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| #62 Finding Family In Ecuador | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:24:27 | |
When Hannah O’Hare Bennett arrived in Ecuador as a Peace Corps agriculture volunteer, she wanted more than travel...she wanted to build relationships and truly understand a place. Placed in a small rural community near Saraguro, Hannah initially struggled with isolation, limited Spanish and the thought of spending two full years away from home. But through the patience, humour and warmth of her host sister Sandra and the rest of the family, an unfamiliar community gradually became another home. Hannah shares the moment she first made Sandra laugh in Spanish, the emotions of leaving Ecuador and what happened when she returned after 12 years. Within ten minutes of arriving, she was once again harvesting corn alongside the family. Now, with a master’s degree in textile design, Hannah is also connecting her life in the United States with the traditional beadwork created by Indigenous Saraguro artisans. This is a story about cultural immersion, unexpected belonging and finding family far from where you started. IN THIS EPISODE: • Joining the Peace Corps at 27 Subscribe to El Cafecito Travel Talks and share this episode with someone who believes that family can be found anywhere. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #61 40 Years Backpacking | 15 Aug 2026 | 00:25:26 | |
“Home is where the backpack is.” Ken has spent 40 years travelling the world and 36 years working internationally as a United Nations peacekeeper and diplomat. Born in what is now Zimbabwe, he was given 48 hours to leave the country at the age of 18 and began building a life without a permanent home. In this episode, Ken remembers travelling before smartphones, GPS, online reservations and ATMs...when backpackers depended on guidebooks, postcards, travellers’ cheques and advice from strangers. He also shares some unforgettable experiences, including finding an unmarked hotel in Siberia and attempting to cross from Peru into Ecuador during a violent demonstration. Now 65, Ken reflects on how backpacking has changed, what modern travellers have gained and lost, and why age should never prevent someone from exploring the world. His advice is simple: be brave, be realistic, do your research—and never stop. Ken previously appeared in Episode 59, “The Travelling Lion,” featuring his unusual travel companion, Molly. If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow El Cafecito Travel Talks, share the episode and leave a review. Your support helps us continue sharing independent travel stories from Ecuador and beyond. Topics: Backpacking, long-term travel, solo travel, older travellers, travel before the internet, Zimbabwe, United Nations, Siberia, Peru, Ecuador, travel safety Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #52 Irish Teacher in Colombia | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:26:02 | |
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Azim, a 27-year-old teacher from Dublin, Ireland, who is working at an American international school in Valledupar, Colombia. Azim shares what led him to leave Ireland, how international teaching can open the door to travel, and what life is like in a hot, music-filled Colombian city famous for vallenato. The conversation explores culture shock, language barriers, Caribbean Colombian Spanish, power cuts, dance culture, social life, and the emotional side of living far from home. Azim also reflects on being the first Irish teacher at his school, working alongside mostly American colleagues, and how even English speakers can experience cultural differences through accent, humour, and everyday language. This episode looks at what happens when we live outside our comfort zone — how we judge, adapt, learn, and grow. Topics include: Irish life vs. Colombian life Guest: Azim, Irish Teacher Host: Tony Lloyd
Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #51 Behind the Hotel Desk | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:23:37 | |
What really goes on behind the scenes of a hotel? In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Pierce Lowney, an Irish hospitality professional who started working in a local pub at just 14 years old before building a career in luxury hotels. Now backpacking across South America, Peirce shares the stories, lessons, and unforgettable moments he’s experienced from both sides of the reception desk. From hilarious “Fawlty Towers” moments and unforgettable guests to bizarre online reviews and practical booking advice, this episode offers a fascinating look at the world of hospitality through the eyes of someone who’s lived it. Whether you’re a frequent traveller, a hotel lover, or simply curious about what happens after you check in, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the people working behind the scenes. In this episode:
Guest: Pierce Lowney, Irish hospitality professional Host: Tony Lloyd Travel • Culture • Connection Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #50 Medellín to Ushuaia – A Motorcycle Journey Across South America | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:17:04 | |
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Gregorio Cárdenas from Medellín, Colombia, who set out on the adventure of a lifetime: riding his motorcycle from Colombia to Ushuaia, Argentina—the southernmost city in the world. What started as a dream became a journey through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Along the way, Gregorio balanced life as a digital nomad, crossed deserts, navigated some of South America’s most challenging roads, battled freezing temperatures, and discovered that travelling alone doesn’t necessarily mean being lonely. From Bolivia’s infamous Death Road to the windswept “73 Malditos” in Patagonia, Gregorio shares stories of unexpected kindness, perseverance, and what happens when you finally stop waiting for the perfect moment and simply go. In This Episode
