33 episodes

Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black’s multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with people he meets along the way, you will be given an authentic account of what it is like to travel by car all over the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. Whether you’re a wannabe van-lifer, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, or just someone who likes to hear exhilarating travel stories, this show certainly has something for everyone to enjoy.

Wild Americas Isaac Black

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black’s multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with people he meets along the way, you will be given an authentic account of what it is like to travel by car all over the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. Whether you’re a wannabe van-lifer, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, or just someone who likes to hear exhilarating travel stories, this show certainly has something for everyone to enjoy.

    Hostel Horror Stories Draft With Alessandra Scala

    Hostel Horror Stories Draft With Alessandra Scala

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins with a short update and a BIG announcement! Next, he is joined by Wild Americas' first repeat guest: Alessandra Scala. We get an update about what she has been up to, and then her and Isaac draft the worst types of people to run into in a hostel. Lastly, Isaac brings the Travel Tip of the Week about a cost-effective way to explore nature in the USA.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    LIVE: World Traveler Roundtable

    LIVE: World Traveler Roundtable

    On this week's episode, Isaac has his first live interview! He sits down with Roxane Hanriot (France), Maria Tosi (Italian), and Alek van Dam (Cayman Islands) to discuss the ins and outs of the backpacker lifestyle. They touch on their biggest highlights/lowlights in Central America, tips for hitchhikers, missing home, and much more.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Starting a Nonprofit for Kids in Honduras With Dave Elmore

    Starting a Nonprofit for Kids in Honduras With Dave Elmore

    Isaac is back after a break last week! He begins by updating listeners on his last two weeks in Honduras and Nicaragua. Then, he is joined by Founder/Executive Director of SOL International Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Roatan, Honduras that supports the local youth in their educational and athletic goals in a variety of ways. Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about how to meet people when staying in hostels.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Most Useless/Useful Things I Packed On a 2 Year Roadtrip

    Most Useless/Useful Things I Packed On a 2 Year Roadtrip

    On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last week traveling through Honduras. Then he breaks down the most useless and useful things he packed for his journey to give other travelers some insight about only packing what you truly need.

    • 35 min
    'Below Deck' in Alaska With Ryo Reis

    'Below Deck' in Alaska With Ryo Reis

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins with an update about the end of his time in El Salvador and his first adventures in Honduras. Then he is joined by Ryo Reis, a seasonal deckhand for tour boats up in Alaska. They discuss all the behind the scenes of the job, benefits of working seasonally in a place like Alaska, and much more. Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week, this time about how to cross the infamous Darien Gap.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    How Viewing a Solar Eclipse in Totality Can Change Your Life With William Mock

    How Viewing a Solar Eclipse in Totality Can Change Your Life With William Mock

    On this week's episode, Isaac begins with an update about his first week in El Salvador. Next, he is joined by William Mock to discuss the powerful experience of going to see the recent solar eclipse in totality, their first backpacking trip they did together as kids, and much more! Lastly, Isaac brings you the Travel Tip of the Week on how to find the best places to eat and visit when you are traveling abroad.

    • 1 hr 20 min

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