When Austrian traveler Elisa 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 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 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.
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.

Tahiti: What the Water Teaches

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Personal refuge, self-discovery, and chosen family... Beyond the neon lights and chance encounters, NIGHTLIFE in Bangkok runs deeper than it first appears. 

Daniel sits down IRL with Pangina Heals: drag icon, club owner, and one of the defining forces of Bangkok’s club scene. Recorded the morning after a night out together, their conversation traces Pangina’s journey from a childhood in the suburbs to building some of the most influential queer spaces in Thailand, including her drag venue, House of Heals. Moving in & out of drag history, queer nightlife, Thai flavors, and a very spiritual shrine, they reflect on how Bangkok’s many contradictions lay the groundwork for personal liberation, and how its club culture has become both stage and sanctuary for those looking to become fully themselves. 

Follow Pangina Heals on TikTok & Instagram @panginaheals

Personal refuge, self-discovery, and chosen family... Beyond the neon lights and chance encounters, NIGHTLIFE in Bangkok runs deeper than it first appears.&nbsp;
Daniel sits down IRL with Pangina Heals: drag icon, club owner, and one of the defining forces of Bangkok&rsquo;s club scene. Recorded the morning after a night out together, their conversation traces Pangina&rsquo;s journey from a childhood in the suburbs to building some of the most influential queer spaces in Thailand, including her drag venue, House of Heals. Moving in &amp; out of drag history, queer nightlife, Thai flavors, and a very spiritual shrine, they reflect on how Bangkok&rsquo;s many contradictions lay the groundwork for personal liberation, and how its club culture has become both stage and sanctuary for those looking to become fully themselves.&nbsp;
Follow Pangina Heals on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@panginaheals">TikTok</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/panginaheals/?hl=en">Instagram</a> @panginaheals

Bangkok: Where the Nightlife Heals

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Immersive spaces, curated meals, rich destinations, and a floating city filled with possibility... Sometimes travel reminds us how good it feels to be taken care of. In this episode, Daniel follows content creator Cynthia Andrew aboard Virgin Voyages, where a solo cruise became an unexpected reset. From cozy corners and quiet sea days... to live music, thoughtful dining experiences, and spontaneous connection with others, Cynthia basks in all of the luxury and fun that Virgin Voyages has to offer, and shares the many reasons cruise skeptics are missing out. Through her island stops in the Caribbean, locally guided excursions, and moments of stillness under open ocean skies, Cynthia maintains a balance between festivity and calm, and reconnects with the part of herself she’d been craving.

Immersive spaces, curated meals, rich destinations, and a floating city filled with possibility... Sometimes travel reminds us how good it feels to be taken care of.&nbsp;In this episode, Daniel follows content creator <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplycyn/?hl=en">Cynthia Andrew</a> aboard Virgin Voyages, where a solo cruise became an unexpected reset. From cozy corners and quiet sea days... to live music, thoughtful dining experiences, and spontaneous connection with others, Cynthia basks in all of the luxury and fun that Virgin Voyages has to offer, and shares the many reasons cruise skeptics are missing out.&nbsp;Through her island stops in the Caribbean, locally guided excursions, and moments of stillness under open ocean skies, Cynthia maintains a balance between festivity and calm, and reconnects with the part of herself she&rsquo;d been craving.

A City at Sea: Inside the Virgin Voyages Experience

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The color of the bougainvillea, the hum of the medina, the cleansing touch of the hammam... For travel consultant Joy Malonza, Tunis's sensory captivation was exactly what she needed, transforming a quick summer pit stop into an unexpected lesson in presence. Daniel traces Joy’s exploration of Tunisia’s historic capital by way of her senses, conscious luxury, and genuine connection to its community. Through the city’s signature winding corridors to its Mediterranean seaside cafés, Joy shares her experience of a place that is alive with history, rhythm, and beauty, alongside her wisdom on how to travel ethically.

Follow Joy's guide to sustainability and ethical tourism on Instagram: @joy.malonza

The color of the bougainvillea, the hum of the medina, the cleansing touch of the hammam... For travel consultant Joy Malonza, Tunis's sensory captivation was exactly what she needed, transforming a quick summer pit stop into an unexpected lesson in presence. Daniel traces Joy&rsquo;s exploration of Tunisia&rsquo;s historic capital by way of her senses, conscious luxury, and genuine connection to its community. Through the city&rsquo;s signature winding corridors to its Mediterranean seaside caf&eacute;s, Joy shares her experience of a place that is alive with history, rhythm, and beauty, alongside her wisdom on how to travel ethically.
Follow Joy's guide to sustainability and ethical tourism on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joy.malonza/">joy.malonza</a>

Tunis: Mindfulness in the Medina

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