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WorldRider Journeys Around The World On A Motorcycle

Travel Around The World—Adventures with WorldRider Allan Karl & Special Guests Join Allan and his globetrotting guests as he travels the world alone on his motorcycle. Host of the new television series "Food Explorer" Allan shares insight, meets fascinating people, discovers unique food and explores cultures all around the world. When not traveling Allan takes listeners around the world through the tales and experiences of other extraordinary world travelers, engaging in lively conversation while sharing extraordinary tales from exotic locales and travel tips and insight everyone can use.
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Around The World On A Motorcycle | Adventure Travel

Jan 31, 2023

Neale Bayly WorldRider Podcast Thumbnail Neale With Triumph Triple Motorcycles

Neale Bayly on Speed, Writing, Inspiration, & His Journey To War-Torn Ukraine

In this episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan Karl WorldRider talks with legendary motorcycle journalist, TV host, philanthropist, and photographer Neale Bayly. Enjoy this encore interview with Neale as the two world-traveling motorcyclists dig deep into the vintage motorcycles, land speed records, the creative process, history, and about Neale’s recent journey and humanitarian efforts in the war-torn country of Ukraine.

Mentioned In This Show:

Neale Bayly First WorldRider Podcast Appearance: Bank Robber, 200mph On A Bike & Story Telling: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldrider-adventure-travel-around-world-on-motorcycle/id126384468?i=1000371740664

 

Wellspring Outreach: https://www.wellspring-outreach.org

Allan’s New Speaking Website:  www.allankarl.com

Allan’s Ukraine Support Video: https://youtu.be/cJlOWSTZzSA

Neale’s Trip To Ukraine: https://www.wellspring-outreach.org/neales-trip-to-ukraine/

Neale On Instagram: www.instagram.com/nealebaylyrides

Neale On YouTube: www.youtube.com/nealebaylyrides

You’ve probably heard of Neale Bayly. Born in England and currently residing in Charlotte, NC, Neale has made a career in motorcycle adventure and journalism that has enabled him to travel to over 80 countries, 50 of them on a motorcycle. Neale was co-host of the popular show Trippin on Two Wheels, and he also produced and hosted his show called “Neale Bayly Rides,” both featured on the now defunct Speed Channel. On Nealy Bayly, Rides turned an unlikely group of riders from off-road novices to full-fledged Adventure riders as they rode to the Hogar Belen orphanage in Peru.

Neale first learned of the orphanage while riding through Peru in 1995, when he met Father Giovanni, its founder; Neale went on to establish Wellspring International Outreach to raise money for the orphanage’s children.

 

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Watch past episodes of the Journeys Webcast.

http://journeyswebcast.com

 

Highlighted Journeys Webcast Episodes:

  • Platinum Recording Star Al Stewart on the Journeys Webcast https://youtu.be/xwpPjx_uPeA
  • Legendary session and touring musician Phil Palmer on the Journeys Webcast  —https://youtu.be/z_Dm9QCXn10
  • Emmy-award-winning hosts Ashley Colburn—https://youtu.be/fLxugCCRH48 and Rudy Maxa—https://youtu.be/fLxugCCRH48 on the Journeys Webcast.

 

  • Please subscribe to the WorldRider YouTube channel. http://bit.ly/wrytcs1
  • Watch Allan Karl WorldRider spin out of control on the Epley Omniax Vertigo chair. https://youtu.be/NcNmjPoLY8U
  • FORKS Book Updates
  • Check out the new digital edition of FORKS. https://apple.co/3p2tkGq%20
  • Get Hardcover and softcover editions of FORKS: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection: https://amzn.to/3cgrsWQ

 

Allan Karl WorldRider Writings On Medium

Read 13 Rules To Live By From A Life On The Road by Allan Karl on Medium (please give him fifty claps) https://worldrider.medium.com/13-rules-to-live-by-from-a-life-on-the-road-46c4248c7208

 

Apr 19, 2022

How A Short Sabbatical Turned Into A Four Year Odyssey Through The Most Exotic Wine Regions All Over The World. And It's Still Going.

This is the audio-only podcast edition of the eighteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan chatted from the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia to San Diego when this show was initially Livestreamed on August 24, 2020.

The Journey of Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan

Meet Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan of Exotic Wine Travel— In 2015 they decided to take a short sabbatical from their lucrative careers in Singapore. Four years later, they’re still on the road. This is their journey and story on the Journeys Podcast hosted by Allan Karl WorldRider.

FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH EXOTIC WINE TRAVEL Links Mentioned In The Webcast:

This ongoing journey has turned into a location-independent lifestyle where they explore the world through wine. They write books, produce videos, and other content about the world of wine. ​​​​​​​To date, they’ve visited more than 100 wine regions in Armenia, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and the USA.

The couple makes their living on the road and shares their travel experiences and the excellent wines from exotic wine regions around the world through their YouTube channel, articles, books, and social media posts.

Our Conversation Will Touched On Some of These Topics & More:

From A Sabbatical To Digital Wine Nomads? | We explore the decision and the challenges of living and making a living on the road.

They Make Wine There? | The diverse and cosmopolitan world of wine and the places you never knew made great wine.

The State of Coronavirus & COVID In Croatia | Where will they go next and when will they feel comfortable traveling again.

This is a replay of the 18th episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan chatted from the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia to San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 24, 2020.

The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection.

 

Watch The Video Replay of the Livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/anic__Jt3Rs

#exoticwinetravel #croatia #croatianwine #balkanwine #motorcycle #worldrider #journeyswebcast

Mar 22, 2022

Taking A Radical And Extreme Leap—A Journey Where Leadership, Love, and Business Go Together

This is the audio-only podcast edition of the fourteenth episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from North San Diego to Downtown San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020.

The Journey of Steve Farber

From a dream of music to bestselling author and business leadership consultant. This is a wild ride with great music.

Meet Steve Farber — Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits, and education. Links Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Love Is Just Damn Good Busines Book: https://amzn.to/3JxEXiN
  • Steve's Website & Newsletter: http://www.stevefarber.com
  • Brothers Koren & Steve Team Songwriting: http://www.findingyourBIGleadershipVo...
  • Steve & Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister Jamming to B.B. King's Thrill Is Gone: https://youtu.be/o2IQHX2kx6I
  • Find Steve's Books On Amazon: https://amzn.to/37SREqE

Steve is a good friend, a gifted storyteller, and an inspiring speaker and leader. He is also an amazing guitar player, singer, and songwriter and he shares several new songs from inspirational stories you'll want to hear!

This is a replay of the 16th episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from his home office in San Diego to Allan's just 20 miles north when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020.

Steve's third book, Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership, was a Wall Street Journal® and USA Today® bestseller. His second book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” ​​​​​​​

And his first book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, is already considered a classic in the leadership field. It received Fast Company magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award and was recently named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Farber’s much-anticipated new book, Love Is Just Damn Good Business, was listed by Book Authority as one of the top Business Strategy books for 2020.

 

This is a replay of the 16th episode of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona where Allan Karl and Steve Farber chatted from San Diego when this show originally Livestreamed on August 10, 2020. Our Conversation Touched On Some of These Topics & More:

  • What's Love Got To Do With It | In challenging times we discuss love and its role in business and life—and society.
  • The Journey of Steve's Guitar—Lost & Found | Years ago Steve was forced to sell his prized guitar—how some twenty years later he found it and reunited with it.
  • Voices & Music | We talk about Steve's collaboration with pop music legends Brothers Koren. And finding your voice. Team building? Yeah, but so much more!
  • From Big Stages to Virtual Meetings | Can virtual conferences and meetings deliver the personal touch of live events?

The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection. Watch The Video Replay of the Livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bqA0fuqgzbw #love #leadership #compassion #stevefarber #worldrider #journeyswebcast

Jan 5, 2022

From Racing Cars & Motorcycles To Making Motorcycle Riding More Comfortable: Wild Ass Seats CEO & Co-Founder Craig Johnson

 

In this episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan Karl WorldRider interviews the co-founder and CEO of Wild Ass Seats, Craig Johnson. Wild Ass Seats is the industry-leading saddle comfort technology for motorcyclists of all types. Listen to how his journey took him from racing the dirt tracks of the midwest to pioneering technology that allows everyone extreme comfort no matter how many miles or how long you’re in the saddle.

Mentioned In The Podcast 

  • Wild Ass Seats Website: https://www.wild-ass.com/
  • The Wild Ass PodcASSt: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-ass-podcasst/id1600057259
  • Wild Ass Seats: https://amzn.to/3sV7tWgWild Ass Saddle Classic Motorcycle Seat Cushion:
  • https://amzn.to/3qVPGMa
  • Wild Ass Smart Classic Motorcycle Seat Cushion: https://amzn.to/3JHGseV
  • Wild Ass Smart Air Gel Motorcycle Seat Cushion: https://amzn.to/334PnGw
  • Wild Ass Smart Lite Motorcycle Seat Cushion: https://amzn.to/331zikW
Oct 5, 2021

From the UK to the USA—Embracing Opportunity As The American Entrepreneur & Queen of Business Law: Kelly Bagla

Mentioned In The Podcast
Do It Yourself Legal Protection Documents: www.GoLegalYourself.com
Kelly Bagla’s Law Firm: www.baglalaw.com
Go Legal Yourself Book, 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/2Y6BJk5
Thrive Animal Rescue San Diego: www.thriveanimalrescue.com
Go Legal Yourself Podcast:
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/GoLegalYourself
Audible Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uumugv

Other Books By Kelly Bagla:
Go Own Yourself: Unleash your Greatness so you can Own Your World — https://amzn.to/3uAyNrK.

