Ten Minute Travels

The Worst Kind of Swamp

Have you ever swamped a boat and thought you were done for? Ryan talks of a boat trip that almost went completely south in Kachemak Bay, Alaska.

Episode 51:

A Flight with Life

Have you ever climbed into an aircraft with 4 people and landed with 5? Ryan talks of an emergency evacuation in Nepal where he started with 4 passengers, and ended with 5.

Episode 50:

Hauling Pilgrims in the Himalayas

Have you ever seen a pilgrimage in the Himalayas? Ryan talks for “Yatra Flying” – flying pilgrims high in the Himalayas in Nepal.

Episode 49:

Everest Camp Flying

Have you ever been to Everest Base Camp? Ryan talks for flying to Everest Base Camp, Camp Two, Nepal flying and high altitude fuel logistics.

Episode 48:

Dinosaur Bones and Meteorites

Have you ever collected Meteorites? Ryan talks of the bases in Antarctica, Dinosaur bones hunting, collecting meteorites, and almost making it to the South Pole in Antarctica.

Episode 47:

The Ghost of Shackleton

Have you ever seen where Shackleton slept? Ryan talks of NASA projects, explorer’s huts, studying whales and servicing field camps in Antarctica.

Episode 46:

Do You McMurdo?

How does a helicopter pilot go from heli school to traveling the world? Ryan talks about the steps he took to become proficient enough to pilot helicopters around the world.

Episode 45:

A Glimpse into the Helicopter Pilot World

Ever want to be a Helicopter Pilot? Ryan talks about how he evolved into flying helicopters – from Alaska rafting guide to Mt. Everest Heli-evacuations.

Episode 44:

From Rafting Guide to Heli Pilot

Ever want to be a Helicopter Pilot? Ryan talks about how he evolved into flying helicopters – from Alaska rafting guide to Mt. Everest Heli-evacuations.

Episode 43:

Party at Dracula’s House

Shane talks about the history of Vlad the Impaler, the legend of Dracula and a Halloween party not to be forgotten at Dracula’s Castle. He ends with travel tips to Romania.

Episode 42:

Capturing the Essence of the Truffle

Shane talks about cooking with truffles, pairing wine and tips for how to saver those most precious and subtle underground culinary gems.

Episode 41:

The Truffle Hunter

Shane talks about hunting down a truffle hunter and the ins and outs of finding these delectable beasts.

Episode 40:

Phil Freeman – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

First Impressions of Romania

In this episode, Shane ponders his first impressions of Romania: it’s history, landscapes, people and language. He talks of what it is like to travel overland through the Romanian countryside.

Episode 39:

Prudhoe Bay Beta and Avoiding Accidents

Phil talks about the cause of accidents for motorcyclists on the Dalton Highway and technics for riding this unique road. He also gives insights on visiting Prudhoe Bay and what to expect.

Episode 38:

Phil – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

Dos and Don’ts of the Dalton

In this episode Phil talks about talks about the what to do and what not to do when you ride the Dalton Highway.

Episode 37:

Phil – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

Ice Road Truckers and Emergencies

In this episode, Phil talks about life in Prudhoe Bay, ice road truckers and how to deal with an emergency in the far and distant north.

Episode 36:

Phil – Riding to Prudhoe Bay by Motorcycle

Riding the “Haul Road” in Alaska

Phil talks about what he tells motorcyclists what to expect when they ride the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Episode 35:

Flying from Alaska to Michigan, Kit Plane Pilot Talk

John talks about flying back from Alaska to Michigan along the Pacific Coast and Kit Planes.

Episode 34:

Very Private Flight to Alaska

John talks about flying a two-seat airplane to Alaska.

Episode 33:

Hello, Kamchatka and Kuril Islands

John talks about Petropavlosk on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia and visiting the Kuril Islands.

Episode 32:

Survival Suits and Big Waves on the Bering Sea

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian IslandsJohn talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat.

Episode 31:

Aleutian Odyssey: The Islands of Four Mountains, Adak and Kiska

John heads out by small sail boat from Dutch Harbor to Adak, Kiska and The Islands of the Four Mountains in the Aleutian IslandsJohn talks about crossing the Bering Sea in a small sailing boat.

Episode 30:

Matt and Bicycle Travel:

A Day in the Life of a Spy-Plane Pilot in the Aleutians

John talks about what it was like to fly a spy plane based in the Aleutian Islands in the 60’s.

Episode 29:

A Phish After Party

Matt starts on a bicycle trek into the unknown, and ends up at a Phish after party.

Episode 28:

Matt and Bicycle Travel:

A Daunting Encounter

Matt starts an innocuous bicycle ride and ends up with a tube in his nose.

Episode 27:

Tips on Jumping Trains and Conductor Calamities

Willie gives tips on jumping trains and talks of conductor calamities.

Episode 26:

Unsavory Hobo Drama and a Gaggle of Riders

Willie talks of unsavory Hobo drama and a gaggle of Riders.

Episode 25:

A Toe in the Hobo Life

Willie dips a toe in the “Rider” lifestyle.

Episode 24:

Graffiti, Hobo Language and a Mohawk

Willie tells about Graffiti, how Hobos talk, and how he ended the day with a Mohawk.

Episode 23:

A Day in the Life of a Train Conductor

Willie tells about what it was like to work as a conductor on a train.

Episode 22:

A Reverend and his first Oogle

Willie becomes a Reverend and jumps his first train.

Episode 21:

The Three Costs of Life

Ayleen talks about her free time on the road, and what it is like to be on her own for so long. She also talks about the 3 costs in life.

Episode 20:

Packing for Adventure

Ayleen talks about her change of values on the road, and gives some packing and travel tips as a woman traveling solo.

Episode 19:

A Border to Cross

Ayleen talks about border crossing, her best experience, what her friends and family thought about her dream, and how she financed the trip.

Episode 18:

A Night out in the Wilderness

Ayleen talks about learning mechanical skills, riding skills, and her worst experience.

Episode 17:

Motorcycle to Alaska!

Ayleen talks about growing up in Chile and dreams of riding a motorcycle to Alaska.

Episode 16:

Whats Next, Being an Entrepreneur

Phil wraps up the experience of starting MotoQuest and talks about the future, and the trials of being an entrepreneur.

Episode 15:

Surviving Covid, Group Dynamics

Phil talks about running MotoQuest during Covid, and the types of people that join the tours.

Episode 14:

Rebranding and International Tours

Phil talks about how the business evolved into an international tour company, rebranding and the expansion of motorcycle rental shops.

Episode 13:

First American Rider and an Angel

Phil talks about his first American rider, and the unplanned meeting with an Angel.

Episode 12:

The First Three Years

Phil talks about the challenges, set backs, and accomplishments of the first three years of business of MotoQuest, known then as Alaska Rider Tours.

Episode 11:

From Traveler to Moto-Entrepreneur

Phil talks about how he got started in traveling as a Rotary Exchange Student, evolving to an English Teacher in Japan and how he found two wheels.

Episode 10:

Two Years in Africa

Shane sums up two years of experience living and working in Africa.

Episode 9:

Flying without Clothes

Shane travels to Namibia, warns about the dangers of flying without clothes

Episode 8:

The Baboon Factor

Baboons re-engineer the windscreen of Shane’s helicopter.

Episode 7:

Hippo. RUN

Shane describes megafauna in a remote part of Botswana..and manages to run from a Hippo.

Episode 6:

Shake Your Pants

Shane finds out why you shake your pants when they have been on the floor.

Episode 5:

A Pack of Children

Shane meets a pack of children and they trade tricks and melons.

Episode 4: