The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series Leave No Trace, continues with Richard reflecting how traveling surprises, and challenges, him.Richard explains how he first realized his love of travel and what it was like growing up in Scotland across the road from a major airport. After a soccer scholarship brought him to the U.S., he relates how awe-inspiring the excitement of traveling really was and how his life changed when he went out in the world as a brand ambassador. Over time, his love of travel and his passion for ecotourism and sustainability impacted his future. Today, with his successful TV series, Leave No Trace, he is able to help break down barriers, support the places he loves and highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism.

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Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, loves to talk about his love affair with the most gorgeous country known for epic architecture, history, food, wine and gracious people. For a tour company, not touring and traveling equates to great loss.  However, for Mark, there was no time for feeling sorry for himself. Instead, he created opportunities to bring together community across the globe. Mark talks candidly about the challenges and silver-linings during the time of the pandemic. There are new tours and plans unfolding moving forward and Mark explains how he has found strength in the Italian people and their cultures and traditions. He&apos;s ready to share this all with you now. Find out how to come home to Italy. 

Mark Gordon Smith Of Private Italy Tours Talks All Things Italian

Suzanne Stavert has a unique perspective to inspire empty nesters (and others) to find adventure wherever they go. Her blog, Adventures of Empty Nesters, is a movement and a valued resource. These stories are a way to open doors to new ideas and experiences and inspire you to find your version of an exciting and adventurous life.Her newest adventure is a podcast called Travel Connections.  Suzanne will be talking with industry professionals and others and highlight special stories to make valuable and long-lasting travel connections.Discover how Suzanne answered the  gnawing question of... "what now?"  when the emptiness of the day-to-day fun she and her husband had with with their kids evolved into finding a new life full of joy and excitement for the future. #findadventureAlso on Speaking of Travel,  now is the best time to check off your must do list for the upcoming leaf season in the mountains and foothills surrounding Asheville and Western North Carolina. Jen Brooks, the editor and social media manager of RomanticAsheville.com, the most popular online travel guide, provides all the info you&apos;ll need for your best fall vacation ever!  Asheville Regional Airport Is A Gateway Asheville Regional Airport is Western North Carolina’s Gateway. When you fly home, you're home! Prestige Subaru- Welcome To Subieville We're grateful to serve our community's local charities and non-profits with our Love Promise! Romantic Asheville Offers Getaway Ideas Plan A Getaway Trip To Asheville & The North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains And The Land Of The Sky!Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Puts You On TOP Of Asheville's Scenic Beauty And Intriguing History!

Empty Nesters Can Open New Doors To An Adventurous Life

Stephanie Carroll Carson, co-owner of Gypsy Circus Cider Company, has many balls in the air. But she and her husband have found traveling with their kids is the most rewarding, exhilarating experience and builds unforgettable memories. A recent month-long trip to Ecuador allowed them to explore the country without the pressure that every day had to be phenomenal. Their flexibility paid off when they were able to book a trip two hours before the boat left for the Galapagos and they saved a ton of money on an eight-day first-class cruise. Discover why seeing this trip through the eyes of their children was the most rewarding part of the trip and how they experienced the "fly by the seat of your pants" approach. Maybe traveling with your kids is something to consider for the future. Stephanie is a pro!Also on Speaking of Travel,  explore how to be good stewards of our planet and support the communities we visit by leaving a smaller footprint. Clark Lovelace, Executive Director of the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Development Authority in Western North Carolina shares how the power of sustainable tourism helps improve the quality of life by taking care of each other and the planet. And, Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport provides some strategies on how airports can improve their customer’s travel experience and manage customer service to the highest standards by their commitment to enhancing customer experiences. 

Experience Is The Gift When Traveling The World With Children

Explore the Mediterranean through acclaimed food and wine experiences with Felix Meana of CÚRATE. Felix is a pioneer of sustainable food systems and promotes eco tourism, conservation, and mindful travel.Felix and his wife, Chef Katie Button, have many endeavors through Katie Button Restaurants, including CÚRATE Tapas Bar and La Bodega by CÚRATE. They&apos;re changing the industry at its core by doing what they love.Felix’s close relationships with importers and wineries throughout Spain and his hyper-focus on guest experience is integral to the CÚRATE brand. CÚRATE Trips allow guests to experience fascinating and unique culinary destinations first-hand. Felix explains how priceless insider access, life-long connections and a tantalizing insight into the food that shapes the cultural essence of every locale on the itinerary is what makes a CÚRATE Trip so memorable and exciting. And speaking of tours, think how fun it is to discover new cities on a local tour, with a local tour guide. Also on Speaking of Travel is Kevan Frazier, owner and operator of Asheville by Foot Walking Tours. Find out what makes a good walking tour and why you should try one. If you&apos;re thinking of traveling by air soon, remember all airports have different rules and guidelines so it’s important to check on the official information at each airport and be thoroughly prepared for your trip. Find out all the latest in the aviation and airline industries with Tina Kinsey of the Asheville Regional Airport.

