Without Maps Podcast

Time to visit St. James Social in Bayfield, Wisconsin

You know sometimes you meet people and you just click? Well that was it with the fabulous owners of St. James Social - a boutique hotel in Bayfield, Wisconsin. So please meet the delightful Annalisa Bermel and her husband, Cody (you will love his warm and fuzzy accent). They have superior taste and if you need a getaway place, this should be very high on your list. Listen to how they built it...

To the islands

Yes sometimes even I need some alone time on the islands. 

Real America

Every time I think I managed to get under America’s skin I realize I don’t know it at all. I’ve traveled to most of the states at this point - by train, boat, doggie-sled, plane, horseback, sea plane, snowboard, and a wagon of some kind - and, of course, also road tripped virtually across every inch of this giant, glorious lump of a country. But more lessons are always waiting for me...

Into the Atlas Mountains of Morocco

The land of the Berber hasn’t changed - adventure still conquers. Come with me as we find something beautiful in Morocco. 

Traveling with my Mum

Blanche is a world traveler. She is easy, adventurous, curious and never says no. We have since I was a little boy been all over the planet - many times over. Recently at age 80 something she arrives in Los Angeles for the first time and explains "What a Marvelous place - let's explore it all" or on our trip to Tokyo she learnt that yes at a certain age even a lady should be luxuriating in sneakers. She hangs out with all my friends, even in their NYC hotel rooms when they're getting hair cuts. She naps anywhere and speaks to everyone. Here are some of our adventures together. 

The Legend that is Bob Guccione

Now we have been friends for over 15 years, so to me it's just lovely Bob. But in fact Bob Guccione Jr is a legend in the publishing business - he started SPIN magazine and more recently Wonderlust Travel. He knows a lot about a lot, and I always marvel at his wit, creative mind and soulfulness. We sit down for a long long chat, which I think you will enjoy very much. He says it like it is, as you know I like to do myself. 

Interview with Michelin Star Chef Dominique Crenn

In today's episode, we're spending time with the French born chef Dominique Crenn. She is the only female chef in the United States to attain three Michelin stars for her restaurant, Atelier Crenn, in San Francisco We hung out and talked about love, life, travel, food, the menus she’s doing for the Belmond riverboats in France, and even her kids. I've been in love with Dominique since the moment we met, because not only did I think that she was witty and very smart, she also had this deep wisdom… and a little twinkle in her eye. 

From New Jersey dive bars to the South African Garden Route

People hate on New Jersey. But I married into an old school Italian Sopranos NJ family - and so if I was going to spend all this time in the Garden State, well, why not explore it fully. Starting with the dive-iest of dive bars. 
Plus I take you home to my home country of South Africa - where I find some quiet whilst cruising on a bicycle.