Round Trip With Colleen Kelly
Round Trip With Colleen Kelly
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Travel expert Colleen Kelly takes you on the road and overseas, to destinations near and far, with “Round Trip with Colleen Kelly.” As a radio talk show, media influencer, and digital contributor to National Geographic and Travel + Leisure, “Round Trip” offers up exploration, cuisine, and culture—not to mention the newest travel supplies and some of the best small businesses to support domestically and abroad.
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The podcast addresses diverse travel topics such as unique destinations, culinary experiences, and cultural explorations. Recent episodes highlight adventures in Southern Illinois and Prague, the Arctic expedition with Adventure Canada, and family-friendly Mediterranean sailing experiences in Corsica. Specific focus areas include travel accessibility, agritourism, and the impact of destination weddings on personal and family dynamics.
Travel expert Colleen Kelly takes you on the road and overseas, to destinations near and far, with “Round Trip with Colleen Kelly.” As a radio talk show, media influencer, and digital contributor to National Geographic and Travel + Leisure, “Round Trip” offers up exploration, cuisine, and culture—not to mention the newest travel supplies and some of the best small businesses to support domestically and abroad.
Guest: Jenny Gowan, Special Events Manager at Wilderness Travel
Looking for travel that does more than check boxes? We sit down with Wilderness Travel’s special events manager, Jenny Gowen, to unpack how truly adventurous journeys are built: small groups, local leadership, and a guiding principle that we’re not spectators. From the company’s pioneering roots in 1978 to today’s topic-driven itineraries, Jenny shares how curiosity and humility turn a trip into a deeper experience.
We dive into eclipse travel that sells out in hours, including why 2027 Egypt is a standout with six minutes and twenty-two seconds of totality over Luxor. Jenny reveals how they balance maximum totality, historic cloud cover, and the cultural story of a place while partnering with expert astronomers like UC Berkeley’s Alex Filippenko. You’ll hear the strategy behind short, flexible event trips in Europe with smart add-ons, plus longer, immersive routes in destinations like Egypt, Patagonia, and Mongolia.
If you’ve wondered how to pick the right adventure, we break down Wilderness Travel’s trip rating system, the benefits of small groups capped at 15, and why even level-one journeys involve authentic walking and real access. We talk logistics in remote regions such as Namibia, included meals and scheduling that reduce friction, and the upside of traveling with an outfitter that keeps funds local and opens doors independent travelers rarely reach. Jenny also shares practical booking advice: use the website’s search bar, join interest lists, act early, and flip to the back of their stunning annual catalog to spot new itineraries. With generous cancellation policies on most small-group trips, you can plan ahead with confidence.
Ready to chase totality, reconnect with family, or revisit a place with new eyes and expert context? Hit follow, share this episode with your favorite travel buddy, and leave a review to help more curious travelers find us. Safe travels!
- 0:00 Meet Jenny From Wilderness Travel
- 1:45 Origins And Ethos Of Adventure Travel
- 3:35 Travel With Purpose And Local Impact
- 5:36 Eclipse Travel And The Expert Factor
- 8:10 Why 2027 Egypt Is A Standout
- 10:30 Trip Lengths, Add-Ons, And Flexibility
- 13:20 Small Groups And Trip Ratings
- 16:15 Scheduling, Dining, And Remote Logistics
- 19:30 Value, Access, And Stress-Free Planning
- 22:45 Booking Early, Catalog Secrets, Waitlists
- 26:00 Topic-Driven Travel And Renewed Wonder
- 28:20 Family Travel And Generational Legacy
- 30:00 How To Book, Deposits, And CTA
- 32:30 Host Closing And Follow Us
For more information:
https://www.wildernesstravel.com/
2025 Eclipse trip in Northern Spain:
https://www.wildernesstravel.com/trip/total-solar-eclipse-2026-northern-spain/
2026 Eclipse trip in Luxor, Egypt:
https://www.wildernesstravel.com/trip/total-solar-eclipse-2027-luxor-egypt/
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