The Voyages of Tim Vetter

Sam Bencheghib is cofounder of Make A Change World. He takes part in projects that highlight environmental issues. Sam kayaked down the heavily polluted Citarum River in Indonesia and convinced the government to being clean-up measures. Sam also paddle boarded through the polluted Gowanus, Canal in Brooklyn. We talked about his adventures, his work and advocacy, and his future plans. Check out Sam: http://makeachange.world/about https://www.instagram.com/makeachangeworld https://www.facebook.com/makeachangeworld/ https://www.instagram.com/sambencheghib Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Caridad de la Luz, also known as La Bruja (the witch), is a performance artist with material that spans multiple mediums. She is a poet, spoken word artist, hip hop emcee, comedian, educator, and activist. La Bruja was a pioneer in hiphop music. She hails from the Bronx, New York, and she has strong roots in her Puerto Rican heritage. We spoke about her career, growing up in the Bronx, her Latina culture, stories from the past, and much more. Check out La Bruja: https://twitter.com/LaBrujaNYC https://www.facebook.com/LaBruja.Caridad/ https://www.instagram.com/labrujanyc/ Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Border Angels is an all volunteer, non profit organisation that advocates for human rights, humane immigration reform, and social justice with a special focus on issues related to issues related to the US-Mexican border. Border Angels engages in community education and awareness programs that include guided trips to the desert to place water along migrant crossing routes as well as to the border to learn about the history of US-Mexico border policy and experience the border fence firsthand. My guest Sara Gurling and I discussed the Border Angels while I was on a recent trip through San Diego. www.borderangels.org www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Margarat Nee is a member of the punk music scene in San Diego, California. She is currently working on a project to document the music scene in Southern California. Her project includes a library of show flyers, zines, and other music related items. She joined the podcast to talk about her project, the history of punk music in San Diego, and much more. Check out Margarat Nee: http://margaratnee.com/ http://margaratnee.com/sandiegopunk https://www.instagram.com/sandiegopunkarchive/ Songs in this episode: 1. Rocket From The Crypt - Bring Us Bullets 2. Batallion of Saints - My Mind's Diseased 3. The Locust - Aotkpta Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Ilima Lei Macfarlane is a professional mixed martial arts fighter with an undefeated record. She is Bellator's inaugural flyweight world champion. This was Ilima Lei's second time coming on the TVTV podcast. We talked about her recent title defense in Florida, her recent travels to Cuba, Portugal and Spain, what the future holds for her, and much more. We recorded this episode in San Diego, California. Check out Ilima Lei Macfarlane: http://www.bellator.com/fighters/x896xx/ilima-lei-macfarlane https://www.instagram.com/ilimanator/ https://twitter.com/ilimanator Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Sovannahry Em is an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter currently fighting for One FC. She recently fought for the promotion in Malaysia. Sovannahry is also an illustrator, and her illustrations are featured in the children's book, The Talent Quest. We talked about her career in fighting, discovering her Cambodian roots, life outside of fighting, and much more. Check out Sovannahry Em: https://www.instagram.com/nahryem https://twitter.com/savannahem1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MC65QY7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_rF7nCbFEX6N5M Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter Songs in this episode: 1. Dengue Fever - Tiger Phone Card 2. CS and Tee Cambo - I'm a Cambo

