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Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel

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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.

Latest episodes

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Quebec: A Canadian Road Trip Through Family Roots and Belonging (ft. Paul Theroux)

Sometimes the feeling of belonging arrives when… and where… you least expect it.  For legendary travel writer Paul Theroux, a road trip through Quebec became more than

Sep 15
24 min

Queensland: Choose Your Own Wild Travel Adventure Through Australia’s Outdoors (ft. Coyote Peterson)

What if one destination could offer endless ways to explore the wild, while giving us new reasons to care deeply about it?  For Brave Wilderness creator and adventurer

Sep 1
31 min

Paris: Returning to the City of Love with New Eyes (ft. Antoni Porowski)

When it comes to Paris, your return isn't about recreating the past, but discovering just how far you've come. For author, television host, and food expert Antoni Porow

Aug 18
29 min

Daniel Scheffler’s Wildest Travel Stories: Scorpion Bites, Voodoo Ceremonies & Morocco's Atlas Mountains [Armchair Explorer Episode]

In this special crossover episode from Armchair Explorer, Daniel trades places with award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar and steps into the guest seat. Together, th

Aug 4
41 min

Inside Bangkok's Drag Empire with Pangina Heals [Full Interview]

Listen to the full Pangina Heals interview, originally featured in Season One. A judge, host, and contestant across the RuPaul's Drag Race universe, Pangina is also the o

Jul 21
1 h 11 min

The Road to Michelin Stars: Stories Behind Every Plate (ft. Dominique Crenn)

What if the destination isn't a singular place, but a collection of moments along the way? For three-Michelin-star chef Dominique Crenn, every stop on her geographical

Jul 7
28 min

Baja California: Your Slow Travel Reset (ft. Naomi Grevemberg)

For Naomi Grevemberg, what began as a one-year adventure eventually led her to Baja California, where a caravan of van lifers, endless desert coastlines, and a slower way

Jun 23
26 min

The Caribbean: A Girls Trip with Virgin Voyages (ft. Maya Valentino)

What happens when a birthday cruise unexpectedly reconnects you to parts of yourself you didn’t realize you’d been missing? In this episode, treasure shopper Maya Valenti

Jun 9
30 min

Tanzania: On Safari (ft. Jared Sternberg)

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 reflec

May 26
30 min

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

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 tho

May 12
29 min

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

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-

Apr 28
20 min

Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Where Strangers Become Wedding Guests (ft. Joanna Lillis)

Some places invite you to visit. Others ask you to stay. That’s what happened to journalist and historian Joanna Lillis when she first traveled to Samarkand, Uzbekistan,

Apr 14
28 min

Cruise to Alaska: Where The Mountains Meet the Sea (ft. Gwyn Manser)

When we expand our perspective, our personal lives can suddenly feel much smaller. That’s what happened to Gwyn Manser when she and her wife took an impromptu Alaskan cru

Mar 31
25 min

Wayfinder returns for Season Two!

Uncover the precious moments that shape how we see the world and ourselves. From remote natural landscapes of Alaska to culturally rich cities of Uzbekistan, this season

Mar 24
2 min

Cusco: The Hidden Gifts of Peru (ft. Huda Alvi)

Communion with nature, unexpected healing, and hidden lessons within every stone. What if travel wasn't just about following an itinerary, but about learning to give and

Feb 10
25 min

Tbilisi: A Road Trip Through Georgia (ft. Carlo Schneider)

There's something we love about a road trip. It's not just a way to explore the vastness of a place, it's a way to sink into time with someone you love.  That is why, i

Jan 27
27 min

Florence: History, Memory, and Family (ft. Cheeyang Ng)

In-person experiences are becoming a rare commodity, and making them happen requires smart planning, great companionship, and a bit of creative system-hacking.  Daniel

Jan 13
24 min

Cabo San Lucas: A Kids-Free Travel Reset (ft. Becca Ingle)

Nourishing rest, much-needed reconnection, and a message in a rainbow… sometimes we have to follow the unexpected to arrive exactly where we’re meant to be. For travel cr

Dec 30 2025
21 min

Bangkok: Where the Nightlife Heals (ft. Pangina Heals)

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

Dec 16 2025
28 min

A City at Sea: Inside the Virgin Voyages Experience (ft. Cynthia Andrew)

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 t

Dec 2 2025
23 min

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“Really enjoyed this episode—beautiful storytelling and vivid descriptions of Alaska. It made the destination feel immersive and inspiring, especially the way the mountains and sea were portrayed. Definitely sparked my interest in planning a future trip!”

Olivia6696 · Apr 2026

each episode is so immersive i feel like i’m actually there… love tagging along on these trips just by plugging in my airpods ✈️ can’t wait to see where we’re going next!

JupiterGuuurl · Mar 2026

This show is very immersive, and really makes me want to travel more. I really liked learning about these places, and adding some of them to my travel list. Looking forward to more episodes. ✈️🌎

Kyle KJB · Jan 2026

This show was recommended by a friend who knows I love to travel. I was skeptical at first, but it is truly incredible!! The sounds are so immersive it instantly transports you right to Tahiti. As someone who also loves the water, I completely relate to Elisa. Love the show and am excited to hear where else they travel this season!

MeredithGrey1387 · Nov 2025

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