Take a Wander with Shebs

Shebs Alom

Take a Wander with Shebs showcases some of the top personalities in the tourism industry. What distinguishes this podcast from other travel podcasts? Each episode tries to take my guests on a journey to uncover matters they may not have discussed on their platform or in the media. The show's subjects for discussion will cover more than simply travel locations, favourite places or foods, and how to travel efficiently.I go deeper into why and what an individual may have learnt from a trip or what influence an event or occasion had on their lives whilst travelling. There are no topics that are off-limits. The podcast's goal is to keep listeners guessing and to motivate them to travel, learn, and be better individuals overall. Get ready to be inspired and Take a Wander with Shebs!

  1. From Chicken Buses in Central America to Nepal: The People Who Changed My Life | Melissa Rodway

    MAR 30

    From Chicken Buses in Central America to Nepal: The People Who Changed My Life | Melissa Rodway

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= Melissa Rodway, who’s seen it all—from riding chicken buses through Central America to paragliding in Nepal. A talented traveller and creator of FLY, she’s built a community for those of us who are infinitely curious about the world and the stories that shape us. We also discussed the book that she published last year, The People You Meet, as we delved into some of those stories. Stay connected with Melissa 👉Website: https://flyrodway.com/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fly_travel_media/ 👉Buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/09BtVKJX ✅ Chapters 0:00 Teaser 0:40 How Melissa found love for travel 1:49 Bali voted best destination in 2026 2:29 Travel has become accessible for more people 3:11 Not classing herself as an expert 5:10 Melissa's way of travelling 7:07 How can travel expand for people  11:48 Why she wrote - "The People You Meet"  15:24 What is Melissa proud of from 2010 18:20 Does Melissa know her purpose now? 21:30 Why Cambodia was so special 24:46 Her other jobs & what's next 26:11 How Melissa got into stand-up comedy 27:37 How to connect with Melissa & outro ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com #radioshow  #bali #travelbook     Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk.  © Shebs The Wanderer Support the show

    29 min
  2. Travelling the World Blind: My Life as a Biden Special Advisor | Tackling Ableism | Sara Minkara

    FEB 23

    Travelling the World Blind: My Life as a Biden Special Advisor | Tackling Ableism | Sara Minkara

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= In this episode, we focus on Sara Minkara's travels as a blind person. We also spoke about becoming the 2nd and, at the time, the last Special Advisor on International Disability Rights at the White House when Joe Biden appointed her. Abelism, Islamophobia, and rhetoric having an impact on narratives were discussed. We also spoke about closer to my home, and her thoughts on Sir Jim Ratcliffe claiming that "Immigrants have colonised the UK". We of course spoke about what it is like to travel with a disability, as she is blind. What can be done to improve travel for individuals, whether that's airports or businesses? 👉More on Sara Minkara: Created the Disability Foreign Policy Playbook and advanced disability priorities across major global forums, including the G7, APEC, ASEAN, and C5+1. Sara is the founder and principal of In the Dark, a blindfolded experiential methodology that accelerates decision-making, strengthens communication, and builds high-trust leadership cultures. A graduate of Wellesley and Harvard’s Kennedy School, Sara’s work has been recognised by Forbes 30 under 30, the Clinton Global Initiative, Vital Voices, and the MIT IDEAS Award. 👉https://saraminkara.com/ 👉https://sarasminkara.substack.com/ ✅ Chapters 0:00 Teaser 0:18 Intro  0:59 Welcome, Sara Minkara 1:45 Sister went blind at 7, like Sara 2:56 Background & upbringing 4:28 "Immigrants Colonised the UK" 8:24 "Rhetoric does impact narrative", abelism, Islamophobia 9:32 Disability having an impact on education & employment  10:45 Hook for travelling, first memory as a blind traveller 13:08 What's it like to travel as a blind traveller 15:31 Frustration, Sara has travelling, technical support 21:38 What's the best way to be inclusive, narrative, entertainment 25:30 Time has helped build communities   26:30 Going into office with Joe Biden 28:40 More coverage needed for disability 32:34 What's next? 33:50 Where to find Sara, Outro ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com #blindtravel #ableism #muslimcommunity Support the show

    36 min
  3. Is Modern Europe DENYING Its Muslim Roots? The Forgotten 1,400-Year History

    12/01/2025

    Is Modern Europe DENYING Its Muslim Roots? The Forgotten 1,400-Year History

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= Returning for his third appearance on this podcast, I welcome back journalist, author, and historian Tharik Hussain. Tharik is back to discuss his revelatory new book, Muslim Europe: A Journey in Search of a Fourteen Hundred Year History, which argues that Islam is not foreign, but an integral, yet forgotten, part of Europe's foundation. We break down the key demographic shifts, the internal Muslim divides, and the crucial question of identity shaping Europe today. ✅  Stay Connected With Tharik Hussain 👉Website: https://www.tharikhussain.co.uk/ 👉Twitter: https://twitter.com/_TharikHussain 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TharikHussainAuthor/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tharik_hussain/ ✅ Chapters  0:00 Trailer 0:38 Intro and welcome, Tharik 2:36 Introducing the concept of Muslim Europe 3:59 Prominence of halal tourism 7:17 Positivity about the Muslim story  9:08 Does he love the limelight  16:20 Why school curricula don't teach Muslim history 19:59 What was the most defining part of the storytelling  23:07 What's the take on after writing the book 25:04 Would he want to travel to other parts of the world next? 27:26 Would he want to look into the Bangladeshi history during travel 30:58 Where to buy the book and outro ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com ============ ✅  About Shebs The Wanderer. Shebs Alom is a Broadcaster, Travel Writer, and podcaster.  2024 BGTW Broadcaster of the Year & Travel Unity DEI Champion finalist.  =============== #muslimcontent #muslimeurope #muslimcommunity    Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk.  © Shebs The Wanderer Support the show

