Explore the World Thoughtfully with Speaking of Travel and Leave No Trace TV

Embracing And Exploring Sustainable Travel For A Greener, Better World With Richard Crawford

Join Speaking of Travel’s Leave No Trace TV series as it continues to inspire with candid, uplifting conversations about sustainable travel and resilience.

Hosted by the adventurous Richard Crawford of Amazon Prime’s Leave No Trace TV, each episode dives into eco-tourism’s power to make travel a force for good. Ricky brings real, hopeful stories from around the world from people who are making a difference.

With practical advice for facing today’s climate challenges, this episode provides meaningful guidance for travelers seeking ways to help protect our planet. Learn sustainable strategies, and find out how each journey can uplift communities and safeguard nature.

Get motivated to travel thoughtfully and make a positive impact… one adventure at a time. A must listen only on Speaking of Travel. Tune in for Episode 27 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Adds A Dash of Wonder To Your Journey

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series With Richard Crawford Continues

As we begin our 4th season together, Richard Crawford, the charismatic host of the hit series Leave No Trace TV, shares his passion for conservation, sustainable travel, and eco-tourism, in our exciting Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series.

Dive into the adventure and discover how you can catch all of Season One of Leave No Trace TV, get the latest updates on Season Two, and find out where this groundbreaking show is headed next.

We'll also dive into the hot topic of accessibility, sharing insights from our talk with Darren Edwards - Disabled Adventurer, and why this issue is making waves in the news today.

Plus, we have some great questions from the Speaking of Travel listeners for Ricky, and he's ready to spill some personal stories that are as funny as they are educational and inspirational!

Let Richard Crawford inspire you to explore the world responsibly and make a positive impact—all this and more, only on Speaking of Travel.

And be sure to visit speakingoftravel.net/leave-no-trace-series for all past episodes!

And Ricky shares all the latest about Leave No Trace TV and what's on the horizon for the future. You can tune in to Season One on Amazon Prime.

A must listen only on Speaking of Travel. Tune in for Episode 26 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series Spotlights Accessibility

Featuring Darren Edwards, Disabled Adventurer, Author, And Motivational Speaker

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, continues with insights on conservation, sustainable travel, eco-tourism, and accessibility.

Special guest Darren Edwards, a disabled adventurer, author, and motivational speaker, shares lessons he’s learned from facing the unknown head-on and by redefining persistence, resilience, and change.

Discover how Darren remains positive and focused in the face of difficulties and why he launched Adaptive Expeditions, an interactive educational nonprofit using sport and recreation to provide health and wellness programs to people with physical and sensory disabilities and to help encourage them to push their boundaries.  
 
Also Darren provides advice for other disabled people looking to travel more and how we can all be better advocates for accessibility. And he explains why you don’t need to experience extremes to build resilience. 

Find out why there are so many misconceptions about disabilities and how we can begin to talk straight about teamwork, integrity, inclusion, honesty, and creating positive relationships. And how we can support Darren and his programs.

And Ricky shares all the latest about Leave No Trace TV and what's on the horizon for the future. You can tune in to Season One on Amazon Prime.

A must listen only on Speaking of Travel. Tune in for Episode 25 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series Spotlights Conservation And Sustainable Travel

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford continues into its 4th year! Richard is the host of the popular TV series Leave No Trace TV.  And together we highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism.

On this episode of Speaking of Travel, Ricky shares where to watch Season One of Leave No Trace TV and gives an update on Season Two and when the first episodes will be out. Also, Ricky highlights inspiring stories from around the world where good things are happening in sustainable and eco-tourism.

When Ricky travels and discovers new worlds, he takes a moment to reflect not only on the differences but on the things that unite us. He’s found this practice will not only broaden your mind but will allow your authentic self to come alive!

Find out how travel and seeing the world inspires him and what is it that keeps him moving? And explore with this explorer why he wants to constantly go on new adventures.

Ricky shares why the idea of changing the world can be daunting and easy and understandable to think, "I’m only one person; what can I really do?” Find out what he would tell you.

Ricky loves answering questions from you! If you have questions for Ricky, email mb@speakingoftravel and send along.

A must listen! Tune in for Episode 24 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series Highlights Sustainability

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, continues and together we share why being curious about everything and eager to learn new things, and how change can become your way of life

On this episode of the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series, Ricky is busy finishing up the epic Season Two of the popular Leave No Trace TV series and in Australia with the show’s director and cameraman, Ben Alcott.

