{"podcast":{"title":"A Life Less Ordinary","slug":"a-life-less-ordinary-4685095","podcast_index_feed_id":4685095,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5059919/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-life-less-ordinary--5059919","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3846aaaaa3ac4181b09a056577219759.jpg","author":"NewsRadio WKCY - 107.9 FM","episode_count":162,"summary":"A Life Less Ordinary is a podcast about travel, featuring up to date travel news, what to look for, what to look out for and tips to make travel something really special. All from The Wishing Well , travel agency in Harrisonburg, VA.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T18:18:57.621551+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-life-less-ordinary-4685095"},"episode":{"title":"Impact Travel: How Your Vacation Can Change the World","slug":"impact-travel-how-your-vacation-can-change-the-world","published_at":"2026-04-25T14:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-life-less-ordinary-4685095/impact-travel-how-your-vacation-can-change-the-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-life-less-ordinary-4685095","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/impact-travel-how-your-vacation-can-change-the-world--71621732","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71621732/the_wishing_well_allo_042526.mp3","summary":"The Wishing Well 's Terrie Dean explores the growing movement of impact travel—luxury travel experiences that actively give back to the destinations you visit. From biodiversity restoration in Scotland and conservation efforts in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, to marine protection in Thailand and the Caribbean, this episode highlights how travel can support wildlife, protect ecosystems, and empower local communities. We also dive into powerful stories of education and community engagement in Africa, where safari lodges partner with local villages to support children’s learning and conservation leadership. Finally, we examine how travel plays a role in aid and recovery, spotlighting rebuilding efforts in Jamaica after hurricanes and California after wildfires. If you’re dreaming of meaningful vacations that go beyond sightseeing—journeys where your presence helps restore environments, protect marine life, and strengthen communities—this episode is for you. Learn how responsible travel, curated experiences, and thoughtful tourism can leave a lasting positive impact on the world. Links from this episode: Scotland & Europe Gleneagles Hotel Luxury Gold Cairngorms National Park Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve Ecuador & Galápagos Mashpi Lodge National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions MC Galapagos / Delfín Galápagos Thailand Chiva-Som International Health Resort Anantara Phuket Mexico & Caribbean Impression Isla Mujeres (by Secrets) COMO Parrot Cay (Turks & Caicos) Tryall Club (Jamaica) The Jamaica Inn Africa Xigera Safari Lodge (Botswana) Wilderness Safaris – Children in the Wilderness Singita Serengeti (Tanzania) Micato Safaris United States Conrad Los Angeles 1 Hotel West Hollywood Arbor Day Foundation","meta_description":"The Wishing Well 's Terrie Dean explores the growing movement of impact travel—luxury travel experiences that actively give back to the destinations you v…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3266,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-life-less-ordinary-4685095/episodes/impact-travel-how-your-vacation-can-change-the-world/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-life-less-ordinary-4685095/impact-travel-how-your-vacation-can-change-the-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}