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Introducing Melissa Rodway!

Melissa Rodway

Introducing Melissa Rodway

This is me in the early morning hours in Nepal, about to hit the trail for part of the Annapurna Circuit. We had just woken up to some beautiful chanting coming from the valley below. Many have said that I am in my element in this photo. That could very well be true… Read More about “Introducing Melissa Rodway”…

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“I have no reason to go, except that I have never been, and knowledge is better than ignorance.”

— Freya Stark

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Wadi Mujib, Jordan.
Beautiful yellow rocks overlooking the Dead Sea.
View of the Dead Sea from the IBEX Trail, Jordan.
IBEX Trail, Jordan.
IBEX Trail, Jordan.
Riding camels during sunrise in the desert.
Sunrise camel ride, Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan.
Petra, Jordan.
Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan.
Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan.
Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan.
Temple of Hercules, Amman, Jordan.
Amman, Jordan.
Dead Sea, Jordan.
Dead Sea, Jordan.

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Thor Pedersen of @onceuponasaga is my most recent Thor Pedersen of @onceuponasaga is my most recent FLY guest and I truly enjoyed the hour I spent with him. Since 2013, Thor has been on a mission to visit every country in the world... without flying. He is currently at 194 countries and had 9 to go until he got 'stuck' in Hong Kong, where he has been living for the past 1.5 years, all due to COVID-19. You think COVID has interfered with your plans? This is not a romanticized adventure of gallivanting around the world. This project has necessitated infinite, complicated logistics while living on $20 USD per day and extremely tight deadlines to get from one place to the next, all by train, bus, and every type of boat imaginable. Very little is within Thor's control. Thor is an ambassador for the Danish Red Cross which is a big part of this project, as well as his quest to spread awareness about the universal goodness across countries and cultures. You will not meet a nicer or more honest guy. You can listen to our interview at the link in my bio. Original broadcast on @ciutfm . Complete FLY Travel Radio Collection can be found at flyrodway.com. @fly_travel_media #discoverexperiencerepeat #onceuponasaga #thorpedersen #rsgcommunity #travelpodcast #travelradio #adventuretravel #travelwithoutplane #noflighttravel #hongkong #hongkonghiking #redcross #redcrossdenmark #traveleverycountry #astrangerisafriendyouhaventmetyet #longtermtravel #travelwithpurpose #explorerstories #courageoustravellers #travelbug #travelexhaustion #kindnessofstrangers #bustravel #traintravel #cargoshiptravel #travelstamina #armchairtravel
FLY Travel Radio Episode 152 ๐ŸŽง Wednesday, July FLY Travel Radio Episode 152 ๐ŸŽง Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2AM EST @ciutfm 89.5fm and www.ciut.fm It was a true pleasure to speak with @jonathanvanbilsen of photosNtravel back in May. Jonathan is a natural storyteller who happens to live in my hometown of Port Perry, Ontario where you can often find him interviewing some of the 'movers and shakers' who live there. Everyone has a story. An avid traveller, Jonathan has been to 106 countries (soon to be 107, our fingers are crossed for him), resulting in entertaining stories, useful travel tips and the impressive fact that he never gets sick. JVB is an author, photographer, keynote speaker, columnist, talk show host and the television host of photosNtravel. He is extremely funny, and I had a lot of laughs during my time with him. @fly_travel_media #discoverexperiencerepeat All FLY Travel Radio episodes can be found on SoundCloud. #photosntravel #jonathanvanbilsen #rsgcommunity #travel #travelphotography #adventure #travelexpert #106countries #keynotespeaker #interviewer #author #portperry #adventureseeker #photographer #rogerstv #youtube #rogerstvhost #travelhost #travelpodcast #travelradii #durhamregion
Sometimes you think you are just going to talk to Sometimes you think you are just going to talk to someone about a pee cloth, (which in this case is the @kulacloth , and if you are a pee squatter, this is an absolute must for the outdoors, a true gem of a product). My talk with Kula's Founder, @anastasia.allison was all that and so much more. Anastasia is the real deal. She crushed the limiting beliefs we are surrounded with to pursue an outdoorsy and adventurous path built on her own ingenuity, instinct, and desire for authenticity. Anastasia shared her story of bullying and life changing moments as well as the importance of having fun. With no shortage of talents, Anastasia is also a violinist who found a serendipitous way to embrace music and the mountains together, as part of the duo, @themusicalmountaineers . There are infinite life lessons to be learned from Anastasia. Her courage and belief is relevant at a time when we are all contemplating new paths and questioning previous ways of living. You can listen to our interview on all major podcast platforms. Just look for FLY Travel Radio. Photo credit: @missroselouise Original broadcast on @ciutfm and www.ciut.fm. For all blog posts and podcast episodes, go to flyrodway.com/. #discoverexperiencerepeat @fly_travel_media #rsgcommunity #travelpodcast #armchairtravel #kulacloth #peecloth #themusicalmountaineers #adventuregear #mountains #adventurepreneur #femaleentrepreneur #bullying #shatteringmyths #courage #dailydancing #peeinginthewoods #makingchanges #womentowatch #getoutside #mentalhealthandtheoutdoors #havemorefun #findingyourplace #washingtonstate #adventuretales #believe #trekking #backpacking #hikingintheusa #followyourgut #mountainwomen