CÚRATE Trips Uncover Mediterranean Culture With Fascinating And Unique Culinary Destinations

Arnfinn Oines, Secretary of the Soneva Foundation and Social & Environmental Conscience of Soneva, discusses eco-tourism and sustainability and their environmental, social and economic impact programs in the Maldives and the world. The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series, continues with guests from all over the globe, highlighting the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism.Arnfinn and Richard explore how Soneva&apos;s forward thinking ideas are ground-breaking and where the inspiration comes from and they talk about how the Foundation&apos;s successes are making huge changes in supporting the development of projects having positive impacts. Also join Tyler Donaldson, Sales & Marketing Director for French Broad Adventures in Western North Carolina and discover how this small family-owned outdoor company is celebrating its 40th year providing fun and thrilling activities. 

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series Highlights Sustainable Travel In The Maldives

Jennifer Ball is a Chinese-speaking, magenta-haired, French horn-playing, rock &apos;n&apos; roll singer/novelist who focuses on inclusive language. Jennifer explains how travel requires more listening because you&apos;re often in a new place. With listening comes thinking about language and word choice so you&apos;re not offending another culture. She lived in China for two years and taught English to Chinese college students. In the Fingerpuppets rock band she plays French horn, trumpet and keyboards and she sings too.Jennifer has an MFA in Creative Writing from San Diego State University and a BFA in Theater from University of California at Los Angeles and is the author of Catalyst, Higher Math, The Book Moose Minnon Never Wrote, and she co-authored of The Verbum Book of Digital.Jennifer Ball&apos;s Chinese name is 包弫 Bao Zhen (bao1 zhen3). In Chinese, last names come first. Bao/Ball. Zhen/Jennifer. The little known 弫  means "impactful, powerful." Very true.Jennifer has researched ancient written languages and has compared cuneiform, hieroglyphs, Maya glyphs, and Chinese Hanzi characters—all ancient written scripts—in order to showcase the similarities that exist between them and the alphabet. Also on Speaking of Travel, find out how airport art galleries can provide a welcome respite and is a great way to get a feel for the area. For the first time in over a year, local artists and musicians are being welcomed back to the Asheville Regional Airport as part of the Art in the Airport program. Tina Kinsey from the airport fills us in on this exciting news.

Jennifer Ball Focuses On Inclusive Language To Break Down Cultural Barriers

 In 1994, on the 25th Anniversary of Woodstock, a crowd of people showed up in Bethel, NY, on the site of the original festival.  Find out the story of why Richie Havens called Bernard Fox a week before and said, “Whether there’s a sound sound system there or not, I have to play."Bernard quickly set about to set up and record an event for 150,000 people at the original location in Bethal, NY.  concluding with the entire three-day event being produced with six HD cameras and including 107 songs.Find out how this all happened and how they went on to create a legacy we can all be proud of. Over the years, some have attempted to capture the spirit of the original Woodstock,  but it was thanks in part to Bernard Fox the peace, love, and music vibe was able to happen again.We can all help spread the word that now is the time to get all the footage and songs into a format to be introduced to the world. The harmony and honesty of the free concert that happened has never been showed before. The LOVE of not only the music performed and the players who were there but the fact that this concert brought together the sense of what is becoming lost in today’s world makes this Speaking of Travel one you will not want to miss! Bernard Fox is an audio engineer owned his own recording studios, record producer, sound designer for Broadway, sound designer and mixer for film and TV and an inventor.Steve Bogen, a music industry veteran with over 30 years’ experience in the record industry, working for almost every major record label in artist management and development. 

Where It All Began: The 25th Anniversary of Woodstock in Bethal NY-1994

For Akira Satake, the act of creation is a collaboration between him, the clay and the fire. Akira shares his experiences finding the beauty in imperfection and the importance of “ma,” the space in-between.Akira Satake was born in Japan and his first serious passion was American roots music. He taught himself to play guitar and banjo listening to his older brother’s Doc Watson and Flatt and Scruggs recordings. After years of working in the music industry, Akira was looking for a way to destress. He knew after taking his first ceramics class he was meant to be a potter.Today Akira has a working studio and exhibition space in the River Arts District in Asheville, NC.  He has given workshops and presentations all over the world and his work is transformed from the heart. Also on Speaking of Travel, discover how the power of storytelling brings people together with Riley Coy of Kitcaster, a company with shared storytelling at its core. Riley helps CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Business Owners share their success stories with the world.  And she shares her travel stories with us!And join in the conversation with Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport as she fills us in on how U.S. airlines are laying the groundwork for a travel rebound and how the decisions they’re making now will affect their positioning through this evolving recovery in air travel. 

Akira Satake Finds Beauty And Imperfection In The Hands Of Nature

Michael Chowdry, founder of Atlas Air, lived life with passion and enthusiasm. His wife Linda created a special memoir to honor Michael&apos;s drive, creativity, charismatic personality and his love of aviation. Her book, "No Man&apos;s Son - A Flight from Obscurity to Fame" is the story about her immigrant/entrepreneur husband who came to this country with just about nothing and, through hard work and an undaunted spirit, started several aviation companies, including the highly successful Atlas Air Cargo, which is still running strong today. Through challenges and successes, he soared to the very heights of the airline business.Also join Andrew Nehlig, founder of The Sauna House in Asheville, NC,  and discover whysoaking traditions have been a central part of various cultures for centuries and how they are more accessible today. And find out how you can navigate yourself during a layover to help make your journey a little less stressful with some helpful tips provided by Tina Kinsey from the the Asheville Regional Airport. 