Vanh Bender is the author of the children's book, Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers! She is a Laotian-American living in California. Her book seeks to teach children about Lao culture and to normalize aspects of the culture that may seem foreign to them. We spoke about her early life in Laos, growing up in the US, the content of her book, and much more! *Editor's Note: Vanh was born in Khampong Srolaok and then lived in Vientiane, but she was not born in Vientiane. She and her family however are Laotian. Check out Vilayvanh Bender: http://mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mommyeatsfriedgrasshoppers/ https://sahtupress.com/books/mommy-eats-fried-grasshoppers/ Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Craig Jenkins is the president of the San Diego chapter of Urban Surf 4 Kids. The organization places foster and at-risk youth into surf camps. Surfing provides a therapeutic outlet for the youth in San Diego. We spoke about the service the organization provides, specific success stories, Craig's entry into the world of surfing, and much more. https://urbansurf4kids.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/UrbanSurf4kids/ https://www.instagram.com/urbansurf4kids Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Ari Shaffir is a comedian based out of New York City. His recent tour - Ari Shaffir: Jew has been performed around the world. Ari is the host of the popular podcast - Ari Shaffir Skeptic Tank. He is also a world traveler, and he recently spent four months backpacking through Southeast Asia. Check out Ari Shaffir: http://arithegreat.com https://twitter.com/AriShaffir https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Umi Syam is an interaction designer and graphics editor at the New York Times. She has creatively coded digital media to make journalism interactive. In addition to her profession, Umi documents her food outings from New York City, and she was a former food blogger when she lived in Jakarta. In this episode we talked about our shared love of Indonesian food, her work in coding and graphic design, where to eat in New York City, and much more. Check out Umi Syam: www.umisyam.com https://www.instagram.com/umieats/ https://twitter.com/umay Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Lilly Atlas is an award winning contemporary romance novel author. Her series include Hell's Handlers MC, No Prisoners MC and Trident Ink. Lilly is self-published, and she rapidly produces novels while raising three children. Lilly also happens to be family to TVTV because she is my sister. We discussed her books, how to self publish, following your goals/dreams, and much more. Check out Lilly Atlas: https://www.lillyatlas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lillyatlasbooks/ https://twitter.com/lillyatlas https://www.facebook.com/lillyatlasbooks/ Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Eve Edelheit is a successful freelance photojournalist in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has produced work for the Tamp Times, The Intercept, The New York Times, ESPN, and more. We spoke about the many interesting and sometimes heartbreaking stories that she has covered over the years. Check out Eve Edelheit: http://eveedelheit.com/ https://twitter.com/Eve_Edelheit https://www.instagram.com/eve_edelheit/ Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Scott Deitche is an author and historian of mafia activity in the United States. He is the author of "Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld." We spoke about the history of organized crime in Tampa, organized crime activity in NY and NJ, why our culture roots for mobsters, and much more. Check out Scott M. Deitche: http://www.instagram.com/scottdeitche/ http://www.scottdeitche.com/ https://twitter.com/Scottyyz Support The Voyages of Tim Vetter on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Mike Castillo "Big Island Mike" is a world-class tattoo artist in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mike is also a BMX rider and a professional BMX contest judge for the X-Games. We talked tattoos, his trips around the world, a life in the BMX community and much more. Check out Big Island Mike: https://www.instagram.com/bigislandmike/ http://halenuitattoos.com/ http://shamrocksocialclub.com/index.html Support TVTV: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Wei Wang is a DJ from Taipei City, Taiwan. We spoke about rave/party culture in Taipei, the connection between art subcultures and politics in Taiwan, and much more. Check out Wei Wang: https://www.facebook.com/weiwangyo/ https://soundfarmers.bandcamp.com/releases Songs in this Episode: Song 1: Aristophanes - Humans Become Machines Song 2: I Mean Us - Soulmate Spoken Word: I Had A Dream Last Night Comp - SWIM Song 3: 88 Balaz - Jimi and Mary Support the TVTV Podcast: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Mark Thomas films footage of volcanoes and typhoons in Asia for news outlets. He shared incredible stories about the events he has witnessed, such as the deadly typhoon in the Philippines in 2013 and Krakatoa erupting in Indonesia. Mark is also the owner of a fantastic record store, Vinyl Decision, in Taipei, Taiwan. https://www.earthuncut.tv/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKYsEXfI0PGXeKYL1KV7qA https://www.vinyldecision.com/ Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Taiwan just had important mid-term elections that could have international consequences. Brian Hioe of New Bloom helped to make sense of the election results. Brian is a journalist and co-founder of the media outlet, New Bloom. We talked about the elections, the potential future of Taiwan, the history of Taiwan, and much more. Check out Brian and New Bloom https://newbloommag.net/ Song: The Fur - Short Stay Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Joe Henley is a Canadian writer living in Taipei, Taiwan. He is a free-lance journalist who has reported about bare knuckle fighting in Myanmar, the drug trade/war in the Philippines, and a host of other interesting topics. Joe is also a novelist, documentary writer, and avid music fan. We talked about his life and work, and we discussed the punk/metal subculture in Taipei. Check out Joe Henley: http://www.jwhenley.com/ https://twitter.com/joereviled https://www.amazon.com/Bu-San-Si-Taiwan-Punk-ebook/dp/B06Y63VNCH/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543466079&sr=8-1&keywords=jw+henley Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Febian Hindranto is an owner of the streetwear clothing brand Urbain, based out of Jakarta, Indonesia. We spoke about the business of streetwear, the connection of Urbain to hiphop and street culture in the United States, subcultures in Indonesia, and much more. Check out Urbain: https://www.instagram.com/febianhidranto https://www.instagram.com/urbain_inc https://www.instagram.com/urbain_shop https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UqleVg3UFzH7v4j1H3Ohw Song: Slank - Balikin Support TVTV: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Dekat are three friends putting out music from Jakarta, Indonesia. It is hard to fit Dekat within one genre. They're part hip-hop, part electronic, and part pop. The members of Dekat were once in the popular band Tangga from Indonesia. Now, they put out music independent of a major label, and they're focused on the music, rather than image, label, or popularity. Check out Dekat: https://twitter.com/musikdekat https://www.instagram.com/musikdekat/ https://www.facebook.com/musikdekat/ Songs in this episode: 1. Dekat - Friends 2. Dekat - Fire