This one's for you, Tom Gehrels of @adventurecoord This one's for you, Tom Gehrels of @adventurecoordinators !Happy St. Patrick's Day! Tom spoke to me in February 2020 about his incredible Ring of Kerry hike and self-drive escapades around Ireland. As one who always finds himself in both planned and spontaneous adventures, Tom is a great storyteller and as a travel agent, he also has great tips. Slร inte! Interview link in bio. Photo Credits: @adventurecoordinators Tom Gehrels #discoverexperiencerepeat @fly_travel_media #rsgcommunity #ireland #happystpatricksday #ringofkerry #hikingadventures #travelireland #findadventure #getoutside #armchairtravel #travelideas #traveltales #travelstories #adventureobsessed #ilovetravel #findanewadventure #trekkingadventures #selfguidedhikes #selfdrive #selfdriveireland #adventurecoordinators #selfguidedhikesireland
Happy International Womenโ€™s Day! To all the ex Happy International Womenโ€™s Day! To all the exhausted women who are burning the candle at both ends, pushing boundaries, and never settling for the ordinary, I see you and I salute you. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ’ @internationalwomensday_global #womensupportingwomen #femaleempowerment #womenrule #internationalwomensday
I finished โ€œThe Cycle of Life: The Power of Sayi I finished โ€œThe Cycle of Life: The Power of Saying Helloโ€ by @markquattrocchi last night. I interviewed Mark just over a year ago and now that I have read his story, I feel really lucky to have spent an hour with him to listen to his tale of extreme adventure. I became addicted to this book, marvelling at his courage and determination to see this journey through. Mark rode for two years through 40 countries, 5 continents and over 35,000 kms on a minimal budget from China to Canada. He really wasnโ€™t even a cyclist before this. All I kept thinking was, โ€œthis guy has gutsโ€. Mark has an undeniable thirst for adventure, which was part of the joy of reading this story, especially now, when armchair travel is all we have. There is another side to Mark. He is extremely insightful and aware. This is not just a travel story. Mark has a way of making you think about your place in the world, the truth about happiness, your self-evolution, and how you are choosing to spend your time. He will remind you that dreams donโ€™t just disappear as we grow into adulthood, and should not be ignored. They also require hard work. To paraphrase Mark, if dreams were easy, weโ€™d be ticking them off our list every day. This is a story that will inspire you to address your own dreams and to push yourself. After you read about someone who cycled home from China to Canada, you will have a great role model for what is possible. I loved this book. Thank you so much for sharing, Mark Quattrocchi, and for driving home the message that saying hello to others is often all it takes. I am a fan. You can listen to our interview in the link in my bio. I recommend getting the book after that. Photo credits: @markquattrocchi @fly_travel_media #discoverexperiencerepeat #cycletouring #travelbybike #rsgcommunity #ontheroad #bikeadventures #traveltheworldbybicycle #travelpod #travelradio #armchairtravel #explorers #travelstories #liveyourdream #findyouradventure #ilovetravel #travelbug #solotravel #adventuretravel #courage #longtermtravel #bikelife #traveltheworld #markquattrocchi #powerofsayinghello #traveldream #seekadventure #goplaces #findyouradventure #biketravel #lookforwardtothefuture
Susan Catto of @travelzoocanada spoke to FLY Trave Susan Catto of @travelzoocanada spoke to FLY Travel Radio last year about how to salvage summer in Canada, despite the pandemic. In a recent article, Susan is interviewed about where we are at a year later. With many having saved a pandemic nest egg, bucket list trips are topping the charts for when the time comes. The 'buy now travel later' policy is more popular than ever with the option to cancel or change your dates without penalty. That overwater bungalow in the Maldives never looked better. You can listen to our summer 2020 interview in the link in my bio, or you can search for Susan Catto on FLY Travel Radio on SoundCloud. Original broadcast on @ciutfm and www.ciut.fm. @fly_travel_media #discoverexperiencerepeat #rsgcommunity For all FLY Travel Radio episodes and blog posts, go to https://flyrodway.com/ #rsgcommunity #radiopodcast #travelradio #travelzoo #bucketlistadventures #bucketlisttravel #postcovidtravel #booknowtravellater #ilovetravel #roadtrips #travelcanada #traveldeals #travelbug #ontarioroadtrip #maldives #summer2021 #startplanning #adventuresforyou #travelconduit #talesofadventure #travelstories #adventuretales #exploreyourownbackyard #armchairtravel #traveltalk #getouside #getreadyforsummer #cottagerentalsontario #cottagerentals
