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Globetrotters Podcast

Globetrotters Podcast

By: Jonathan Otero and Chelsea Pelsone
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Summary

 Where do you find your travel information these days? If your answer is social media, chances are you have a love-hate relationship with how travel is portrayed on these platforms. Globetrotters podcast is a travel show that goes beyond the shallow social media captions and scripted TV shows, by highlighting travel stories from diverse people from around the world.

Join co-hosts Jon and Chelsea on our adventure.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.Copyright Jonathan Otero Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The Points Partner: Turn Points Into Free Travel & First Class Upgrades – With Owen Beiny | #136

    The Points Partner: Turn Points Into Free Travel & First Class Upgrades – With Owen Beiny | #136
    May 6 2026
    Owen Beiny is the founder of Points Partner and creator of the Fly Free Academy, helping thousands of people travel the world for little to no cost. A former CEO with 15 years of global travel experience, he combines strategic thinking with real-world tactics to maximize every mile, upgrade, and benefit. While his expertise spans all types of travel, Owen also shows—through his experience as a father—that flying free with a family is entirely achievable.

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    57 mins
  • Why “Service Vacations” Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism – With CEO Kimberly Haley-Coleman | #135

    Why “Service Vacations” Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism – With CEO Kimberly Haley-Coleman | #135
    Apr 22 2026
    Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder and CEO of Globe Aware, breaks down one of the most important shifts in travel today: the move from passive tourism to purpose-driven service vacations. What began as a personal frustration with the lack of short-term, meaningful ways to engage abroad turned into a global organization connecting travelers with community-led projects across more than 25 countries. In this episode, we get into why traditional tourism—and even “voluntourism”—often falls short, what most people misunderstand about serving abroad, and why these experiences are less about helping and more about learning. Kimberly shares how stepping into a community with humility, not a savior mindset, leads to deeper cultural understanding and lasting personal impact. If you’ve ever felt like typical travel is missing something—or wondered how to experience the world in a more meaningful way—this episode will challenge how you think about going abroad.

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    50 mins
  • Inside the $100B Gap in Travel: Why Running Tourism Is Just Getting Started - With CEO Michael Mazzara | #134

    Inside the $100B Gap in Travel: Why Running Tourism Is Just Getting Started - With CEO Michael Mazzara | #134
    Mar 25 2026
    Michael Mazzara, CEO of Rogue Expeditions, breaks down one of the most overlooked trends in travel: running tourism. What started as a personal challenge turned into a global opportunity—multi-day running experiences that combine movement, culture, and community across destinations like Japan, Slovenia, and the Dolomites. In this episode, we get into why traditional race travel often falls short, who these trips are actually designed for (hint: not elite runners), and how shared physical experiences create deeper, more meaningful connections than typical group travel. If you’ve ever laced up your shoes in a new city or wondered what travel could look like beyond sightseeing, this one’s for you.

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    52 mins
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