Learn about the Journey of Kelly Bagla, Esq. who, as a five-year-old, dreamed of being a lawyer. Discover how a summer trip to the USA changed the life and world for Kelly Bagla.

In this episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast Allan Karl interviews international award-winning corporate attorney Kelly Bagla. She has been providing expert legal counsel to domestic and international clients for over seventeen years. Affectionately known as “The Queen of Business Law,”® she is passionate about helping entrepreneurs protect their assets through legal strategies.

Kelly founded Bagla Law Firm, APC, a respected business formation and asset protection law firm, in 2009. She has become the leading expert on advising business owners how to navigate the legalities of starting, running, and exiting a business.

Kelly also founded an online Do-It-Yourself legal protection company called GoLegalYourself.com in 2016 that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses with the proper legal documents.


She has authored four books and is the host of the popular Podcast, Go Legal Yourself!®, recently releasing her 100th episode.

Kelly is a sought-after corporate and keynote event speaker with a dynamic combination of powerhouse legal knowledge, strategy, experience, and charm.

Kelly Bagla is a compelling online and broadcast guest, including her role as a judge on the Emmy award-winning tv series ”Everyday Edisons.”

Oct 1, 2021



“Get out of the pool of fear and take a swim in the ocean of possibility.” - Jo Rust

Meet Jo Rust—The first woman to travel around Africa alone on a motorcycle (and a bicycle).

This is the audio-only podcast edition of the 12th JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona, originally Livestreamed on July 6, 2020, from South Africa with our special guest adventurer, motivational speaker, author, professional off-road motorcycle trainer, and tour promoter Jo Rust.

Meet Jo Rust, Johannesburg-born Jo Rust is one of the world’s most prominent women in adventure travel. Jo is no stranger when it comes to traveling roads less traveled. She holds many records, including the fastest female cyclist to ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town—solo. Jo was the first person to cycle around South Africa—solo. And she was the first woman in history to travel throughout Africa by motorcycle—alone. That journey lasted longer than a year and had Jo logging more than 45,000 kilometers through 28 countries, including some of the toughest on the African continent. Jo has a passion for adventure, exploration, exercising power over the mind, and often going where others dare not. Jo continually pushes the envelope to overcome the impossible.

This Lively Discussion With Jo Rust Touched On Many Of These Topics. Listen Now!

A growing number of European countries opening but for many US flyers are persona non grataFrance is sponsoring a bill that foreign travelers would me mandatory quarantine • Greece opened two weeks ago to 29 countries

The Journey From Cyclist to Motorcyclist | How an unfortunate theft changed Jo's life forever.

Winning the Battle Against Anxiety & Depression  | How perspective helped Jo find opportunity and possibility.

Battle of Bikes, Brands, & Ambassadors | Why Jo defected and crossed to the other side from BMW to KTM.

Off-Road Training & The Minds & Actions of Students Who Are Men | With ego-filled motorcyclists, how do men AND women related to Jo on the training course.

Touring Africa—What You Must Do & What You Can Avoid | Jo Rust Adventures take people from all over the world to all over Africa. We get her hot tips.

The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection.

 

Aug 17, 2021

Meet Panos Kyriazis Athens Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, and Sommelier—Plus Travel Tips On The Greece Most People Don't Know About

This is the audio-only podcast edition of the ninth JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona. The webcast was livestreamed initially on June 8, 2020, from Athens, Greece, with our special guest, the award-winning restaurateur, and owner of the highest-rated wine bar in Greece, which also pours the largest selection of wine by the glass in the glass the world. 

When In Athens Stop In And Say Hello To Panos: Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro | winebarathens.com | https://www.facebook.com/vintagewbb | https://bit.ly/vintage-athens-tripadv... Mitropoleos 66, Athina 105 63, Greece Phone: +30 21 3029 6570 

Buy Greek Wines Online winebarathens.com. 