Memorable Quote “If you have a dream, you have to pursue it. You’re the only person responsible for making it happen.” Guest: Gregorio Cárdenas (Medellín, Colombia) Host: Tony Lloyd El Cafecito Travel Talks is where travel, culture, and connection come together through conversations with travellers, expats, adventurers, and locals from around the world. Stay • Explore • Listen • Connect Support the podcast by sharing this episode with a fellow traveller or dreamer. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #49 Moving to Ecuador with a Dog: What Nobody Tells You. | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:24:02 | |
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Troy, who recently relocated from the United States to Cuenca, Ecuador — along with his dog, Cosmo. Troy shares the real process of moving internationally with a pet, including paperwork, airline restrictions, unexpected costs, and why he eventually used a pet transport service with a pet nanny. He also talks about the extra complications of travelling with a flat-faced dog, finding pet-friendly housing in Cuenca, and how Cosmo adjusted to life in a new country. This conversation is especially useful for anyone thinking about relocating to Ecuador with a dog or another pet. In this episode, we talk about:
Host: Tony Lloyd Memorable Quote: Support the Podcast: Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #48 What Ecuador Taught a 12-Year-Old Traveller | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:18:19 | |
What is it like to move to another country at age 10, learn a new language, attend school in a different culture, and build a new life from scratch? In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd sits down with Karmarri and his mother, artist Iyahdae Rose, as they reflect on two years living in Cuenca, Ecuador, before returning to the United States. Karmarri shares his experiences learning Spanish, adapting to school, making friends, discovering Ecuadorian food, and what surprised him most about life in Ecuador. Iyahdae discusses her decision to leave the United States, the importance of peace and quality of life, and what she believes families can gain from living abroad. Together, they explore how travel and cultural immersion can shape a young person’s perspective on the world. Topics discussed: Guests: Karmarri and Mom Iyahdae Rose (iyahdae.art) Host: Tony Lloyd Travel • Culture • Connection If you’d like to support El Cafecito Travel Talks and help keep these conversations going, you’ll find a contribution link in the podcast notes. Interested in meaningful travel experiences in Central or South America? Tony Lloyd also provides independent travel advisory services focused on cultural connection and authentic local experiences. Thanks for sharing a cafecito or tea with us. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #47 Sailing to Latin America | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:21:30 | |
What would make someone from Switzerland trade a plane ticket for a sailboat? In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd sits down with Tobias, a young traveller who chose the slow route to the Americas. Instead of flying across the Atlantic, he spent 26 days at sea, sailing from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands to Martinique in the Caribbean. Tobias shares what life was really like on board: night watches, endless ocean horizons, dolphins swimming alongside the boat, rough weather, and the surprising challenge of returning to society after weeks at sea. The conversation continues through his travels in the Caribbean, Colombia, and Ecuador, where he reflects on cultural differences, learning Spanish, trusting his instincts, and the freedom that long-term travel can bring. In this episode:
Guest: Tobias (Switzerland) Host: Tony Lloyd Travel • Culture • Connection If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following, sharing, or leaving a review. Support the Podcast Travel Advisory Services Tony Lloyd helps independent travellers create meaningful journeys throughout Central and South America, including cultural and community-based experiences. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #46 Photography, Identity and the African Diaspora with Skye Jalal | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:24:37 | |
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd speaks with photographer and recent graduate Skye Jalal, who is travelling through Ghana, Kenya, Germany, Ecuador, and Mexico on a Watson Fellowship. Skye shares how photography became her way of exploring identity, community, family, and the African diaspora. She discusses her experiences photographing Afro communities across different countries, the challenges of travelling alone, and how travel has changed her perspective on culture, belonging, and human connection. Topics include:
Guest: Skye Jalal Host: Tony Lloyd Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:22:32 | |
After several years away from the microphone, El Cafecito Travel Talks is back. In this special relaunch episode, the tables are turned as Skye Jewel interviews host Tony Lloyd about his journey, life in Latin America, travel, community building, and the experiences that have shaped his perspective over more than 25 years living in Latin America. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and living in multiple countries • Life as a hostel owner in Ecuador and Colombia • Helping travellers explore Central and South America • Why Latin America continues to feel like home after more than 25 years • Building connections across cultures and communities • Afro-descendant communities throughout the Americas • The lessons travel teaches us about belonging, identity, and human connection • Why El Cafecito Travel Talks is returning and what listeners can expect in future episodes Whether you’re an experienced traveller, dreaming about living abroad, interested in Latin America, or simply curious about the stories that connect us, this episode is the perfect place to start. Hosted by: Tony Lloyd. Special thanks to Skye Jewel for joining us for this relaunch episode and stepping behind the microphone as interviewer. As this is the relaunch episode, thanks for your patience with a few audio imperfections. The conversations are back, and we’re excited to share many more stories in the months ahead. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #44 Hash House Harriers | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:16:16 | |