The Naked Traveler is Trinity from Jakarta, Indonesia. She is the most widely read and followed travel writer from Indonesia. Trinity was travel blogging all the way back in 2005. She has visited over 80 countries, published fourteen books, had a movie made about her life, and she has a wealth of stories and information to share. Follow Trinity: https://twitter.com/TrinityTraveler https://www.instagram.com/trinitytraveler/ http://naked-traveler.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thenakedtraveler

Yacko is a pioneer in the Indonesian hip hop scene. She has over twenty years of experience making and performing music. In addition to being a rapper, Yacko is a college lecturer and a co-host for a hip-hop show online. Check out Yacko: https://www.instagram.com/itsyacko https://twitter.com/yacko https://soundcloud.com/itsyacko Hands Off Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8DP7hg3zK1w4dEbi7zXmQ Songs In This Episode: 1. Mardial - Bad Seeds - Featuring Yacko and Laze 2.Yacko - Thang Support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Saykoji is an Indonesian rapper, song-writer, and actor. We spoke about his upbringing, his entry into the world of rap and hip hop, his label of nerd rapper, current projects he's working on, his message to up and coming artists, and much more. Check out Saykoji: https://www.instagram.com/saykoji/ https://twitter.com/saykoji https://www.youtube.com/user/saykojigor Rap Beef Battles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88ieUP9xuZs Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Eric Wakker has 26 years of experience in tropical forestry and agricultural plantations in relation to governance, trade, investment and sustainability certification in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. He stood at the basis of the international discourse about sustainable tropical timber and palm oil, and worked on a range of policy initiatives and certification schemes such as FSC and RSPO. Eric has executed assignments for a range of local and global non-governmental organizations, investors and traders and donor organizations. Over the past two years, his work has been focused on assisting Asia-based palm oil planters and traders, as well as NGOs, to enable the transition towards sustainability in the palm oil sector. Check out Eric Wakker: www.aidenviornment.org [email protected] https://twitter.com/EricWakker Support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Diovio Alfath works to promote and protect the universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms in Indonesia, with a focus on minority and refugee rights. He is the founder and executive director of the Sandya Institute. On July 2014, he was appointed as the Official Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC) Global Forum. He is also the Awardee of the International Academy for Leadership Scholarship in Germany. Diovio was recently the recipient of the Global Emerging Young Leaders Award presented by the US Department of State. https://www.sandya-institute.org/ https://www.instagram.com/SandyaInstitute/ https://twitter.com/SandyaInstitute https://www.facebook.com/SandyaInstitute

Ruby Kholifah is the director of the Asian Muslim Action Network in the country of Indonesia. AMAN works towards empowering women to positions of leadership in Islamic communities. AMAN promotes nonviolence, interfaith cooperation, and an inclusive, progressive interpretation of Islam. Ruby works to prevent gender violence and the suppression of women's rights. She was featured on the BBC's series 100 Women. Follow AMAN and Ruby Kholifah https://www.amanindonesia.org/ https://www.instagram.com/amanindonesia/ https://twitter.com/rubykholifah

David Visser is a New Zealander living and working in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has done work and research into understanding and alleviating the human trafficking of laborers into and out of Indonesia. We discussed immigration, trafficking in the fishing industries, development in Indonesia, and he shares anecdotes from his work. You can contact David Visser at: [email protected] Support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Dr. Imam Musthofa Zainudin is the Director of Marine and Fisheries Program for the World Wildlife Fund in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia. We spoke about the problem with plastic waste in Indonesia, how Indonesia and other countries can work to solve plastic waste management issues, how to reduce plastic, overfishing in Southeast Asia, and more. Check out the World Wildlife Fund: https://www.wwf.or.id/en/ https://www.worldwildlife.org/

Elaine Tan is the executive director for the ASEAN Foundation in Jakarta, Indonesia. ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Elaine and I talked about economic sustainability, the future for Southeast Asia, the unique differences between certain ASEAN nations, the role of ASEAN in development, and much more. To learn more about ASEAN: www.asean.org www.aseanfoundation.org You can support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Danielle West was born in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. She has lived in forts in the woods, cardboard boxes on the streets of Toronto, high-rise flats in London, and gym sofas and penthouse suites in Singapore. She has been a dominatrix, a MMA fighter, a wrestling and MMA coach, a soap-maker, a founding member of the London Rollergirls and a go-go dancer. She published her first novel All Change Please, written over seven years on her Blackberry, in 2012. Currently, she works in digital marketing in Singapore. She is also producing an immersive theatre experience. Her new memoir, Girls Can't Be in the Mafia is available now. Check out Danielle West: https://www.instagram.com/batgirl13uk https://shop.epigrambooks.sg/products/girls-cant-be-in-the-mafia Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Natariga "Kit" Panyawatcharakun works and volunteers in development and disaster relief. She recently volunteered with the Red Cross in response to the series of devastating earthquakes in Lombok, Indonesia. We talk about her experiences doing this work, and we get into some of the specific challenges and successes in responding to disasters in Indonesia. Contact Kit: [email protected] www.instagram.com/natariga_ There was a tragic earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi. Here is how you can help: www.pmidkijakarta.or.id https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/donate/ https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-help-indonesia-after-earthquake-leaves-hundreds-dead-12099898 The song in this episode is "Untuk Dikenang" by Endah N Rhesa

Ika Vantiani is an artist living in Jakarta, Indonesia. She was one of the first women in Indonesia to produce zines. She currently creates art using collage, among other mediums. Ika is a curator of exhibitions, and she is involved in many art projects throughout Jakarta and abroad. Her subjects tackle subjects like feminism, gender identity, abuse, and many other important and heavy subjects. Check out Ika Vantiani: https://www.instagram.com/vantiani/ https://www.instagram.com/katauntukperempuan/ You can support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Robin Vogelarr is a world traveler who hosts Dutch Pancake Parties around the world. These free events bring travelers and local people together to eat pancakes, meet new friends, and to network. Robin and I met up in Jakarta, Indonesia where he recently hosted a pancake event for over 300 people. Check out Robin and Dutch Pancake Events: https://www.facebook.com/Dutch-Pancake-events-1127435713963068/ https://www.instagram.com/robin_vogelaar/

Matt Shorvon is a world traveler who has worked on service projects in Sri Lanka and Nepal. We met while traveling on the seven hour train from Ella to Kandy in Sri Lanka. We later spent a day together eating our way through Singapore. On this podcast we discussed the work he did to help solve the human/elephant conflict in Sri Lanka, his work teaching and building a school in Nepal, and we share some of our other travel anecdotes. Follow Matt at: https://www.instagram.com/mattshorvon/ Support wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka: https://www.slwcs.org/ You can support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter Please consider leaving a five star rating and review on iTunes or your application of choice.

