Explorations All Over
Welcome to Explorations All Over, a travel podcast full of stories, surprises, and a whole lot of heart.
Since I was 13—aboard the QE2, no less—I’ve been hooked on exploring the world. Over the last 30+ years, my husband Duncan and I have traveled by cruise ship, camel, overnight ferry, and everything in between.
Each episode shares entertaining, honest stories from our journeys across the globe—like:
- The best meal on safari (served in the middle of nowhere)
- How we ended up on the slow boat to Sweden
- Finding the perfect cabin on a cruise—and the ones to avoid
- Our first big adventure as a couple: Greece, ouzo, and near mutiny
You’ll hear travel tips, unexpected lessons, and a few laughs—always with a down-to-earth perspective. If you’ve been bitten by the travel bug (or think you might be), you’re in the right place.
🎧 Subscribe and join me for a new adventure every episode.
Episodes
11 episodes
Into Africa: Elephants, Giraffes & Gin and Tonics
Into Africa: Elephants, Giraffes & Gin & Tonics We dreamed of a safari for years—and finally made it happen. Come with us to the remote Tanzanian bush, where the wildlife is wild, the beds are five-star, and the gin is perfec...
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Episode 11
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40:45
Just Back from Hawaii!
Just back (ish) from a 19-night adventure to, around, and back from Hawaii, I’m sharing the best moments, biggest surprises, and everything in between. From snorkeling with manta rays to discovering Spam musubi (yes, it’s delicious), to watchin...
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Episode 6
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14:10
When One Day Wasn't Enough: Our Grand Case Story
What happens when a cruise stop turns into one of your favorite resort vacations ever?In this episode of Explorations All Over, Russ shares how a brief visit to Grand Case, St. Martin during a cruise led to not just one return t...
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Episode 8
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14:24
Paris: A Love Story in Three Acts
Why We Return to the City of Light Again and AgainIn this deeply personal episode, Russ invites you along on a multi-decade love story with the City of Light. From a whirlwind 24-hour first visit in 2006 to slow, immersive retur...
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Episode 7
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23:05
Navigating the High Seas: A First-Timer's Guide to Cruise Vacations
Ever wondered what makes cruise vacations so magical or why they inspire such passionate loyalty among travelers? Award-winning cruise consultant Kurt Oswald pulls back the curtain on the cruise industry, sharing the insider knowledge you need ...
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43:14
Cruising Tips and more, a preview
This mini-episode is to tell you about the next episode I will be publishing which will feature a conversation I'm having with Kurt Oswald, a cruise advisor specialist with Expedia Cruises.We're going to talk about everything from the ba...
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Episode 5
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4:39
Destination South Africa
After our 19-night Indian Ocean cruise on Silversea's "Silver Spirit", we decided to spend 4 extra nights in South Africa; one night in Cape Town and three nights in Franschoek, in the wine region.Our Cape Town experience was fantastic a...
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Episode 4
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53:29
Travel Planning: Where Do You Start
With so many places to see and even more ways to get there, how do you even begin to start planning a vacation? It can be overwhelming, but I share with you our method to plan an unforgettable journey.I talk about the three factors...
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Episode 3
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39:19
Tricks and Tips to get the most our of your travel experience
Whether you're new to travel or have been on the road for years, I'll share with you some practical tricks and tips to get the most out of your time off.Using my first ever Greek adventure as a backdrop, I'll help you gain an understandi...
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Episode 3
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36:12
Catching the Travel Bug: When it happens and what to do next
[I decided to publish this episode sooner than my 2 week schedule since the first episode was so short.]For those of us who enjoy traveling, we can all pretty much pinpoint the trip when we would say we were "bitten by the travel bug".&n...
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Episode 2
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29:09