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WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life
Francis Tapon
Take a profound and distant journey. Call it Deep Travel, Immersive Travel, Slow Travel, or Vagabonding. Francis Tapon guides you to the intersection of travel, technology, and transformation. The podcast will compel you to go beyond your comfort zone.
- 35 minutes 44 secondsHow the FBI Screwed Up the DB Cooper and Flight 305 Case
In this three-part series, Dr. Robert Edwards and I discuss the fascinating mystery of DB Cooper. In 1971, a man hijacked Flight 305, received $200,000 in $20 bills, 4 parachutes, and skydived into the darkness over the Pacific Northwest, never to be seen again.
Watch the VideoSubscribe to my YouTube channel and WanderLearn podcast to get the three episodes.
Buy Dr. Robert H. Edwards's book about DB Cooper & Flight 305.
To see photos and evidence related to the DB Cooper Case, visit Robert's Flickr site.
The FBI has more information about the DB Cooper and Flight 305 case.
Dr. Edwards has written three books addressing the biggest 20th-century mysteries:
- George Mallory
- DB Cooper
- The Voynich Manuscript.
I've interviewed Dr. Robert Edwards twice about his book Mallory, Irvine, and Everest: The Last Step But One. These interviews went viral. Listen to the first one, which focuses on his book. Next, listen to the second one, focusing on the recent discovery of Sandy Irvine's foot on Mt. Everest.
#1 What happened before DB Cooper jumped?How did the FBI screw up its investigation? Here's the timeline of DB Cooper Episode #1.
Timeline00:00 Reviewing the basics
04:00 Flight path
09:00 The oscillations
12:30 Reproducing the flight
18:00 Meteorology
21:50 Communications
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21 December 2024, 1:03 pm - 18 minutes 19 seconds2/3 of the way to visiting every country faster than anyone else
Michael Zervos explains why North Korea is the toughest country to visit.
Listen to all 6 of my interviews with Zervos.
Timeline00:00 Why North Korea is the toughest
05:30 How Zervos makes videos
11:00 What's the upcoming scheduleFollow him on Instagram
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13 December 2024, 2:18 pm - 19 minutes 23 secondsFastest Traveler Reflects On Ukraine, Palestine, & USA Election
Michael Zervos of The Project Kosmos is two-thirds through his trip to every country.
He's on track to break the record for visiting all the countries faster than anyone else.
We talked while he was in Lviv, Ukraine in December 2024.
Listen to all 6 of my interviews with Zervos.
Timeline
00:00 Intro
05:00 Ukraine War
11:00 USA Election reactions
14:30 Palestine
Follow him on https://www.instagram.com/theprojectkosmos
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10 December 2024, 12:57 pm - 1 minute 47 secondsI Ate Durian: the fruit that smells like sh*t
Durian is recognized for its overpowering and foul odor, often described as similar to feces.
I decided to try it and record my reaction.
Have you ever attempted to eat durian or smelled its distinctive aroma?
#durian #durianfruit #review
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7 December 2024, 4:16 am - 1 minute 21 secondsYou're Wrong! You CAN compare X with Y!I attack the expression that says, "You can't compare...." About 99% of the time, you CAN compare anything with anything. You may dislike the comparison or believe the two things are vastly different, but that doesn't mean you CANNOT compare them. Feedback
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30 November 2024, 12:47 pm - 10 minutes 2 secondsEge's Dad Was Killed When She Was 5. How To Forgive?
Forgive me for rushing through this interview. We were under time pressure. But if you would like, send me a message encouraging me to interview Ege Riitsalu again in greater depth.
In this episode, Ege Riitsalu shares her tragic personal story. It serves as an example of the power of radical forgiveness.
Watch the Video of this podcast About radical forgivenessHow do you get out of a rut and onto a ridge? Although my book, Hike Your Own Hike, offers ideas, it doesn't discuss radical forgiveness, which can lead to breakthroughs.
In my first TEDx Talk, I discussed "How Travel Transforms You."
But what if the wanderlust doesn't quite do the trick?
