Wild Americas

About Wild Americas

Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black’s multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with people he meets along the way, you will be given an authentic account of what it is like to travel by car all over the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. Whether you’re a wannabe van-lifer, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, or just someone who likes to hear exhilarating travel stories, this show certainly has something for everyone to enjoy.

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Sept 2023

Latest episode

17 Aug 2024

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Aug 2024

   Working in a Hostel in the Capital of Colombia + Galapagos Budget Traveler Guide With Dom Peckham

   On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last days in Colombia, crossing over into Ecuador, and enjoying his first few days there before heading to the Galapagos. Next, he gives a guide on how to visit the Galapagos Islands on a budget. Finally, he is joined by Dom Peckham, a friend he met on a graffiti tour in Bogota, Colombia. They discuss what it is like working in a hostel, the day they watched the Euro Cup and Copa America final together in the same day, connecting with people while traveling, and much more.

2. 

   29 Jul 2024

   The Most Dangerous Border Crossing In The World, Embracing Your Heritage, and More With Daianna Moreno

   Isaac begins this episode of Wild Americas updating the listeners on his last week visitng the Tatacoa Desert, Caño Cristales, and now working on a small coffee farm. Next, he is joined by Daianna Moreno to discuss issues regarding immigration around the world, her background as an immigrant herself, and how she has embraced her roots by exploring Colombia. Lastly, Isaac closes the show with a Travel Tip of the Week about how to sound (a little) less like a gringo when speaking Spanish in Latin America.

3. 

   19 Jul 2024

   Leading Trips in the San Blas Islands With Ruby Partington

   On this week's episode, Isaac provides an update about his time in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia (also known as the Athens of South America). He is then joined by his trip leader from the San Blas Islands boat trip, Ruby Partington, to discuss what it's like guiding these types of adventures, some of the different jobs she has had during her travels, and much more.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

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