When in Roam is a collection of short stories from the global travels of Joe Fahey. These podcasts are typically 10 to 20 minutes long and are intended to be informative, entertaining, and humorous. Joe shares his international travel experiences and often adds historical and cultural background to make the stories more complete. They also include anecdotes from his many adventures, planned and otherwise.
Did you ever wonder what the final 5% "Other duties as required" means in your job description? I found out that part of that 5% included getting naked with my business partners - all in the name of commerce, of course!
25 Dec 2025
Danger is My Middle Name
Joe Fahey recounts perilous travel experiences, revealing the potential hazards and unexpected dangers encountered while exploring the globe in this episode.
24 Dec 2025
Strange Things are Afoot in Belgium
This episode explores Belgium's unique cultural nuances, preparing travelers for delightful yet unexpected adjustments to their expectations.
2 Dec 2025
Quest to Get Lucky
Joe Fahey explores global locations rumored to possess mystical powers, offering listeners a whimsical journey to discover the secrets of luck.
30 Sept 2025
Comfort Food
Joe Fahey explores the cultural significance of food, distinguishing between comfort and discomfort food, and emphasizes the importance of trying new cuisines.
19 Jul 2025
The Vatican Gift Shop
This episode explores the unique experience of visiting the Vatican Gift Shop, contrasting it with the possibility of a papal audience.
13 Feb 2025
Golf Around the Globe
I share stories about how the game of golf is universal yet modified to adapt to various cultures.
23 Jan 2025
The Game of the Name
One would think that my two-syllable last name would be easy to pronounce but not so in some cultures and languages. Truth be told, I've had trouble myself. This episode describes the travails of trying to pronounce my name, especially in Japan.
15 Nov 2024
Last Resort in Estonia
Once a hotspot during the Cold War, I share my adventure of spending an evening at a dilapidated "resort" in deepest, darkest Estonia.
31 Oct 2024
Parlez-vous Francais
Are you multi-lingual? I definitely am not. In this episode I profess my admiration for people who are conversant in more than one language and confess my failings at French.
15 Oct 2024
Tormented by Taxis
I discuss the differences in taxi services in various countries with details on being "taken for a ride" in Paris and London.
2 Oct 2024
Disneyland With a Death Penalty
I talk about experiencing life in Singapore with its vast wealth, energetic efforts to expand the size of their country and the social cost to the utopian lifestyle.
19 Sept 2024
Groundhog Day at the Tachikawa Palace
In this episode I describe my Groundhog Day-like existence in Japan that was focused around the Tachikawa Palace Hotel where time stood still.
13 Sept 2024
Blimps and Balloons
In this episode I talk about unique airships, namely blimps and balloons. I share my adventure doing the Albuquerque Box in a hot air balloon as well as what it's like to ride in the Goodyear Blimp.
9 Sept 2024
Cochabamba No Tell Motel
I talk about my experiences in Bolivia, including how Bolivians can "love for less" at the No Tell Motel.
8 Sept 2024
10 Bucks for Tut
In this episode I talk about my bucket list trip to Egypt where I travel to the Valley of the Kings and see the tomb of the famous King Tut. Alas, there's an unforeseen price to pay!
8 Sept 2024
Introduction and Russian Roulette
This is the inaugural episode of When in Roam so I introduce myself and what my podcasts are about. My objective is to tell short stories from my travels over the past few decades. Each episode is targeted at 10 to 20 minutes so I don't exceed your time limit or my attention span. The story this episode is about my first experience flying in Russia.
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