    32 min
  4. The Best Travel Stories: 65 Years, 101 Adventures | BBC & ITV presenter John Carter

    11/17/2025

    The Best Travel Stories: 65 Years, 101 Adventures | BBC & ITV presenter John Carter

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= I go behind the pages of the magnificent "Around the World in 65 Years: 101 stories & experiences from the road less travelled" travel anthology! In this podcast, I discuss my story in the book, which took me to Rio, Brazil, back in 2018, and my pursuit of seeing the Michael Jackson statue in the favela, Santa Marta. You will also hear from my fellow contributors, who will share their experiences. You will hear directly from Mary Anne Evans, the editor who curated the collection, and gain historical insights from John Carter, a founding member of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW), well-respected broadcaster and journalist and a contributing writer himself. 📚 Get Your Copy Here: Bradt Guides: https://www.bradtguides.com/product/bradt-bgtw-around-the-world-in-65-years-travel-anthology/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LFOxGq ✅ Chapters  0:00 Intro to the book 1:00 Featured in the book & about the book 2:13 Promo clip Contributors talk about the book: 3:00 Juliet Coombe  3:59 Mark Nicholls 6:21 Ian Packham 7:28 Chau-Jean Lin 10:48 Abigail King 12:09 Juliet Coombe 12:32 Launch of the book 13:02 Editor Mary Anne Evans talks about the book 16:42 John Carter reminisces about 65 years of travel 19:48 My story in the book 21:11 Outro ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! If you enjoyed this insightful conversation, show your support by hitting the like button, sharing with your friends, and subscribing for more enriching content: https://www.youtube.com/@Shebsthewanderer/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅  About Shebs The Wanderer. Shebs Alom is an award-winning travel writer,  broadcaster, and podcaster.  =============== #anthologyoffear  #TravelWriting #TravelAnthology #BradtGuides #BGTW #TravelBook Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk.  © Shebs The Wanderer Support the show

    22 min
  5. Why I WON'T Travel to PAKISTAN

    10/06/2025

    Why I WON'T Travel to PAKISTAN

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer  Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= What makes a destination off-limits? Is it a visa issue, or is it a hidden history? In this powerful podcast, I go into a profoundly personal travel story that goes beyond simple geopolitics. I explore the complex reasons why I've chosen not to travel to Pakistan (for now), from visa complications to a family history rooted in the 1971 genocide. You will discover the untold story of the Bangladesh-Pakistan conflict and how it continues to impact personal identity and travel decisions today. ✅ Chapters 0:00 Intro  0:13 Explaining why I won't travel to Pakistan 1:17 Visa issues with India 5:45 Tension between Pakistanis & Bangladeshis 6:45 Story of 1971 8:36 Personal story  12:12 Summary & Outro ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! If you enjoyed this insightful conversation, show your support by hitting the like button, sharing with your friends, and subscribing for more enriching content: https://www.youtube.com/@Shebsthewanderer/?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= ✅  About Shebs The Wanderer. Shebs Alom is an award-winning travel writer,  broadcaster, and podcaster.  2024 BGTW Broadcaster of the Year finalist. Shebs is Co-Executive Producer of the award-winning PBS docuseries Fly Brother with Ernest White II. His work has been featured in the BBC, The Express, Travel Weekly, and more. He has worked on the radio and has hosted a breakfast show on Africa's first and only dedicated travel radio station, Gallivant Radio. He has also co-hosted a breakfast show on Life & Style 88FM radio.  Shebs is a Director of Voyagers Voice, a travel magazine, responsible for generating revenue, commissioning new writers, and serving as an editor & writer.  Hints and tips are also provided, and coming soon will be more of Shebs' actual travel adventures, where he will aim to deliver the best travel stories.  This channel aims to...inspire. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩  Email: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com   🔔 Join Shebs on a journey of exploration and discovery, where travel tips, inspiring stories, and hidden gems await: https://www.youtube.com/@Shebsthewanderer/?sub_confirmation=1 =============== #pakistanpolitics #pakistannews #bangladeshpolitics   Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk.  © Shebs The Wanderer Support the show

    14 min
  6. Where is MACAO? Why it's BIGGER than LAS VEGAS for GAMBLING

    09/01/2025

    Where is MACAO? Why it's BIGGER than LAS VEGAS for GAMBLING

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer  Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= Where is Macao? I had the pleasure of travelling around this region, a SAR of China, exploring the city's unique blend of cultures, showcasing both its Las Vegas-like Cotai Strip and its historic Portuguese and Chinese influences.  You'll see some of the city's most famous sights, including the replica of the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben, and learn about the city's economy, which is driven by its booming casino industry. You'll also understand transportation, and I'll highlight some must-try local food, such as Portuguese egg tarts and African Chicken. ✅ Chapters 0:00 Trailer 0:24 Staying in Cotai 1:10 History if Macao 2:06 Facts about Macao 3:24 How much does it cost to travel Macao 4:53 Would I recommend Macao? ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! If you enjoyed this insightful conversation, show your support by hitting the like button, sharing with your friends, and subscribing for more enriching content: https://www.youtube.com/@Shebsthewanderer/?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= ✅  About Shebs The Wanderer. Shebs Alom is an award-winning travel writer,  broadcaster, and podcaster.  2024 BGTW Broadcaster of the Year finalist. Shebs is Co-Executive Producer of the award-winning PBS docuseries Fly Brother with Ernest White II. His work has been featured in the BBC, The Express, Travel Weekly, and more. He has worked on the radio and has hosted a breakfast show on Africa's first and only dedicated travel radio station, Gallivant Radio. He has also co-hosted a breakfast show on Life & Style 88FM radio.  Shebs is a Director of Voyagers Voice, a travel magazine, responsible for generating revenue, commissioning new writers, and serving as an editor & writer.  Hints and tips are also provided, and coming soon will be more of Shebs' actual travel adventures, where he will aim to deliver the best travel stories.  This channel aims to...inspire. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩  Email: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com   🔔 Join Shebs on a journey of exploration and discovery, where travel tips, inspiring stories, and hidden gems await: https://www.youtube.com/@Shebsthewanderer/?sub_confirmation=1 =============== #macau #macaodaily #macao #macaofood  Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk.  © Shebs The Wanderer Support the show

    6 min
  7. Mary Novakovich: The Future of Travel & the Success of "My Family & Other Enemies"

    08/25/2025

    Mary Novakovich: The Future of Travel & the Success of "My Family & Other Enemies"

    ✅  Stay Connected With Me. Become a Patreon today 👉https://patreon.com/ShebsTheWanderer 👉Website: https://shebsthewanderer.com/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ 👉X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shebsthewanderer Airalo for my phone network - Get $3 off your first tariff when you sign up with this code SHUHEB7792 ============================= Mary Novakovich is an award-winning freelance journalist and travel writer. Since 1999, she has focused on travel writing and contributes regularly to UK publications, including the Guardian, Telegraph, Independent, Times, Evening Standard, The Lady, and many others. She also broadcasts radio reports for the BBC's From Our Own Correspondent. During this interview, Novakovich discusses the success of her first travelogue, My Family and Other Enemies. We reminisced about how she combined her travels in the region of Lika with a memoir exploring her family's complicated and often tragic history in Croatia. We also spoke about the landscape of travel media today and what is installed in terms of her next book. My Family and Other Enemies also won the 2023 British Guild of Travel Writers Narrative Book of the Year. ✅ Stay connected with Mary. 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marynovakovich/ 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marynovakovich 👉X/Twitter: https://x.com/mary_novakovich 👉Threads: https://www.threads.com/@marynovakovich ✅ Chapters 0:00 Trailer 21:32 Intro 1:43 Welcome, Mary & first love for travel 2:54 How has the book done after 3 years 3:43 How Mary fell into travel media & where it is now 8:10 What have readers identified with the book 11:14 Did readers grasp the importance of Lika? 13:07 Croatia losing its soul 16:04 Croatia suffered during the pandemic & post-COVID 18:59 Will being part of the Euros be good for the country? 21:44 Story of her new book & when it will come out? 26:14 How is her mother? 27:17 Where to follow and outro ✅ For Business Inquiries: shebsthewanderer@gmail.com 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! If you enjoyed this insightful conversation, show your support by hitting the like button, sharing with your friends, and subscribing for more enriching content: https://www.youtube.com/@Shebsthewanderer/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅  About Shebs The Wanderer. Shebs Alom is a Broadcaster, Travel Writer, and podcaster.  Shebs Alom is an award-winning travel writer,  broadcaster, and podcaster.  2024 BGTW Broadcaster of the Year finalist. Shebs is Co-Executive Producer of the award-winning PBS docuseries Fly Brother with Ernest White II. His work has been featured in the BBC, The Express, Travel Weekly, and more. #croatia #croatiatourism #croatianfood  Support the show

    29 min

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Take a Wander with Shebs showcases some of the top personalities in the tourism industry. What distinguishes this podcast from other travel podcasts? Each episode tries to take my guests on a journey to uncover matters they may not have discussed on their platform or in the media. The show's subjects for discussion will cover more than simply travel locations, favourite places or foods, and how to travel efficiently.I go deeper into why and what an individual may have learnt from a trip or what influence an event or occasion had on their lives whilst travelling. There are no topics that are off-limits. The podcast's goal is to keep listeners guessing and to motivate them to travel, learn, and be better individuals overall. Get ready to be inspired and Take a Wander with Shebs!