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November 10, 2025
I was thrilled to join Christi Cassidy on the Moving Along Podcast recently where I had the chance to talk about our Vagabond Adventure. Moving Along explores travel, relocation and life transitions. Christi shares stories of people who packed up and left–either by necessity or choice; advice from experts in organization, budgeting and moving; and tips on making your life transition a positive new adventure.
It was a fun conversation. I think you'll enjoy it too. Please listen to the podcast, subscribe and share if you love stories like these, and help support Moving Along.
October 7, 2025
Chip joined the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Podcast to talk cybersapiens and digital immortality.
In this captivating episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, award-winning author and National Geographic explorer Chip Walter joins Avik to explore a bold and unsettling question: Are we evolving into cyber sapiens—beings that transcend biology through technology? From brain implants to AI-human integration, Chip discusses how the next phase of human evolution might blur the line between man and machine. They also delve into the race for digital immortality, Silicon Valley’s ambition to defeat death, and what it all means for our future as a species.
Listen to the episode below. You can also listen on Pod Health or Apple Podcast.
September 28, 2025
Chip joins William Roehm to talk about the Vagabond Adventure.
What an episode I have for you this week! Fellow Pittsburgher Chip Walter shares his remarkable journey as an author, traveler, and former CNN Bureau Chief. He discusses his serendipitous entry into writing, his collaboration with William Shatner, and the unique experiences he has encountered while traveling the world without using airplanes. Chip emphasizes the importance of curiosity in exploration and the deep human connections formed during his travels. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on travel plans and his documentary work with National Geographic, culminating in breathtaking experiences in Antarctica and the challenges of navigating language barriers.
Listen to the episode below. You can also listen on WhyBPodcast or Apple Podcast or everywhere podcasts are found.
September 28, 2025
Author and adventurer Chip Walter embarks on the next overland leg, traveling from Dubai through India, Nepal, and Bhutan, experiencing the world at human speed
PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What happens when you try to see the world without ever boarding a plane? Award-winning author, journalist, and National Geographic Explorer Chip Walter is finding out one country, one train, one ship at a time.
Walter and his wife began The Vagabond Adventure in 2021 to challenge the way we think about travel. By avoiding air travel during each leg, he aims to bypass the blur of quick hops and layovers and, as a story-teller, share the kind of layered experiences that only surface when you give a place your time. “The rewards are well worth it,” he says.
Read the Press release about resuming the epic adventure here.
March 27, 2025
Doppelgänger Audiobook version to be released April 15.
The audio version of Doppelgänger - An Orphan, a Prodigy, a Murder is finally coming and it's narrated by one of the great book narration artists in the business, Scott Brick. It took a little longer than we wanted, and Scott had to navigate sickness, the Los Angeles fires and squeeze in his honeymoon over the past few months, but now the book is complete, and he did a terrific job! Learn more here.
March 10, 2025
Chip to visit the Church of Perpetual Life for a fireside chat with Dr. Peter Dreher on March 27, 2025. Join the FREE Livestream.
Engage in a thought-provoking fireside interactive discussion session chat between Chip Walter and Dr. Peter Dreher. They will discuss longevity and the quest to cure aging.
Dr. Peter Dreher is a pioneering entrepreneur in anti-aging nutrition and environmental innovation, known for creating medicinal foods and beverages targeting age-related diseases and developing NO-Runoff fertilizers to address global water pollution while supporting sustainable agriculture.
Update: March 28: Watch Chip’s conversation at COPL here.
January 10, 2025
Chip joined the Joe Dimino for a talk on his Famous Interviews series.
He and Joe talk about traveling through the world on the Vagabond Adventure, Journalism, and growing into the life of a writer. You can watch the interview below or directly on YouTube and please visit Joe’s episode page on Blogspot where you can find more great interviews.
November 14, 2024
Scott Brick to Narrate the Audiobook version of Doppelgänger
Scott is the award winning narrator of nearly 900 titles, including Dune and Jurassic Park, arguably the two biggest science fiction books ever. Preorder anywhere you buy books. Coming January 7, 2024.
October 8, 2024
Chip joined the Globetrotters Podcast to discuss The Vagabond Adventure.
In this conversation, Chip joins Jonathan Otero to share some unforgettable experiences from their jet-free journey, including witnessing the most stunning sunset in Antarctica, being blown away by the rugged beauty of Patagonia, and surviving a comedic yet unnerving stay in a rural village. Read about Episode 79: No Jets! Exploring the World With NatGeo Explorer - With Chip Walter and follow the links to listen, or watch the episode below.
September 16, 2024
Chip joined the Winging It Travel Podcast to discuss The Vagabond Adventure.
“In this conversation, Chip shares his extensive travel experiences, discussing the challenges and joys of his journey worldwide with his partner, Cyndy. He reflects on Antarctica's beauty, Svalbard's unique environment, and the historical significance of various locations. Chip also provides insights into his travel preparations, including packing tips and the importance of travelling light. He shares his future plans, emphasizing the excitement of exploring new places and cultures: a classic Winging It Travel Podcast episode and the perfect story for this travel podcast.”
September 1, 2024
Chip joined Blue Planet Stories to talk about The American West.
Chip was interviewed by Alexandra Essenburg and Egor Korneev regarding his travels, then they read the American West - Riding Horseback with a Navajo Shaman. Listen to the interview here.
July 22, 2024
Chip joined the Danny Jones Podcast to discuss Immortality Inc.
On episode 250 of the Danny Jones Podcast, Chip and Danny talk about living forever, based on the book Immortality Inc: Renegade Science, Silicon Valley Billions, and the Quest to Live Forever. The discussion included science’s efforts to extend life, talked about Doppelganger and artificial intelligence, and explored human evolution and behavior.
May 15, 2024
Chip appears on Any Given Runway to talk Doppelgänger and the Vagabond Adventure. Listen here:
May 1, 2024
30% off Doppelgänger in the Vagabond Adventure Store.
Good through May 8, sign up for Chip’s newsletter and get a discount code for 30% off Doppelgänger. Only available through the Vagabond Adventure Store.
March 20, 2024
Doppelgänger On Sale Now!
Available on Amazon in (Paperback and eBook Kindle). Or choose from other vendors in both print and digital.
January 8, 2024
Immortality Inc. hardback on sale at Amazon!
For a brief time, the hardback version of Immortality, Inc. is available on Amazon for only $9.99! A 62% savings.
January 5, 2024
Signed copies of Chip’s books now available.
Buy personally signed copies of Immortality, Last Ape Standing or Thumbs, Toes and Tears here. Free shipping.
January 3, 2024
Latest book, coming soon!
Chip’s inaugural science fiction novel, Doppelgänger will launch in March. Stay tuned!
February 29, 2020
Chip Talks about Immortality, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Chip Walter visited Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library earlier this month to discuss his new book, "Immortality, Inc."
January 30, 2020
Chip Talks Immortality Inc. at the prestigious Commonwealth Club.
Hosted by CSpan, Chip joins the Commonwealth Club to talk about the business of anti-aging. Watch the video on CSPAN.
January 27, 2020
Chip Speaks at Politics and Prose, Washington DC
Chip spoke at Politics and Prose, Washington DC’s most prestigious bookstore, about Immortality, Inc. Watch the discussion here.