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Trina Phillips is traveling throughout the great continent of Africa. Listen to her astonishing adventure.
23 Mar 2025
00:33:09
Trina is a GenX adventurer, solo traveling across Africa.
Currently, she is traveling overland from Ghana to Namibia, exploring each country as she goes, then around South Africa, then up the east coast towards Turkey.
In 2017, Trina and her husband sold everything and set off to travel the world. He was losing his vision and she wanted him to see as much as possible before it went completely. They traveled mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa, but then she lost him to health issues in 2022. They were in Ghana at the time and Trina paused there for a couple of years of healing and re-organizing.
Here is my "current "To Do List" for adventure travel, otherwise known as a Bucket List.
Will I get through the list before I am told that I will have to stay at home for the rest of my life? A horrible thought it is.
There are so many wonderful places on our planet and I rather be traveling to experience them than listening to all of the bad news on TV. The anger, the hate, the egos, the lies are all depressing.
So I am making the most of it.
My bucket list will keep growing no doubt, but I rather have it that way, than nothing on it.
Enjoy my current top 10 from the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific.
Ralph Velasco is a busy man. Travel Photographer, Tour Organizer, Author, and lots more. Hear his story.
21 Feb 2025
00:45:50
Since 2008, Ralph Velasco has been a full-time travel photographer and international tour organizer, having created and led over 120 international tours (all 5-star rated) in well over 30 countries on 7 continents (plus over 100 domestic tours in the U.S.).
He has been location-independent for 11+ years and traditionally spends anywhere from 8 - 9 months on the road internationally scouting and leading tours.
Like many others, he is considering leaving the USA to live in Europe, for a few reasons.
Check out how web site. There may be something that he is organizing that will interest you.
Globe-trotter Paul Neville tells epic stories from 120+ countries, Peace Corps adventures, and wild backpacking wisdom
08 Feb 2025
00:41:14
Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds.
Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing stories of resilience and humor, or providing guidance for aspiring adventurers, Paul connects with audiences through his relatable and inspiring approach.
A U.S. Foreign Service Officer currently stationed in the Netherlands, Paul’s career and travels have given him a unique lens on the world. His Peace Corps service in Tonga and a yearlong backpacking odyssey through Oceania, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, and South America shaped his global perspective and storytelling style. Fluent in Tongan, Thai, and Spanish, he has lived and worked in diverse countries, including Thailand, Honduras, Pakistan, and Mexico, gaining insights into cross-cultural connection and the human spirit.
Paul’s debut book, Endless Horizons: A Global Backpacker’s Quest for Adventure, Connection, and Discovery, is a tribute to the power of travel to foster growth, community, and self-discovery. As the cofounder of Lana Learn, an e-learning platform for language and workplace skills, he’s passionate about empowering others to explore the world and embrace new opportunities.
Arias WebsterBerry - Digital Marketing Expert with some great travel stories
31 Dec 2024
00:38:32
Arias’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in overcoming profound adversity. Raised by a single mother who worked two full-time jobs and a father who struggled with drug addiction, Arias experienced homelessness and instability, living in over 12 different places before turning 18.
Nowadays, as a digital marketing expert, he helps people build businesses and enables success, and he still finds time to travel.
Teacher & Traveler - Trisha DePasquale is educating school children about the World. Definitely the right thing to do.
09 Nov 2024
00:34:44
Trisha DePasquale is an early childhood educator and has been for more than 17 years and is also a world traveler.
Teaching kids about the world has been a love of hers throughout her entire teaching career. Providing teachers with resources to bring the world to their classrooms has become her passion.
She created Passport Adventures and American Adventures as a unique way to make children feel as if they are actually traveling to these places. A little imagination goes a long way, and it is quite inspiring.
Simon Yeats' wild life of travel - Near death experiences, muggings, bungee jumping, and other not so scary stuff
30 Oct 2024
00:47:33
Simon Yeats has 3 distinct sides to his life. His funny side, his serious side and his dark side. In each case, his experiences are unique.