Ricky and Ben answer questions from the Speaking of Travel audience. Discover what is the single greatest change they have witnessed in traveling the world since they began and why it is important for people to continue exploring and traveling. Also, Ricky and Ben share some advice to their younger selves. A must listen!

And good news! You can watch all episodes of Season One on Amazon Prime!

Tune in for Episode 23 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series 2023 Holiday Edition

The Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford continues, highlighting the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. And sharing what the new year has in store.

This is the best time to catch up with Season One of Leave No Trace TV and Ricky shares the details so you can tune in and enjoy.  And he provides some updates on Season Two and where you can watch some fun trailers. And Ricky shares how traveling and seeing the world inspires him. And will inspire you!

Also, Ricky loves answering questions from you! If you have questions for Ricky, email mb@speakingoftravel and send along. On this episode of Speaking of Travel, Ricky shares what it's like for him to be on TV and what was his biggest travel mistake. And he tells us about some weird food experiences. Spoiler alert... ICK!

And good news! Being a holiday episode, Ricky sings for you! A must listen!

Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Tune in for Episode 22 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series Continues To Expand Your Worldly Wisdom

NOTE: You can now watch all episodes of Leave No Trace TV, Season One, on Tubi, the leading free, premium, on-demand video streaming app, and on Bingenetworks.tv.

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, continues and highlights conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. Richard shares travel observations and where the crew are off to next.

On this episode of the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series, Ricky shares what the vibe is out traveling today. With a fast-changing travel world, and so many traveling, find out what Ricky is seeing out there.

Also Ricky share what travel can teach us and how to appreciate other cultures who has influenced him. And listen to how Ricky met on some amazing people on his travels that has had an impact on him.

How does he keep going? If travel broadens our minds and expands on our worldly wisdom, what can we do to make this wanderlust stronger?

 And good news! You can watch all episodes of Season One on Tubi, the leading free, premium, on-demand video streaming app, and on Bingenetworks.tv.

Tune in for Episode 21 on Speaking of Travel!

Watch Leave No Trace TV Series Season One Now Streaming On Bingenetworks.TV and Tubi

Richard Crawford hosts the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV. And together with Speaking of Travel, he creates a series highlighting the importance of conservation, sustainable travel, and eco-tourism.

Ricky shares stories from places he explored for Season Two and how he goes about getting it all together along with his photographer and producer, Ben Alcott. On this episode, Ricky explains why sustainability is an important tool in the battle against climate change and other social, environmental and economic challenges.

Also, we all know travel is sometimes challenging. Discover how things can go wrong when you travel and why being mindful is more important now than ever. 

And with many bucket list destinations under his belt, Ricky explores what he has gained about the world.  And he provides us with updates on where Leave No Trace TV is going next. So many new adventures, and more bucket list places, are in store!

You can watch all episodes of Leave No Trace TV, Season One, on Tubi, the leading free, premium, on-demand video streaming app, and on Bingenetworks.tv.

Only on Speaking of Travel! 

Tune in for Episode 20 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Antarctica With Today's New Generation Of Inspiring Explorers

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, highlights the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism, and provides behind-the-scenes of places for teaching and adventure.

Celebrate Earth Month with the team at Leave No Trace by listening to Part Two of their intrepid journey into Antarctica, the most desolate continent in the world.

Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV show, Leave No Trace TV, and his producer/cameraman, Ben Alcott, recently went to Antarctica to experience the incredible beauty and solitude as polar explorers. 

When the two returned from White Desert Antarctica's Echo camp, a pioneering luxury experience, their lives were changed. In episode one of their Great Antarctica Adventure, heard only on Speaking of Travel, Ricky and Ben shared how the out-of-this-world location and the magic they felt really can’t be found anywhere else in the world.

Continuing the conversation about the most adrenalin-fueled adventure ever, Ricky and Ben are joined by special guest Patrick Woodhead, co-founder of Antarctica’s only luxury adventure camp, White Desert Antarctica.

Patrick shares how he set about to show the wonders of the interior of Antarctica to people other than scientists and polar explorers, elevating Arctic exploration to a level never seen before.

We all love a good story about extraordinary places and extraordinary adventures. Put your headphones on and listen to this special edition of the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series with today's modern explorers, Richard Crawford, Ben Alcott and Patrick Woodhead. 

A must listen! And be sure to watch Season One of Leave No Trace TV on BingeNetworks.

Tune in for Episode 19 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford – A Bucket List Epic Adventure In Antarctica For The Leave No Trace TV Team

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, highlights the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism, and provides tips on how to travel mindfully and why it's important to just say YES!

