Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe.
My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel marketing consultant and tour operator myself, I am on a mission to impact the lives of adventure travelers, the tour operators they hire, and the communities that host them, creating deeply meaningful experiences that make this big world feel just a bit smaller.
Are you ready to discover your next great adventure, whether that looks something like climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa, SCUBA diving in the South Pacific, or hot air ballooning in Turkey? Then you’ll be happy to know that each episode of the Big World Made Small Podcast features a fascinating interview with an adventure travel expert that has agreed to share, with us, their own personal stories, favorite adventure destinations, and even some incredibly helpful tips and tricks they’ve learned while in the field. I trust that by the end of each episode you’ll feel like booking a ticket to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of these amazing places, and getting to know the incredible people that live there.
I’ll be your guide as we explore this amazing planet and its people on the Big World Made Small podcast. I am a former US Army paratrooper, third generation commercial hot air balloon pilot, paramotor pilot, advanced open water SCUBA diver, and ex-Montana fly fishing guide and lodge manager. I have managed boutique adventure tour operation businesses in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, off-shore in Belize, the Adirondacks in New York, and the desert of Arizona. I also spent nearly a decade with Orvis International Travel, leading a talented team of tour operation experts, putting together and hosting amazing fly fishing and adventure travel excursions around the world. I have tapped into my experience and network of travel pros to put together a weekly series of exclusive expert interviews that I am excited to share with you.
For the last couple of years I have lived a fully nomadic lifestyle, feeding my passion for exploration, creating amazing adventures, and meeting some of the most fascinating people along the way. I record every episode while traveling, so in a sense you’ll be joining me on my journey. Let’s discover some great adventures together and make this big world feel just a bit smaller.
And, don’t forget to take a quick trip over to our website at bigworldmadesmall.com and join our adventure travel community, where you’ll benefit from new episode announcements, exclusive adventure travel opportunities, and special access to the experts you’ve met on the show. You can also follow us on social media, using the links in the show notes below. And, if you’re getting value out of the show please help us grow by sharing it with your friends, family, and anyone else you know that wants to get far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruise ships, the next time they travel.
I’ll publish another episode soon. Until then, keep exploring. It’s the best way to make a big world feel just a bit smaller.
https://adventuretravelmarketing.com/podcast
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
Adventure Travel with Richard Campbell - 10Adventures
Area/Topic
Worldwide, Trip Planning, Shared Adventures
Richard Campbell
Founder & CEO
10Adventures
Richard is the founder and CEO of 10Adventures, a platform to book customizable and private active vacations. With trips in 85+ countries and travellers from 35+ countries, 10Adventures is a global platform that enables people to create meaningful travel experiences with the people that matter most in their lives. These shared experiences end up as the photos on their walls, the stories that are told at family reunions, and the memories that last a lifetime.
Richard has spent his 25-year career in high-growth start-ups and scale-ups, having worked across three continents, and worked in English, French, and Spanish. In addition, Richard is an adventure traveler himself, and now spends his weekends exploring the Rocky Mountains with his wife and 3 children.
https://www.10adventures.com/
summary
Richard Campbell, founder and CEO of 10 Adventures, shares his journey from running a consulting company to starting a hiking website and eventually launching 10 Adventures. He discusses the importance of travel and the joy of exploring different cultures and places. Richard explains how technology has impacted the travel industry, with an abundance of information and options available to travelers. He highlights the value of simplicity and personalized experiences in adventure travel, where local tour operators can provide insider knowledge and create unique trips. Richard also emphasizes the benefits of slow travel and immersing oneself in a destination. The conversation explores the phenomenon of the 'Instagramization' of travel, where people are influenced by popular travel photos on social media and seek to visit the same places. However, this often leads to overcrowding and a lack of authentic experiences. The speakers discuss the importance of getting off the beaten track and exploring lesser-known destinations to have more meaningful and unique experiences. They also highlight the benefits of adventure travel, such as walking or cycling holidays, which provide opportunities for physical activity, mental health benefits, and quality time with loved ones. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of travel to create lasting memories and connections.
takeaways
- Richard Campbell started 10 Adventures after running a consulting company and realizing his passion for creating and helping people.
- Technology has provided travelers with an abundance of information, but it has also made travel planning more complex and overwhelming.
- 10 Adventures simplifies adventure travel by offering personalized trips planned by local tour operators, providing insider knowledge and unique experiences.
- Slow travel allows for a deeper connection with a destination and a more authentic experience.
- Adventure travel offers the opportunity to explore off-the-beaten-path locations and engage with local cultures. The 'Instagramization' of travel can lead to overcrowding and a lack of authentic experiences.
- Getting off the beaten track and exploring lesser-known destinations can provide more meaningful and unique experiences.
- Adventure travel, such as walking or cycling holidays, offers physical and mental health benefits.
- Travel provides an opportunity for quality time with loved ones and the creation of lasting memories and connections.
Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.
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