Then, you take another type of journey, a mental one, to unlock deep-seated memories and beliefs.
Ege Riitsalu is an Estonian who used radical forgiveness to dislodge a mental roadblock. Since then, she's run workshops and offered one-on-one therapy to help others take this mental journey.
Enjoy this two-part series discussing radical forgiveness and how to employ it.
Part 2: How to forgive the man who murdered your dadDon't forget to listen to...
Part 1: What is Radical Forgiveness and When Should You Use It?In this episode, Ege Riitsalu introduces you to the concept of radical forgiveness. What's below is taken from what Ege Riitsalu has written about radical forgiveness.
It's good for those with:
- General dissatisfaction with life: stress, anxiety, meaninglessness, lack of purpose, low income, poor physical/mental health, etc.
- Constant criticism of self and others, feelings of shame and guilt.
- Painful emotions regarding life events that have taken place (divorce, betrayal, offense, claims about a partner, etc.).
- Repeated life patterns in personal and professional life (separations from life and business partners, dismissal from work, etc.).
- Sharing your story: You get the opportunity to express, discover, and map your experiences and the feeling of being a "victim"
- Feeling emotions and taking responsibility: You allow yourself to feel all emotions and focus on expressing them in a safe space and a restrained manner.
- Collapsing the story: When discovering your story, move toward understanding, compassion, and empathy to separate your interpretations, judgments, and expectations and deal with the facts.
- Emergence of a new story: After discovering and releasing negative emotions and recurring disturbing thoughts, you can understand their motives and eliminate the story of being a "victim."
- Integration: You integrate your entire experience holistically through various practices.
Radical forgiveness will help you:
- Return to the joy of life and happiness that is so characteristic of you.
- Find inner peace, strength, and balance.
- Create more harmonious relationships with yourself and others.
- Get rid of repressed emotional reactions such as anger, guilt, resentment, shame, etc.
- Get out of victim mentality and behavior.
- To shake off feelings of unforgiveness towards yourself or someone else.
- To heal from emotional pain and the burden of the past.
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15 November 2024, 2:43 pm - 10 minutes 42 secondsRadical Forgiveness Therapy with Ege Riiitsalu
How do you get out of a rut and onto a ridge? Although my book, Hike Your Own Hike, offers ideas, it doesn't discuss radical forgiveness, which can lead to breakthroughs.
Watch the VideoIn my first TEDx Talk, I discussed "How Travel Transforms You."
But what if the wanderlust doesn't quite do the trick?
Then, you take another type of journey, a mental one, to unlock deep-seated memories and beliefs.
Ege Riitsalu is an Estonian who used radical forgiveness to dislodge a mental roadblock. Since then, she's run workshops and offered one-on-one therapy to help others take this mental journey.
Enjoy this two-part series discussing radical forgiveness and how to employ it.
Part 1: What is Radical Forgiveness and When Should You Use It?In this episode, Ege Riitsalu introduces you to the concept of radical forgiveness. What's below is taken from what Ege Riitsalu has written about radical forgiveness.
It's good for those with:
- General dissatisfaction with life: stress, anxiety, meaninglessness, lack of purpose, low income, poor physical/mental health, etc.
- Constant criticism of self and others, feelings of shame and guilt.
- Painful emotions regarding life events that have taken place (divorce, betrayal, offense, claims about a partner, etc.).
- Repeated life patterns in personal and professional life (separations from life and business partners, dismissal from work, etc.).
- Sharing your story: You get the opportunity to express, discover, and map your experiences and the feeling of being a "victim"
- Feeling emotions and taking responsibility: You allow yourself to feel all emotions and focus on expressing them in a safe space and a restrained manner.
- Collapsing the story: When discovering your story, move toward understanding, compassion, and empathy to separate your interpretations, judgments, and expectations and deal with the facts.
- Emergence of a new story: After discovering and releasing negative emotions and recurring disturbing thoughts, you can understand their motives and eliminate the story of being a "victim."
- Integration: You integrate your entire experience holistically through various practices.
Radical forgiveness will help you:
- Return to the joy of life and happiness that is so characteristic of you.
