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Meet Elona Karafin on this week's episode of CREATOR: The Podcast—the travel creator who's redefining "dangerous" destinations through authentic content. In this episode, Elona reveals: ???? How being Ukraine-born shaped her adventurous spirit ?? Converting a viral Business Insider feature into a full-time career ?? Building brand partnerships in misunderstood regions ???? Leading sold-out group trips to Iraq and Syria New episode out now. Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/gqNKnceF

?? Award-Nominated Story: A Finalist for the 2025 Inspire Global Media Awards Morgane Croissant’s article,?"A Small-Ship Expedition Cruise Is the Best Way to See the Galápagos Islands in All Their Glory,"?is a?finalist for the Inspire Global Media Awards 2025?in the?Latin America & the Caribbean?category, selected from over 500 entries. You can read it here ?? https://lnkd.in/g5ui9DV5

? Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley: The Amateur Sailor Whose Global Voyage Attracted 2M Followers Meet Luke Hartley on this week's episode of CREATOR: The Podcast—the amateur sailor who quit his teaching job, bought a 27-foot sailboat, and sailed around the world with zero experience. In this episode, Luke reveals: ?? Why he quit teaching to pursue a sailing dream ?? How he gained 100K followers in just 5 day ??? His content creation setup on a 27-foot sailboat ?? Surviving on fish he spearfished for a month straight ?? Managing mental health during 30 days with zero contact Plus, he learned to sail by Googling it. Listen here??? https://lnkd.in/gZUuhTdk

Tourism boards are now taking AI seriously and exploring ways to use it, both for themselves and for travelers. Here's what tourism leaders are wrestling with to accomplish that: https://lnkd.in/gc2AAnwH

?????????????? Stephanie Cheape: From Scottish songwriter to BBC presenter On this week's CREATOR: The Podcast episode, Stephanie Cheape reveals how one viral TikTok transformed her entire career path. In this episode, Stephanie shares: ?? Navigating music in the TikTok era ?? Behind the scenes at BBC Radio ? Making history with Scotland's National Football Team ??? Why finding your authentic voice changes everything Plus: The surprising story of how "Kiss a Ginger Day" launched her into social media stardom. Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/g-GsPQWA

??? You never know where $250 gigs might lead... Now, Cole Walliser's GlamBOT videos are breaking the internet and giving us those jaw-dropping red carpet moments we can't stop watching. On CREATOR: The Podcast, the director behind your favorite celebrity content spills the tea on: ?? Building a 20M+ following ?? Landing dream gigs with P!nk & Katy Perry ?? Building multiple revenue streams while staying true to his vision Perfect for filmmakers, creators, and anyone dreaming of breaking into entertainment. Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/gzuwxa-F

?? Love wine? So do our writers. Morgane Croissant, Suzie Dundas, Katie Scott Aiton, Tim Wenger, and Nickolaus Hines have rounded up their favorite small French towns where you can sip, savor, and fully immerse yourself in local wine culture. Add these 13 spots to your vino travel bucket list.

How many questions about Route 66, wine tasting, Joshua Tree National Park and more can you fire off while waiting for your bags at ONT airport?

Air travel is a major contributor to global carbon emissions—but stopping travel isn’t an option. In fact, traveling could rise by 3–4% annually by 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). So, what’s the solution? Some, including Tomorrow's Air, say carbon removal, also known as direct air capture (DAC), is one viable way for airlines to remove their carbon footprint. The Swiss company Climeworks in 2021 opened the first DAC plant in Iceland, and plans to expand with a second, larger plant soon. There are strong arguments both for and against DAC, and Matador editor Tim Wenger spoke with experts on each side to report on what may lie ahead.

Our GuideGeek AI is right 49 times out of 50. Used to just be around 5 out 6... Here's how we got there???