In This Episode We Cover The Following Topics and More:

  • A Journey From A Small Restaurant In Northern Greece to the #1 Rated Wine Bar & Bistro in Athens—A Greek Love Story. Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro offers more wine selections by the glass than any restaurant in the world. And this was just one idea that sparked the success and garnered accolades by peers, locals, and tourists worldwide. We Cover So Many Topics In This Webcast. Don't Miss It! 
  • From A Small Village To Athens | Panos journey took many twists and turns, from a Tennis coach to art and sculpture. His life changed when he met two loves at the same time. 
  • Greece & Athens Under Lockdown | A country of people infamous for not always listening to its government listened and to a great result. Greece is one of the few European countries with the lowest infection and deaths due to coronavirus. How is it today? 
  • Beyond The Islands — The Secret Greece Most Travelers Miss | When people think of Greece, they think of Santorini or the party islands of Mikanos, Eos, and others. But there are so many more treasures that Greece travelers miss. Panos gives us the inside track.
  • The Wild. The Wonderful. The Wacky World of Greek Wine | In a country with hundreds of different varietals, navigating — and pronouncing Greek wine varietals can have most English-speaking wine lovers heads spinning. Panos shows us the five Greek Wines everyone should know! 
  • Don't Forget Fava—A Mission To Celebrate Local Products — Greek Wine, Cheese, & More | Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro under Panos and Iza go out of their way to source natural and truly local ingredients. 
  • More Wines By The Glass Than Anywhere—It's Easy Finding Something You Like | Don't ask for a Chianti, Bordeaux, or a New Zealand Sauv Blanc. At Vintage, it's your duty and reward to explore the wonderful and wild world of Greek wine! 

The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection. #winelover #greece #webcast #vintage #winebar #athens #bistro #placestoeat #bar

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ALLAN USES & RECOMMENDS THESE PRODUCTS:

Schuberth Helmets: https://amzn.to/2Q9hVI8

Held Gloves: imp.i104546.net/gbAjEA

Wild Ass Smart Design Classic Air Cushion Seat Pad: https://amzn.to/2Rj9rir

Cobrra Nemo 2 Chain Oiler: https://bestrestproducts.com/shop/chain-tools-nemo/nemo-chain-oiler-copy/

SENA Bluetooth Communicator & Cameras: https://amzn.to/3msProS

Giant Loop Tank Bag: https://amzn.to/3rXwprZ

Mosko Moto Soft Luggage Panniers: https://moskomoto.com/

Ortlieb Motorcycle & Bicycle Luggage: https://amzn.to/39UOgtk

Avon Tyres: https://amzn.to/3fQO8yV

Aerostich Products: https://amzn.to/3mvc3W8

Canon Cameras: https://amzn.to/328NaGp

DJI Osmo Cameras & Mavic Drones: https://amzn.to/2PNctuK

Manfrotto Tripods: https://amzn.to/3fSWwho

RAM Mounts: https://amzn.to/3fR7ALP

ROK Straps: https://amzn.to/3tWDASU

 

*Note: some of the above links are affiliate and if you purchase something I may receive a small commission. Thank you for your support

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Apr 8, 2021

Meet Leon Logothetis—Host & Producer of the Netflix Series "The Kindness Diaries"

We Discuss His Journey From An Uninspired & Disconnected Stockbroker to Global Adventurer, TV Host, Kindness Activist, Philanthropist & Bestselling Author

This podcast originated as Episode Eight, Season One, E8 | S1 of the JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona—And Beyond originally Livestreamed on June 1, 2020, with our special guest Leon Logothetis of the Netflix Series, "The Kindness Diaries." We Livestreamed during the height of the Coronavirus Pandemic and Nationwide Unrest Due to Police Brutality and the Racial Divide—in June 2020.

A Journey From Chronic Depression to Hope ​​​​​​

An adventure around the globe fueled by receiving and giving kindness—and the essence of humanity.

For over a decade, Leon Logothetis has traveled to over 100 countries and to every continent. He’s documented his experiences through his best-selling books and TV shows. Leon has devoted his life to inspiring the world with his message of kindness and hope. This is best shown through his Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries.”

About Leon Logothetis & The Kindness Diaries

  • The Journey To Realization | On the outside, it looked like he had it all. But inside, he was chronically depressed. He decided to do something radical about it – give it all up for a life on the road.
  • How Kindness Changed His Life Forever | Through kindness, he discovered that when we start to compare ourselves by our similarities instead of our differences, we start to create a brighter future.​​​​​​​
  • Inspiring & Igniting Brands To Bring Spark of Love, Adventure & Humanity To Their Message | When he’s not making TV shows and writing books, he’s traveling around the world, speaking to schools and businesses about the power of kindness, compassion, and empathy.​​​​​​​

ABOUT THE JOURNEYS WEBCAST Inspired by the need to connect, travel, and imagine, Allan Karl started the Journeys Webcast on a dare and whim. It's grown into an internet fave gathering where guests from all over the world share stories, ideas, and tips. The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection.


