Travel With Us A While - where Bron shares conversations with travellers by land, sea, air & beyond

This week’s podcast conversation is one that really stayed with me.I spoke with Rob and Ange — a couple who, about three years ago, did something many of us dream about… they sold everything and hit the road.No perfect timing. No perfect plan.Just a shared belief that life was meant to be lived now, not later.Since then, they’ve travelled all over Australia, worked along the way, met incredible people, and created a life that feels both simple and deeply fulfilling.What I loved most about our conversation was their honesty.They spoke about the fear at the beginning.Discovering the joy of slowing down & the realisation that you don’t need as much as you think to live a rich and meaningful life.Their advice?Don’t wait.You’ll never have the perfect amount of money or the perfect moment.Just go.If you’ve ever found yourself saying “one day”… this episode might just give you the nudge you need.Listen in now & travel with us a while.BronLink to see photos of their setup - Ange's amazing videos on cooking whilst on the road plus much more can be found here:

This week’s podcast episode is one that stayed with me long after we finished recording.I had the pleasure of chatting with Tim Dobson — a hiker, climber and caver from the UK — & what unfolded was not just a conversation about adventure… but about people.About being the slowest on the mountain…About making mistakes (some quite big ones!)& about how those experiences shape the way we show up for others.One line in particular has stayed with me:“People don’t remember your map reading… they remember how you made them feel.”Isn’t that the truth?There’s humour in this episode, honesty, & some very real lessons — the kind we often only learn the hard way.I think you’ll enjoy this one.Pop the kettle on, get comfortable & travel with us a while.Check out the blog with links to the podcast, his mother's award winning reel and more. https://bronhogan.com/tim-dobson-not-the-slowest-walker-on-the-mountain-anymore/

Some stories change the way you see the world.In this episode of Travel With Us a While, I sit down with Rick Scammell — a man whose life changed in an instant during a dirt bike accident on a remote beach in North Queensland.What followed could have been the end of everything he loved.Instead… it became the beginning of something else.Rick shares his journey from that life-altering moment in 2019 through to where he is today — living as a T4 paraplegic, raising a young family, and continuing to embrace adventure in ways that are as inspiring as they are real.This is not just a story about survival.It’s about resilience.Adaptation.And the quiet determination to keep going — even when life looks nothing like it once did.From bush tracks to water skiing, Rick proves that life doesn’t stop.It simply finds a new way forward.If you’ve ever wondered how someone rebuilds their life after everything changes… this conversation is for you.Check out the blog I wrote using his story and images https://bronhogan.com/rick-scammell-the-day-everything-changed-the-life-that-followed/

They had a plan…Australia had other ideas.Four weeks into van life, Paul & Nicky found themselves waiting out cyclone Narelle —with no roads, limited water, and everything on hold.And yet…This is where the magic started Strangers became friendsPlans became storiesAnd the journey became something deeperBecause travel isn’t about perfect routes…It’s about what happens when they fall apart.👉 Tap the link in bio to read more and see their photos

Today’s episode is all about seeing the world a little differently… through the lens of a camera.My guest is Jeni Freeman, a passionate Tasmanian photographer whose work captures everything from birdlife and wild coastlines to stunning night skies and hidden stays across the state.What I loved about this conversation is how it all began — not with a grand plan, but with a simple moment, a borrowed camera, and a willingness to explore.So if you’ve ever wondered what you might discover by slowing down, taking a different road, or simply looking a little closer…you’re going to enjoy this one.Let’s get into it.

Some people travel the world searching for adventure.Others quietly build an adventurous life right where they are.In our latest Travel With Us A While podcast episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Naomi Creek, who lives on beautiful Flinders Island.Naomi first visited the island in 2015 and felt that familiar tug that many of us experience when we arrive somewhere special. A few years later she packed up her car, brought it across on the boat, bought a small house — and started a new life on the island.Her friends thought she was brave.Some thought she was slightly mad.But Naomi knew it was the right decision.What makes her story even more inspiring is that Naomi has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since she was just twelve years old. Rather than letting it define her life, she has simply adapted the way she explores the world.These days Naomi can often be found:• rescuing and raising orphaned wallaby joeys• snorkelling over colourful reefs around the island• photographing the magical underwater world• collecting washed-up seaweed to create delicate pressed artworksIt’s a life filled with nature, creativity and quiet adventure.In this episode Naomi also shares some thoughtful tips for travelling with a chronic health condition — from researching accessibility to travelling light and planning ahead.It was a warm, thoughtful conversation and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.Listen on - I am sure you will be inspired as much as I was.Bron

I’m Bron Hogan, and today I’ve got a guest who reminds us that travel isn’t always about ticking off destinations — sometimes it’s about slowing down, finding space, and letting life breathe a little.My guest today is Jen Shipston — a traveller, mum, camper, hiker, snorkeller… and yes, a bagpiper. Jen has played her bagpipes in some of Australia’s most iconic places, including Uluru, often heading off the beaten track to practise while travelling with her kids.In this conversation, we talk about shoestring travel, raising adventurous kids, living simply, playing music in nature, hiking Tasmania’s great tracks, and following a long-held dream to make Tasmania home.It’s a lovely, honest chat about doing life your way — even if it’s not perfect.So grab a cuppa, settle in, and travel with us a while.

