029 - Every Continent Without a Plane! With Author & Journalist, Chip Walter. - Travel Stories

What an episode I have for you this week! Fellow Pittsburgher Chip Walter shares his remarkable journey as an author, traveler, and former CNN Bureau Chief. He discusses his serendipitous entry into writing, his collaboration with William Shatner, and the unique experiences he has encountered while traveling the world without using airplanes. Chip emphasizes the importance of curiosity in exploration and the deep human connections formed during his travels. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on travel plans and his documentary work with National Geographic, culminating in breathtaking experiences in Antarctica and the challenges of navigating language barriers. EXCITING NEWS - Chip is travelling NOW - as this episode airs he has arrived in Dubai. Chip and I plan to talk again a couple of times over the next 2 months - so be on the lookout for BONUS content as Chip updates us on where he's been! Find Chip's main site here: https://chipwalter.com/ See more about his travels: https://vagabond-adventure.com/ Follow his progress in real time: https://vagabond-adventure.com/polarsteps Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writer.chip.walter X (Twitter): http://x.com/chipwalter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipwalter Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chipperoo/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chipwalt Medium: https://medium.com/@chipwalter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chip_walter_storyteller Want to be a guest on Where Have You Been? - Travel Stories? Send William Roehm a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/whybpodcast