All about Alaska Barry and Shannon visit Alaska in three perspectives. First up is with Yolanda Brown, Senior Director of Sales from UnCruise Adventures. They are a small ship cruise line and based in Seattle. Learn about the amazing destinations they visit and how they differ than other companies. Then, Barry and Shannon cruise to Alaska with Captain Shep (Jon Shephard) of the Safari Endeavor ship.

Discover what an Alaskan itinerary is like, what you can do, and what wildlife you will encounter. And lastly, they speak with Mike Crowther, who recently went on this cruise itinerary with the Indianapolis Zoo. Enjoy listening about his adventure and be inspired to go to Alaska on your next trip!

Barry and Shannon go back into the African wilderness with Colin Bell – co-founder of Wilderness Safaris, Natural Selection Safaris, and Great Plains Conservation, and Classic Escapes’ founder and CEO, Stacy Fiorentinos. Learn about the history and transformation of safari customs, hospitality, and increase of tourism. They discuss Colin’s books about elephants facing extinction.

Barry and Shannon interview Klaus Fielsch–former guide, expedition leader, and current product manager at Metropolitan Touring in Ecuador. Get an in-depth look at the history and wildlife of Ecuador and the unique Galapagos Islands.

Barry and Shannon explore Italy with Director of the Italian Tourist Office for North America, Eugenio Magnani, and a returning guest, Elyse Weiner, host of iJourneys. They discuss cities like Turin (Torino), Puglia, Compania, Umbria, and Verona and many sites you may miss. Learn about the history, food, drink, and the secrets of Italy!

In this episode, Shannon flies solo and interviews Kelly Evans–Sales and Marketing Executive at Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana. They discuss the rich history, the incredible increase of wildlife, and the different activities to view them. Learn more about this wonderful family-owned game reserve and what it has to offer.