FLY Travel Radio Episode 145 ๐ŸŽง Wednesday, Apri FLY Travel Radio Episode 145 ๐ŸŽง Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2AM EST @ciutfm 89.5FM and https://ciut.fm/ Gary Armstrong, Global Purpose Specialist @gadventures stops by FLY to discuss their Travel with Confidence policy, and why we should book now, travel later. Gary reminds us of travel's philanthropic nature, the importance of visiting remote communities, and how even COVID can unite us. When the time comes to travel again, G is ready to keep you safe and healthy without any compromise to the authenticity of your adventure. Photo credits: @gadventures Complete FLY Travel Radio collection can be found on SoundCloud. @fly_travel_media #discoverexperiencerepeat #rsgcommunity #buynowtravellater #travelwithconfidence #gadventures #grouptravel #safetravel #travelpostcovid #adventuretravel #smallgrouptravel #travelbubble #peru #colombia #nepal #travelbug #safetyfirst #planeterra #travelasphilanthropy #ilovetotravel #travelideas #travelpodcast #travelradio #lifeaftercovid #covidandtravel #traveller #remotetravel #homestays #travelcommunity #booknowtravellater #lifelongdeposit
While I enjoy all of my guests on FLY Travel Radio While I enjoy all of my guests on FLY Travel Radio, there is something to be said for the empowered women who speak on this show. Nicole Lewis, @wandering_with_a_dromomaniac , is one of these such guests. Nicole is an avid hiker, tackling some of the toughest climbs in the US and proving to herself, and to others, that she can do anything. Nicole also wrote a book called "12 Months" in which she crosses off many of the things on her life list over the course of a year. At least one multi-day solo hike was on that list. You can listen to our interview at the link in my bio. Original broadcast on @ciutfm 89.5FM. All podcast episodes can be found on SoundCloud. Search for FLY Travel Radio. @fly_travel_media #discoverexperiencerepeat #travelradio #travelpodcast #flytravelradio #armchairtravel #rsgcommunity #wanderingwithadromomaniac #femalehikers #womenwhohike #solofemalehikers #multidayhiking #hikingtheusa #yosemitehiking #hikingzion #hikingkatahdin #pinebarrens #hikingcanyonlands #powdermountain #hikinginutah #presidentialtraverse #hikingnewhampshire #cathedralgrove #algonquinpeak #wildlifevet #justwatchme
I contemplated shutting FLY Travel Radio down a ye I contemplated shutting FLY Travel Radio down a year ago. With so many losing their jobs in the travel industry due to the pandemic, I questioned if carrying on was the right thing to do. As it turns out, people still wanted to talk. I spoke to many around the world about their pandemic experiences while living in Costa Rica, Thailand, Germany, Italy, France, Finland, Cambodia and Mexico. We heard of year round local adventures here at home while kept within our provincial and sometimes urban borders. Guests taught us about ayahuasca, past lives, new gear and great books. We went on a few journeys too - walking across Sri Lanka, cycling North America and kayaking Lake Ontario. We learned about travel and tourism companies who refused to give up and took COVID as an opportunity to reinvent themselves and their businesses. It has also been a time to think about the industry itself. Travel is not just about booking flights and adventures and our disappointment when we cannot go. There are real people behind all of our experiences, from guides to hotel owners to drivers to porters to cooks, all of whom have been greatly impacted in the past year, many with no alternatives to reinvent themselves. We are not out of the clear yet but we can still dream, share our stories and help those behind the scenes who played a part in our past adventures. Travel is important for both the traveller and those whose country is being travelled. It really can change lives. Thanks for your generous stories during these troubled times, sharing your honesty, struggle and hope. We will travel again one day. We will. Go to the link in my bio to find all of these podcast episodes and more. Over 160 stories to choose from! Original broadcast @ciutfm @fly_travel_media @#discoverexperiencerepeat #travelpodcast #travelstories #armchairtravel #wewilltravelagain #adventuretravel #travelideas #ilovetotravel #getoutside #activetravel #travelinspiration #findyouradventure #letstalktravel #rsgcommunity #flytravelradio #ayahuasca #kayakingadventures #cyclingnorthamerica #outdoorsandmentalhealth #travelcanada #urbanadventures #mexico #costarica #italy #france #thailand #germany #cambodia

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