Funny Side: Birth by Fire in his travel escapades around the world and then writing books to tell all. How to maybe avoid mistakes and survive.
Serious Side: Helping people walk again and bringing some back to life.
Dark Side: Facing death 10 times. Mental health issues. Kidnapping of son.
After an unbelievable life packed ful of incidences, he is lucky to be alive. Hear about his escapades in Rio, Brazil. Hoping he may settle down and chill out now. I need a rest just listening to him.
Check out his books on Amazon. Best enjoyed after a few beers.
How music might remind us about travel experiences. A few examples from yours truly.
22 Oct 2024
00:17:21
Yes, it is very true. Music, whether it is rock, motown, classical, opera, reggae, and many others, can take you back to a certain moment in time where you may have been traveling or experiencing something, somewhere in the world. In other words, you could be listening to a piece of music, and think, I remember this song when I was.......
Listening to these musicians and their music have caused me reflect and remember a travel experience from the past:
Pink Floyd Santana Dire Straits AC/DC Men at Work Yanni Abba Simple Minds Peter Gabriel Eagles Scorpions Geoffrey Oryema Murray Head Heart
Listen in, and you will underatnd what I mean. Then do it yourself. Start making a list
2024 International Impact Book Award Winner - Religion, Spirituality and the Way of Life in the Himalayas
03 Oct 2024
00:16:48
Many thanks to the International Impact Book Awards organization for this award in the "Adventure" category. You can read it or listen to it (ebook, paperback, hard cover, audible). It is all about my escapades to: Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar
Sacred places they maybe, but being in the Hiamlayan Mountain region is something really special and enlightening.
Discover. Travel. Transform. How Nina Zapala found her true self by letting her inner guide be her travel guide
29 Sep 2024
00:39:18
Nina Zapala ia a certified Myers-Briggs® instructor, and an award winning hospitality professional. How do we become who we are meant to be? Listen to ZIna explain how. Her own 7-year life tsunami taught her how to become who she was meant to be; a teacher of spiritual personality. It's her life calling. She talks abbout tips, tools and theories she used to create a life of meaning and purpose. Now let her show you how to do it for yourself. Travel helps.
Starting from Belfast, Chris Donaldson decided to ride his motorbike to Australia, but took a wrong turn and ended up in Argentina
17 Aug 2024
00:37:01
When Chris Donaldson left Belfast in 1979, his original plan was to ride to Australia, on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans bike. He never made it "down under" and ended up in Argentina nearly 2 years later.
He travelled through the Middle East, rode across the Sahara Desert and down to Cape Town, where he hitched a ride on a yacht race back to Europe. He then went to the USA and rode from Canada south through Central America and South America to Buenos Aires.
He recently published a book called 'Going the Wrong Way,' which is an Amazon best-seller.
He decided to finally complete the journey this year, 44 years after his return from South America and take the very same Moto Guzzi to Australia.
Crazy stuff but what a great achievement in life
For our USA and Canadian audience, please excuse the British/American accent and the Irish accent.
Thought Provoking Places around the World - my opinions from past experiences
02 Aug 2024
00:28:08
I have named 15 places that have etched memories into my brain cells - for a valid reason. Many of us have visited a place that have made us stop and think a little. These places may have given us thoughts and feelings of being fortunate, horrified, thankful, respectful, and just downright surprised. Even maybe that question of, "I did not know that." This is why travel is important and educational. The places mentionied above are from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.
The classic Digital Nomad experience. Working in Latin America and Europe, Faustina Mulnik tells her story.
01 Aug 2024
00:36:56
Faustina Mulnik has been traveling as a digital nomad for the last 2 years. She also studied abroad in college (but got sent home early due to Covid!). She is a huge fan of long-term travel and tries to stay in each place at least 1 month at a time. She has worked remotely from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and Italy. and has loads of tips on what to pack, dual/esim cards, how to make friends abroad, etc.
