When Austrian traveler Elisa Schwarz arrived in Tahiti, she expected a job as an au pair, not a Polynesian adventure that would take her hitchhiking between islands and diving among sharks. In the premiere episode of Wayfinder, host Daniel Scheffler traces Elisa’s journey through the island’s waters, communities, and living sense of mana: the life force that connects all things. Alongside some firsthand Tahiti travel tips, come journey with us as Elisa learns to surrender control, find peace in the unknown, and rediscover herself through the art of travel.

Follow Elisa on TikTok: @elisaveta.sc & Instagram: @elisaveta.schwarz

When Austrian traveler Elisa Schwarz arrived in Tahiti, she expected a job as an au pair, not a Polynesian adventure that would take her hitchhiking between islands and diving among sharks. In the premiere episode of Wayfinder, host Daniel Scheffler traces Elisa&rsquo;s journey through the island&rsquo;s waters, communities, and living sense of mana: the life force that connects all things. Alongside some firsthand Tahiti travel tips, come journey with us as Elisa learns to surrender control, find peace in the unknown, and rediscover herself through the art of travel.
Follow Elisa on TikTok: @<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@elisaveta.sc">elisaveta.sc</a> &amp; Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elisaveta.schwarz/?hl=en">elisaveta.schwarz</a>

Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture.

 

Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity.

Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture.
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Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity.

Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel

Wayfinder is an immersive podcast for curious travelers eager to take on the world and willing to be changed by it. Hosted by seasoned travel writer Daniel Scheffler, each episode features an in-depth conversation with a traveler about a global destination that transformed them. Through alluring, firsthand accounts, this show uncovers what makes each place unforgettable, along with thoughtful tips and takeaways to help you chart your own journey. 

From elemental landscapes and cultural crossroads to intimate, life-altering moments far away from home, Wayfinder explores how travel broadens our horizons, deepens our connections, and invites us to see the world...and ourselves...a little differently.    

Wayfinder is an immersive podcast for curious travelers eager to take on the world and willing to be changed by it. Hosted by seasoned travel writer Daniel Scheffler, each episode features an in-depth conversation with a traveler about a global destination that transformed them. Through alluring, firsthand accounts, this show uncovers what makes each place unforgettable, along with thoughtful tips and takeaways to help you chart your own journey.&nbsp;
From elemental landscapes and cultural crossroads to intimate, life-altering moments far away from home, Wayfinder explores how travel broadens our horizons, deepens our connections, and invites us to see the world...and ourselves...a little differently. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Tahiti: What the Water Teaches (ft. Elisa Schwarz)

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In our first official SAFARI episode, what begins as a search for “the Big Five” gives way to a profound shift in perspective.

Eco-tour organizer Jared Sternberg reflects on his first scouting trip to Tanzania, the transformative power of safari, and the unexpected lessons that emerge when we let go of our control and judgment during travel. 

From witnessing his first hunt in the Serengeti to sharing time with Maasai communities protecting vital wildlife corridors, Jared and Daniel explore how safari strips away distraction and reconnects us to something primal; where long conversations in safari vehicles, shared meals in the bush, and encounters with Maasai communities become just as meaningful as the wildlife itself.

Follow Jared on Instagram @j_leeroy and check out Godwana Tours @gondwana_ecotours

In our first official SAFARI episode, what begins as a search for &ldquo;the Big Five&rdquo; gives way to a profound shift in perspective.
Eco-tour organizer Jared Sternberg reflects on his first scouting trip to Tanzania, the transformative power of safari, and the unexpected lessons that emerge when we let go of our control and judgment during travel.&nbsp;
From witnessing his first hunt in the Serengeti to sharing time with Maasai communities protecting vital wildlife corridors, Jared and Daniel explore how safari strips away distraction and reconnects us to something primal; where long conversations in safari vehicles, shared meals in the bush, and encounters with Maasai communities become just as meaningful as the wildlife itself.
Follow Jared on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/j_leeroy/">j_leeroy</a> and check out&nbsp;Godwana Tours @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gondwana_ecotours/">gondwana_ecotours</a>

Tanzania: On Safari (ft. Jared Sternberg)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/828d76d5-b4e5-4c81-8728-b451014874b0/transcript

We all carry stories about who we think we are. And for some of us, those stories can limit who we’re allowed to become. 

Preethi Chandrasekhar set out to challenge those limits when she led a group of women on a journey through Morocco. With a do-it-all itinerary designed not just to explore the destination, she encouraged the group to step beyond their routines into an adventure that requires vulnerability, courage, and connection.

From navigating the sensory rush of the markets, to shedding insecurities in a traditional hammam, to rising above fear on a hot air balloon ride (and more), Preethi shares the moments that pushed both her and these women beyond the beliefs they’d long held about themselves, to discover the person they’ve been all along. 

 

Follow Preethi on Instagram and TikTok @eagertravele

And on her website at https://theeagertraveler.com/preethi/

We all carry stories about who we think we are. And for some of us, those stories can limit who we&rsquo;re allowed to become.&nbsp;
Preethi Chandrasekhar set out to challenge those limits when she led a group of women on a journey through Morocco. With a do-it-all itinerary designed not just to explore the destination, she encouraged the group to step beyond their routines into an adventure that requires vulnerability, courage, and connection.
From navigating the sensory rush of the markets, to shedding insecurities in a traditional hammam, to rising above fear on a hot air balloon ride (and more), Preethi shares the moments that pushed both her and these women beyond the beliefs they&rsquo;d long held about themselves, to discover the person they&rsquo;ve been all along.&nbsp;
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Follow Preethi on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eagertravele/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@eagertravele">TikTok</a> @eagertravele
And on her website at <a href="https://theeagertraveler.com/preethi/">https://theeagertraveler.com/preethi/</a>

Morocco: Souks, Hammams, and a Journey Beyond Fear (ft. Preethi Chandrasekhar)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/06913a07-2882-454f-b190-b44300e74f7e/transcript

We spend so much time thinking about where we’re going, but rarely about how we return.

That’s what writer Chris Singh discovered when he arranged an intentional multi-day stopover in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji on his way home to Australia from the United States. 

Surrounded by vivid blues, volcanic islands, and a culture rooted in care and community, Chris shares the key moments that defined his time in Fiji, from communal Lovo feasts and kava ceremonies, to an unexpected yet powerful boost of confidence while out on the water. 

What could have been a simple layover became something more: a chance to reset, reflect, and fully absorb a transformation that had already begun. 

Follow Chris Singh on Instagram & TikTok @chrisdsingh

We spend so much time thinking about where we&rsquo;re going, but rarely about how we return.
That&rsquo;s what writer Chris Singh discovered when he arranged an intentional multi-day stopover in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji on his way home to Australia from the United States.&nbsp;
Surrounded by vivid blues, volcanic islands, and a culture rooted in care and community, Chris shares the key moments that defined his time in Fiji, from communal Lovo feasts and kava ceremonies, to an unexpected yet powerful boost of confidence while out on the water.&nbsp;
What could have been a simple layover became something more: a chance to reset, reflect, and fully absorb a transformation that had already begun.&nbsp;
Follow Chris Singh on Instagram &amp; TikTok @chrisdsingh

Fiji: The Art of the Stopover (ft. Chris Singh)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/a98350c2-b7d2-4b9e-9d23-b43901462742/transcript

Tahiti: What the Water Teaches (ft. Elisa Schwarz)

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