Ep 181 Part 2 w/ Aaron Millar - From Volcanoes to Shugendo Monks: Adventure Travel, Crafting Stories + Emotional Hooks

Winging It Travel Podcast · Jul 7, 2025 · 1h 2m

In this Part 2 conversation, I’m back with Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and host of The Armchair Explorer podcast. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet — jump back and catch up — because in this episode, we go deeper into the world of adventure travel, travel writing, storytelling, and podcasting with purpose.

Aaron shares epic stories from his adventures — from descending into a volcano in Iceland to trekking with Shugendo monks in Japan, meditating beneath icy waterfalls and reflecting on the power of discomfort and growth. But this isn’t just about the adventure — it’s about how to…