Why wasn't the Digital Nomad experience around when I was growing up in England? Basically because the technology to make it happen was not around back then. If it was, I likely would have been one.
Nominated for Global Women of Influence Awards, Gail Gibson talks about her leadership roles around the world
13 Jul 2024
00:32:11
Gail Gibson, an accredited master coach, mentor, author, and podcast host is renowned for her transformative approach, The Can Do Way®. Gail's methods empower clients around the world to break through frustration and find fulfilment, sparking incredible personal and business growth. She captivates global audiences with her insights on growth mindsets, leadership excellence, and midlife wellbeing for women leaders. A champion of conscious, compassionate leadership, Gail's impact resonates across diverse regions, fostering sustainable success. When she's not inspiring others, she enjoys reading, green tea, haiku poetry, and forest bathing, finding solace in nature. A curious traveller at heart, Gail has lived and worked in Australia, Canada, the UK, and Malaysia. Together with her husband, she has explored over 30 countries, with many more adventures on the horizon.
The Joys of Jet Lag - The travelers mindset of being accepting and understanding of people around the world
23 Jun 2024
00:40:20
Kat Medina is an entrepreneur, world traveler, public speaker, and author of the book "The Joys of Jet Lag." Jet lag is a thing, and people who travel by plane for many hours through different time zones to reach their destination, can or will suffer from it. It is not pleasurable, however, the art of dealing with it can help in other ways. For example, it can help us be tolerant, accepting, and understanding of people in foreign lands around the world. We will be guests in their country, a place that is likely to have different customs and way life from us. As Kat describes her book, "How to use a traveler's mindset to not be an A-hole in daily life."
On a positive note, it is all educational, and will help us to respect our fellow human beings in the rest of the world.
Larger than Life and ambitious, Jamie Meyer talks about her World travels and how she motivates others
08 Jun 2024
00:35:39
Jamie is a traveller and entrepreneur from Australia. She was running a company at 23 and founded her own at 27. At age 30, she set out to explore the world, and has lived in various countries. She is the only person I know that has taken an Uber ride for 7 hours. That was along the coast in Mexico. She has led a full life that has included ups and downs, excitement, and lots crazy stuff, but she is still on a quest to keep it all going. A lady of many trades, she is a coach, mentor, advisor, speaker, designer, and rehabilitator She has predicted that she will die at an age of 103 and have written on her tombstone, "I came, I saw, and I conquered the most remarkable life." I believe her. Keep it going Jamie
Diversity & Inclusion professional Solene Anglaret describes her life overseas for the past 12 years
27 May 2024
00:33:35
Born and raised in France, Solene has lived abroad for over 12 years - in Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia. Her passion for travel has also led her to visit more than 58 different countries so far.
Day-to-day, she works in diversity and inclusion as Programme Lead for Disabled Innovators for the UK's government agency for innovation, something she is really passionate about.
She also runs her own business: Be Beyond Borders, which is all about storytelling, creativity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As part of this venture, she hosts a talkshow called 'The Inclusion Conversation and has published four books including a travel memoir (Where to Next?) and a children's story (Where Are You From?). She is now pivoting to offer facilitation, training, and mentoring.
The purpose behind everything she does is to break down borders and bring the world closer together, one conversation, one story, one connection at a time. She inspires and helps people from all over to live a life worth living - whatever that might mean for them.
Capturing the essence of elopements for couples around the world
18 May 2024
00:29:52
Zephyr et Luna’s founder, Ambre Peyrotty, captures the essence of elopements through nature’s unique light, crafting award-winning photography that preserves each moment in its most authentic and radiant form. With a background in travel agency and guiding, Amber brings unrivaled insight to orchestrate dream elopements, seamlessly blending exploration with exquisite imagery. So everybody out there, if you and your other half are looking to elope to a place of beauty and peacefullnes to create lifetime memories, Ambre is your "go to" person. Enoy the podcast.
