The Travel Coach Certificate Program

Visit Nepal: Trekking, Community Engagement, Spirituality, Arts & Festivals with Guest: Aayusha Prasain

VISIT NEPAL: TREKKING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SPIRITUALITY, ARTS & FESTIVALS WITH GUEST: AAYUSHA PRASAIN “Spirituality is in very little things, and it’s about the shared happiness and warmth of the community.” Aayusha Prasain If you’ve been dreaming of Nepal and want something deeper than a standard tour, how about a cultural or trekking adventure staying in a family home where a grandmother teaches you to roll momos by hand, or a morning where a local artisan shows you the ancient art of Thangka painting. All this and more in my interview with Aayusha Prasain, the visionary CEO of the Community Homestay Network, an organization changing how the world experiences Nepal. Aayusha’s organization connects travelers directly with local Nepali communities, creating rich, authentic experiences that benefit both visitor and host.  What moves me most about Aayusha’s work is her philosophy. As she told me on the podcast: “Sustainability means making a place enjoyable not just for travelers, but for the next generation living there.” And: “We are trying to change the narrative and bring communities as collaborators in tourism experiences.” That’s not just good travel — that is travel with a conscience. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a cultural curious, this episode will inspire your next journey. Resources Community Homestay  https://communityhomestay.com/Usual resources SUBSCRIBE FREE Weekly Travel Tuesday Newsletter https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec [https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec]  JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK SALON AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/  Check out our Website: The Ageless Traveler https://agelesstraveler.com [https://agelesstravelr.com/]  Leave a voicemail or text- https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here [https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here]  Get our discounts when you book hotels, rental cars, and tour guides, use these links created for you by The Ageless Traveler Cruises It https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page [https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page] Expedia https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc [https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc] Booking.com https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq [https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq] Hotels.com https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN [https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN]

A Visit to Pine Bluff, Arkansas with Guests: Jimmy Cunningham and Michael McCray

A VISIT TO PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS WITH GUESTS: JIMMY CUNNINGHAM AND MICHAEL MCCRAY "Pine Bluff people change the world." Michael McCray  "The blues is an adaptation to pressure; it’s a mindset before it becomes a note." Jimmy Cunningham  In this episode, I explore the vibrant culture and rich history of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with tourism experts Jimmy Cunningham and Michael McCray. Discover the significance of Juneteenth, the unique blues heritage, and the exciting developments in the area. From the Delta Rhythm and Bayous to the delicious local cuisine, this episode is a celebration of community, resilience, and the transformative power of travel.   Discover the festivals and events that take place in Pine Bluff, including the Jazz on the Lake series and homecoming celebrations. Each event showcases the community's spirit and the rich cultural tapestry of the area. Resources Explore Pine Bluff https://explorepinebluff.com SUBSCRIBE FREE Weekly Travel Tuesday Newsletter https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec [https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec]  JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK SALON AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/  Check out our Website: The Ageless Traveler https://agelesstraveler.com [https://agelesstravelr.com/]  Leave a voicemail or text- https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here [https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here]  Get our discounts when you book hotels, rental cars, and tour guides, use these links created for you by The Ageless Traveler Cruises It https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page [https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page] Expedia https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc [https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc] Booking.com https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq [https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq] Hotels.com https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN [https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN]

Ask Adriane--Halloween, Solo Road Trip, Grandparent Travel, Tokyo Restaurants and More

