Haida Gwaii Episode 10: Village Spirits and Ocean Songs—Inside Haida Gwaii's Sacred Coastline
In this episode we talk about the powerful emotional and spiritual experience of visiting Haida Gwaii’s ancient village sites. Host Norman Shaffer meets with Gidinjad, who has served as a Haida Watchm...
24 Aug 202515min
Garden Luxury Meets Island Ease: The Fiji Orchid Experience
In this episode we talk about the laid-back charm of Fiji Orchid, a boutique retreat just 15 minutes north of Nadi. Host Normand Schafer chats with the resort’s team to learn how the resort blends ind...
21 Aug 20259min
Haida Gwaii Episode 9: K’una – The Party Town of Haida Gwaii
In this episode, we talk about the vibrant village of K’una—better known as Skedans—once a bustling Haida trading hub and now a peaceful site of cultural reflection. Host Norm meets with Watchman Mela...
17 Aug 202511min
Haida Gwaii Episode 8: Into SG̱ang Gwaay – Where Time and Totems Stand Still
In this episode, we talk about a destination where history is etched into every cedar pole and silence carries the stories of a people who endured and thrived. Join Norm as he journeys to SG̱ang Gwaay...
17 Aug 202516min
Air Canada Strike Survival Guide: Last-Minute Travel Hacks that Work
In this episode we talk about how to navigate the uncertainty of canceled flights, unconfirmed bookings, and travel emergencies caused by the Air Canada strike. Whether you're currently stuck at the a...
16 Aug 202512min
How Airlines Choose Where You Fly: The Fiji Airways Playbook
In this episode we talk with John Checketts of Fiji Airways about the science and strategy of airline route planning. Host Normand Schafer explores how destinations are chosen, what data goes into lau...
14 Aug 202515min
Haida Gwaii Episode 7: Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay – Soaking in Story, Stewardship, and Steam
In this episode we talk about the beautiful and sacred G̱andll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hotspring Island) of Haida Gwaii, where natural hot springs offer more than just warmth—they offer a connection to gener...
10 Aug 20259min
Haida Gwaii Episode 6.2: The Totem, the Protest, and the People Who Wouldn't Back Down
In this episode we talk about a story of travel rooted not in sightseeing, but in standing still—holding ground. Our Haida elder guide takes us back to the moment in 1985 when elders, youth, and famil...
10 Aug 202516min