An Undaunted Spirit Made A Difference In The Aviation Industry

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV show "Leave No Trace," features Ben Alcott, the show’s director and cameraman (and more) from Australia, to discuss responsible travel and provide some steps we can take to become more mindful travelers. Ben also shares what it&apos;s like to film Ricky on location of Leave No Trace and the  challenges he faces. This show is a ball! Also join Andrew Nehlig, founder of The Sauna House in Asheville, NC , as he shares the history of why soaking traditions have been a central part of various cultures for centuries and how they are more accessible to us today. And discover how you can navigate yourself during a layover to help make your journey a little less stressful with some helpful tips provided by Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series Supports Environmental Stewardship

Allyn Burrows is the artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and one of the world’s top Shakespeare festivals. They are committed to inclusion, diversity and racial and gender equity as its foundation. They believe that live theatre connects us all in the universal pursuit of a purposeful existence and reveals through storytelling the meaning of our humanity and can only be achieved when theatre is genuinely inclusive and reflects the stories of all, particularly those who have been ignored, diminished, or erased.  Founded in 1978, the Company began with outdoor performances at American novelist Edith Wharton’s estate, The Mount, before moving to its current campus. Allyn discusses how Shakespeare & Company recently created The New Spruce Theatre, a gorgeous outdoor amphitheater that ties back to the Company’s history of outdoor performances. Although the 2020 season was shuttered, Allyn shares how they came up with creative ideas to keep the shows rolling, including  partnering with the Berkshire International Film Festival to host pop-up drive-in movies, broadcast digital/streamed productions, and more. This season they are hosting shows outdoors, including King Lear featuring Christopher Lloyd, and taking many steps to keep visitors safe.Also on Speaking of Travel, travel and tourism leader Nick Breedlove, Executive Director of Jackson County tourism in Western North Carolina, talks about what we can expect as we set out during this prime vacation season.And  with more and more people traveling by air these days, it’s important to remember how airports are important to a community. This year, the Asheville Regional Airport is celebrating their 60th Anniversary and after an eight year hiatus they are bringing back the most unique 5K in the mountains– the Runway 5K. Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport fills us in on all the details. 

Shakespeare & Company Moves Forward With Sustainable And Integrated Programs

What if you could live for the moment and then take it with you? Holly Christensen, founder of Dune Jewelry, creates unique customized and personalized collections that are perfect for holding on to special travel moments. Dune Jewelry & Co. creates Experiential Jewelry by handcrafting personalized, custom designs using sand and earth elements from thousands of memorable and iconic locations around the world.  Holly shares her thoughts on what sets Dune apart from other jewelry brands and what makes her company stand out.  Over the years Dune has evolved  to the one-and-only Experiential Jewelry brand in the world. Discover how Holly manifests abundance in her life to have a healthier well-being.Also on Speaking of Travel, discover what can you expect when you walk into an airport today and enter into the process of what to do between the time you arrive and leave.  Here to break down some of those airport procedures is Tina Kinsey, Director of Marketing, PR and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport.  

How To Cherish Your Travel Adventures Forever With Dune Jewelry

There’s a link between music and memory.  As music evokes emotion, we’re able to recall difficult parts of our lives and help us heal. Listening to music can’t cure, but perhaps it can help us heal from the experiences of the last year and a half. Around the world, live performances are beginning to emerge again. In Cape Cod, there’s excitement in the air as the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival returns this August after a year of live shows being put on hold.What I love about the Cape Cod community is the Festival’s first show will be themed as an ode to people who continued to support the local arts scene when they needed it most. The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival has been a presenter of chamber music since 1979. After a year hiatus and under the direction of Paul Schwendener, the Festival is transitioning back with inspiring events planned. Find out how the Festival is moving forward this year and why this is such an important, and special, event for all. Also, on Speaking of Travel  is Miranda Peterson of Namaste in Nature, a yoga, hiking and meditation respite in Western North Carolina that helps relieve stress and anxieties while celebrating and appreciating nature. And Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport provides essential information on preventive measures  about our health and safety and that of our fellow travelers, especially when we’re traveling by air to keep you and your loved ones safe when you’re traveling.     

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Returns And Carries On Traditions

I&apos;m excited to announce the new Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with the host of the Amazon Prime series, Richard Crawford. Each month Ricky and I will bring guests to Speaking of Travel to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. On this premier episode, Ricky reveals how he discovered a passion for the health of our planet and modern social issues. He shares his vast experiences traveling the world and explores solutions to inspire our actions through environmental stewardship.Also on Speaking of Travel, Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, tells us how she prepared to reopen during this unusual time and created an experience where visitors would feel safe. And join Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport for some helpful tips that will help you get through the airport without raising your blood pressure, allow you to have a pleasant experience in the air and arrive ready to hit the ground at your destination.

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