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Ep 28. Jess and Maureen: Long Lost Ireland Dec 20, 2018

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Sixteen-year-old Jess and her mom, Maureen, had their differences, but there was one thing that brought them together: their Irish heritage. In this episode, Jess and Maureen tell us about their magical trip to Ireland and the unlikely series of events that completely changed their lives.

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Ep 27. Jonathan Vaughters' Path to Pro Jun 28, 2018

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EF Pro Cycling's Jonathan Vaughters was just 19 years old when his dream of becoming a pro cyclist came true, but it didn't happen the way he thought it would. Instead of racing internationally on an American team, Jonathan (or JV for short) was offered a spot on a Spanish team. In this episode, JV tells us how he took a leap into the unknown to follow his dream, and how the personal and professional challenges he faced abroad made him into the person he is today.

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Ep 26. Izzy: The Wanderlust Gene Dec 19, 2017

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Izzy and her father loved to travel. With him, travel was magical and the world was full of wonders around every corner. Then, her magical world came to a screeching halt again and again...and again. In this episode, we'll hear Izzy's story about a father, a daughter and the wanderlust that binds them.

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Ep 25. Nayeli: Micro Change Dec 12, 2017

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Nayeli has always been frustrated by the unfairness around her. She studied hard, and in college, powered by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she came up with an idea she thought could change the world. But when she went to test it out in a refugee settlement in Zambia, her ideas were put to the test in ways she never expected. In this episode, Nayeli learns that change goes beyond the classroom, and how even little moments can have a major impact.

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Ep 24. Joe: Record Time Dec 05, 2017

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Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy is an ultrarunner, which means he regularly runs long distances greater than a marathon. In the summer of [year], he went to tackle his biggest challenge yet: running the entire Appalachian Trail. He didn't just want to run it, though. He wanted to beat every known record set for running the trail—even supported records—alone. In this episode, we'll hear about Joe's epic journey and how a whole lot of planning and perseverance can prove that nothing is impossible.

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Ep 23. Steph and Leanne: To Dubrovnik or Bust Nov 28, 2017

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Steph and Leanne spent weeks planning their vacation. Their attention to detail was admirable: They had color-coded itineraries, excel sheets teaming with price comparisons and folders full of possible lodgings. Everything seemed nearly perfect. Then, everything went wrong. In this episode, we'll hear how Steph and Leanne learned that travel doesn't always go according to plan but the journey can be just as rewarding as the destination.

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Ep 22. New Zealand, New Rose Nov 21, 2017

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As a kid, Rose couldn't wait to grow up. She wanted independence and adventure. She wanted to explore the world. As a child of immigrants, however, she felt obliged to honor her parents' hard work and sacrifices by staying in America. Then one day, she decided to try something new: she left. In this episode, we'll hear how Rose took a giant leap to start her own adventure and to find her true self.

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Ep 21. Anthony Bourdain's Love Letter To Vietnam Nov 14, 2017

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Anthony Bourdain is a world-famous traveler, but it wasn't always that way. In fact, travel was nothing more than a fantasy until his 40s. Then he went to Vietnam. In this episode, Anthony will tell us how his first trip to Vietnam gave him an insatiable curiosity about the world—and how it ultimately stole his heart.

Ep 20. Cleo: Rwanda, Reconciliation, and Reemergence Sep 26, 2017

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Cleo thought she had an understanding of our world and the people in it—until she studied abroad and all her preconceived notions were turned upside down. In this episode, Cleo tells us how her trip to Rwanda changed her to her core; it impacted her view of the world, humanity and herself. She emerged from her travel experience with a far greater sense of empathy and a more open-minded view of the world.

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Ep 19. Iceland Through Laura's Lens Sep 12, 2017

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What started with a quirky little tourism video turned into a two-week family vacation to Iceland, and eventually, a brave new career. In this episode, photographer Laura Austin tells us how photographing Iceland gave her the confidence to open up new opportunities for herself and pursue what she loves.

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