Before any journey, the most important thing to pack is an open mind.
Robin Esrock is a bestselling author, journalist, TV host, and public speaker.
Having reported from over 115 countries on 7 continents, his stories and photography have appeared in major publications on five continents, including The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, Sydney Morning Herald, Toronto Star and National Geographic Traveller Robin has been profiled by outlets like 60 Minutes, ABC, 9News, The Melbourne Age, Travel+Leisure, the Wall St Journal, MSNBC, Australian Traveller, and many others.
A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, Robin’s Travel to Learn TEDx talk has over one million views, and he has shared the stage with Buzz Aldrin and Ken Burns. Robin is the creator and co-host of the 40-part television series Word Travels, which has been seen by millions of viewers in nearly two-dozen languages on National Geographic and Travel Channel International.
He is the author of numerous bestselling books, including The Great Australian Bucket List, The Great Global Bucket List and 75 Places to Take the Kids (Before They Don’t Want to Go). Based in Vancouver, Canada, Robin continues to travel the world, sharing his inspiring and captivating adventures in print, online, and on-stage.
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Refill the Global Bucket List
Travel is booming, we’re not getting younger, and everyone wants to make up for lost time. From pole to pole and in-between, renowned travel personality Robin Esrock introduces some of the planet's most incredible destinations and activities. Weaving together inspiring insights, engaging storytelling, and stunning visuals, get ready to dream big, and build a better bucket list.Refill the Global Bucket List
Length: 1 hour (plus Q&A)
Life On The Edge
Over the course of his career, Robin has dived with giant crocs and great white sharks; sand-boarded an active volcano; visited war zones; biked jungle death roads; swum with piranha, and even been set on fire. With hard-won insights from a lifetime of adventure, Robin demonstrates that thriving on the road follows the same principles as thriving with our investments, projects and personal life. Illustrated with eye-popping photography, bucket list travel experiences and engaging storytelling, Life on the Edge incorporates sweeping themes of happiness, risk, diversity and success.Life On The Edge
Length: 1 hour (plus Q&A)
Refill the Australian Bucket List
Researching his national bestseller, Robin travelled across Australia in search of unique, one-of-a-kind Australian destinations and activities. There is something here for everyone: nature, food, history, thrills, culture, and plenty of ideas to fill up your bucket list. Packed with inspiring insights, engaging storytelling, and stunning visuals, join us for a discovery and celebration of our own backyard.Refill the Australian Bucket List
Length: 1 hour (plus Q&A)
Finish the Sentence
Technology stitches our world together, even as uncertainty pulls us apart at the seams. It’s too easy to forget just how similar we all are, and how every voice has something to say. Robin once asked thousands of people from every conceivable background, to answer the same three questions. Shared along with his own unique background, the results are poignant, funny, and thought-provoking, shining a much-needed light on universal passions and challenges.
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Breaking Boundaries
Robin explores his unlikely odds of one becoming an international jet-setting explorer, and what it takes to achieve any big, hairy audacious goal. He also delves into the value of thinking (and sometimes failing) big, and the crucial role of taking on projects with the right intention.?
Breaking Boundaries
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Robin Esrock: Check off your Bucket List
Having chased his bucket list to over 110 countries across 7 continents, renowned travel writer and bestselling author Robin Esrock knows how to tell a good story. Robin’s articles, stories, columns and photography have appeared in major publications on five continents, including National Geographic, The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, South China Morning Post, Readers Digest, the Melbourne Herald, Dubai Gulf News and Toronto Star.Robin Esrock Speakers Reel
Having chased his bucket list to over 110 countries across 7 continents, renowned travel writer and bestselling author Robin Esrock knows how to tell a good story. Robin’s articles, stories, columns and photography have appeared in major publications on five continents, including National Geographic, The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, South China Morning Post, Readers Digest, the Melbourne Herald, Dubai Gulf News and Toronto Star.The Great Australian Bucket List
Bestselling author and travel personality Robin Esrock takes on Australia for his latest book, exploring the experiences that put down under on top of the world's great travel destinations.Learn to travel -- travel to learn: Robin Esrock at TEDxVancouver
Robin Esrock's success as a global adventurer, travel writer, TV producer and international TV personality was no accident, although it did start with one. Struck down on his bike at a Vancouver intersection, Robin hobbled away with a broken kneecap, and one year later, a modest $20,000 insurance settlement. It was just enough for him pack up his things, quit his job, and set off on a one-year solo round-the-world backpacking adventure to 24 countries. He named his journey Modern Gonzo, and committed to record his year of living dangerously, with online weekly reports, photography, videos, and interviews with every person he met. In doing so, he pioneered a new era of multi-platform, switched-on and wired-in travel journalism, leading to adventures beyond his wildest dreams.Robin gave a virtual presentation to our Risk Advisory team and he truly ticked off all the boxes. He cleverly customized his key messages, thought-provoking ideas and practical takeaways wh ... keep reading Deloitte
We are all looking to share different and unique experiences with our clients and Robin’s presentation hit the mark. He was generous with his time and the virtual event was a big success. In an era of COVID, Robin was able to help my clients escape and see the world. His stories were engaging and the photos were inspiring. We have received amazing feedback from our clients.
Delivered via Zoom and spanning a diverse range of themes, Robin’s presentation was visually engaging with beautiful photography, captivating storytelling, insightful observations and witty anecdotes. He was more than agreeable to fine-tune his delivery to ensure it met our goals. I highly recommend him as an inspiring team building activity.
Robin took our 50+ clients on a world tour to help us whittle down our bucket list. Along with his wild stories, his insights into happiness, taking risks and engaging with different cultures was exactly what we needed. Not being able to share adventures and laughs with family and friends has been tough on us all. Robin brought that feeling of adventure, enlightenment, and insight back to us, helping us appreciate the many adventures that await in store.
