Episode 87. Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Greg Ellifritz

Show Notes: Episode 87. Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Greg Ellifritz Greg Ellifritz, the author of Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places, discusses his motivation for writing the book and how it differs from other travel books. He shares his background in law enforcement and self-defense, emphasizing the importance of non-firearm self-defense skills. Greg also talks about common misconceptions about traveling to developing countries and provides tips for staying safe. He highlights the need for medical preparedness and shares his experiences with corruption in law enforcement. The conversation concludes with Greg discussing his most memorable travel experiences. The conversation covers the topics of group tours and local guides, the value of local guides, a summary of the book, and some discussion of the classes that Greg offers. Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Greg and his book 02:02 Motivation to write the book and its uniqueness 04:14 Different approach from other travel books 05:52 Greg's background in law enforcement and self-defense 08:11 Importance of non-firearm self-defense skills 10:26 Greg's travel experiences and writing more books 15:16 Misconceptions about traveling to developing countries 17:24 Common misconceptions about crime and danger 20:32 Safety precautions and avoiding dangerous areas 25:16 Identifying and avoiding scams and hustlers 28:31 Medical preparedness and dealing with emergencies 36:53 Corruption in law enforcement and fight or comply decision 40:42 Importance of medical preparedness in travel 46:13 Tactical first aid and system collapse medicine class 50:39 Memorable travel experiences and hidden gems 52:46 Group Tours and Local Guides 54:25 The Value of Local Guides 55:17 Quotes and the Tone of the Book 56:53 Summary of the Book 57:24 Books and Classes 58:28 Closing Remarks  Resources:   Active Response Training | Providing Reality-Based Solutions to Resist Criminal Violence https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/   Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Ellifritz, Greg https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Adventure-Travel-Dangerous-Places/dp/B087SJ2Y66   2024 Classes | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/upcoming-classes   New Website | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/new-website   Choose Adventure – Safely Navigating the Challenges of Third World Travel https://www.chooseadventurebook.com/   Back from Uganda and Rwanda | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/back-from-uganda-and-rwanda Book Review: "Choose Adventure" by Greg Ellifritz - Swift | Silent | Deadly https://swiftsilentdeadly.com/book-review-choose-adventure-by-greg-ellifritz/ Book Review: "Choose Adventure: Safe Travels in a Dangerous Place" by Greg Ellifritz | RECOIL OFFGRID https://www.offgridweb.com/transportation/book-review-choose-adventure-safe-travels-in-a-dangerous-place-by-greg-ellifritz/amp/ medical skills – Choose Adventure https://www.chooseadventurebook.com/tag/medical-skills/ Episode 38. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8g-4bjvH1s&t=1s Episode 30. Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l7VlkkOV4w About Jeff Cooper – Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation https://jeffcooperfoundation.org/about-jeff-cooper/ Tags: #liberty #freedom #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #travel #adventure #culture #firearms #guns #books #medical #firstaid #preparedness DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.