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Recorded in the African bush with Ester Van Der Merwe, a Black Rhino Monitor for South African National Parks. With a lengthy history in monitoring large predators she has extensive experience exclusively focused on Black Rhino. Ester does most of her work on the ground and has been charged by rhinos more times than she can remember.
Recorded on the edge of the Yellowstone River with Dr. Slabe, a raptor ecologist who is informing the nation through his in depth research regarding the demographic implications of lead poisoning for eagles. It was found that nearly half of studied eagles exhibited chronic lead poisoning, and that lead poisoning is a barrier to the growth of eagle populations across North America.
"This show documents the stories and lives of some of the world’s most remote cultures through a mixture of in-field recordings, on location interviews and local music. Host Mandela van Eeden, a professional whitewater guide, embeds herself in the destinations she visits for months at a time, becoming a valued member of their community before she even picks up a microphone. The result is heartfelt, personal stories told friend-to-friend. This is the essence of what slow, meaningful travel is all about, and Mandela gives you a front row seat."
"The Trail Less Traveled podcast is one of our top picks. In her podcasts, Mandela interviews all kinds of travelers who offer their perception of the highs and lows of the world. Through their stories, you learn about the wild, different cultures, courage and additional ways to live and survive."
"This podcast gives insight to some of the most remote locations in the world. The host, Mandela van Eeden interviews people from around the world such as musicians on the streets of Havana, Cuba, and geologists investigating glaciers in New Zealand. Listening to this unique podcast will transport you to wherever the host is recording from at the time."
"If you’ve exhausted all of the travel shows on Netflix, this podcast is for you. Recorded in a delightfully cinematic style, The Trail Less Traveled is dedicated to throwing its listeners into a world of intimate stories and sound."
"Ready to go really far afield? Follow host Mandela van Eeden as she travels to some of the most remote corners of the earth to gather unique stories and explore unheard-of locales."
“Mandela, the yoga-instructing, international-guide-for-white-water-rafting, and Aboriginal-anthropologist host for the show takes you through an audible journey into the places she travels to, recording each episode right from those locations.”
"The Trail Less Travelled is a story-based adventure listen that tops our travel podcasts list. It is a growing collection of stories told by those exploring the most remote locations in the world."
"Host Mandela is a true global citizen and shares her fascination with different cultures with us through her immersive adventures."
