No Ordinary Adventure
Captain Dan Blanchard weaves together narrative stories about his time on the sea, supporting sustainable travel, industry news, travel tips, and real conversations about creating adventure at any age. This is a place for a community of nature lovers, intrepid travelers, and industry experts sharing their love of this fascinating planet. This is a place to fill your heart and your head with travels in nature, hear interviews with people around the world and the movement behind Dan creating his own high-end travel company.
Episodes
26 episodes
Trudi's Baja: A Tale of Desert Adventures and Cultural Ties
Join Captain Dan Blanchard, the spirited host of "No Ordinary Adventure," and CEO of UnCruise Adventures as he welcomes Trudi, the well known guide and owner of "Saddling South," for an enthralling conversation about the hidden gems of Loreto, ...
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From Windy City to Island Bliss: Mike Carroll on Art, Adventure, and Aloha Spirit
In this vibrant episode of "No Ordinary Adventure," we drift away to the picturesque island of Lana'i with renowned artist Mike Carroll. From Chicago's bustling streets to Hawaii's serene landscapes, Mike shares his journey of art, discovery, a...
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44:42
The Heartbeat of Nature: A Deep Dive with Amy Gulick
Join us for a journey into the wild as we sit down with renowned American nature and wildlife photographer, Amy Gulick. A founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, Gulick’s award-winning images have graced the p...
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Through the Porthole with Bill Panoff
Join Captain Dan Blanchard and Bill Panoff, a renowned travel expert and host of the Travel Series, Cruise and Travel. Bill, the publisher of Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine and Chairman, brings 35 years of expertise in the cruise and...
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29:36
Navigating the World of Adventure Travel with Alice Ford: Insights, Challenges, and Sustainability Trends
Join Captain Dan Blanchard and special guest Alice Ford, a stuntwoman and adventure traveler as they discuss the ever-changing world of adventure travel. From growing up in the woods of New Hampshire to becoming a travel show host and successfu...
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33:47
Alaska UnVeiled - A Fascinating Journey Through the Eyes of the Alaska Travel Industry Association
Captain Dan Blanchard recently sat down with the Alaska Travel Industry Association to discuss the tourism industry in Alaska. The conversation covered various topics, including how people migrate to Alaska, and the challenges facing the touris...
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33:15
Exploring Eagle Crest Ski Area: A Juneau Adventure
Grab your ski boots and goggles, because we’re hitting the slopes in the latest episode of No Ordinary Adventure. Eaglecrest Ski Area is a ski resort located in Juneau, Alaska. It offers ski slopes for winter sports enthusiasts of all skill lev...
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Episode 26
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33:35
Spark a Rebellion by Finding Your Why in Travel with Ryan Hodgson
In this end-of-summer episode, Captain Dan catches up with a local Seattleite, Ryan Hodgson originally from the opposite side of the world in Perth, Australia. That's right, another adventure-loving Aussie on the roster! Ryan offers in-depth an...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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37:18
Special Episode: The Thrill of Wine Tasting on the Rivers
In this extended episode, Captain Dan chats with experienced sommelier Julie Brigham, a self-proclaimed wine nerd (and UnCruise Adventures crewmember), and Dunham Cellars Communications Manager, Breanna Maiuri as they sip and share about all th...
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35:13
From Armchair Traveler to Travel with Meaning. The Man Behind TWM Podcast
Fresh out of another great adventure in the Sea of Cortez exploring all things wild with UnCruise, Mike Schibel, the founder of the Travel with Meaning Podcast shares some of his encounters with Captain Dan. From a career in Hollywood entertain...
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30:56
Best Travel Stories & Tips According to An Expert Travel Advisor
After two years of closed borders, you can imagine there are a lot of excited Aussies ready to explore the world again. And it's fair to say that the rest of the world has missed their Aussies too! So, it's a perfect time to speak to one of our...
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33:51
Malama Hawaii. Talking Regenerative Travel with Cultural Representative Kainoa Daines
Kainoa Daines is bringing Aloha to the people through his work as the Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau as Director of Culture and Product Development. In this episode listen in as he shares Hawaii's experience during no tourism in the hei...
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41:45
Travel Stokes with the World's Number One Bucket List Expert
For those who love to travel, now feels like a time to get out there more than ever before! There is no magic bullet to when normal will be "normal" but we can talk plenty of travel stokes in the meantime with two adventurers who've been around...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:38
Under the Surface with Ocean Filmmaker Mimi DeGruy and Her New Movie
Ever dreamed of being a National Geographic nature filmmaker? Captain Dan talks one on one with long-time filmmaker and creator of Diving Deep, Mimi DeGruy. An extraordinary and breathtaking movie that highlights our oceans, our connection to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:54
Eyes for Cruising with Worldwide Travel Photographers Merrill Images
Ever felt the call of the wild and wanted to capture iconic travel images like the pros? Hear from professional travel photographers John and Lisa Merrill on their experiences from growing from amateur to pro, with a lot of adventure along the ...
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37:11
An American Overseas in a Pandemic - Bite Size Stories with Writer Todra Payne
Dan joins international travel writer and slow traveler from the other side of the world for a chat about creating personal growth and healing through travel and international experiences. If you are a traveler at heart, you'll love this fun bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:05
Travel Talk - 25 Years of Adventure in Review with Lifelong Friends
In this episode, Dan takes us back to the early days of creating an adventure brand, and how important connection, family, friends, and nature has been in his life. He's joined by six seasoned adventure travelers, who have also trav...
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50:15
Getting 'Rooted' in Regenerative Travel with JoAnna Haugen
JoAnna Haugen has spent decades working in travel around the world as a writer and editor with magazines and adventure brands. She finds her space at the intersection of sustainable travel, environmental conservation, and community-based advoca...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:05
Exploring the World as a Diversity Speaker & Journalist
Jeannette Ceja is the founder of Jet Set with Jeannette, a place to engage in travel. Jeannette is a bilingual travel journalist, TV host, and global public speaker who speaks about diversity inclusion as a woman and Latina. In this episode, Je...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:54
Supporting Women in the Travel Industry and Male Dominated Occupations
Host Dan Blanchard joins two avid female travelers who have both succeeded in male-dominated travel and maritime occupations, who also happen to be part of his family. Both females and minorities are making inroads into previously exclusive mal...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:21
Giving Tourism a Boost with Port of Seattle Tourism Director
Ron Peck, the Port of Seattle Tourism Director, has a long history in travel and tourism. With a background in sales and marketing, he has worked with several well-known travel brands leading them through growth and recovery. Find out mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:31
Women, Wilds and Wandering with Occupation Wild Founder Courtney Condy
Courtney left her corporate job to explore the world and never looked back. She began guiding outdoor trips around the world, then set her sights on creating her own business. Hear stories of travel inspiration, tips for becoming a guide, and w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:03
Tlingit Tribal Elder Joe Williams Shares a History of Culture & Travel
Joe Williams is a respected Tlingit tribal elder and tribal brother of host Dan Blanchard. He leads by example throughout the community and has a wealth of knowledge of his local community and history. Once the Mayor of Ketchikan and Saxman, Jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:55
Changing Future Travel with ASTA CEO Zane Kerby
We discuss current @astatraveladvisors initiatives, what travel advisors can do to help the travel industry moving forward and Zane's push on the hill fighting for governmental support...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:26
Preserving GBNP with Scientist and Superintendent Phillip Hooge
Our National Parks are some of our national best ideas, and we join Glacier Bay National Park, Superintendent on life as a public servant, avid sailor, scientist, and diver who has logged 3800 cold water dives in his own national park! We dive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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