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Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration

Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration

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 Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.© 2023 Armchair Explorer Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Exploring San Salvador with Winging It Travel Podcast

    Exploring San Salvador with Winging It Travel Podcast
    Jun 18 2025
    We’ve got something a little different but very special for you today. This episode comes from Winging It, a travel podcast hosted by my friend James Hammond, who you’ll hear from shortly. He takes us on an immersive, on-location audio adventure through San Salvador, El Salvador – and trust me, it’s a journey worth tagging along for. James has a brilliant way of mixing practical travel tips with rich, ambient storytelling. Think the vibe of a Lonely Planet guide meets the easygoing chat you’d have with a mate at the hostel. You’ll hear the real sounds of the city—markets, cafés, public squares—plus firsthand insight into what it’s actually like to travel in El Salvador today. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll experience: First impressions and travel tips for San Salvador Iconic landmarks like the National Palace & Metropolitan Cathedral Amazing street food and coffee culture (yes, including pupusas 🫓) Two walking tours with local guides revealing hidden stories and history A fresh perspective on safety, affordability, and modern life in the city Budget tips for where to stay, eat, and explore This is a great listen whether you’re planning a trip to Central America or just love exploring the world from your headphones. 🎧 Hit play and let’s discover San Salvador together. And if you like what you hear, check out James’ show: Winging It Travel Podcast. I’ve dropped all the links below. — 🎙 More from James Hammond and Winging It: Podcast Website: wingingittravelpodcast.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@witpepisodes Instagram | TikTok | Facebook – @WingingItTravelPodcast Contact: jameshammondtravel@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Let ‘er Buck! Broncos, Steers, Whiskey & Beer at the Pendleton Roundup

    Let ‘er Buck! Broncos, Steers, Whiskey & Beer at the Pendleton Roundup
    Jun 14 2025
    It might’ve been my first rodeo, but it won’t be my last! “It’s part action movie, part rock show blurring into the superbowl. It feels modern, but bull riding itself goes back to the bronze age. And that’s true for rodeo contests in general: bull riding, barrel racing or wild cow milking, they’re all based on tradition, and in keeping those traditions alive. ‘Let ‘Er Buck’ makes a lot of sense from the back of a bull. But as we find out, it’s much more than a rodeo shout: it’s a way of life.” Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘The Hidden Trails of Oregon.’ In our second episode, we’re leaping headfirst into the rodeo to end all rodeos, the 115 year-old Pendleton Roundup! In this episode, host Aaron Millar tests his mettle on a massive mechanical hog, before climbing into the stands for a (literally) explosive ‘Xtreme Bulls’ finale. We’ll lean over the bucking chutes and get clobbered by dirt flung from bronco hooves. But the roundup isn’t all spectacle, it’s also about family and tradition. We’ll step back in time to learn about the history of the event while sipping whiskey in the notorious ‘Let ‘er Buck’ room. Stories of champions, princesses, suicide-racers and steer-wrestlers wait around every corner. We’ll meet a generational indigenous horse relay racing team, hand them microphones, and listen in on their insane bare-back bid for victory. And through it all explore the western ties that bring all these groups to rodeo together each September. LET ‘ER BUCK! Remember you can see all of this yourself. Go to https://www.pendletonroundup.com/ for details and take our advice: book early! Plan your next Oregon adventure at https://traveloregon.com/ Thank you to all guests featured on the show: Toni Minthorn, Scott and Dylan Abramson, Pat Nogle and Butch Knowles A special thank you to Greg and Petra for showing us such a great time, we can’t wait to come back. This series was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Find out more at https://www.armchair-productions.com/ Brian Thacker led our pre-production, Charles Tyrie assisted on audio editing, and the episode was recorded by Jason Paton who also wrote and co-produced along with host Aaron Millar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Pathways June – Buckin’ Broncos, Ancient Graffiti and the Secrets of Lake Baikal

    Pathways June – Buckin’ Broncos, Ancient Graffiti and the Secrets of Lake Baikal
    Jun 11 2025
    Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we’ve revived our NEWSLETTER! (scroll to the bottom of our homepage to signup) And contact us for a free copy of our fearless leader Aaron Millar’s ebook: The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World Award-winning travel journalist Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them. From where to catch the perfect sunrise over the Grand Canyon to how to swim up to the very edge of the Victoria Falls, this is a road map for discovering the greatest experiences of your life. 🌍 Coming Up This Month: Hidden Trails of Oregon – Season 2 Episode 2: Let ‘er Buck This season of Hidden Trails of Oregon takes us to the mountains, rivers and plains of eastern Oregon. In this episode we’re diving headfirst into the Pendleton Roundup, a 115 year old rodeo known by its iconic slogan: “Let ‘er Buck.’ We’ll meet princesses and champions, suicide racers and steer-wrestlers. And through it all explore the western ties that bring these groups together each September. IMMERSIVE Episode - Exploring San Salvador, El Salvador: My First Time Visiting - Walking Tours, Pupusas and The Historic Center We’re trying something new this month and sharing a favorite episode of ours from another travel podcasting team entirely! Our mate James Hammond produces ‘Winging It!,’ which uses immersive audio like us, but in a completely different way. In this episode of the Winging It, James sits down with Carlos Guardado, a local guide from San Salvador, El Salvador. Carlos shares his personal journey growing up in a country once plagued by gang violence, now transforming into a booming travel destination. They discuss must-visit places in San Salvador, must-see places across El Salvador, safety tips, local food, and how tourism is reshaping the country. If you’re planning a trip to El Salvador, this episode is packed with valuable insights from a knowledgeable local! Armchair Explorer - Peter Heller (the full interview) Peter Heller is a beautiful writer and accomplished adventurer. His novels fuse both these passions seamlessly, transporting you to wild and beautiful places, whilst keeping you on the edge of your seat. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because we featured him in an episode about Eco-Pirating back in December. That episode honed in on one small aspect of Peter’s career, but our conversation went so much deeper. We’ve pulled the tape from the archives and will have a new episode exploring his full journey coming soon. In our preview clip, we hear how his first pro writing gig took a wildly tragic turn. Travel ‘A-Jason-T’ (adjacent) (the pun works way better in sound, I promise) In another new segment, Producer Jason takes us on a tangent that’s surely related to travel…somehow. Today’s segment explores nihilism, graffiti, and Seneca the Younger. Here’s a few links if you’d like to dig further: https://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113411831/why-ancient-roman-graffiti-is-so-important-to-archaeologists-010516/ https://medium.com/@ancient.rome/ancient-roman-graffiti-or-what-was-drawn-on-the-walls-of-the-eternal-city-e4b5af3fa9d7 https://romanempiretimes.com/whispers-on-the-walls-graffiti-as-a-voice-of-ancient-rome https://ancientgraffiti.org/Graffiti/themes/Pompeii 🌏 Ready to Explore?If you're into real stories of epic places told by the people who’ve lived them, make sure to subscribe—that way you choose the adventure, not the algorithm. 📸 Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast 📘 Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar and Jason Paton presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins

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