Welcome back to an exhilarating journey with Kate, an intrepid traveler and true outlier. Brace yourself as we dive into captivating narratives that will tantalize your senses and awaken your wanderlust.

I first crossed paths with Kate at the airport enroute to the MEETINGS NZ trade show, and from that moment, our shared passion for exploration forged an instant connection. Our mutual love for Africa was just the beginning.

Kate's fervor for wildlife conservation and sustainable travel shines through in every tale she shares. Get ready to be transported to the lush jungles of Rwanda, where gorilla trekking becomes an immersive experience of a lifetime. Venture with her into the untamed environs of Papua New Guinea , South Africa and beyond.

As the founder and owner of Captured Travel Media, Kate is not just a traveler but a crusader for our planet. Her adventures are not merely escapades; they carry a deeper purpose of preserving our natural wonders. Through her lens as an editor and travel journalist, Kate unveils the soul-stirring essence of diverse cultures and ecosystems.

Join us as we unravel the extraordinary life of Kate Webster, a globe-trotter, ocean enthusiast, and relentless advocate for conservation. By the end of this episode, you might find yourself booking a ticket to Rwanda in a heartbeat, inspired by Kate's infectious zeal for meaningful travel.

Get ready to embark on a voyage of discovery and passion with Kate. This is not just a podcast; it's an invitation to embrace the world with open arms and a conscious heart.

Go Well, Live in Joy, Ciao!

Monique!

Links

Kate Webster

https://capturedtravel.com/author/katewp

Africa Beat (Gorilla trekking, Rwanda) https://africabeat.com.au

The Boffola Podcast proudly acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognize their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout South East Queensland.

Cathy Brown was only thirty-three, married with two young children aged six and eight when she was diagnosed with melanoma. After the tumours were examined, she was informed that she had two months to two years to live and that chemotherapy and radiotherapy were not an option. She was devastated. she wanted to see her children grow up. She wanted to travel and to live her life.

Cathy shares how this diagnosis, this ‘event’ challenged every belief she had ever had about life but ultimately guided her towards a significant transformation of her mind, body, and soul. She shares how she did not see herself as a ‘victim of cancer,’ but that she could use this time to empower herself and start to live the life she had always dreamed.

Thirty-five years later she is healthy and thriving in life. Cathy shares her journey, and I must say, it inspired me. You may not have the dreaded ‘C’ but that makes your own struggles no less challenging or daunting. I am sure Cathy’s story will provide you with inspiration and insights for your own life – as it did mine.

My jaw dropped when Steve told me he walked 3000km (1864miles) wearing ‘Crocs’ (shoe brand).  That includes the Camino de Santiago and a number of other pilgrimages. This information sums up Steve in many ways. He calls himself a pilgrim.  His wisdom drops were “when you get lost, you get found.” And “Travel highlights the complexity of human nature.”. I must say, I agree with both sentiments.

 Steve is unconventional. He calls himself a nihilist. Steve is raw in his honesty as a long term traveller or ‘pilgrim’ as he calls himself. He shares that life on the road is not always easy. He travelled without a smart phone and used physical maps and asked locals for guidance.  Thus far he has travelled to 80 countries with over 12,000 km hitchhiking.

 I think you will get caught up in his energy and daring.  You can also read of his journey in his new book ‘Relishing the Tread’. Available on Amazon & more.