Nana on the Road — whose journey around Australia began with heartbreak… and turned into a life of red dirt roads, free camps, and unexpected joy.No big budget.No fancy rig.Just the decision to begin.Pull up a camp chair — this one’s a beauty.Check out her story on the blog using her fun images here https://bronhogan.com/nana-on-the-road-how-gaye-dandridge-turned-grief-into-a-life-of-freedom/

What do horizontal snowstorms, remote wilderness rivers, and a mistaken identity as a hitman have in common?They’re all part of the extraordinary adventures of wilderness photographer Dennis Harding, my guest on this episode of Travel With Us A While.Dennis has spent more than four decades exploring some of Australia’s most rugged landscapes — paddling wild rivers, camping on remote mountain ranges, and patiently waiting for the perfect light to capture breathtaking photographs.From the dramatic peaks of Tasmania to the ancient gorges of Western Australia, Dennis shares the stories behind the images… and the remarkable journeys it sometimes takes to get them.Check out some of his amazing images here: https://bronhogan.com/chasing-light-in-wild-places-with-dennis-harding/

Sometimes the very best travel stories don’t begin with a carefully planned itinerary…Sometimes they begin in an elevator.In this week’s episode of Travel With Us A While, I’m chatting with the delightful Karen Rule — someone I met quite by chance at a floral show in Melbourne, and whose love of travel is woven through with kindness, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of “why not?”Karen shares stories from her travels through Japan, Thailand and New Zealand, including:✨ Why learning just a few local words can change your whole experience✨ The surprising competition win that helped fund her Japan adventure✨ A Jurassic Park ride that required serious courage (and a stiff drink!)✨ And why the people we meet often become our most treasured travel memoriesIt’s a gentle, heartwarming conversation that reminds us travel doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to be meaningful.Check out Karen's story and images here https://bronhogan.com/

There’s something quietly inspiring about watching someone prepare for a really big dream… and this week’s guest is doing exactly that.In our latest Travel With Us A While episode, I’m chatting with the vibrant and determined Classic Mara — a young sailor deep in training for the legendary Golden Globe Race. Around the world. Solo. Non-stop. No modern tech safety net.Yes… it’s as big as it sounds.What struck me most in our conversation wasn’t just the physical preparation (though her burpees are seriously impressive!) — it was her mindset. Calm. Focused. Joyful. The kind of steady determination that long-distance travellers and sailors will instantly recognise.✨ In this episode we chat about:What draws someone to solo ocean racingThe realities of preparing for the Golden Globe RaceThe physical and mental fitness behind big adventuresAnd the spirit that keeps you moving forward — at any ageCheck out some of her images on BronHogan.com

Thinking about travelling solo but not sure where to start?Irene’s advice is beautifully simple:👉 Take the first step👉 Say yes👉 Don’t wait until you feel readyIf you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe to the Travel With Us A While podcast. I’ll also be sharing this story alongside Irene’s stunning images on https://bronhogan.com/podcast/ — because some lives deserve to be seen as well as heard.Until next time…Go gently. Go curiously. And don’t stay small.

Two weeks.Three states.One motorhome.What started as a family holiday became a lesson in curiosity, kindness and connection — especially for two kids seeing Australia at ground level for the first time.If you’ve ever wondered what travelling this way really feels like, the story is now live and on the https://bronhogan.com/podcast/ blog where I share Alison's story and images from her trip.

In this week’s episode of Travel With Us A While, I chat with the wonderful Brianna Leake, who recently completed a 19-day solo road trip around Tasmania — and absolutely fell in love with it.From waddling penguins in Stanley, to seeing snow for the first time at Cradle Mountain, to discovering hidden lakes and wildlife at every corner… her journey is pure magic.If you’ve ever considered exploring Tassie — or solo travelling — this episode will have you packing your bags.Check out her photos on the blog I wrote for her. https://bronhogan.com/19-days-12-stops-2561-kilometres-brianna-leake-fell-for-tasmania-one-detour-at-a-time/

“Magic doesn’t announce itself —it shows up when you stop and look.”A gentle, soul-filling conversation with Tasmanian traveller Meg Jacobs on the latest Travel With Us A While podcast.🎧 Listen in and slow down with us.AND - if you enjoy our conversation - be sure to check out the blog I wrote using Meg's amazing images https://bronhogan.com/meg-jacobs-shares-how-you-dont-have-to-wait-for-company-to-go-exploring/