Ed Howell a.k.a. Hazukashii, after retiring from the US military, decides to spend his time hashing around the world. Hazukashii shares with us the tales of the Hash House Harrison, how he was renamed, and his quest for hashing in over 100 countries. His words of advice for us: people are people and the hash is a great way to meet new friends and to discover new cultures His Hash web site: ttp://gotothehash.net
Guest: Ed Howell aka Hazukashii Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #43 Father & Son | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:23:59 | |
Brian and Alec Altonen farmers Michigan USA taking a winter break to do a father and son trip to explore Ecuador together They share with us the reasons for travelling at this time, what they hope to get out of this trip and what life was like back at home for the last year. Their words of advice for us is, do your research go travelling but do it safely. Guest: Brian and Alec Altonen alecaltonen@gmail.com Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #60 Looking for Home | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:25:10 | |
Dan left London with a plan to travel through eight or nine countries across Latin America. Almost a year later, that plan looks very different. Three months in Panama became six months in Colombia. In Salento, an unexpected relationship pulled him into a local family and changed the direction of his journey. When the relationship ended, Dan had to move forward — but he doesn’t regret the experience. Now in Ecuador, he’s asking a bigger question: Is he simply travelling, or is he looking for somewhere new to call home? Over tea, we talk about slow travel, relationships abroad, the rising cost of life back home, learning Spanish through immersion, connecting with strangers, and why Cuenca has already made Dan wonder: Could I live here? And after nearly a year away, sometimes “home” is still something as simple as your mother’s cooking. In this episode: El Cafecito Travel Talks — real people, real journeys, and the stories we collect along the way. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #42 Where is George? | 15 Jan 2021 | 00:26:32 | |
George Griffiths from Canada also featured in show #33 and #37, finally settled in Cuenca Ecuador George shares with us his impressions of his first 6 weeks in South America, some of the interesting things he has seen so far, somethings he is not a fan of and the cost and characteristics of his new home. His words of advice for us is to have someone to guide you along the way in your transition of a new culture
Guest: George Griffiths https://www.facebook.com/George-Griffiths-577430806286157 Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #41 Mike FM Holiday Travel Special 2 of 2 | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:29:56 | |
Six Travellers six continents six questions... Intro: Who are you and something about you?
Guest: Australia - Fabian Clavizzle Asia - Manon Raja Africa - Chiboni Evans Europe -Tony Giles South America - Carlos Penuela North American Montreal - Gina-Mai Simmons Coley
Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd and Christopher Thomson (Mike FM) To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #40 Mike FM Holiday Travel Special 1 of 2 | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:39:51 | |
Six Travellers six continents six questions... Intro: Who are you and something about you?
Guest: Australia - Fabian Clavizzle Asia - Manon Raja Africa - Chiboni Evans Europe -Tony Giles South America - Carlos Penuela North American Montreal - Gina-Mai Simmons Coley
Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd and Christopher Thomson (Mike FM) To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #39 Hannah's Happiness Project | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:25:25 | |
Hannah Kern From the UK, a VEGAN | ENVIRONMENTALIST | SOLO CYCLIST | FEMINIST | SOCIAL & HAPPINESS ACTIVIST, decide to leave behind a possible career as a lawyer to travel the world to spread her messages. Her words of advice for us is to look for the opportunities we were given during this time of limitations to reflect on the positives that we could take away from this Unusual year.
Nongriat in Meghalaya, an incredible natural wonder in India’s spectacular Northeast. Blog post (one of the Seven Sister States in Northeast India) - https://hannahshappinessproject.com/mountains-and-magic-cycling-mystical-meghalaya/
Guest: Hannah Kern www.hannahshappinessproject.com www.facebook.com/hannahshappinessproject www.instagram.com/hanshappinessproject www.patreon.com/hannahshappinessproject www.buymeacoffee.com/happinessproj
Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #38 Travel Bromance | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:22:48 | |
Nicolas Pollock from Australia and Daniel Rubner from Germany headed off on individual solo adventures and as destiny would have it they find each other and discover a Travel Bromance. Nicolas and Daniel share with us how they met, the fun they had travelling together and how they’ll continue being friends for a lifetime. Their word of advice to us is through solo travelling you discover more and allow yourself to create new Lasting relationships. Also not to over plan and go with the flow and allow destiny to play its part.