Callum Thompson is a photographer and world traveler. We met on a seven-hour train ride from Ella to Kandy in Sri Lanka. In this episode we speak talked about ethical traveling, Callum's adventure stories from around the world, his specific goals while traveling through Sri Lanka, and the impact that travelers can impart on local communities. Follow along with Callum's travels: https://www.instagram.com/callumthompson_uk/ You can support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter Drop me a line: [email protected] Please consider leaving a five-star rating and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast application.

Debbie Edirisinghe and her husband are the founders of Child Action Lanka. The organization provides a variety of services to homeless and disadvantaged youth in Sri Lanka such as schooling, healthcare, job opportunities, and parentings and child care services. The organization states: At Child Action Lanka, we defy the common local belief that "street children are born bad." We spoke about the organization and how it is seeking to alleviate issues for youth and for women in Sri Lanka. You can check out Child Action Lanka at: https://childactionlanka.org http://instagram.com/childactionlanka https://www.facebook.com/ChildActionLanka To learn how to donate to Child Action Lanka, use the following url: https://childactionlanka.org/donate/

In this episode I talk about my first two weeks in Sri Lanka, traveling through Colombo and Unawatuna. My guest, Anoma Kallman, is co-owner of the Unawatuna Nor Lanka hotel on Calaman Beach. We talk about how Sri Lanka has changed due to tourism, her early days in Unawatuna, and my own initial experiences in Sri Lanka.

In this episode I recount my story of receiving a traditional Borneo Iban tattoo from Boy Skrang, the same man who gave Anthony Bourdain his hand-tapped tattoo on the Borneo episode of Parts Unknown. Maximillian Ajie, a tattoo artist at Skrang Tattoo, joined me briefly on this episode to talk about the history and importance of hand-tapped tattoos in Borneo.

Bryant Leong owns the popular barber shop, Stay Traditional Barber Shop, in Brunei. He plays in the pop-punk band Secret Signal. Bryant and I discuss how music and tattoo culture fits into the broader culture in Brunei. Check out Bryant: www.instagram.com/secretsignalbn www.instagram.com/staytraditional.bn https://www.facebook.com/staytraditionalbarberandshop The song played in this episode is: Secret Signal - If It Wasn't For You (You & I) You can support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Fiqah Amin is one of four sisters who comprise the Brunei Food Diary team. They shoot video of restaurants throughout Brunei to help promote food culture and bring awareness of local, small business owners. Fiqah and I talked about Brunei Food Diary, as well as food and culture in Brunei. Check out Fiqah and Brunei Food Diary: https://www.instagram.com/bruneifooddiary/ https://www.facebook.com/bruneifooddiary Support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Citra joins the podcast again one year later to talk about more Indonesia travels. She joined me this month on my trip through Lombok and the Gili Islands. Unfortunately, there were two strong earthquakes that rocked Lombok in the past two weeks. We talk about our experiences with the tremors, and we joke our way through descriptions of warungs and beaches. Come visit Indonesia and make some adventures of your own!

This episode brings you stories and information from Siargao, a beautiful island in the Philippines. First I update you on the events from Cebu, including eatings pigs' brains, the Jollibee experience, and late night Balut from roadside coolers. From Siargao, you'll hear about the action/adventure available, but also the amazing people and towns that I spent my time in. I'll take you through morning runs with local kids, bat-filled caves, surfing in Pacifico, and a whole lot more. In this episode you will briefly hear from three residents of Pacifico. They can be found here: 1. Jolina Uriarte - https://www.facebook.com/jolina.uriarte.3 Jolina is a pro-surfer at just 18. 2. Junrix Alaba - https://www.facebook.com/junrix.alaba.3 Surf instructor and all-around great guy. 3. Melgine "Jane" Genoves - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000272574360 Owner of the restaurant "Lebron James and Dwayne Wade". You can support the TVTV podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

I ventured north of Manila to Buscalan to fulfill a dream of receiving a tattoo from Apo Whang-Od. In this episode I talk about the steps to take the same journey that I did. Included are anecdotes and stories about the venture that include trekking during torrential rains, surviving traveler's stomach, the torturous bus ride, riding on top of a jeepney, and the beautiful mountain village of Buscalan. You can support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Kevin Sharkey is a close friend, frequent traveler, mental health practitioner, and he is the Yoda to my Luke Skywalker. Kevin and I recorded this episode in his Brooklyn apartment. We talked about my upcoming trip, the lessons I have already learned without even leaving yet, and we shared a number of travel stories. This is the last episode in the US for now. I'll see you out in the world.