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© 2021 ALLAN KARL & WORLDRIDER PRODUCTIONS

Mar 9, 2021

The Light At The End of The Tunnel

It’s nearly Springtime 2021. The coronavirus pandemic is now over one year old. WorldRider Allan Karl hasn’t traveled more than fifty miles since February 2020. In this personal episode of the Journeys With WorldRider Podcast, Allan shares his health challenges—a frustrating and depressing bout with vertigo.

This podcast isn’t all bad news. Allan shares the breaking news that his book “FORKS” is now digital and available as thirty-five mini-eBooks on the Apple Books store for just $2.99 each. There are more updates about his next book, past travels, future travels, and more.  


LINKS Mentioned In This Podcast

Journeys Webcast

Watch past episodes of the Journeys Webcast.

http://journeyswebcast.com

Get Notifications For Upcoming Journeys Webcasts

http://www.worldrider.com/blog

Platinum Recording Star Al Stewart on the Journeys Webcast https://youtu.be/xwpPjx_uPeA

Legendary session and touring musician Phil Palmer on the Journeys Webcast  —https://youtu.be/z_Dm9QCXn10

Emmy-award-winning hosts Ashley Colburn—https://youtu.be/fLxugCCRH48 and Rudy Maxa—https://youtu.be/fLxugCCRH48 on the Journeys Webcast.


YouTube Videos

Please subscribe to the WorldRider YouTube channel. http://bit.ly/wrytcs1

Watch Allan Karl WorldRider spin out of control on the Epley Omniax Vertigo chair. https://youtu.be/NcNmjPoLY8U


FORKS Book Updates

Check out the new digital edition of FORKS. https://apple.co/3p2tkGq%20

Save 25% off on both the hardcover and softcover editions of FORKS: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection. (Use coupon code “podcast”) https://worldrider-ak.square.site/


Allan Karl WorldRider Writings On Medium

Read 13 Rules To Live By From A Life On The Road by Allan Karl on Medium (please give him fifty claps) https://worldrider.medium.com/13-rules-to-live-by-from-a-life-on-the-road-46c4248c7208

Sep 10, 2020

From Emmy Award-winning Travel Show To Croatian Singing Star.

This podcast originated as the sixth JOURNEYS Webcast—Adventure & Discovery In The Time of Corona, originally Livestreamed on May 18, 2020, with our special guest the two-time Emmy award-winning television producer, Ashley Colburn. Ashley’s work includes “Wow Croatia!”, “Wonders of Europe,” “Wonders of Asia,” and “Through Her Eyes.” The latter, a project focused on connecting with women of distinct cultures all over the world, was the topic of her recent TEDx talk in Zagreb. But Ashley’s journey is much more. After over 20 visits to Croatia, Ashley now calls the Balkan country her home—leaving her homeland and lovely San Diego behind. How did Croatia seduce her; will she ever go back? That’s not all! Ashley captured the awe and love of the Croatian people as a top-two finalist in the country’s most popular singing and talent competition television show. Her performances will amaze you.

Ashley Colburn's Journey Is Extraordinary.

    • The JOURNEY From Entry-Level Production Work to Emmy winning Host and Producer | How did a young and recent grad zoom to the top of her craft in just a few years.
    • Falling In Love & Making The Enormous Commitment | How did a former Yugoslavian country sweep this woman off her feet, head over heels, and convince her to make Croatia her home?
    • Storytelling Through The Eyes of Women In Our World | How travel shows can evolve and be more relevant and have a higher purpose.
    • Forget American Idol or The Voice—Singing In A Foreign Tongue | How Ashley went from TV Host & Producer to one of the top contestants on Croatia’s number one singing competition television show.
    • Where Are We Today? Thoughts On Future of Travel | After visiting over 60 countries, filming television in forty of them, what does travel and travel television look like in a post-Covid19 reality? How is Ashley continuing her work under lockdown and quarantine?
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ABOUT ASHLEY COLBURN

