Seeing the World with Curiosity and Courage — A Conversation with Adventurer & Author Wells Jones
In this episode of Teacher Show Me the World, I sit down with Wells Jones — adventurer, storyteller, and co-author of A Line in the Sand — for an unforgettable conversation about what it truly means to explore the world.
From Navy Pararescue missions in Antarctica to mountaintop reflections and cultural crossroads around the globe, Wells has lived a life defined by curiosity and connection. We talk about how travel can become a bridge between people, a classroom for understanding, and a mirror for our own growth.
You’ll hear:
How Wells’s time in the Navy shaped his perspective on courage and compassion
The story behind A Line in the Sand and how friendship, history, and travel intersect
Why the most meaningful souvenirs aren’t the ones we bring home, but the insights we gain along the way
How educators (and their students!) can use travel to deepen empathy and global awareness
Whether you’re a teacher dreaming of leading your first student trip or a lifelong learner seeking new ways to connect across cultures, this episode will inspire you to see travel as more than movement — but as transformation.
📘 Learn more about Wells Jones:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wstadjones
🎧 A Line in the Sand — available now on Audible, narrated by Edoardo Ballerini
✨ “The true treasure of travel,” Wells reminds us, “is not the artifact or the destination, but the understanding forged between people.”
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