Two Humans and a Dog - Travel adventures, Shakespeare and Folklore
27 Apr 2024
00:39:35
This is about Lauren, husband Jon and their dog Belka, who are living an adventurous life mixed in with a few variations of lifestyle every now and again. In Lauren's own words: "My proudest travel moments include taking a student expedition team to Ecuador. Having treated herself to a trip of the Trans-Siberian railroad for my 30th birthday, I am now looking forward to being in Japan for my 40th. Together with my husband, Jon, I run the travel website https://twohumansandadog.com. This focuses on dog-friendly adventure travel. We have enjoyed plenty of adventures together from a road trip around Cuba to diving in the Galapagos Islands. Recently we eloped and spent our honeymoon volunteering around the Balkans."
Lauren also has a passion for Shakespeare, Folklore, and Ghouls. Lengthy stays in the Isle of Skye and the Balkans add to their list of escapades.
The Travel Addict on a speaking gig around the Caribbean. Added bonus - an explanation of cricket inside 3 minutes
26 Apr 2024
00:20:36
Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, Curacao, Bonaire, Aruba, and Dominican Republic. Culturally diverse, but each of these islands have their own history and personality. Collectively, the Travel Addict had 5 education talks to perform and in addition, by special request from a few pssengers, they wanted to hear an explanation of the rules of cricket. An abbreviated version it was to be, which is borderline giberish, however presents a brief and somewhat humorous explanation of one of the worlds oldest and most popular sports. Add in addition, a quick overview of the islands visited. Island hop or take a cruise ship folks, depending on what time you have. Lots to see and do. Stay active or stay relaxed.
Ex-Flight Attendant Autumn Carolynn expands her horizon in the travel business to focus on photography
17 Apr 2024
00:34:16
Autumn Carolynn recently had a goal to visit 30 countries within 30 years. Throughout her time traveling, she kept an on-going journal of all her travels and when reaching that goal, she created a book called "Traveling in Wonder". It was launched in February 24th, 2024. She was a previously a flight attendant, travel agent, travel design manager, and is now a travel photographer within the twin cities in Minnesota. She sells her canvases, matted prints, calendars, greeting cards, and more at art festivals and fairs around the Midwest!
The Travel Addict in Asia for a month - Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Bhutan, and Thailand.
23 Mar 2024
00:27:31
I had a speaking gig on a cruise ship around Asia for 2 weeks, so I thought I would extend it for a week before and after. Presenting to people from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australasia, and Africa was fullfilling and it was just great to be in an environment where humans from many parts of the world all got along with each other wonderfully well. Apart from presenting some history, geography, and cultural facts about countries in Asia, I decided to take on an extreme challenge and climb to Tigers Nest Monastery for the 2nd time, however I was now 9 years older. The great news is that I made it without passing out or falling off the mountain along the way, It's a very tough and strenuous trek up steep slopes in a rocky terrain. The reward for reaching this iconic building is a feeling of substantial achievement and enlightenment, at one of the most sacred places on planet earth. I visited the following:
What to do when you retire in your 60's - do volunteer work in Bangladesh, backpack around Latin America, sleep in a hammock in the jungle - Just normal stuff
31 Jan 2024
00:48:50
Alastair Henry did something not many people would think about doing when retiring in his 60s. He did volunteer work in Bangladesh, Guyana, and Jamaica. He also did his share of backpacking around the world, an activity normally associated with the younger generation. This is a prime example of "You are never too old for adventure", which is also a title of one of my presentation topics. He did surprise me when he stated that more people than we think do these commendable activities, even when they are in the latter part of their lives. Take note everyone. Life is short. Check out his web site and books: Alastair Henry - Fiction & Non-Fiction Author
Fellow Cruise Ship Luminary Max Vanaalst chats about his life as a Marine Biologist on the great island of Curacao.
21 Dec 2023
00:41:17
Max Vanaalst and I were both invited on the brand new luxury ship Explora 1 on its inaugural visit to Caribbean from Europe. We were contracted as Luminaries, as we provided educational and enrichment talks to passengers during the 2+ week cruise around the Caribbean, visiting islands such as Barbados, Bonaire, Dominica, Curacao, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Martinique, St. Kitts and Antigua. A great ship with wonderful staff and delicious food.
