Continental DRIFTER

10/16/2025

I was asked to participate in a really nice article about the Rioja region of Spain.

Ralph Velasco

“Spain has a special place in my heart,” admits Ralph, a tour guide from the US. “The food culture, the people, the weather and the scenery keep bringing me back over and over again.” And while Spain is certainly popular with travelers, tourism is often focused on peak season summer visits t...

10/16/2025

Had a really great experience being interviewed on the local TV station WTVO here in Rockford, IL.

Ralph Velasco

10/04/2025

Another great conversation with my good friend !

joins the show to talk about slow, intentional travel and his new book based on checking off your personal bucket list. Check it out now!!

Listen as a podcast or watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel.

🔗Link in bio.

Continental DRIFTER

10/03/2025

Another great conversation with Round Trip with Colleen Kelly! Hope you enjoy it!

joins the show to talk about slow, intentional travel and his new book based on checking off your personal bucket list. Check it out now!!

Listen as a podcast or watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel.

🔗Link in bio.

Continental DRIFTER

09/20/2025

Southern Patagonia is one of those places I’d always wanted to visit and now I’m here and I simply can’t believe that.

The sites we’re seeing and things we’re experiencing are simply incredible and here are just a few shots from this trip.

09/17/2025

Icebergs that calved off the San Rafael glacier in Patagonia. A truly spectacular place, wow!

08/27/2025

Check out my latest podcast interview with Lily Patrascu of The Heal Podcast.

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Traveler Shares About The Healing Benefits Of Travel - Ralph Velasco and Lily PatrascuRalph Velasco, after 40 years of international travel, has found that b...

08/25/2025

Check out this new feature that just came out in Woman's Week.

After leading more than 130 cultural tours across six continents over the past 17 years, Ralph Velasco has discovered what truly makes travel meaningful for

08/13/2025

A man looks out his window in Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal.

07/13/2025

Join us in Patagonia this September!

Ralph Velasco

Get a glimpse of this unique expedition! Discover millennial glaciers, lush cold forests, rich wildlife, and a fascinating cultural heritage as you explore P...

06/20/2025

Discovering the Art of Cork Production in PortugalWelcome to our immersive journey through a Cork Factory nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Southern P...

06/20/2025

Hope you enjoy this video about cork production in Portugal's Algarve region.

Ralph Velasco

Discovering the Art of Cork Production in PortugalWelcome to our immersive journey through a Cork Factory nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Southern P...