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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball

Marilyn Ball
Travel
Asheville
Asheville Regional Airport
Italy
Sustainable Travel
Sustainability
Community Engagement
Personal Growth
Antarctica
Traveling the Spectrum
Hurricane Helene
Community Resilience
LEAF Global Arts
Community Building
Western North Carolina
Conservation
Myrtle Beach
Senior Travel
Leave No Trace TV
Black Mountain Blues Festival

Founded in 2013, Speaking of Travel is a media platform dedicated to meaningful, responsible travel storytelling. Through conversations with global explorers, conservation leaders, cultural visionaries, world-changers, musicians, historians, conservationists, industry leaders, and everyday adventurers, we explore how travel connects people, preserves culture, and protects the planet.

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Some places do not ask for your attention. They change you quietly.

You arrive carrying noise, deadlines, distractions and the weight of everyday life. And then somewhere between the trees, the silence, the air itself, something begins to soften. Yo... more

Some conversations stay with you because of what a person has accomplished. Others stay with you because of who that person became along the way. Internationally acclaimed bassoonist Frank Morelli is both. His story is about far more than music. It’s... more

There’s something deeper unfolding at the Asheville Regional Airport and you can feel it the moment you step into this conversation with Angi Daus, VP of Air Service and Corporate Communications.

This isn’t surface-level support. It’s a lived commit... more

There’s a moment in travel, maybe you’ve felt it, when everything shifts. The view is stunning, but that’s not what stays with you. It’s the feeling. A quiet awakening that expands the world in front of you while something inside you expands, too.

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Drake Fowler
Executive Director, North Carolina Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum
Episode: The Quiet Magic Of The NC Arboretum With Drake Fowler
Frank Morelli
Bassoonist and educator with 60+ years in music
Yale University (teacher), Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Juilliard/Yale affiliates
Episode: Bassoonist Frank Morelli And The Journey Of A Life Well Played
Bryan Lewis
Founder of Tenon Tours
Tenon Tours
Episode: Bryan Lewis Of Tenon Tours On Going Beyond the Destination
Nathan Davis
Indigenous chef from North Dakota
Chef, Wiesonin food truck
Episode: Indigenous Food, Modern Impact: A Conversation with Chef Nathan Davis
Rihab Abouzaki
Director of This N That Communications, advertising strategist
This N That Communications
Episode: Connecting Cultures Across The Middle East With Rihab Abouzaki
Jane Adams
Cultural heritage leader dedicated to restoring and uplifting overlooked artists
Artemisia Gold / UK charity
Episode: Italy’s Lost Women Artists Are Being Found And Rewritten Into History
Susan Glimcher
Communications expert and preservation advocate
Artemisia Gold USA
Episode: Italy’s Lost Women Artists Are Being Found And Rewritten Into History
Yoon Kim
Event producer, e-commerce professional, freelance journalist at the intersection of storytelling and culture in the outdoor industry
Outdoor Media Summit, OutdoorEcom
Episode: Travel, Stories, And The Threads That Bring Us Together With Yoon Kim
Ketch Secor
Co-founder of Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: Ketch Secor Of Old Crow Medicine Show Is Pure Soul

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Marilyn Ball
Host of Speaking of Travel

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • A travel show with soul

    Every episode brings heart and soul with a unique sense of place. Marilyn Ball seems to find the coolest people who are interesting, provocative and change makers. Speaking of Travel is not to be missed. Thank you Marilyn for pouring your heart and soul into each episode🌻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NJZapala
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Enjoyed hemp podcast. Franny is delightful. Hemp is here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JL user
    Canada8 years ago

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Listeners praise the show's heart and soulful sense of place.
The host is described as thoughtful, engaging, and well-connected to travel communities.
Guests range from Indigenous chefs to cultural historians, offering depth.

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Bassoonist Frank Morelli And The Journey Of A Life Well Played
Q: What was it like performing at the White House?
Frank recalls the experience as surreal and meaningful, detailing the setting, conversations with President Clinton, and a moment of mutual appreciation for musicians that underscored music's power to bridge cultures and eras.
Bassoonist Frank Morelli And The Journey Of A Life Well Played
Q: Tell us about the mentor who shaped your path.
Frank describes Stephen Maxim as a transformative mentor—first bassoon at the Metropolitan Opera—whose mentorship emphasized hard work, openness to ideas, and a long-term, developmental approach to learning and teaching.
Bryan Lewis Of Tenon Tours On Going Beyond the Destination
Q: How has Tenon Tours evolved in destination reach over the years?
Initially Ireland-focused, the company expanded across Europe, launching 19 destinations, including Slovenia and the Balkans, especially during the COVID period to provide ongoing options for travelers who trust us.
Bryan Lewis Of Tenon Tours On Going Beyond the Destination
Q: What makes Tenon Tours different from typical group travel?
We design journeys by listening to each traveler's preferences, then craft bespoke itineraries with a focus on intimate, small-group experiences, local connections, and the concept of being a traveler rather than a tourist.
Bryan Lewis Of Tenon Tours On Going Beyond the Destination
Q: When did you start Tenon Tours and what sparked the idea?
Tenon Tours started in 2007 after a six-month sabbatical sparked by a desire to return to travel in a more personal and flexible way, culminating in partnering with a friend to create trips that fit travelers' desires rather than following a catalog.

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What is Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful travel podcast that centers on meaningful, responsible exploration across cultures, conservation, and storytelling. Episodes feature a diverse mix of guests—from Indigenous chefs and cultural historians to airport leaders and folk musicians—funneled through conversations about how travel can educate, empower communities, and protect the planet. Notable throughlines include heritage, local impact, accessibility, and the human side of travel, with a consistent emphasis on depth over sensationalism and on inviting listeners to imagine travel as a force for good. A standout trait is the host's ability to connect disparate fields—arts, conservation, food, and community development—into cohesive narratives that feel both inspiring an... more

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