Max and his company Branch Coral Foundation are doing a wondeful job preserving and expanding the coral reef system around Curacao. Listen and learn a little about the intricacies his company's work. Very commendable.
Wayne Butler's rollercoaster journey from boardrooms to self-discovery reminds us that our emotional currency can fuel a brighter future.
07 Dec 2023
00:43:11
Wayne has been chronicling his life's adventures, grappling with personal demons, recounting moments of shame, and reflecting on his wild, at times bewildering behaviors for over three decades. Now, using the wealth of insights contained within his extensive series of journals and life experiences, he has unveiled it all to the world in his debut book, "So It Begins: Dark Dreams, Demons, and Discovery." This book marks the first installment in a series that captures his myriad experiences and profound self-reflection as he embarks on a quest for redemption, striving to invest his emotional currency wisely. After an active life so far, he is still alive to talk about his escapades.
Kelly Keefe, Founder of Heartspace, drops by to talk about her travel stories and teachings.
19 Nov 2023
00:43:03
Kelly Keefe is a multi-disciplinary artist, best-selling author, innovative leader, empowerment guide, and Reiki teacher. She is the founder of The Heartspace, established in 2016 helping individuals and groups elevate into states of thriving. She works deeply with the Divine Feminine/spiritual world to endlessly create uplifting experiences, creations, and teachings. Her music is a multi-dimensional experience created with the intention to expose and elevate the different facets of herself, and as a reflection - of everyone. Kelly is a world traveler serving, performing, and creating as needed and desired. Ready to thrive and live alive? Listen and discover.
The Galavanting Goddess talks about her crazy outlandish life of travel and adventure
15 Nov 2023
00:39:06
This podacst is based on Lisa Ruoff's own personal experiences, as a single solo female traveler, within her highly unconventional life. Alaska to Cuba and Back is the story and is about leaving her little, off grid cabin in Alaska to make her way onto a sailboat off the east coast of the states, to sail around Cuba with a South African captain and the girl he met at a bar the night before. She wrote a book about this. Her second book, Bite of the Travel Bug , recently released, is about backpacking and hitchhiking adventures in both Australia and Africa. Hear about her experience with a Tasmanian Devil in, guess where, Tasmania. All fun stuff, and she is still alive to talk about it.
Meet the Gagnons. Enjoying the traveling life with disabled daughter Jordan and her Bucket List
10 Nov 2023
00:32:37
For the 100th episode of the Travel Addict Podcast, I find myself listening to an inspiring story about the Gagnon family from Canada. Daughter Jordan has a very rare illness has caused her to become disabled and wheelchair bound. Nevertheless, they travel, primarily because Jordan has her own travel Bucket List. With an attitude of, "we will make it happen", they have plans to travel and make the most of life. With an upcoming trip to Costa Rica and a cruise to Alaska, they intend to continue their travels under the challenging situation without hesitation. Hear mother Christa talk about their escapades and plans for the future. Very inspiring it is: Resilience, Determination, Courage, Bravery, and Strength are their core values
Mapmaker and artist Sonja Bajic describes living in 4 countries with the same street name before moving to Paris from Serbia
14 Oct 2023
00:43:18
Sonja a mapmaker, artist, and designer. For the first 26 years of her life,she lived in 4 countries while not changing her street address. You have to listen to this podcast to understand this logic. She moved to Paris 12 years ago from Serbia to complete her second master's degree in Urban Regeneration (her first was in Architecture). Paris ignited her creativity, and for the past 8 yearsshe has been crafting maps for companies and individuals. She believes anything can be turned into a map, aiding communication in the workplace and celebrating life. She has also climbed the Eiffel Tower 100's of times. We talk about her ex-pat life and the science of maps.