Jeffrey Eaton is the singer/frontman of the hardcore punk band Modern Life is War. In this follow-up conversation to our last podcast, Jeff and I talk about the passing of Anthony Bourdain, the new MLIW ep Tribulation Work Songs Vol. 1, what success is to Jeff, the upcoming MLIW tour, and a lot more. Check out Jeff and Modern Life is War: www.instagram.com/manictimes https://modernlifeiswar.bandcamp.com/ www.modernlifeiswarofficial.com https://deathwishinc.com/collections/modern-life-is-war Songs in this episode: 1. Modern Life is War - Feels Like End Times 2. Modern Life is War - Lonesome Valley Ammunitions Go buy the record and support the band!!! You can support the TVTV Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter Please consider leaving a rating and review on iTunes or your favorite podcast app.

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is the Bellator women's flyweight champion of the world. We talked about her entry into the world of fighting, her upcoming title fight, her work with young women from native cultures, her scholarship for native girls, her travels, and crazy stories from the past year of her life. Check out Ilima-Lei Macfarlane: https://www.instagram.com/ilimanator/ https://twitter.com/ilimanator http://www.nativelikewater.org/ilimanator-scholarship/ https://www.ambassadorswithaloha.com/ http://www.bellator.com/fighters/x896xx/ilima-lei-macfarlane Support the TVTV podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Jinh Yu-Frey is a mixed martial arts fighter for Invicta Fighting Championships. She has an upcoming title fight for the vacant atomweight belt against Minna Grusander on July 21st. Jinh is also an avid traveler. We talked about her fight career as well as her travels in Egypt, Jordan, Ecuador, and Kenya. Jinh shared her traveling philosophy, her thoughts on her future in fighting, and a lot more. Check out Jinh Yu-Frey: http://www.instagram.com/jinhyufrey/ http://twitter.com/littleroo1two http://www.facebook.com/littleroo1two?fref=ts Support the TVTV podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Nigel Sielegar is the man behind the popular and delicious Indonesian desert pop-up, Moon Man. You can taste the ever popular Indonesian coconut pancake and other treats at the Queens International Night Market on Saturday Nights, and at Bryant Park in Manhattan on Friday Nights. Nigel is also an entrepreneur who owns the design firm Corse and the photography company Novel Objects. He is a renaissance man who also practices violin and archery. We discuss all of this and more in this episode of the TVTV podcast. Check out Nigel: www.hellomoonman.com www.corse.nyc www.novelobjects.com https://www.instagram.com/nigelsie https://www.instagram.com/hellomoonman Support The Voyages of Tim Vetter Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Manila Southammavong is a Laotian-American chef cooking up amazing meals with his pop-up: I Eat Laos Food. He can be found at the Queens International Night Market on Saturday nights, at special events, and now for Laotian dinners at Atlantic Social in Brooklyn. We were joined mid-way by his girlfriend and partner at I Eat Lao Food, Kristin Walkes. In this episode we talk about Manila's upbringing, the political history of Laos, the incredible food in Luang Prabang, food deserts and low income NYC communities, Laos culture in the United States, and much more. Check out Manila: http://www.ieatlaofood.com/ http://www.instagram.com/ieatlaofood http://foodandfootprints.com/lao-food-ieatlaofood-nyc/ http://twitter.com/ieatlaofood?lang=en Manila's social media accounts will have information for locations and tickets for events when available. Mentioned in this episode: http://www.laosinthehouse.com www.legaciesofwar.org Support the TVTV podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter

Gunnar Garfors is a traveler who has visited every country in the world. He is currently writing a book about the 25 least visited countries in the world. He writes about his travels at www.garfors.com. You can catch his Ted Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thWOjUMpnz8 Gunnar and I talk about his travel experiences in Tuvalu, Bhutan, North Korea, Yemen, and more places throughout the world. He has a wealth of experiences and advice that he shares during our conversation. Check out Gunnar Garfors: www.instagram.com/garfors www.twitter.com/garfors Support this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter