From Tourist to Traveler: Traveling Deeper

Talking to Strangers in An Age of Outrage

Feeling exhausted by the constant drama in your feed? In this convo, Rhythm & Roam and David Beckemeyer (host of Outrage Overload) unpack how outrage culture shapes our politics, our timelines, and even how we see the people sitting next to us on the plane.

Meeting Culture at Its Own Pace

On this episode of Rhythm & Roam, we sit down with Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker, who spends up to eight months a year walking long-distance trails across regions and countries. She shares how moving slowly through towns and villages reshapes her view of culture, identity, and community, and how house-sitting lets her "live inside" a place rather than pass through. We also dig into midlife adventure, planning months of solo hikes, and what it means to "meet culture at its own pace" as a lipedema warrior on the trail. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com [https://www.RhythmAndRoam.com]

Unspoken Rules of Irish Music Sessions | (with Tara Connaghan)

Step into a crowded Irish pub, the fiddle starts, the pints are flowing… and you're wondering if it's okay to clap, sing, or join in. In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Irish fiddle player, podcaster, author, educator, tour guide, and arts manager, Tara Connaghan, to unpack the unspoken etiquette of traditional Irish music sessions. If you've ever dreamed of traveling to Ireland, joining a session, or just walking into a new environment without second-guessing yourself, this conversation is your guide. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com [https://www.RhythmAndRoam.com] for more with Benefsheh, Paul, & Trecia.

Cultural IQ: The Secret to Meaningful Travel?

In this episode, we sit down with Renae Ninneman, founder of Going Beyond Tourism and CulturalQ, to explore what it really means to develop cultural intelligence (CQ). We go beyond surface-level awareness to unpack how CQ shapes how we travel, connect, and show up in diverse spaces. Renae shares her journey into cross-cultural work, breaks down the difference between cultural awareness and true intelligence, and explains how intentional preparation can transform your travel experiences. We also dive into real-life applications, including a look at Benef's cultural intelligence assessment results and what they reveal. Whether you're traveling abroad, working across cultures, or just trying to better understand the world around you, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to move beyond tourism and into meaningful connection.  Visit us at RhythmAndRoam.com [https://www.rhythmandroam.com] for more!

Making Waves: A Journey Around The Globe

What does it really take to sell everything, leave land behind, and sail across the world? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, we sit down with author and world traveler Alison Gieschen, who made the bold decision to walk away from conventional life and embrace full-time sailing across the globe. From confronting fear in the open ocean to discovering humanity through strangers in faraway places, Alison shares what it truly means to live freely, courageously, and creatively. If you've ever dreamed of escaping the 9-to-5, traveling the world, or redefining what "home" means, this episode will challenge and inspire you. Visit our website at RhythmAndRoam.com [https://www.rhythmandroam.com] and try our new travel planning app RhythmAndRoamTrips.com [https://www.rhythmandroamtrips.com]