The thrill of teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand, with American Mitch Metzger
06 Oct 2023
00:44:54
Mitch Metzger helps people completely change their lives by traveling the world and getting paid to teach English abroad. If an opportunity like this was around when I was growing up in England, I would have given it some serious consideration. Mitch describes his time in Thailand teaching English and also teaching teachers. It may not be the highest paying job on the planet, but the advantages of living inThailand are many:
Low cost of living
Safe
Affordable accomodation
Good health care system
Hospitality of the country's citizens
A desirable place to live for ex-pats from all over the world
Culturally rich
Thailand's diversity
Fun
Easily accessible to other parts of Asia
etc.
He does return to the States every now and again, but after 2 weeks, he feels the need to get back to Bangkok. A frequent visitor to Thailand myself, I understand completely his desire to live there. In 2024, I will be there again.
Listen to his story as it is very inspiring to the younger generation who maybe looking for something "different" to explore in their lives. FIVE STAR reviews.
These days, I am more likely to visit and stay in a place where there are fewer people, however I do have some favorite major cities, which left their mark on me. Would I go back to these places? Of course I would. Below is a list of my favorite capital cities of the world. Each has their own personality and unique history.
In no particular order:
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Berlin, Germany
Kyiv, Ukraine
Bangkok, Thailand
Singapore
Stockholm, Sweden
Sydney, Australia
Vilnius, Lithuania
The picture inserted in my logo is a view of Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok on a typical day. Enjoy the short podcast.
My Top 10 list of places where I have enjoyed the wonders of Mother Nature.
24 Sep 2023
00:17:11
My Top 10 list of places where I have enjoyed the wonders of Mother Nature.
1. The world's oldest desert, Namibia 2. High up in the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal 3. Where the sea meets the sky, Maldives 4. Mystical peacefulness, Bhutan 5. Norwegian Fjords 6. Wilderness, Mongolia 7. Just a normal sunset, Boracay, Philippines 8. World's largest biodiverse marine area, Raja Ampat, Indonesia 9. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 10. Deadvlei, Namibia
I could have added 10 more also. The world is a wonderful place.
Living life to the fullest and redefining travel with Sarah Marie Naska
22 Sep 2023
00:40:35
I asked Sarah after she told me about her activities day to day, "Do you have time to sleep?" Hear her response in this podcast. She also answered how she defines the meaning of life. Her adventurous spirit, volunteer work and support for non-profit organizations is commendable, but she also embraces financial and spiritual wisdom in helping people to succeed in life. Her travel stories are delightful also.
The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
This is a relatively short description of the 10 most sacred places I have visited on our wonderful planet. Yes, there are so many out there, I could have made a top 20. Nevertheless, I narrowed it down to my top 10, and they are probably nothing what you would expect, or maybe never heard of. These are very special places, or as I say sometimes, while I was there, I just knew that they are/were important and very significant. Listen and make comments. Enjoy.
Going to Scandinavia? You gotta hang out in Stockholm for a few days
07 Sep 2023
00:16:46
It was October when I took the Norwegian Airlines flight to Stockholm. It made me think for a few seconds while in flight that I may be going to Oslo instead. Staying in Stockholm's Old Town is a great area to be. You can just spend your day walking around. Coffee shops, Pubs, Historical Buildings, and blocks of ice high up on buildings. The latter you have to be aware of, although there are Ice Managment Staff monitoring and removing any signs of falling ice blocks. Take a walk to Abba's museum and reminisce about the great music of the 70's and 80's. Staying at the Victory Hotel was excellent and made me think about Admiral Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, and why I would see this in Stockholm. I sailed through the Stockholm Archipelago which was just spectacular and was honored to be ask to speak from the Cruise Ship's Bridge as we navigated the area. Great memories.
The Nordics - Happiest Places on Earth. Supporting stats and more..