Ashley Colburn, a two-time Emmy award-winning TV producer, and host. Ashley is a California native who began her career as a host, producer, and writer for WealthTV in 2009, where her first travel show WOW Croatia! not only earned an Emmy award, but it also garnered Croatia's coveted Golden Pen Award (Best U.S. media). Following her success with WOW Croatia! Ashley created TAKEOFF with Ashley Colburn, a travel series premiered in 2010 on WealthTV, and took her to over 25 countries on six continents over two seasons. Since late 2011 Ashley has managed her production company, Ashley Colburn Productions, with the mission of Finding the Wonder in the World. Wonderful People. Wonderful Cultures. Wonderful History. More recently, Ashley Colburn Productions filmed and produced several seasons of a new original cultural travel series titled "Wonders." In season one, WONDERS of Europe takes viewers through a journey of hidden gems in Europe, and season takes them throughout Asia. WONDERS is distributed, broadcast, and streamed worldwide. After ten years on the road, Ashley has filmed in 40 countries and visited 60. Since 2009, Ashley's knowledge and interest in Croatia grew with each of her more than 20 visits to the country. She has filmed the entire country and not only is Ashley the country's biggest fan, she now calls Croatia home. When Ashley is not globetrotting, she enjoys spending her summers teaching Public Speaking and Communications at Rochester Institute of Technology’s global campus in Dubrovnik. In October 2019, Ashley delivered her first TED Talk about her experiences living with women around the world, which is the theme of her newest television series, Through Her Eyes.

ABOUT THE JOURNEYS WEBCAST

Inspired by the need to connect, travel, and imagine, Allan Karl started the Journeys Webcast on a dare and whim. It's grown into an internet fave gathering where guests from all over the world share stories, ideas, and tips. The Journeys Webcast is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection.

Jun 26, 2020

Meet Jerry D’Alessandro, Television Producer, Showrunner, Travel Addict and One Time Rock n’ Roll Star

This podcast originated as the fifth episode of the Journeys Webcast and Livestreamed from Merida Mexico on May 11, 2020. We've edited this audio Podcast to remove audio from video segments, slide shows, and other areas where visuals are tied to the conversation. If you want to see the entire Webcast as it was live-streamed complete with all video content yu can watch the segment directly here on YouTube.

Check out this fifth episode and audio-only replay of the Journeys Webcast Livestream from May 11, 2020 — as I travel to Mexico and the colorful colonial city of Mérida. Here we join award-winning network television producer and global traveler Jerry D'Alessandro for an intimate look at what's it like to be an ex-pat in the time of Corona.

  • From Dejected Rock Star To Television Producer | How did a down and out rockstar after the brutal breakup of his band travel to Hollywood with only the shirt on his back change his life and become a big-time TV producer?
  • Filming Top Rated Travel Shows | What's real? What's fact? The dirty secrets of travel show production. What kind of television will we see in the future of travel?
  • The Realities of Expat Life In Mexico | How has Covid-19 impacted ex-pat life, and how are the local people holding up.
  • Future of Casual, Adventure, and Business Travel | How will television shows cope with the new realities and how will travel impact not only the business of tourism but the attitudes and fears of travelers and tourists.
  • Lost In A Lost World | Where will people turn to travel where they can explore, wander, and get lost in this new reality?

About Jerry D'Alessandro Meet Jerry D'Alessandro, a twenty-year television veteran whose extensive list of credits include "The Amazing Race," "American Idol," "The Weakest Link," and many more.  Jerry worked 11 seasons on the CBS Hit Show "Big Brother," serving most recently as the show's Co-Executive Producer. He served as Showrunner and Director for two international travel shows: The Emmy-nominated NBC series "The Voyager with Josh Garcia," and the A&E series "Good Spirits." Jerry is an incurable travel-addict and has produced television in 30 countries and 42 cities on five continents.  Combined with his travels and adventures, Jerry counts 63 countries visited, including crossing the often difficult borders of Iran, Bhutan, and Myanmar. Today Jerry calls Mérida Mexico in the Yucatan his home.

Jun 24, 2020

Tough Rides | Extreme Treks | Mayhem In The Amazon Another Day In The Life of Extreme Adventurer and TV Host/Producer Ryan Pyle Just another day in the life of the bestselling author, adventurer, anthropologist Jeff Salz. He's an ex-pat living in Ecuador is watching and wading out the Coronavirus while sitting on the equator. Tune in to this lively entertaining discussion about adventure, travel, and life experiences on the third episode of JOURNEYS WEBCAST.  

 

Meet Ryan Pyle. With no place to go and home a distant memory, Ryan's locked down in Istanbul with a cat...Author, adventurer, photographer, television host & producer of Tough Rides & Extreme Treks - Television Host & Producer. Today he says ‘Leaving your phone and laptop behind and feeling the natural environment is really powerful,’ On the road for some 300 days a year.

