FLY Travel Radio, with Melissa Rodway
FLY Travel Radio is a community of explorers, where travels, books and business initiatives are shared through storytelling. It is the place to discover your next adventure, as you will find ideas, information and inspiration. Listen to interviews from those discussing their experiences on the road less travelled. With over 160 episodes, infinite adventure awaits. Whether you are planning your first trip, permanently nomadic, or vicariously traveling the world from the comfort of your couch, there is something here for you. Discover. Experience. Repeat. Made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada | (CRFC)
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
It is that time of year again! Travel writer and outdoor enthusiast Doug O'Neill joins me for our yearly chat about great holiday reads. Doug also has some great pay-it-forward gift ideas for the nature lover in your life. These are two easy ways to shop for the adventure seeker on your list! Doug's gift ideas also contribute to local and environmental causes - these are the gifts that keep on giving! Tune in to hear about some fascinating tales and worthy holiday presents that won't break the bank.
Original broadcast on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
There have been many street dogs that have stolen my heart during my travels, but I did not ever put it into the realm of possibility that one of these lonesome creatures could become mine. On this week's episode of FLY, Andrea Mut and Ina Yetman share their heart warming tales of international dog rescue, having adopted Lola from Mexico and Roscoe from St. Lucia. Andrea and Ina give some very honest insight and advice about this experience, both of these adoptions happening right before the lock down hit in March. If you are looking for a dog but cannot find one locally, this could be the episode for you!
Originally aired on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Photographer Laura Bombier makes her second visit to FLY! During her 2017 appearance, Laura discussed her life and work shooting for Survivorman and Shark Week. This time, Laura will talk about Adventures in Retirement, her directorial documentary debut. We will delve into what it is like shooting in different countries, and the challenges that go with it. With COVID impacting her very international career, Laura will tell us about her local initiatives with Lennox and Addington County. Tune in to why Laura has recently become known as Gear Girl, and her thoughts on the environment today.
Original broadcast on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Suzanne Barbezat of Montreal decided to go backpacking through Central and South America for three months in 1997. One of her stops was to Oaxaca, Mexico, where over 20 years later, you will still find her. Suzanne will talk to us about why Mexico has her heart, what her life is like there, the virtual tours currently being offered from her travel company, Discover Oaxaca Tours, and her book, Frida Kahlo at Home. Listen to our conversation to learn about this beautifully rich and diverse country, both geographically and culturally. Mexico is one of my absolute favourites.
Original broadcast on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
This feels like perfect timing. Angel Herrera joins me on FLY to discuss travel and healing holidays. We will specifically delve into ayahuasca retreats, where he will teach us all about the plant science behind this medicine, its history, what the experience is like, and how it can change your life path. With his father being a shaman, Angel and his family run a very safe retreat staffed with healthcare workers in the Sacred Valley of Peru. That is all I am going to tell you, you must tune in to learn more. Fascinating stuff. Bring on 2021!
🎧 FLY Travel Radio airs every Sunday at 1PM EST at CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
James Hague, VP of Charming Inns & Small Hotels of Alberta, talks to FLY about why it is time to discover this majestic Canadian province. James will talk to us about their collective of 12 unique properties scattered around remote destinations of Alberta. If you are looking to disconnect, rejuvenate and breathe in some mountain air, Alberta is a year round playground to feed your adventurous soul.
🎧 FLY Travel Radio airs every Sunday at 1PM EST at CIUT 89.5 FM and www.ciut.fm.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Having finished his latest adventure only weeks ago, Explorer Mario Rigby returns to FLY to discuss his kayaking expedition along Lake Ontario, from Hamilton to the Thousand Islands. An intriguingly profound person, Mario has much to share. Tune in to hear our discussion about his thoughts on exploring local adventures, Canada’s indigenous communities, the positive impacts of COVID-19 and inclusivity in the outdoors.
FLY Travel Radio airs every Sunday at 1PM EST at CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm. Complete FLY Travel Radio Collection can be heard on https://bit.ly/31ielil. Most recent tracks on Spotify, iTunes, Podomatic and Stitcher.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
When I grow up, I want to be just like Lynn Salvo. Today on FLY, two time Guinness World Records holder Lynn Salvo joins us to talk about her titles as the oldest female to cycle across Canada and the US. Lynn achieved both of these in her mid to late sixties. Now at almost seventy-one, she is going for two more cycling records, once COVID allows her to. Tune in to hear about Lynn's discoveries riding around North America, as well as her crusade for peace. Remember, it is never too late. Just take it one pedal stroke at a time.
🎧 FLY Travel Radio airs every Sunday at 1pm EST on CIUT 89.5 FM and www.ciut.fm.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
The realities of COVID-19 are very different depending on where you live in the world, and what your opportunities have been. Christian De Boer, Managing Director of Jaya House Hotels, joins FLY today from Siem Reap, Cambodia. Christian and I discuss the realities of a country completely dependent on tourism when tourism no longer exists, and the additional problem of the current rainy season, which inevitably brings disease and malnutrition. Using the hospitality industry as a vehicle, we will learn about the many endeavours Christian has undertaken to help the people of Cambodia. Most importantly, we will talk about Hotels Joining Hands, an initiative that his and two other hotels created during COVID to help feed Siem Reap's most vulnerable during what is, and shall continue to be, a very difficult time.
🎧 FLY Travel Radio airs every Sunday at 1pm EST on CIUT 89.5 FM and ciut.fm/. Complete FLY Travel Radio collection can be found on soundcloud.com/fly-melissa-rodway/tracks.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
All is not lost for summer, 2020! Susan Catto, Travel Expert with Travelzoo, spoke to FLY about Ontario road trips, staycation and weekend ideas, and why, when the time is right, we need to start exploring Canada. Susan will also talk about some of the incredible deals out there. Save now, travel later!
🎧 FLY Travel Radio airs every Sunday at 1pm EST on CIUT 89.5 FM and https://ciut.fm/. Complete FLY Travel Radio collection can be found on https://soundcloud.com/fly-melissa-rodway/tracks.