23 Aug 2023
00:25:11
After listening to this, you may be either surprised or enlightened to the fact that the Nordic countries are rated highly in various world indexes and are desirable places to live, although maybe not all year round. I have not made up these statistics as they have come from trusted sources. Maybe before you listen, just jot down the countries you think maybe at the #1 position for Happiest Country, Safest Country, Most Freedom, Human Development, Best Places to Live, etc. Good luck. As I lecture about this stuff, I have to be pretty much correct and have this info. backed up fom reliable sources.
My recent trip to The Norwegian Fjords - some of Mother Nature's best work.
19 Aug 2023
00:27:00
After a flight to Amsterdam and a quick train ride to Rotterdam, I boarded the excellent Celebrity Apex for 9 days in the Norwegian Fjords. Apart from 4 enrichment talks to a full theater, I was able relax and hike several miles through spectacular countryside. Geiranger, Flam, Olden, and Bergen were the stops en route. Camping is popular of course, but for the people who live in these remote areas obviously enjoy their way of life and high standard of living. A few few months of cold weather in the year is obviously not a deterance. No crowds, superb scenery, very safe, healthy ifestyle, and contentment. The busy port of Bergen is bustling with life, and Oslo, although modern, is protective of their historic buildins, rightfully so. Yes, I would go back there and stay in a mountain resort for a few days. This podcast includes some info on geography, history, vikings, and other "did you know?" items.
Travel Addiction personal experience explained by The Travel Addict (aka Malcolm Teasdale)
16 Jul 2023
00:13:07
Yep, I had to blame someone. My parents. For me it started at an early age. The earlier the better I think. Why? Because it is an experience, both educational and inspirational, that I will never regret. My business, adventure and pleasure travel has taken me to 118 countries so far, and that will continue as long as I am physically able. There have been mistakes (avoidable, unforeseen, and self-made) but all-in-all it has been enlightening, educational and fulfilling, and I have experienced places of beauty and rich culture. I have my favorites, and not-so favorites, which I will talk about another time. The adventure continues.
Turning a Shotgun Wedding into a Bullet Proof Marriage & Making a Meaningful Life and Traveling the World.
10 Jul 2023
00:47:12
Evelyn LaTorre ‘s first book, Between Inca Walls, A Peace Corps Memoir, won several awards andis about her adventures growing up in Montana, volunteering in Mexico, and coming of age in Peru, where she met her husband of 57 years. He second book is called Love in any Language, A Memoir of a Cross-Cultural Marriage.
She holds a doctorate in multicultural education from the University of San Francisco and a master’s degree in social welfare from UC Berkeley.
She worked as a bilingual school psychologist and school administrator for 32 years in public education in California until her retirement in 2002. She and her Peruvian husband have been married since 1966 and have traveled to close to 100 countries. She has 2 grown sons, who both live in the USA.
Her writing has appeared in several magazines, such as World View Magazine and the California Writers Club Literary Review. Our conversations is all about travel and cultural understanding and acceptance.
Escapades in Russia, North Korea, China and Iraq with Brent Antonson. Add in a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway also.
25 Jun 2023
00:51:05
Brent Antonson is a travel writer who has circumnavigated the world by rail, including North Korea, 50 states, etc, and taught in Russia, Iraq, and China. Talk about venturing to places where most people would not consider, he pushes the envelope and his luck to fulfill his adventurous side. He even went to Europe and entered the Former Yugoslav crisis by sliding into Zagreb during the war on a night train. His epic train ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia is another adventure that is well worth knowing about. He is also a big fan of driving and has passed through 19 countries, and slept a few nights inside the vehicle on occassion. Epic travel stories abound incluing arrests, torture, girlfriends, and risque stuff.
From an Egyptian Diplomat in China to helping people find a dream career around the World.
12 Jun 2023
00:36:54
Mustafa Ammar is the Founder and CEO of The Passion MBA, a global coaching company that has helped hundreds of professionals around the world to find their dream career. Originally from Egypt, he has lived in many countries across 5 continents from the US, the UK, Italy, China, UAE and many others. He is currently building an online platform that envisions helping professionals who are stuck in their career and need to reinvent themselves. He is the author of “Time to Move On”, a book to help professionals break the common, yet hidden, career myths before they find their dream career. Before that, he worked as an Egyptian diplomat in China, Malawi and the United Nations in New York. Prior to that he worked as a pharmacist. Quite the varied life, so make sure you listen in folks:
Rice Farming with the locals in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Plus UFOs and foul mouthed birds.