Tune in to this lively entertaining discussion about adventure, travel, and life experiences. ​​​​​​​

  • The Tough Ride Across The Most Desolate Part of China | The road, the reality, and the culture. Beyond the bike, we ask Ryan if he ever thought China would be the source of everyone's latest adventure?
  • The Madness & Mayhem of India By Motorcycle | From the density to the depravity—how to find peace in the mayhem.
  • Beyond The Comfort Zone | Why everyone needs fresh perspectives.
  • Extreme Treks | What's it take to shoot a TV show in the harshest places on our planet?    

This podcast originated as the third episode of the Journeys Webcast and Livestreamed from Istanbul Turkey on May 11, 2020. We've edited this audio Podcast to remove audio from video segments, slide shows, and other areas where visuals are tied to the conversation. If you want to see the entire Webcast as it was live-streamed complete with all video content, scroll to the bottom of this page. Or you can watch the segment directly on YouTube.  

 

About Our Guest Ryan Pyle is an author, adventurer, photographer, television host & producer of Tough Rides & Extreme Treks — Ryan Was born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a life long dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times.

In 2009 Ryan was named one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world by PDN Magazine. The next year, Ryan began working full time on television and documentary film production and has produced and presented several large multi-episode television docuseries for major broadcasters in the USA, Canada, UK, Asia, CHINA, and continental Europe. Watch Ryan & Find Books On Amazon Prime Ryan On YouTube Ryan's Instagram Follow Ryan on Twitter


JOURNEYS WEBCAST is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection. Register for free register.journeyswebcast.com for these weekly Livestream events.

May 9, 2020

#35 From San Diego Under Lockdown | Breaking News, Journeys, Dreams, and Perspective | Allan Karl Tells All

It seems that this will be the first summer in four years that Allan Karl WorldRider will not be wandering around the world somewhere on his motorcycle.

In this “sit down and chat” episode of the WorldRider podcast, he discusses the whereabouts of his motorcycle and provides updates on new projects and old. He also points to the critical notion that in challenging times it’s vital to focus on what we find, rather than what we feel we are losing. Perspective, he says, makes all the difference.

Enjoy this intimate and personal chat with Allan as he takes the time to update listeners and provide them with ideas and perspective to help weather challenging times.

Mentioned in this Podcast:

Journeys Webcast — Livestreamed Every Monday

The Journeys Webcast Replayshttp://journeyswebcast.com

Livestream Journeys Webcast Registration: http://register.journeyswebcast.com

The first seven episodes of JOURNEYS brought guests from South Africa, Ecuador, Uruguay, Turkey, Mexico, Croatia, and Romania. And if you missed either of them, here are links to the YouTube replays; they’re entertaining, and you’ll enjoy watching. Be sure to like and comment if you can.

#1 Ronnie Borrageiro in South Africa: https://youtu.be/wiRg8qYmEMM

#2 Jeremy Kroeker & Elle West in Uruguay: https://youtu.be/D5FbjF05f8w

#3 Jeff Salz in Ecuador: https://youtu.be/TKadJzIfAEk

#4 Ryan Pyle in Turkey: https://youtu.be/KVwl3PBoyJc

#5 Jerry D’Alessandro in Mexico: https://youtu.be/qfRvg3Vv8ME

#6 Ashley Colburn in Croatia: https://youtu.be/nAy2w3sADzo

#7 Oliver Bauer in Romania: https://youtu.be/71botZJGgtg

Allan Karl's Book "FORKS: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection."

Autographed and Signed Books By Allan Karl are available here: 

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Apr 24, 2020

Jeremy Kroeker & Elle West Prepared For Everything, Except This!

Title graphicIn the 37th episode of the WorldRider Podcast I travel (virtually) to South America to the tiny country of Uruguay where Author and Adventure Motorcyclist Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West, his girlfriend are stuck in a tiny two-room apartment.

In late August 2019, the couple left home in Canada headed for the bottom tip of South America, the village of Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego. On separate motorcycles jam-packed with camping gear and everything else they thought they needed (and plenty they didn’t) for a 13-month journey south, including camping gear.

This trip would be Jeremy’s fourth attempt to reach the iconic southernmost tip. On two occasions, Elle made a trip to Panama, but this would be her first attempt at Tierra del Fuego. The odd couple has a unique relationship. Jeremy insists that they are on separate, yet parallel journeys—traveling together but are riding different motorcycles. They’re not sharing gear, either. If they breakdown—emotionally or the bikes—they’re prepared to go their separate ways.