- Find inner peace, strength, and balance.
- Create more harmonious relationships with yourself and others.
- Get rid of repressed emotional reactions such as anger, guilt, resentment, shame, etc.
- Get out of victim mentality and behavior.
- To shake off feelings of unforgiveness towards yourself or someone else.
- To heal from emotional pain and the burden of the past.
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8 November 2024, 12:59 pm - 11 minutes 10 secondsIs Voting for a Third-Party Candidate Throwing Away Your Vote?
Who you vote for in the 2024 US Presidential election matters little if you don't live in Maine, Nebraska, or a battleground state.
If you want to be highly pedantic and annoying, you could argue that your vote matters even in non-swing states like California.
That's because if most Californian Democrats conspired not to vote, a Republican would win even though the polls heavily favor the Democrat.However, if you live in the real, realistic world, my point is accurate on a practical level.
Watch the video of this podcast!What do you think about what I say in the video?
Am I full of shit?In the video, I mention abortion. Watch my video that proves that abortion has nothing to do with morals or morality.
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31 October 2024, 6:37 am - 12 minutes 24 secondsFollowing Sunshine with Niamh McAnally
Niamh McAnally's memoir, Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart, offers readers a rich tapestry of travel, personal growth, and introspection.
This book transcends the typical travelogue by intertwining McAnally's adventures with profound reflections on her life experiences, including themes of loss, self-discovery, and resilience.
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Overview of the BookFollowing Sunshine takes readers on an enthralling journey through various landscapes, from the lush jungles of Fiji to the serene beaches of Vanuatu. McAnally's narrative is not just about her travels; it delves deeply into her struggles, including dealing with loss, divorce, and financial hardships. Her expressive language vividly captures the beauty of the locations she visits and the emotional transitions she experiences, making her reflections relatable to a broad audience.
Themes and StyleMcAnally's writing combines elements of travel, adventure, and self-help. She shares her experiences in diverse settings—participating in turtle conservation in Vanuatu and reflecting on local customs—while confronting complex personal topics such as childhood trauma and uncertainty about the future. This blend creates a compelling backdrop for her reflections on love, loss, and the human impact on ecosystems.
The memoir is "a riveting adventure with a touch of romance," keeping readers engaged with its twists and emotional depth. She is confident and self-aware, echoing throughout her stories of solo travel and constant change. Her ability to articulate moments of revelation is honest without being overly dramatic.
Reader ReceptionThe reception of Following Sunshine has been overwhelmingly positive. Readers have highlighted its ability to evoke deep emotional responses, often finding themselves moved to tears by McAnally's storytelling. Many appreciate her inviting them to reflect on their lives while sharing her journey. The book has been described as a testament to the power of storytelling in understanding oneself and one's past.
ConclusionIn summary, Following Sunshine is more than just a memoir; it is an invitation to explore the world and one's inner self. Niamh McAnally's unique voice and perspective resonate throughout her narrative, making it recommended for anyone interested in travel, personal growth, or simply seeking inspiration through storytelling. The book promises to leave a lasting impression long after the final page is turned.
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25 October 2024, 7:28 am - 41 minutes 26 secondsSandy Irvine's Foot Found on Everest! Analysis with Dr. Robert Edwards
On the 100th anniversary of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine's death on Mount Everest, I interviewed Dr. Robert Edwards, author of Mallory, Irvine, and Everest: The Last Step But One, which reexamined their mysterious story in extreme detail.
Watch my original interview with Dr. Edwards, my most popular interview in 2024. It provides an excellent background for today's interview.
Today, Dr. Edwards returns to the WanderLearn Show to discuss Jimmy Chin's surprising October 2024 announcement that he found Andrew Comyn Irvine's foot! Andrew Irvine's nickname was Sandy.
Watch the Video Photo by National GeographicImage copyright: National Geographic
National Geographic sponsored the expedition and announced the momentous news. The rest of Sandy's body has not been found yet.
Sandy died 100 years ago. In 1960, Chinese climber Wang Fuzhou claimed he spotted a dead European climber who had to be Sandy Irvine. Assuming that sighting was accurate, nobody has seen Irvine since then ... until now.