There are some people who will push themselves to the limit, leading them to accomplish feats we couldn’t even imagine while in the leading role of our wildest dreams. And there is no other destination on the planet more incredible, overwhelming or epic as Antarctica.

Ricky and his producer and cameraman, Ben Alcott, recently traveled to Antartica with White Desert Antarctica, a pioneering luxury experience, and are here to tell us all about it!

Ricky and Ben share what was it like to be there... the cold, adventure, history, remoteness, and other worldly vibe, coupled with science, icebergs, and the deep, deep silence.

Discover how this experience created the most adrenalin-fueled adventure, changing their lives forever. And how the magic they felt there can’t be found anywhere else in the world.

And stay tuned for the upcoming Part Two of Ricky Crawford and Ben Alcott's Amazing Adventure To Antartica only on Speaking of Travel. A must listen! And be sure to watch Season One of Leave No Trace TV on BingeNetworks.

Tune in for Episode 18 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford – Tap Into Bigger Travel Dreams

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford continues. Richard is the host of the popular TV series Leave No Trace, now on Binge.com and other global platforms.

Ricky shares some exciting upcoming news on a huge adventure he's embarking on that will push his boundaries and even take him out of his comfort zone. He's off to Antarctica, a bucket list destination!

Discover how Ricky stays inspired to put his dreams and plans into action leading to this amazing journey. And find out how Antarctica is more than just a sprawling white landmass and how it plays a vital role in supporting life around the world.

Also, Ricky answers your questions about sustainability, global warming, and what lessons we can learn from nature. And he has some helpful tips for you on how to create sustainable solutions right in your own backyard.

A must listen! And be sure to watch Season One of Leave No Trace TV on BingeNetworks.

And what’s next for Leave No Trace TV? Lots of big news and more ways to get connected to Ricky and the show. A must listen!

Tune in for Episode 17 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford – Ambassador To The Bigger World

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford continues. Richard is the host of the popular TV series Leave No Trace, now on Binge.com and other global platforms.

Ricky immerses himself into local cultures and understands what brings people together.

Fresh from filming Season Two of Leave No Trace TV, Ricky shares how his trip to Costa Rica unfolded and how much he learned at Finca Casa Blanca, an inn and organic coffee farm.

The people of Finca Rosa Blanca take sustainability and regeneration seriously, because as they say, “It’s the right thing to do.” Costa Rica is considered among the most progressive nations on Earth with respect to climate change.

Also, Ricky explains how we can research our favorite destinations to learn about environmental and social challenges and guide us to be more mindful of what we want to take part in, where to visit, and where to spend our money.

And find out what’s next for Leave No Trace TV! Lots of big news and more ways to get connected to Ricky and the show. A must listen!

Tune in for Episode 16 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series — Sustainability Is The Key To A Better Future

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford continues. Richard is the host of the popular TV series Leave No Trace, now on Binge.com.

Together we highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism and Ricky shares what he's seeing as he travels the world and how destinations are making efforts to reduce their environmental impact and are committed to respecting the environment and their local communities. 

With current travel trends showing eco-travel and local experiences featuring travelers engaging authentically with the local culture, Ricky looks at why travelers are wanting authentic adventures to engage with the local experience and try to keep a smaller footprint when they’re traveling. 

A must listen!

Tune in for Episode 15 on Speaking of Travel!

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series — Richard Crawford And Ben Alcott

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford continues. Richard is the host of the Amazon Prime TV series Leave No Trace.

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series continues on location in Australia with Richard Crawford where he's busy working on Season Two of Leave No Trace TV.

After a whirl-wind few months of travel, Ricky is in Australia with the show’s director and cameraman (and so much more), Ben Alcott. Listening to these two is a real treat!

Ricky and Ben share how they’re witnessing a greener travel space emerge and how their views have changed over these last few years in relation to ecotourism and sustainability. 

They fondly share how they got interested in travel and sustainability and how the Amazon Prime television show, Leave No Trace, began. Discover some pretty cool places around this world where the destinations are making quiet change for their communities and the planet. 

And learn some practical tips for environmentally friendly travel that are easy to achieve.  A must listen! 

Tune in for Episode 14 on Speaking of Travel!

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford – Make Your Trip Easier

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace, continues.

Ricky talks about his latest travel experiences and shares his observations on what we can do to be smarter about traveling and how to get the most value out of this privilege we have again. And how to be more mindful and patient by having realistic expectations.