"The future of travel is personal and meaningful, not just a vacation, so that you don’t rush back to work just like you rushed away from it." Adriane Berg  In this unique episode of The Ageless Traveler, I answer your questions about travel, health, and adventure. From where to take 10 and 15-year-old grandkids to exploring the future of travel, I share insights and information on how to create meaningful experiences that last.  Discover exciting destinations like Wisconsin Dells, the Badlands, South Dakota, and architecture in Chicago, and propose marriage in Tokyo after a 35-year separation! I share my secret exercise to improve balance and flexibility, which are essential for safe travel.  I answer a question about where to celebrate Halloween and plan a road trip for a listener who is newly widowed to enjoy a solo journey. Resources: Leave a Voice Mail https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler [https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler]  Register for the Travel Coach Webinar on June 10th https://agelesstraveler.com/travel-coaching-webinar-registration/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/travel-coaching-webinar-registration/]  CruisesIt https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page [https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page] Podcasts Interview with Caryl Dolinko  https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/travel-essentials-with-guest-caryl-dolinko/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/travel-essentials-with-guest-caryl-dolinko/]  Interview with Cranbrook School https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/midcentury-modern-tours/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/midcentury-modern-tours/] "How to Volunteer: Tips on Finding Life Purpose" (featuring Barry Kluger, a Sky Harbor volunteer) https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/how-to-volunteer-tips-on-finding-life-purpose/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/how-to-volunteer-tips-on-finding-life-purpose/]  Producer of Red Dress Children's Theater  https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/the-magical-world-of-childrens-theater-with-playwright-juliany-taveras/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/the-magical-world-of-childrens-theater-with-playwright-juliany-taveras/] VolunteerMatch https://www.idealist.org/volunteermatch [https://www.idealist.org/volunteermatch] Traveling CheeseHead https://open.spotify.com/show/0VAKmrnmCUAjvq7ZWrFdNI [https://open.spotify.com/show/0VAKmrnmCUAjvq7ZWrFdNI]  Tokyo Restaurant https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131101/13005084/#:~:text=Enjoy%20exquisite%20dishes%20made%20with,Seafood%2C%20Izakaya%20(Japanese%20style%20tavern) [https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131101/13005084/#:~:text=Enjoy%20exquisite%20dishes%20made%20with,Seafood%2C%20Izakaya%20(Japanese%20style%20tavern)]  The Big Experience-Kyoto Restaurant  https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurant/kyokaiseki-kichisen [https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurant/kyokaiseki-kichisen]   Eva's Village https://www.evasvillage.org [https://www.evasvillage.org/] SUBSCRIBE FREE Weekly Travel Tuesday Newsletter https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec [https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec]  JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK SALON AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/  Check out our Website: The Ageless Traveler https://agelesstraveler.com [https://agelesstravelr.com/]  Leave a voicemail or text- https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here [https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here]  Get our discounts when you book hotels, rental cars, and tour guides, use these links created for you by The Ageless Traveler Cruises It https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page [https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page] Expedia https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc [https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc] Booking.com https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq [https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq] Hotels.com https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN [https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN]

Wellness in the Dolomites, Tyrol, and Surprising Arkansas

"Travel can be very stressful, and the wellness approach is to go to fascinating destinations and take care of yourself." Jeanne Neylon Decker In the latest episode of The Ageless Traveler, we dive into the world of wellness travel with the insightful Jeanne Neylon Decker, a seasoned travel writer and creator of Travel Tawk. We cover the Dolomites, the Tyrol, and other of Jeanne’s favorite wellness experiences, from public saunas to hiking in luxury!  As a special treat, Jeanne and I shmooze about Arkansas and her recent experience visiting one of the largest art collections in America, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.   The episode is full of surprises and practical information on where to go for the ultimate in old-world wellness experiences.  Resources:  Traveltawk.com - https://www.traveltawk.com [https://www.traveltawk.com/]/   Instagram--https://www.instagram.com/traveltawk/ [https://www.instagram.com/traveltawk/]  Adler Balance in Ortesei  (adults only) --https://www.adler-resorts.com/en/adler-spa-resort-balance/58-0.html [https://www.adler-resorts.com/en/adler-spa-resort-balance/58-0.html]  Adler Dolomiti (Ortesei) - (family friendly and perfect for multi-generational travel)  https://www.adler-resorts.com/en/adler-spa-resort-dolomiti/the-resort/dolomites-resorts/46-0.html [https://www.adler-resorts.com/en/adler-spa-resort-dolomiti/the-resort/dolomites-resorts/46-0.html]  Kellerei Bozen (wine tasting in Bolzano)- https://visit.kellereibozen.com/en/685bad73329f1df48439c373?lang=en [https://visit.kellereibozen.com/en/685bad73329f1df48439c373?lang=en]  Les Pres d’ Eugenie (Relais & Chateaux with exceptional thermal spa and Michelin 3-star and 1-star restaurants) — https://lespresdeugenie.com/ [https://lespresdeugenie.com/]  Casseopeia Therme (public baths in Badenweiler, Germany)-- https://www.staatsbad-badenweiler.de/ [https://www.staatsbad-badenweiler.de/]  Visit Bentonville (for general information, public art, and mountain biking info) -https://www.visitbentonville.com/ [https://www.visitbentonville.com/]  SUBSCRIBE FREE Weekly Travel Tuesday Newsletter https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec [https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec]  JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK SALON AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/  Check out our Website: The Ageless Traveler https://agelesstraveler.com [https://agelesstravelr.com/]  Leave a voicemail or text- https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here [https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here]  Get our discounts when you book hotels, rental cars, and tour guides, use these links created for you by The Ageless Traveler Cruises It https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page [https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page] Expedia https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc [https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc] Booking.com https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq [https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq] Hotels.com https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN [https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN]