Famed mountaineer and photographer Jimmy Chin found Sandy's foot inside the 100-year-old boot.
Robert Edwards wrote his initial impressions of Sandy's discovery on Goodreads.
In this interview, we delve into greater detail, including the map Dr. Edwards made:
In the podcast, I struggled to understand why Dr. Edwards thought Sandy's foot may have been found either in pin v1 or v2.
After the interview, I reflected more carefully and realized that the Central Rongbuk Glacier is sliding west (right in the image). I initially assumed it was sliding north (down the image).
Excerpt of Dr. Edwards's Goodreads postI can think of at least two scenarios which are consistent with the new discovery:
• On June 8, 1924, Irvine fell from somewhere on the North Face of Everest to the head of the Central Rongbuk Glacier. If so, it seems to me that, given the topography of Mount Everest, the start of that fall had to be either within, or to the west of, the Norton Couloir. In that case, Irvine fell at least 500 meters to the west of where Mallory's body was found.• On June 8, 1924, Irvine became immobilised or died in the place where on May 24 or 25, 1960, the Chinese mountaineer Wang Fu-zhou would see the body of “a European in braces” [for North Americans: suspenders]. The Chinese route was along the Northeast Ridge. According to reports of a speech in Leningrad in 1965, Wang saw the body at 8,600 meters (28,215 feet): that is, between the Second Step and the Third Step. If so, the body could only be that of Irvine; and he had died on the descent. In this scenario, at some unknowable date after 1960, natural events carried Irvine's body down the mountain to the head of the glacier.
In both scenarios, the implacable creep of the ice carried part of Irvine's remains to the place where Jimmy Chin found them in September 2024.The first scenario excludes the second: for if in 1924 Irvine fell to the glacier, Wang Fu-zhou in 1960 could not have seen a body of any kind at 8,600 meters. No doubt, other scenarios are conceivable.
What next?
Undoubtedly, the China-Tibet Mountaineering Association will conduct an expedition to find the rest of Irvine’s body and any artifacts associated with it; or will permit National Geographic to undertake such an endeavour. The search could possibly be made before the winter; otherwise, the next window will probably be the spring of 2025. Irvine’s body and artifacts will surely be found.
The Chinese authorities also have the opportunity to examine Irvine’s boot for rock particles, which might reveal where he had been before he died. (As far as I can determine, Mallory’s boots were never tested in this way.)
In either event, we may then know more about the last climb of Mallory and Irvine.
Dr. Edwards added in an email to me:In case I didn't explain clearly the difference between the two pins in the Google Earth image: pin v1 is based on ice velocity of 10 meters/year; pin v2 is based on ice velocity of 27 meters/year (based on a range of Chinese estimates for the East Rongbuk Glaicier).
In both cases, the pin assumes movement of the remains over 100 years, i.e. assuming that Irvine fell all the way to the glacier in 1924. So Pin v1 is 1,000 meters downstream; pin v2 is 2,700 meters downstream.
If Irvine's remains fell after 1960 (which, given Wang's sighting, I'm inclined to think more probable), both pins would be much closer to the head of the glacier. Pin v1 would be at most 640 meters downstream; pin v2 would be at most 1,728 meters downstream.
Both pins hug the western rim of the glacier, since I'm inclined to think that objects starting near the rim will remain near the rim. (A glaciologist would know.)
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14 October 2024, 1:29 pm - 25 minutes 55 secondsSnow Kiting Across Greenland + 4 First Ascents with Eric Gilbertson!Eric Gilbertson is back!
Eric Gilbertson and Branden Joy dragged 400 pounds (180 kg) of gear on 4 sleds across Greenland.
They covered 1,539 miles (1,420 snow kiting, 119 man hauling) in 40 days.
On his biggest day, he covered 218 miles kiting.
His fastest kiting speed was 33mph.
They did 4 first ascents.
Read Eric Gilbertson's Greenland traverse trip report.
Krisli Melesk co-hosted this show with me. She and I were in awe of Eric's accomplishments.
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