The Radio Vagabond Podcast
1) ELK HORN, IOWA: Ghosts in the Cemetery and Beers With the Big-Bearded Mayor in His Harley Garage
In this final episode from Elk Horn, Iowa – the most Danish town in America – I visit the local cemetery, where history is literally carved in stone. Warren Whatson, the caretaker and local historian,...Show More
2) LITTLE DENMARK, USA: Inside the Most Danish Town in America
Welcome to Elk Horn, Iowa – a tiny farming town of about 650 people that calls itself Dane Country. I'm spending time with locals to find out how Danish it still is today. I stay in a Danish-style BnB...Show More
3) ELK HORN, IOWA: Windmills, Museums, and a Prince Named Otto
Welcome back to Elk Horn, Iowa – a small Midwestern town that became the heart of Danish America. In this episode, we hear a remarkable coincidence about the first Danes to arrive here, visit the hist...Show More
4) SAUDI ARABIA: Camels, CouchSurfing, and the World's Tallest Tower That Never Was
In this final episode from Saudi Arabia, I travel from the peaceful Red Sea town of Yanbu to vibrant Jeddah – and end the journey at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival near Riyadh. Along the way, I me...Show More
SAUDI ARABIA: Camels, CouchSurfing, and the World's Tallest Tower That Never Was
38:06 | Oct 31st, 2025
5) SAUDI ARABIA: Reflections in the Desert and the World’s Largest Mirror
In this episode, my travel partner Cynthia and I explore Al Ula in northwestern Saudi Arabia – where ancient culture meets cutting-edge architecture. We stroll through Old Town’s 1,300 mudbrick house...Show More
6) SAUDI ARABIA: Driving to the Edge of the World and Beyond
In this episode, we leave Riyadh behind and head for “The Edge of the World” – a jaw-dropping cliff where the desert drops into infinity. With only vague directions from a CouchSurfing friend (“Go to...Show More
7) SAUDI ARABIA UNCOVERED: Road Trips, Red Dunes, and a Culture Few Get to See
Join me on an unforgettable journey across Saudi Arabia – from the futuristic capital Riyadh to the dramatic Red Sand Dunes where my travel partner Cynthia and I got repeatedly stuck. Along the way, w...Show More
SAUDI ARABIA UNCOVERED: Road Trips, Red Dunes, and a Culture Few Get to See
33:08 | Oct 24th, 2025
8) RIO DE JANEIRO: Chaos, Beauty, and the Night I’ll Never Forget
In this flashback episode, I’m in Rio de Janeiro – a city bursting with life, rhythm, and contradictions. From the stunning beaches of Copacabana to the chaotic streets where danger can lurk in the sh...Show More
9) NEW YORK: I Thought I Knew This City – I Was Wrong
In this Flashback Friday episode of The Radio Vagabond, I return to New York City – a place I’ve visited many times before. But this time, something felt different. From the moment I stepped back into...Show More
10) PHILIPPINES: I Found Nemo… Then Partied with Ladyboys
In this colorful Flashback Friday episode of The Radio Vagabond, I take you to the tropical paradise of the Philippines. Join me as I island-hop through crystal-clear waters, meet fascinating locals, ...Show More