145. Anil Damle: Epic Road Trips

MAR 19, 202537 MIN
Access to Inspiration

145. Anil Damle: Epic Road Trips

MAR 19, 202537 MIN

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<b></b>Sue Stockdale interviews Anil Damle, a passionate nature and wildlife enthusiast from India, about his epic road trips across the continents of Africa, Latin America, and Australia. Anil shares his experiences of overcoming logistical challenges, the importance of teamwork, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. They delve into his journey's practicalities, including vehicle maintenance and adapting to different terrains and the personal growth that comes from embarking on such ambitious travels.<br /><br /><b>About Anil Damle</b><br />Anil Damle is a renowned film producer, author, and tourism pioneer. He comes from a distinguished lineage in filmmaking, being the grandson of the founder partner of Prabhat Film Co. now home to the prestigious Film &amp; Television Institute of India. As a passionate adventurer, Anil holds three India Book of Records for being part of the first Indian teams to drive across Africa (2016), Latin America (2017), and Australia (2019). His career in tourism took off in 1993 when he founded Damle Safaris, specialising in wildlife tours, African safaris, and polar voyages. Anil is also a prolific author, having written 10 books on tourism, three of which have won the title of ‘Best Book of Tourism.’ <br /><br /><b>Find out more about Anil Damle </b>via <a href="https://damlesafaris.com/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DAMLESAFARIS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a><br /><br /><b>Time Stamps</b><br />01:15 Anil's Early Travel Inspirations<br />02:44 Epic Road Trips Across Africa<br />06:29 Challenges and Triumphs in South America<br />08:37 Navigating Language Barriers and Local Support<br />16:52 High Altitude Adventures in the Atacama Desert<br />19:50 Reflections on Resilience and Teamwork<br />31:08 Memorable Moments and Future Plans<br />37:09 Exploring India and Upcoming Adventures<br /><b></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Connect with Access to Inspiration:</b> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/accesstoinspiration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/accesstoinspiration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/access-to-inspiration/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn </a>| <a href="https://accesstoinspiration.org/impact-report/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read our Impact Report </a>and if you would like to support us then <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/accesstoinspiration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy Me A Coffee</a><br /><br /><i>Producer: Sue Stockdale   </i><br /><i>Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra </i><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support</a>.