This podcast originated as the second episode of the Journeys Webcast and Livestreamed from Uruguay on April 27, 2020. The audio Podcast has been edited to remove audio from video segments, slide shows, and other areas where visuals are tied to the conversation.

If you want to see the entire Webcast as it was live-streamed complete with all video content, scroll to the bottom of this page. Or you can watch the segment directly on YouTube.

Listen to the 37th Journeys With WorldRider Podcast

Jeremy Kroeker, Author &  Adventurer Jeremy Kroeker is the author of Motorcycle Therapy and Through Dust and Darkness, as well as the editor of the original Motorcycle Messengers and Motorcycle Messengers 2. With his motorcycle, he has traveled to 30 countries while managing to do at least one outrageously stupid thing in every one. He has evaded police in Egypt, tasted teargas in Israel, scrambled through minefields in Bosnia and Lebanon, and wrangled a venomous snake in Austria. One time he got a sliver in El Salvador.

Motorcycle Messengers 2 book by Jeremy Kroeker Through Dust and Darkness book by Jeremy KroekerMotorcycle Messengers book by Jeremy Kroeker Motorcycle Therapy book by Jeremy Kroeker  

 

Elle West motorcycle adventurer

Elle West, Adventurer Elle has been riding motorcycles for over 25 years. She has ridden through Alaska, North, and Central America, and is now riding through South America with her partner, Jeremy Kroeker. When in Canada, Elle is an instructor with Motology School, in Calgary, Alberta, where she shares her passion for motorcycles with new riders. Elle is an advocate and supporter of women in the motorcycling industry and proudly carried the baton for the Women Riders World Relay as a Guardian in a Colombian leg of the relay.


Sep 18, 2018

When I set off on this 2018 Eastern European Tour, I had no real plan except to search for the best stories in food, wine, and culture. I wanted to discover the truth about the region. Like me, most North Americans do not understand what is happening over here—my aim was to find out.  Now two months into my journey, I'll admit, it has surprised me. I've been disappointed too. You'll hear more in this podcast. Recorded live in the wine cellars of Movia in the Gorica Brda region of Slovenia. I wanted to get more current with my readers and listeners than my blog currently shows. That is, I wanted to provide a quick audio update to my journey to date because it takes much longer to write, edit, and choose photographs to capture the essence of my journey. Don't get me wrong. The blog is coming. And it's better.  I'm not here to just "Instagram my trip. Instead, I want to bring you along so you can meet the people, taste the food, understand the culture and feel and experience as I do.  So stay tuned to my blog—it may not be timely, but it will always be real and curated to the best I can given the time and demands of travel on the road. 

Sep 19, 2009

Ok. So you know I traveled around the world for three years alone—on a motorcycle. And I really didn't see everything. There are still plenty of places waiting for my visit. Or at least I'd like to think so. Truth is, there are a lot of places I'm waiting to visit. But that's besides the point.

I was in Ethiopia on my motorcycle sometimes in the Spring of 2008. On a desolate stretch of a dusty dirt road between Gondar, Ethiopia and the Sudan border, I ran into to bicyclists from Finland. Though our meeting was short, our time was rich. Sometimes connections are made in seconds, sometimes connections take years to be real. Jukka, then a 30 year old bicyclist with nearly 2 years traveling experience around the world, and I connected. Three years later he finally makes it to the United States and takes me up on my lifelong offer to put him up and share time here in Southern California. In August he and another world-riding Finnish bicyclist planeed to rendezvous in Southern California: here in Encinitas at my cottage by the ocean. Our time was rich again. And we shared stories, photos and great food and conversation. Before these two legends returned to their bicycling journey, I pulled them asisde in my studio for a one-of-a-kind podcast. In this hour-plus long interview I ask the hard questions. And I'm surprised, yet comforted by their answers.

Take the time to listen to Jukka and Lukas discuss traveling, motivation, being away from home and loneliness. I think the insight is inspirational.

 

iTunes Music Store Check out their websites for further inspiration, too! Jukka: jukkasalminen.com Lukas: safebiking.wordpress.com IMG_1502 - Version 2.jpg

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Nov 2, 2006

#8 WorldRider Podcast: First Day Woes

Originally Published November 2, 2006

This special PodCast comes live from our campsite out on the campasino in rural Central Bolivia. The day started out smooth and on pavement. But how we ended up camping off the main road can only be told through the words, pictures and sounds on this website. Tune in and join the wild ride of our woes on my first day back on this WorldRider journey.

Listen to the PodCast by clicking the PodCast icon below. If you use iTunes, subscribe to my PodCasts. Simply go to the iTunes Music Store, search for WorldRider and when my iTunes page pops up click the subscribe button.

 

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