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Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity.
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- 4 days ago28 min
Vietnam: A Culinary Journey Through Street Food, Family Kitchens, and Hidden Restaurants (ft. Andrew Zimmern)
What if food could be the quickest path to experiencing a place’s people, culture, and history? For lifelong traveler, chef, and host of “Bizarre Foods” Andrew Zimmern, food has always been the first step to understanding the world. Returning to Vietnam for an immersive culinary adventure, Andrew immerses us in the sensory experience of a country bursting with energy, extraordinary flavors, and travel stories waiting to be discovered beyond the country’s common tourist routes. From savoring street food on tiny plastic stools and reconnecting with an old friend over chicken and rice, to biking through the rice fields of Hoi An and sharing a homemade meal with a family in Hue, Andrew reveals how following one’s taste buds can connect travelers to a culture and its people in ways few other experiences can. Along the way, he reflects on his friendship with Anthony Bourdain, the transformative power of staying curious, and why paying attention to the world around us becomes all the more meaningful when we consider how limited our time on earth really is. Follow Andrew Zimmern on Instagram (@chefaz) and TikTok (@andrew.zimmern). Travel Tips: Vietnam (from the episode) Eat where the locals eat: Chef Andrew Zimmern recommends seeking out small, family-run restaurants and street food stalls, often recognizable by their tiny plastic stools and open kitchens. Don't be afraid to venture down a side street, pull up a stool, and try something unfamiliar. Explore the countryside around Hoi An by bike: One of his group tour's favorite experiences was a 15-mile bike ride through rice fields, stopping for iced coffee and fresh coconuts, meeting local farmers, and finishing with a Vietnamese cooking lesson and an eight-course meal along the river. Spend time on Vietnam's rivers: Andrew believes travelers often miss an essential part of Vietnamese culture when they only explore by road. Take a boat along the country's rivers to see floating communities, fishing boats, and the everyday commerce that happens on the water. It's a chance to experience a side of Vietnam that you simply can't see from the streets. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into immersive travel experiences of beauty, blunder, and transformation - those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity. About Daniel Scheffler: Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, storyteller, and lifelong adventure-seeker who has spent years circling the globe in search of the experiences that can change us. Having traveled to more than 140 countries and written for publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler, he believes the best journeys begin when we let go of the map. As the host of Wayfinder: Life-changing Travel, Daniel explores how travel can help us lose ourselves, find something unexpected — and ultimately come home changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Oceania: Catching Flights & Chasing Waves through Fiji, Australia & New Zealand Travel (ft. Lakey Peterson)
For professional surfer Lakey Peterson, a life spent chasing waves and adventure around the world has brought her back to Oceania and the South Pacific throughout nearly every chapter of her life. From learning to surf in Australia, to finding direction among surfing legends in Fiji, and slowing down among the rolling hills of New Zealand, each return has become a marker of who she was, who she’s becoming, and just how far she’s come…with her favorite airline, Fiji Airways, helping carry her, and her surfboards, along the way. From surfing legendary waves like Cloudbreak, to exploring the rugged coastline and wine country of Western Australia, to road-tripping through New Zealand, Lakey shares the people, places, and waves behind some of her most memorable travel stories, and why returning to a familiar destination can reveal just how much we’ve changed. Follow Lakey Peterson on Instagram and TikTok @lakeypeterson To learn more about Fiji Airways, visit: FijiAirways.com Travel Tips: Oceania (from the episode) Explore Western Australia by car: Head beyond the cities and road trip the coast around Margaret River, where Lakey recommends exploring the region’s beaches, surf spots, and wineries. Some of her favorite days involve following a local’s “dropped pin,” pulling over and grabbing a board, near a less-crowded stretch of coastline. Leave room to wander in New Zealand: Lakey recommends getting in the car without too much of an agenda. Around Raglan, some of her favorite days were spent driving slowly through the rolling hills, stopping at waterfalls, and checking out waves. Get out on the water in Fiji: Don’t limit a Fiji trip to the resort. Lakey recommends exploring the islands and ocean surrounding it. Take a boat to neighboring islands; go snorkeling, surfing, spearfishing; or head out for a hike in the luscious scenery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into immersive travel experiences of beauty, blunder, and transformation - those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity. About Daniel Scheffler: Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, storyteller, and lifelong adventure-seeker who has spent years circling the globe in search of the experiences that can change us. Having traveled to more than 140 countries and written for publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler, he believes the best journeys begin when we let go of the map. As the host of Wayfinder: Life-changing Travel, Daniel explores how travel can help us lose ourselves, find something unexpected — and ultimately come home changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 29, 202626 min
Antarctica: Travel for Penguins, Polar Plunges, & Childlike Wonder (ft. Jessica Nabongo)
What happens when one of our most experienced travelers finds herself seeing the world with brand new eyes? Author, photographer, and world traveler Jessica Nabongo became the first Black woman to visit every country in the world, but there was still one final continent left to explore: Antarctica. Venturing across the Drake Passage and into a landscape unlike anywhere she’d experienced before, Jessica found herself overwhelmed by the scale, silence, and otherworldly beauty of a place that invited her to see the world with fresh eyes. From drifting past towering icebergs and witnessing an avalanche from a canoe, to the joy of playful penguins and braving a polar plunge, Jessica reflects on the childlike joy she found at the bottom of the world, the power of staying curious no matter how much we’ve seen, and why the most transformative travel stories are the ones that teach us how to be surprised again. Follow Jessica Nabongo on Instagram @jessicanabongo and on TikTok @thecatchmeifyoucan. Visit https://www.jessicanabongo.com/cookbook to pre-order Jessica’s new cookbook “Catch Me In The Kitchen” Travel Tips: Antarctica (from the episode) Put Antarctica higher on your bucket list: Jessica’s biggest tip is simply to go. She notes that many travelers don’t realize Antarctica is accessible to visitors, with different expedition options available. Spend time with some penguins: Antarctica’s penguin colonies were a highlight for Jessica. Give them plenty of space and stay out of their paths, then enjoy watching them waddle, slide, and play in their natural habitat. Embrace every excursion: Get off the ship whenever you can, whether you’re exploring the water, hiking, visiting wildlife, or learning from the expedition experts on board. Jessica’s advice is to take advantage of every activity offered. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into immersive travel experiences of beauty, blunder, and transformation - those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity. About Daniel Scheffler: Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, storyteller, and lifelong adventure-seeker who has spent years circling the globe in search of the experiences that can change us. Having traveled to more than 140 countries and written for publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler, he believes the best journeys begin when we let go of the map. As the host of Wayfinder: Life-changing Travel, Daniel explores how travel can help us lose ourselves, find something unexpected — and ultimately come home changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 15, 202624 min
Quebec: A Canadian Road Trip Through Family Roots and Belonging (ft. Paul Theroux)
Sometimes the feeling of belonging arrives when… and where… you least expect it. For legendary travel writer Paul Theroux, a road trip through Quebec became more than just another transformative travel journey in his half-century career. Following family roots stretching back more than 300 years, Paul hit the road through Canada’s vast province and made his way to the small town of Yamaska in Quebec, where generations of distant relatives and an unexpected welcome gave this lifelong outsider the rare feeling of homecoming. From tracing church steeples through Quebec’s historic villages, sharing a traditional meal at a cabane à sucre, and exploring Montreal and Quebec City, Paul reflects on his time in Quebec, as well as the experiences that have shaped his life as a writer and traveler, the road to finding himself, and why listening may be the simplest path to genuine connection. Follow Paul Theroux on Instagram and Tiktok @paul.theroux and find his latest book "True North" wherever books are sold. Travel Tips: Quebec (from the episode) Explore Montreal and Quebec City: Paul Theroux recommends both for their culture, food, music, and welcoming atmosphere - a great way to start exploring Quebec. Road trip through Quebec: Rent a car and go beyond the major cities through the province’s smaller towns and villages to experience more of its distinct culture, history, and landscape. Visit a cabane à sucre: Experience a traditional Quebec sugar shack, where maple syrup and a hearty Québécois meal offer a delicious window into Quebec’s local cuisine and traditions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into immersive travel experiences of beauty, blunder, and transformation - those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity. About Daniel Scheffler: Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, storyteller, and lifelong adventure-seeker who has spent years circling the globe in search of the experiences that can change us. Having traveled to more than 140 countries and written for publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler, he believes the best journeys begin when we let go of the map. As the host of Wayfinder: Life-changing Travel, Daniel explores how travel can help us lose ourselves, find something unexpected — and ultimately come home changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 1, 202631 min
Queensland: Choose Your Own Wild Travel Adventure Through Australia’s Outdoors (ft. Coyote Peterson)
What if one destination could offer endless ways to explore the wild, while giving us new reasons to care deeply about it? For Brave Wilderness creator and adventurer Coyote Peterson, few places offer as many opportunities for adventure as Queensland, Australia, where setting out from the vibrant capital of Brisbane can lead to tropical coastlines, ancient rainforests, and some of the planet’s most remarkable wildlife. From searching for monitor lizards, to diving off a speeding boat to catch a 220-pound sea turtle, to venturing to the remote edges of the Cape York peninsula, Coyote takes us through the life-changing travel experiences in Queensland that keep pulling him back for more. Along the way, he shares his favorite stops and food, reflects on the people and conservationists who have brought him closer to the natural world, and reveals why getting to know our world’s creatures more intimately can inspire us to care more deeply about protecting them. Follow Coyote on Instagram @coyotepeterson and TikTok @coyotepetersonofficial Follow Brave Wilderness on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/BraveWilderness Travel Tips: Queensland (from the episode) Give Queensland at least two weeks: It’s a massive region, so give yourself enough time to explore without rushing from one stop to the next. Explore the Gold Coast beyond just the beaches: If you can, head into the rocky tide pools at low tide for a closer look at Queensland’s marine life, but keep your distance from wildlife and know the conditions before venturing in. Try to spot a kangaroo in the wild: Check out one of Queensland’s most iconic animals in its natural habitat, while keeping a respectful distance and letting the wildlife set the terms of the encounter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into immersive travel experiences of beauty, blunder, and transformation - those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity. About Daniel Scheffler: Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, storyteller, and lifelong adventure-seeker who has spent years circling the globe in search of the experiences that can change us. Having traveled to more than 140 countries and written for publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler, he believes the best journeys begin when we let go of the map. As the host of Wayfinder: Life-changing Travel, Daniel explores how travel can help us lose ourselves, find something unexpected — and ultimately come home changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 18, 202629 min
Paris: Returning to the City of Love with New Eyes (ft. Antoni Porowski)
When it comes to Paris, your return isn't about recreating the past, but discovering just how far you've come. For author, television host, and food expert Antoni Porowski, Paris has been a lifelong love affair, from childhood memories beneath the Eiffel Tower…to romantic getaways, whirlwind Fashion Weeks, and a recent extended stay while filming his new National Geographic series "Best of the World," which invited Antoni to experience Paris with fresh eyes. Through a montage of sunset runs, gourmet restaurants, boutique hotels, delicious cheeses, historic landmarks, and corners of the city he’d long overlooked, Antoni shares his favorite immersive travel stories in Paris, how his perspective has evolved, and why so many of the life-changing travel experiences we treasure the most are the ones we never could have planned. Follow Antoni on Instagram and TikTok @antoni Travel Tips: Paris Vacation Go beyond the baguettes and steak frites! Explore how other cultures are fusing with French cuisine to create something totally new. Try a boutique hotel experience. You never know which spot could become your new home away from home! Talk to everyone, and listen. Engage with the locals to learn their favorite places to shop, dine, and explore. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel: Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into immersive travel experiences of beauty, blunder, and transformation - those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity. About Daniel Scheffler: Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, storyteller, and lifelong adventure-seeker who has spent years circling the globe in search of the experiences that can change us. Having traveled to more than 140 countries and written for publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, and Condé Nast Traveler, he believes the best journeys begin when we let go of the map. As the host of Wayfinder: Life-changing Travel, Daniel explores how travel can help us lose ourselves, find something unexpected — and ultimately come home changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 4, 202641 min
Daniel Scheffler’s Wildest Travel Stories: Scorpion Bites, Voodoo Ceremonies & Morocco's Atlas Mountains [Armchair Explorer Episode]
In this special crossover episode from Armchair Explorer, Daniel trades places with award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar and steps into the guest seat. Together, they swap unforgettable stories from the road: from a near-fatal scorpion bite in Angola to a powerful voodoo ceremony in Benin that Daniel calls one of the most meaningful experiences of his life, to the sensory spectacle of Festival Fantasia in the foothills of Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Along the way, they explore a bigger idea: how the best journeys happen when you follow curiosity and instinct instead of chasing checklists and five-star reviews. Listen to Armchair Explorer wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armchair-explorer/id1495103557 Follow Aaron on Instagram @ArmchairExplorerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 21, 20261h 11m
Inside Bangkok's Drag Empire with Pangina Heals [Full Interview]
Listen to the full Pangina Heals interview, originally featured in Season One. A judge, host, and contestant across the RuPaul's Drag Race universe, Pangina is also the owner of the iconic House of Heals nightclub, a cornerstone of the Bangkok queer nightlife scene. Together, she and Daniel dive into Thailand travel, Bangkok's legendary drag scene, queer culture in Southeast Asia, identity, and the experiences that have shaped her life. In this extended interview, Pangina opens up about growing up gay in Thailand, becoming a master of shade, and building her Bangkok nightclub empire from the ground up. She also shares what it was really like competing in front of her idol, RuPaul, judging and hosting international Drag Race franchises, and the emotional weight of being a "first" in so many ways on the show. It's more than an hour of unfiltered conversation between old friends: funny, moving, and full of hard-earned perspective, equal parts Bangkok travel guide, queer travel podcast, and heart-to-heart. Follow Pangina Heals on TikTok & Instagram @panginahealsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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