that the Vietnam culture had on him during his initial stay initiated a move from NYC to Hanoi, making Vietnam his new home. He shares the experience of living in a communist country through examples of daily life and the associated culture.
Join Rod Desch on amazing adventures weekly. Travel like a #culturalchameleon.
Get in touch with Rod. Suggest a destination or pitch Rod to be his next guest on The Cultural Chameleon Podcast.
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Cultural Chameleon Episode 12 - Queer & Culinary Conversations with Michael Muñoz
In this episode, Rod and his guest Michael Muñoz shine a light on culinary travel perspectives and the bravery and potential turmoil associated with coming out as LGBTQ, among other topics. Michael is an inspirational food blogger, culinary emcee, and food writer who is not only passionate about food, friendship, and The Golden Girls but also has been helping pave a road for LGBTQ people in the culinary realm since 2009.
Food, travel and culture are highlighted in this candid discussion. Did you know that certain travel locations aren't so welcoming for everyone? We remind listeners that in present day, certain demographics are not as free to enjoy travel as you might think. Knowledge is power.
Discover more about Michael here:
https://www.themunoz.com/
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Customer Reviews
Puerto Rico-La Isla del Encato
I love this episode. Maybe a bit bias as I’m Puerto Rican. However, was an absolute wonderful show. Without going on vacation this podcast makes me feel as I’m traveling all the time and learning new things always!
Love the Pod!
Excellent Podcast! The guests are awesome and the questions are great!
Where Are We Going Next?
This is a gem. Thank you for opening my mind Rod! Keep ‘em coming