The Travelers Blueprint

036: A Soldier’s Journey Into War

Apr 21 • 64 min

Mike Maggio signed his initial enlistment contract on August 8, 2007 and was quickly shipped off to basic training. Enlisted as an Infantryman Military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B, Mike attended basic training at Fort Benning, GA and was later…

035: Game of Thrones Filming Locations

Apr 14 • 70 min

What a special episode we have here! With the aid of Marleah DiMenna (Bob’s wife) we discuss the planning, preparation, and logistics for finding Game of Thrones filming locations in Croatia. In September, 2018 TTB Co-Host Bob and Marleah rented a car…

034: Travel and Finance

Apr 7 • 76 min

Grant Cross, who after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Finance and Investments, went on to be a Hedge Fund Credit Analyst and eventually a Equity Research Associate covering stocks in the Building Products and Materials Sector…

033: The Wonderful World of Disney

Mar 30 • 56 min

TTB 033: The Wonderful World of Disney by Bob DiMenna and Elliot Shibley

032: Peru Part 3 - Psychoactive Flora

Mar 24 • 52 min

Scott Lite is an ethnobotanist, herbalist, adventurer, seed-saver, plant hunter, explorer and apprentice to the shaman of the world. He was trained as an herbalist at the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism in September 2011. Scott is an associate of…

031: The Triple Crown of Hiking

Mar 17 • 61 min

Jacob Gilliland recently completed The Triple Crown of hiking. This feat, which only about 450 people have ever done, consists of completing the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail totalling close to 8,000 miles. Jacob…

030: Teaching Abroad in Asia

Mar 10 • 55 min

Ryan Kallio is a passionate traveler from Australia living in South Korea. Since first deciding to head overseas, Ryan loved the challenge of exploring new countries, cultures and languages all across the globe. Ryan has spent many months travelling…

029: Some People Take Photos, I Paint

Mar 2 • 44 min

Kevin Swanick studied landscape architecture at the Pennsylvania State University, and he has a unique, and often contemplative travel style. Instead of traveling with camera gear and snapping thousands of pictures per trip, he prefers to sit down in one…

028: The Great Migration Honeymoon in Kenya

Feb 24 • 54 min

Michela Solinas and her husband spent their honeymoon somewhere rather unusual. Every year, the great migration occurs in Kenya, and Michela wanted to take advantage of the trip and explore the diverse wildlife of Kenya. In September 2018, Michela and her…

027: Travelling with a DJ

Feb 17 • 58 min

Kevin Owens has had the opportunity to view different cultures of the world through a unique lens and from an unusual perspective. He makes his living traveling the world as a videographer for DJs and his job is to capture the heart pounding moments of…

026: Using Travel to Educate

Feb 10 • 56 min

Travis Tennessen has taught field courses and led numerous domestic and international excursions for university students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Penn State University. Travis founded and now co-facilitates Community Engagement Fellows…

025: The Jetsetting Family

Feb 2 • 76 min

Rod and Jess decided to step away from their careers, sell their stuff, and embark on a full-time family adventure with their 6-year-old son Santi and 2-year-old daughter Nora. Since then, they have visited 9 countries and 32 cities in just 24 weeks!…

024: Bob and Elliot’s Top National Parks

Jan 28 • 67 min

On this episode, two best friends sit down and swap some of our favorite US National Parks that we’ve had the privilege of visiting and some of the ones we plan on going to in the future. Fantasize over your love for nature with The Traveler’s Blueprint…

023: Peru Part 2 - Trekhoppers

Jan 19 • 68 min

Matt Waugh, a Scottish Ex-Pat, who came to Peru in 2006 as a tour leader responsible for groups of tourists from all over the world leads treks between Lima and La Paz. He has also previously been travelling globally running trekking and other tours on…

022: Peru Part 1 - Lima Gourmet

Jan 12 • 65 min

Samantha Lewis is an American from Kansas City living in Peru for the last eight years. In 2011 she founded The Lima Gourmet Company together with her Peruvian husband, now the top food tour company in the country. Since very little, she had a passion for…

021: The Minivan of Memories

Jan 6 • 53 min

On this episode we talk to Adilson Randi. Born in Brazil and now living in Dublin, Ireland. Adilson has taken his passion for travel beyond the act itself. In attempt to learn more about the world and the people who occupy it, Adilson built an amazing…

020: The Benefits of Public Transportation

Dec 30, 2018 • 59 min

On this podcast we talk to Mike Fargnoli, a Landscape Architect with specific research experience in the public light rail transportation system of the Pacific Northwest.

019: The Legend of Christmas

Dec 24, 2018 • 14 min

Exclusive Interview with Kris Kringle himself. Learn more about who the legend is and how he does it year in and year out.

