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Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity.
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- 1 weeks ago30 min
Tanzania: On Safari (ft. Jared Sternberg)
In our first official SAFARI episode, what begins as a search for “the Big Five” gives way to a profound shift in perspective. Eco-tour organizer Jared Sternberg reflects on his first scouting trip to Tanzania, the transformative power of safari, and the unexpected lessons that emerge when we let go of our control and judgment during travel. From witnessing his first hunt in the Serengeti to sharing time with Maasai communities protecting vital wildlife corridors, Jared and Daniel explore how safari strips away distraction and reconnects us to something primal; where long conversations in safari vehicles, shared meals in the bush, and encounters with Maasai communities become just as meaningful as the wildlife itself. Follow Jared on Instagram @j_leeroy and check out Godwana Tours @gondwana_ecotoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Morocco: Souks, Hammams, and a Journey Beyond Fear (ft. Preethi Chandrasekhar)
We all carry stories about who we think we are. And for some of us, those stories can limit who we’re allowed to become. Preethi Chandrasekhar set out to challenge those limits when she led a group of women on a journey through Morocco. With a do-it-all itinerary designed not just to explore the destination, she encouraged the group to step beyond their routines into an adventure that requires vulnerability, courage, and connection. From navigating the sensory rush of the markets, to shedding insecurities in a traditional hammam, to rising above fear on a hot air balloon ride (and more), Preethi shares the moments that pushed both her and these women beyond the beliefs they’d long held about themselves, to discover the person they’ve been all along. Follow Preethi on Instagram and TikTok @eagertravele And on her website at https://theeagertraveler.com/preethi/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 28, 202620 min
Fiji: The Art of the Stopover (ft. Chris Singh)
We spend so much time thinking about where we’re going, but rarely about how we return. That’s what writer Chris Singh discovered when he arranged an intentional multi-day stopover in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji on his way home to Australia from the United States. Surrounded by vivid blues, volcanic islands, and a culture rooted in care and community, Chris shares the key moments that defined his time in Fiji, from communal Lovo feasts and kava ceremonies, to an unexpected yet powerful boost of confidence while out on the water. What could have been a simple layover became something more: a chance to reset, reflect, and fully absorb a transformation that had already begun. Follow Chris Singh on Instagram & TikTok @chrisdsinghSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 14, 202628 min
Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Where Strangers Become Wedding Guests (ft. Joanna Lillis)
Some places invite you to visit. Others ask you to stay. That’s what happened to journalist and historian Joanna Lillis when she first traveled to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2001 — a simple weekend trip that welcomed her so deeply into the region, she never left. In the glow of Samarkand’s vibrant markets and iconic blue-domed architecture, Joanna shares the moments from her trip that revealed a deeper truth about travel: that the most meaningful experiences come not from what we see, but from how we connect. She even found herself welcomed into a local wedding, an unplanned moment of celebration that turned a weekend visit into something far more personal. As she reflects on nearly 25 years living in Central Asia, Joanna weaves together historical tidbits, personal insights on the power of openness, and what it means to move through the world not just as an observer, but as an active participant. Follow Joanna Lillis on Instagram @joanna_kazakhstan and learn more about her adventures in new latest book: “Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in Uzbekistan”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mar 31, 202625 min
Cruise to Alaska: Where The Mountains Meet the Sea (ft. Gwyn Manser)
When we expand our perspective, our personal lives can suddenly feel much smaller. That’s what happened to Gwyn Manser when she and her wife took an impromptu Alaskan cruise, a trip that transformed how she sees the world and her place within it. From sailing along the Inside Passage to exploring the historic streets of Skagway, Gwyn recounts a landscape that feels vast and timeless, and shares her unforgettable experience of landing on a remote glacier by helicopter. As she uncovers the advantages of cruise travel, the beauty of multi-generational trips, and the gift of witnessing Alaska’s natural grandeur up close, Gwyn returns home with a renewed sense of awe for the planet we call home. Follow Gwyn Manser on Instagram & TikTok @gwynandamiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mar 24, 20262 min
Wayfinder returns for Season Two!
Uncover the precious moments that shape how we see the world and ourselves. From remote natural landscapes of Alaska to culturally rich cities of Uzbekistan, this season features sixteen new stories across sixteen new destinations. Every other week, join Daniel as he follows the threads of curiosity, intuition, and wonder, unpacking what happens when we step away from our everyday lives and allow the world to change us. Check out Daniel Scheffler's Substack: https://withoutmaps.substack.com/about Follow iHeart's Ruby Studio: https://www.instagram.com/rubyiheart/?hl=en Our Team: Executive Producer: Ciara Kaiser EP of Post Production: James Foster Supervision Producer: Kelli Kyle Story Producer: Ryan Amador Post-Production: Siara Spreen Theme Music: Max Hershenow Show Art: Katty Huertas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Feb 10, 202625 min
Cusco: The Hidden Gifts of Peru (ft. Huda Alvi)
Communion with nature, unexpected healing, and hidden lessons within every stone. What if travel wasn't just about following an itinerary, but about learning to give and receive with everything we encounter along the way? Today's season finale guest is Huda Alvi, entrepreneur and co-founder of The Girls Trip, who has traveled three times to Peru and the ancient city of Cusco. What begins as a scouting trip for her company soon becomes something far more transformative, as Huda steps into a landscape and culture shaped by living in relationship with the Earth, and with the people who call it home. Through shared meals, sacred sites, and a slow reveal of the fabled Machu Picchu, Huda reflects on travel as a practice of curiosity, generosity, and care, uncovering a deeper understanding of her own quality of happiness. Follow Huda Alvi on Instagram and TikTok @iamhudaalvi Follow The Girls Trip on Instagram @the.girls.tripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jan 27, 202627 min
Tbilisi: A Road Trip Through Georgia (ft. Carlo Schneider)
There's something we love about a road trip. It's not just a way to explore the vastness of a place, it's a way to sink into time with someone you love. That is why, in this episode of Wayfinder, Daniel follows entrepreneur and world traveler Carlo Schneider on a father-daughter road trip through the country of Georgia, beginning in the capital city of Tbilisi. From winding streets and wooden balconies to vineyards, cave cities, and the shores of the Black Sea, Carlo shares how Georgia’s dramatic shifts in architecture and landscape mirror the country's layered identity. For Carlo and his daughter Lara, what begins as a simple adventure becomes something quietly transformative: a journey through history, culture, and the beauty of being present with one another. Sometimes the best destination is the connection you build along the way. Follow Carlo Schneider on Instagram & TikTok: @travel.renaissance.man and listen to his new podcast "Ask Carlo - Private Equity simplified." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel
Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity.
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