Fear told her to stay on the sand.Curiosity pulled her into the water.And Fiji changed everything. Fiji didn’t just change Cherie’s relationship with the ocean — it changed her life.She met her husband Glenn on her last night there, at a fishing tournament after-party!she also shares the amazing those friendships made over the years - many of them remain today — scattered across the world, still connected.Check out her story and image on my Blog https://bronhogan.com/from-fear-of-water-to-life-beneath-the-sea-cherie-gardners-fiji-story/

Travelling with children isn’t about seeing everything — it’s about seeing what matters.In this episode, Jessica Moloney talks caravan life with two young kids, sensory needs, routines on the road, favourite places, and why slowing down has been the biggest lesson of all.A beautiful reminder that travel doesn’t have to look one way.Check out the blog I wrote using her great story and images here https://bronhogan.com/jess-moloney-living-small-dreaming-big/ I feel sure you will enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

What if “ordinary” just isn’t for you?In this episode of Travel With Us A While, I chat with Liesbet Collaert — traveller, sailor, writer, dog-lover, and long-term nomad — about plunging into a life without fixed plans, fixed homes, or fixed ideas of success.From sailing the Pacific to overlanding South America, Liesbet shares the realities (and rewards) of choosing freedom over comfort — and why living well doesn’t have to cost a fortune.Check out the blog I wrote using her story and images:https://bronhogan.com/plunging-into-a-life-less-ordinary-a-conversation-with-author-nomad-liesbet-collaert/

🪂 From soaring above continents in a paraglider to mastering the seas as a new skipper, Heike Hamann’s adventures teach us how courage, curiosity, and connection to nature can transform life.Check out some of her great photos on the blog I wrote for her here: https://bronhogan.com/sailing-with-whales-paragliding-the-world-a-conversation-with-heike-hamann/

Travel as cultural exchange and resilience-building: hear Sonja Preston’s insights into hosting with Servas, plus long-form travel like the Camino, and how travel reshapes priorities.Great listen for anyone in community work, education, or hospitality.

Simone Hill—a true sailor, adventurer, and globe-trotter.From her early days crewing in Sydney regattas to delivering yachts across the South Pacific, Simone’s stories are full of courage, curiosity, and the incredible community that sailing fosters.Along the way, she’s navigated storms, yacht fires, and life raft emergencies—and learned firsthand the value of teamwork, preparation, and flexibility.Whether it’s recounting her Sydney–Hobart races, sharing tips for aspiring yacht deliverers, or reflecting on decades-long friendships formed at sea, Simone’s journey is a testament to the magic of sailing.If you’ve ever dreamed of life on the water, or simply love stories of adventure and resilience, this episode is for you.Check out my blog written with her story and photos.

What begins with a six-year-old on a tiny bike becomes a story of grit, giggles, hedgehogs, and the kind of father-and-son magic the world needs more of.Come travel with us a while as we ride beside Harry and Nick — across countries, mountains, and moments that change childhood forever.From a 10-inch-wheeled bike to double-length UK crossings, this father-and-son duo have turned childhood curiosity into the most remarkable series of adventures.This week on the podcast, I chat with Nick and his son Harry — the boy who set out to cycle 100 miles at age six, chose hedgehogs as his charity, pranked kids on mountaintops, earned a Blue Peter Gold Badge, met Bear Grylls, and decided that once across Britain wasn’t enough… he’d do it twice.Their story is uplifting, funny,Check out the blog I wrote using their photos

From the dusty schoolyards of Rhodesia/Zimbabwe to the frozen edges of Antarctica, Cindy and Steve’s story is one of courage, friendship, and awe. Join me as they share what it’s like to cross the Drake Passage, walk among thousands of penguins, and stand before the grave of the great explorer himself, Sir Ernest Shackleton.It’s an episode filled with wonder, laughter, and the quiet magic that happens when travellers follow curiosity all the way to the ends of the earth.Check out my blog where I share some of their photos from the trip.