Making A Home In Italy

Are you dreaming of a life in Italy? Join us in our latest episode as we chat with Bill Disselhorst, who turned his dream into reality by creating a life in Casperia.  Learn about his adventures, the importance of community, and the making of the film "Italian Wannabe." Bill shares practical tips for anyone looking to live abroad and the joy of culinary experiences. Don't miss this inspiring journey – listen now! From his first trip to Italy in 2003, where he felt an overwhelming sense of belonging, to purchasing his own property, Bill's journey is filled with inspiration and practical advice for anyone considering a life abroad. As we explored Bill's adventures, he also introduced us to "Italian Wannabe," a feature film that captures his journey and the beauty of Italian culture. The film showcases not only his experiences but also the culinary delights that Italy offers.    Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to practical tips on navigating the challenges of buying property abroad, renovating homes, and the nuances of living in a foreign country. Bill's candid reflections on personal reinvention after loss provide a heartfelt perspective on resilience and the power of community support.  Resources: https://www.italianwannabe.com [https://www.italianwannabe.com]   https://www.technocasa.com [https://www.technocasa.com]  La Copine https://www.lacopinerestaurant.com [https://www.lacopinerestaurant.com]  A Place in the Sun https://www.aplaceinthesun.com/ [https://www.aplaceinthesun.com/]   The Lucky One—Generation Bold Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bold-radio-july-21-2019-guest-joseph-alvaro/id1456534494?i=1000445054867 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bold-radio-july-21-2019-guest-joseph-alvaro/id1456534494?i=1000445054867]   How to Buy a Home Abroad—Ageless Traveler Podcast https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/how-to-buy-a-home-abroad-hidden-gems-and-know-how/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/how-to-buy-a-home-abroad-hidden-gems-and-know-how/]   Home, Community and Adventure Abroad—Ageless Traveler Podcast https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/creating-home-community-adventure-abroad/ [https://agelesstraveler.com/uncategorized/creating-home-community-adventure-abroad/]  Paris to the Moon https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Moon-Adam-Gopnik/dp/0375758232 [https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Moon-Adam-Gopnik/dp/0375758232]   Turn Right at the Fountain https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Right-Fountain-Walking-Enchanting-ebook/dp/B01EFK4Z6K [https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Right-Fountain-Walking-Enchanting-ebook/dp/B01EFK4Z6K]   Turn Left at the Pub https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Left-At-Pub-Countryside/dp/0805038604 [https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Left-At-Pub-Countryside/dp/0805038604]  SUBSCRIBE FREE Weekly Travel Tuesday Newsletter https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec [https://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec]  JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK SALON AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/  Check out our Website: The Ageless Traveler https://agelesstraveler.com [https://agelesstravelr.com/]  Leave a voicemail or text- https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here [https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here]  Get our discounts when you book hotels, rental cars, and tour guides, use these links created for you by The Ageless Traveler Cruises It https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page [https://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-page] Expedia https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc [https://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJc] Booking.com https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq [https://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutq] Hotels.com https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN [https://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN]