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“I have never been lonely when alone in the wilderness.”
So says J.R. Harris, a worldwide adventure trekker and a member of the prestigious Explorers Club, a global professional society of leaders that have ventured to the farthest reaches of the world, and beyond. (Other notable members include Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, filmmaker James Cameron, former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, astronaut Buzz Aldrin and oceanographer Sylvia Earle.)
Now in his seventies, Harris has no plans to slow down. In this episode of Humans of Travel, listeners will hear all about his love of solo travel, and his propensity to venture alone to some of the most remote, far-flung locales on the planet. They’ll also hear about Harris’ work as the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) chair of the Explorers Club, and his role as the founder of the oldest African American-owned research and consulting firm in the country, JRH Marketing Services.
Harris will also share some of his best advice for curious travelers who, like him, were “born restless.”
This episode was sponsored by Air France/KLM.
Credit: 2023 TravelAge WestResources Mentioned in This Episode
The Explorers Club 50
The Explorers Club: Society of Forgotten Explorers
Way Out there: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker
"Born Curious" Documentary
Connect With Harris on Social Media:
www.jrinthewilderness.com
Instagram: @JRintheWilderness
About the Show
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.
About Your Host
Emma Weissmann is Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.
TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.