In this week’s episode of Travel with Us a While, I was joined by the effervescent Rejane Cowen, who shared her story of tackling four glorious, gruelling, and unforgettable days on Tasmania’s Overland Track, walking in from the Arm River trailhead with a small group of determined women and one man.After listening to the podcast be sure to check our the blog I wrote using her story and photos.https://bronhogan.com/podcast-guest-rejane-cowen/

What happens when you cruise through a cyclone, get caught at sea during COVID, and still come home smiling?You get Alana — a joyful, seasoned traveller with stories that’ll make you laugh out loud.From the Panama Canal to Papua New Guinea, from Bali bliss to Alaskan beauty, Alana’s seen it all — and somehow keeps cruising back for more.Listen in to hear her hilarious and heartwarming tales of life at sea and beyond.#TravelStories #CruiseLife #WomenWhoTravel #TravelWithUsAWhile #Podcast #Wanderlust⁠Check out the blog I wrote for Alana here⁠

What does freedom look like? in this inspiring podcast episode, Jaana Penttila shares how she and her husband spent 11 years sailing around the world with their three children — from the Caribbean to the Pacific and back again.In this heartwarming conversation, Jaana shares the joys and challenges of raising a family on the ocean — the storms, the laughter, the friendships, and the longing to keep moving when the world stood still.From battling storms and bureaucracy to raising kids on deck and finding community at sea, Jaana’s story is one of courage, humour, and the relentless call of freedom.To see some of her amazing photographs check out the blog I wrote for her - https://bronhogan.com/jaana-penttila-11-years-around-the-world-with-three-children/

There are some conversations that stay with you long after you switch off the microphone, and my chat with Christine Madeley was one of them.She joined me on Travel with Us a While to talk about something many of us quietly wonder about, but don’t always have the courage to do — travelling solo for the first time after a big life change.Christine found herself single again in her 60s, after years of marriage. Rather than settling into quiet routines or staying within the familiar, she decided to do something bold — book a trip overseas, alone. “It’s a frightening thought,” she admitted with a laugh. “But I just thought — I’m doing it.”And off she went — first to Lisbon, Portugal. There she was, jet-lagged, room not ready, sipping a cocktail while trying to remember why on earth she’d thought this was a good idea. But by the next day, with her walking shoes on and the sun shining across those tiled streets, she began to feel that delicious sense of freedom that comes when you realise — you’re managing just fine on your own.

My guest, Nigel Fotheringham, and I grew up together in the small town of Selukwe (now Shurugwi) in Zimbabwe. Decades later, we found ourselves chatting across the airwaves — me from my life of sailing and travel, and Nigel from the cockpit of his aircraft — sharing stories of exploration, adventure, and the joy of seeing the world from a different angle.There’s something magical about seeing Australia from above — and few people know it better than Nigel, a pilot who’s spent years leading flying adventures through Queensland and New South Wales.(Not to mention the many hours he has flown as a volunteer for Angel Flight)If you enjoy this podcast please check out the blog I wrote about it using Nigel's photographs here If you would like to join me in conversation about YOUR travel adventures, please leave a comment and I will contact you soo.

Bron enjoys a conversation with Sheryl Lunt, who shares her experiences of travelling with two cats across Bass Strait as well as many more interesting and fun adventures she has undertaken solo!“Most people say dogs are great travel buddies…But Cheryl proved cats can be too! 🐱✈️Cheryl did — from road trips and Airbnbs to the Spirit of Tasmania!Her story is full of storms at sea, camping in Europe, and adventures with Celine & Lily.Check out the blog I wrote with her story - using her great photos https://bronhogan.com/travelling-with-cats-and-chasing-adventure-a-conversation-with-sheryl-lund/

In this episode of Travel with Us a While, Lee Cutler shares her moving journey of teaching history through travel, exploring Turkey’s battlefields, and discovering the power of cultural exchange.Lee shared some great photos which I have turned into a blog for you to check out https://bronhogan.com/a-journey-to-gallipoli-lees-story-of-travel-teaching-and-remembrance/

The first guest on my podcast was Penny Smith who has travelled around Australia twice in her Toyota Avalon called Bluey.Her delightful conversation absolutely shows how travel changes how we see the world—however, Penny's photography takes it to another level.She shares some great travel tips pertinent to travelling in Australia too.Her images of Australia’s landscapes, wildlife, and hidden corners remind us why we pack the car, hit the road, and keep exploring.Take a look at her story (and her photos) on the blog I wrote after our conversation:https://bronhogan.com/podcast-guest-penny-smiths-adventures-with-bluey/

Podcast hosted by Bron Hogan who shares conversations with travellers by land, sea, air and beyond.In this first episode, host Bron Hogan invites you to join her on a journey of storytelling, connection, and curiosity. Bron shares her own lifelong love of travel — from childhood adventures in Africa and road trips through Mozambique, to building a safari camp in Botswana, discovering the dunes of Namibia, and learning to sail across the South Pacific on a shoestring budget.Listen for:Childhood adventures in Africa and MozambiqueHow a promise and a dating app led to a life at seaTales from six and a half years sailing the South PacificThe inspiration behind Shoestring Sailors a book written by Bron A preview of upcoming guests, from solo road trippers to pilots and sailing familiesWhy you’ll love it:Because travel is more than movement — it’s the stories we gather along the way.