018: Freediving with Vito

Dec 22, 2018 • 54 min

On this podcast we talk to Vitomir Maricic, a professional free diver from Croatia, an endurance athlete, freediving trainer, and active world traveler. Instagram: Maverick2go www.vitom.ir/

017: Bob and Elliot - The Most Memorable Place You…

Dec 16, 2018 • 55 min

TTB 017: Bob and Elliot - The Most Memorable Place You… by Bob DiMenna and Elliot Shibley

016: Famiglia Italiana

Dec 4, 2018 • 56 min

On this podcast we talk to Marianna Le Donne where we discuss her frequent trips to Italy and get some insight on her travel planning techniques, experiences, and tips. Grazie per aver ascoltato un animale seducente!

015: The Third Culture Kid

Nov 29, 2018 • 61 min

On this podcast we talk to Lizi Stephens where we discuss her unique experience growing up in Turkey prior to moving back to the US. Listen to discuss how her life in Turkey impacted her life back in the states, and what it means to be a Third Culture Kid.

014: Rock Climbing in the Sierras

Nov 21, 2018 • 57 min

On this podcast we talk to Paulina Dao and her experiences hiking and rock climbing in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. She is the founder of the Bay Area Outdoor Women club and a member of the Bay Area Climbers Coalition. Paulina has a wealth of…

013: The Worlds Longest Honeymoon

Nov 19, 2018 • 60 min

On this podcast we talk to Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek who left for their honeymoon in 2012 and ended up turning their travels into a full-time business. Mike and Anne are now on the World’s Longest Honeymoon and together they have explored 620…

012: 25 Years as an Ex-Pat in the Philippines

Nov 15, 2018 • 60 min

On this podcast we talk to Anthony Shibley (Elliot’s Uncle) who gives us insight on some of his incredible life experiences, how travel has impacted his life, shaped his career, and his journey to living in the Philippines for 25 years and counting! Enjoy…

011: Finca Pasiflora - La Vida Independiente

Nov 10, 2018 • 56 min

On this podcast we talk to Wade Moore, who has taken up residence in Costa Rica as a sustainable farmer. Wade has dedicated his life to developing a eco-friendly farm deep in the Costa Rican rainforest. Wade has a driven ambition for spreading the word of…

010: Max Wilderness - Wildlife Photography and Paragliding

Nov 3, 2018 • 62 min

On this podcast we talk to Max Seigal, a National Geographic Photography, an entrepreneurial photographer, and environmental activist. Max discusses his path to photography and paragliding, and shares some pretty fascinating wild animal encounters. Thanks…

009: An Indian Wedding in Thailand

Oct 23, 2018 • 52 min

On this podcast we talk to Steve Hackett who just got back from an incredible trip in Thailand where he not only attended, but participated in a Thai wedding between two of his close friends. He brings us through his experience on the long haul from the…

008: Airline Mile Hacking

Oct 18, 2018 • 66 min

Get ready to re-evaluate every flight you’ve ever booked and every travel cost you’ve ever incurred. Today we talk with Ian Agrimis, who has become an expert in accruing airline miles and credit card points (or credit cards) to help fund his adventures to…

007: Bob and Elliot’s Top 10 Countries to Visit Next

Oct 11, 2018 • 65 min

On this podcast we break down our Top 10 list of favorite countries that we each would like to visit in the (very near) future. We take turns explaining providing insight on some of the major attractions for each of the destinations discussed and the…

006: The Benefits of Group Travel Packages

Oct 5, 2018 • 68 min

On this podcast we talk to Leah Habib about her particular experiences traveling to five continents in just a few short years. She provides incredible insight on her time studying abroad in Spain and England and contributes some great advice on why…

005: The Nature Fix

Sep 27, 2018 • 45 min

On this podcast we talk to Florence Williams, the author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Healthier, Happier, and More Creative. Thanks for listening!!

004: Magi Goes to Cuba

Sep 17, 2018 • 48 min

There are a lot of misconceptions about traveling to Cuba. In this episode we break down traveling to the mysterious country with Magi Kernan, where she discusses her recent trip to the country opens our eyes to the ins and outs of visiting this beautiful…

003: Two Years in Paraguay with the Peace Corps

Sep 10, 2018 • 66 min

On this podcast we talk to Mel Witman where we discuss her experiences as a volunteer with the Peace Corp. and her time living in Paraguay. Mel spend two years living alone in a third world country and the hardships she faced; including how she dealt with…

002: Teaching English in Spain

Sep 8, 2018 • 57 min

On this podcast we talk to Maura Solometo where we discuss her experiences living and teaching English in Spain for six months, including her preparation for her trip and how she adjusted to life abroad. Contact Information IG: maura_s29 Thanks for…

001: Biking 900 Miles Alone on the Chilean Pan American Highway

Sep 7, 2018 • 65 min

On the podcast today, we have on Lina Montopoli, where we discuss her decision to bike 900 miles alone along the Pan American Highway. Her journey through the Patagonian countryside is incredibly inspiring and when you find out she really didn’t plan any…

000: The Beginning

Sep 7, 2018 • 2 min

Welcome to The Travelers Blueprint Podcast! In our very first episode you are introduced to us - Bob and Elliot! We discuss what the podcast is, who we are, why we are doing it, and what to expect in future episodes. If you like travel, and want to learn…