Today there are so many resources to help guide us to easily find travel info and help make better choices. Discover what you do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Most importantly Ricky reminds us we must "take care of ourselves."

And find out where Ricky and his team are going next for Leave No Trace TV. Season two is off to an awesome start! Thanks for listening to the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series!

Tune in for Episode 13 on Speaking of Travel!

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford — Becoming A Mindful And Savvy Traveler

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace continues.

Richard is passionate about the health of our planet and helps us highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism and inspires our actions through environmental stewardship.

On this episode, Marilyn Ball, host of Speaking of Travel, and Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime show, Leave No Trace TV, share current travel stories and tips to help you become a savvy traveler and equip you with skills to make travel easy. 

Even pre-pandemic, there was a surge in consumer consciousness and places were being built on sustainability. Ricky shares tips for choosing certified sustainable accommodations and what standards we should look for.

Marilyn and Ricky also explore sustainable travel and comfort. Today there are ecolodges and tour companies doing their part to protect their communities and preserve cultural traditions that also offer private, luxury accommodations and world class dining.

Find out how to be a more savvy traveler, how to prepare, research, explore and keep an open mind. Relax.

Thanks for listening to the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series!

Tune in for Episode 12 on Speaking of Travel!

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford —Travel Near And Far

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace continues.

Richard is passionate about the health of our planet and helps us highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism and inspires our actions through environmental stewardship.

On this episode, Richard catches us up on his travels to Australia and talks about how travel can improve your life and help make you a happier and better person. And he shares some advice from when he first began traveling to what he’s learning about today.

We also talk about what travel destinations are considered to be the “greenest” in terms of sustainable tourism and learn some helpful tips we could all do to be more eco-friendly when traveling.

And since we all want to be better stewards of our planet, Ricky explains how we can give back in a meaningful way to the local community before, during and after our stay.

Thanks for listening to the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series!

Tune in for Episode 11 on Speaking of Travel!

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford — Season Two Preview Of Leave No Trace TV

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace continues and Richard shares his most recent adventures to Belize and Fogo Island for season two of Leave No Trace TV.

Richard visited two very different locations. Copal Tree Lodge, a Muy’Ono Resort in Southern Belize and Fogo Island Inn in New Foundland, Canada. Both locations could not be any more different but his experiences were unforgettable.

Like many modern-day explorers, Richard has the unique ability to blend adventure with a conscious effort to use his show, Leave No Trace TV, as a platform to raise awareness of environmental issues and sustainability that challenges our world. His passion for the environment leads him on some very impressive adventures.

Discover how people are creating sustainable solutions around local community and doing their part to help save the planet.

Thanks for listening to the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series!

Tune in for Episode Ten on Speaking of Travel!

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford — Building Environmental Awareness And Embracing A Green Lifestyle

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace, is the place to learn more about eco-tourism, conservation and mindful travel.

In this episode, Richard reviews principles of ecotourism and provides knowledge on how to create a sustainable way to travel. As we get out and begin traveling again, it's time for all of us to know the difference between green, eco-, and sustainable tourism.

Richard shares how important it is to pay attention when you travel after the pandemic and think about choosing certified hotels, tour operators, and other providers of tourism services so we can move towards becoming more sustainable tourists and how to travel with a lighter environmental footprint.

Discover some useful tips for traveling to help save money, sleep better, get off the beaten path more, meet locals, and just be a better traveler.

 With a full season of traveling for his show under his belt, Richard is about to embark in season two and has some exciting adventures ahead. Find out how to explore some of the best green destinations and what it look like to embrace a green lifestyle.

Thanks for listening to the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series!

Tune in for Episode Nine on Speaking of Travel!

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford — Helping Navigate Responsible Travel Choices As We Travel Again

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace, continues to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism with helpful information to help you create your own personal sustainable travel experience. 

Through epic travel experiences in Season One of his highly successful show, Richard reflects back on the impact when the world hit the pause button due to a global pandemic.

For Richard and his team, being on lockdown provided opportunities they would never have considered. Discover how staying connected to his world-wide community of people making sustainable choices gave them hope. 

Today, Richard is moving forward into Season Two of Leave No Trace TV and is looking forward to traveling again. Find out what destinations are on his radar and why and how you can travel to places where sustainability is applied to every part of your journey, no matter your budget, style, or destination. 

Thanks for listening to the Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series!

Tune in for Episode Eight on Speaking of Travel!