PATHWAYS: Dreamtime Dives, African Forests and Baby Kangaroos

Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” In this episode, we’re going from the dreamtime waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the quiet strength of Chief Joseph’s legacy in Oregon, from biking hidden streets in Victoria B.C. to walking with kangaroos on remote roads in South Australia. These are stories of culture, nature, and the wild places where the two intertwine. 🌍 Coming Up This Month: Dreamtime Diving – Tropical North Queensland, Australia Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef guided by Aboriginal Sea Rangers whose connection to this place stretches back over 60,000 years. Most experiences on the reef explain it from a western scientific viewpoint, here we explore it from an indigenous perspective. Victoria B.C. Discover Destination Guide – Canada Victoria, on Vancouver Island British Columbia, is a place where ‘land and sea meet, and cultures converge’. We’re going to meet the Mermaid of the Pacific, discover the tallest totem pole in North America, see whales in the wild, and cap it off with our ultimate 48-hour guide to the city —a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and salty sea air. Hidden Trails of Oregon – Season 2: Homecoming This season of Hidden Trails of Oregon takes us to the mountains and rivers of eastern Oregon, homeland of the Nez Perce and confederated tribes of the Umatilla. In this episode we reveal the little-known story of Chief Joseph, and how a promise made more than a century ago may finally be coming true. 🚐 South Australia Road Trip – From Adelaide to the Edge of the  Outback From baby Joeys on Kangaroo Island and swimming with dolphins on the Eyre Peninsula, to exploring ancient caves and sunken gardens of the Limestone Coast, this two-part series is produced as a road trip through a lesser-known part of Australia filled with natural wonders, wildlife and more than one hilarious Aussie character.  Alone Across Gola – A Solo Ride Through one of Africa’s most Remote Rainforests In Alone Across Gola, adventurer Jude Kriwald cycles solo through Liberia’s barely crossed Gola Rainforest, confronting extreme physical and mental challenges along the way. This is a story about cultures converging, extreme endurance, and the courage it takes to chase your wildest travel dreams. 🌏 Ready to Explore?If you're into real stories of epic places told by the people who’ve lived them, make sure to subscribe—that way you choose the adventure, not the algorithm.  📸 Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast📘 Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar and Jason Paton presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design.  Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel PodcastCheck out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape.com. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities across the network, see the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network