28 May 2023
00:22:35
Up front, I want to say that the Dhari Dhevi in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the best resort I have ever stayed. I also recently heard it closed its doors recently as a result of the covid era. Still trying to fin dout details. So unlike a hotel, this place exudes peacefulness and sophistication. The Thai hospitality is as gracious and exceptional as you can imagine. In my quest to mingle with the locals, I decided to help them plant rice in the paddy fields. Yes, I got caked in mud, but I also met Boonchop the Pink Buffalo in the fields and played some Thai music on authentic Thai instruments afterwards. I blame the Monsoon Valley wine for the experience with UFOs and foul mouth birds. You have to listen to this for details.
It was all part of the experience in one of my favorite countries. I need to go back.
Wellness Entrpreneur Lauren McLaughlin talks about her luxury retreat in Tuscany. Definately worth a visit.
30 Apr 2023
00:38:13
Lauren McLaughlin is a speaker, author and the founder of Conscious Strong.
Having been a master-certified Pilates instructor and brain health practitioner for the past 16 years, she has had the pleasure and experience to witness life transformations in her clients.
Her dedication to continued learning has her certified in a multitude of modalities associated with movement and brain health.
Also, being a mother of five, she totally understands the challenges of balancing a busy family and career with self-care and personal growth. It all takes patience and persistence.
The Conscious Strong lifestyle comes purely from her journey to find balance and fulfillment in all areas of life.
She can support and guide you to reclaiming your mind and body through your lens of living. Enjoy living a pain free life!
Canadian Cayla Eskesen talks about her volunteer work in Haiti plus experiences with Goats, Tarantulas and Voodoo.
14 Apr 2023
00:35:30
Cayla is a Canadian indigenous online content creator specializing in entrepreneurship, influencing, and personal finance. She is trained in Behavioral Finance and Marketing Analytics and has used this expertise to garner over 27,000 followers across her personal social media channels. Our conversation focuses on her voluteer work in Haiti over a 3 month period while staying with a local family and camping with goats. Some eye-opening expereinces indeed, but all very commendable. In her free time Cayla avidly travels on tight budgets and has endless stories to share on travel, culture, and overcoming adversity.
A visit to one of the natural wonders of the world, again - Victoria Falls
26 Feb 2023
00:21:01
2023 is the year for another trip of a lifetime. A time of reflection, as I will be taking a 2nd trip to one of the world's natural wonders, Victoria Falls. This is the story about my first trip from several years ago, as best as I can remember. This is happening, primarily because I will be in that region of the world during the latter part of the year. I may even decide to go swimming in the Zambezi River this time. FYI, the seven natural wonders are:
Great Barrier Reef.
Mount Everest
Parícutin, Mexico
Aurora Borealis (AKA the northern lights)
Harbor of Rio de Janeiro
Grand Canyon
Victoria Falls
I also look forward to staying at the Anantara Royal Livingstone, a hotel in a Game Park.I wonder who my neighbors will be.
The great expat experience. New Yorker David McKeegan and his family have lived and worked on 3 continents.
19 Feb 2023
00:38:47
David McKeegan, his wife and 3 sons have lived in South America, Central America, Europe and Asia. If fact, his 3 sons were born in different continents. After David and his wife got their masters degree in Barcelona, they created a company to help other expats with their taxation issues and filings to the U.S. Government. A great service they offer, since it is a complicated process. Currently enjoying the country of Costa Rica, he has lived in Bali (twice), London, Argentina and Uruguay amongst others. He has no plans to move back to the USA, apart from visiting family and friends for a few days a year. This is a classic example of why many Americans are moving to other countries, and have no plans to permanently return.