Guests: Nicolas Pollock and Daniel Rubner Nicholas.pollock@me.com Insta: nicolasvamos Danielrubner@live.de Insta: der_runner Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #37 Flying in Time of Corona | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:24:53 | |
George Griffiths from show #33 is on his way from Canada to Cuenca Ecuador while Covid is still roaming the world. Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url) Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #36 Racecation | 28 Nov 2020 | 00:19:05 | |
Pau Amos an American who retired early from his university career found a way to combined his two passions, travelling and competing in triathlons "Racecation" His words of advice for us it’s not to be afraid to do something that will put you out of our comfort zone.
Guest: Paul Amos Email: paul.amos.wharton@gmail.com Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #35 Travelling On a Low Budget | 23 Nov 2020 | 00:24:57 | |
Franco Heiler, an accountant from Argentina discovers that you don’t need to have a big bank account to travel the world. Franco shares with us how a one month trip became a long-term world exploration, navigating his way with little or no money and the “sky bank”... Guest: Franco Heiler Instagram. @francoheiler Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #34 A New Canvas | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:25:36 | |
Kaspian Clark, an American who found himself with a new canvas after losing his job and home at the start of the global pandemic, decided to pack up and move to Cuenca, Ecuador. Kaspian shared with us the enjoyment he had in his work at Airbnb, his decision to move away and what life is like for him so far in his newly adopted Ecuadorian city. Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #33 The Start of a Journey | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:27:00 | |
George shares with us the details of his multicultural background, his reasons for embarking on this new journey and what he’s hoping to find at the end of the trail. Mike FM:https://mikefm.ca Eleni's Bakery Jamaica: https://www.facebook.com/elenisjamaica
Guest: George Griffiths https://www.facebook.com/George-Griffiths-577430806286157 Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #59 The Travelling Lion | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:19:50 | |
What if your travel companion had been to 117 countries, needed his own luggage, had his own Instagram account—and happened to be a lion? Meet Montgomery J. Lion, better known as Monty, Ken’s rather unusual travel companion. Monty’s story began in Tanzania, when Ken brought him home for his son. Years later, when his son left for university, Monty joined Ken on the road—and never really stopped travelling. Since then, he’s crossed borders around the world, attracted the attention of airport security, posed with complete strangers in China, visited some extraordinary places and even played an unexpected role in saving Ken during a dangerous moment in the mountains of Pakistan. At the time of our conversation, Monty had visited 117 countries. His goal? 150. In this episode: Follow Monty on Instagram: @montgomeryj.lion Enjoy El Cafecito Travel Talks? Planning a trip or considering a move to Latin America? Want to support the podcast? Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #32 A lifetime of travel | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:27:06 | |
Cindy Smith an American who grew up travelling as an army brat (a.k.a. TCK) which sparked the flame to her lifetime wanderlust. Cindy shared with us the different stages she’s had as a traveller both the good and the bad times and some of the ways travel has changed in the last 20 years. Her word of advice for us is to go out and explore the world regardless of our individual abilities. Guest: Cindy Smith mail: marcelmonet4@gmail.com
Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #31 Japanese-Peruvian | 25 Oct 2020 | 00:19:22 | |
Danny Tanaka a Japanese-Peruvian (TCK) realizes that it’s not always that easy to find a place to call home. Danny shares with us what it was like to travel and live in Japan, the home country of her paternal grandparents, why she still continues to travel the world and how this has made her into the person she is today. Her words of advice is that home could be a place within your mind and maybe not necessarily a physical place on the planet. Guest: Danny Tanaka Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #30 People we meet while travelling... | 18 Oct 2020 | 00:19:53 | |
Peter O'Donoghue, a special needs teacher from Ireland discovered how the people we meet while travelling can impact our lives in different ways. Peter shares with us some of his stories of people he met along the way in his South America trip both in the good and bad times and how this has helped him to form the person who he is today. His words of advice for us is that through travel you can see that there are a lot of good people in the world. Stories by Peter on El Cafecito travel talks Facebook: Travelling in Silence Flashpackers? https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/flashpackers/2025223091037840
Guest: Peter O’Donoghue Instagram: @cneasta_music Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #29 Travel With Us by Warren & Julie | 11 Oct 2020 | 00:28:49 | |
Warren and Julie Knox an American couple decide to retire early and travel the world while documenting it on their YouTube channel...Travel With Us By Warren & Julie Warren and Julie share with us their reasons for retiring early and travelling, why they decided to document it for others, and how they’ve continued their adventure despite the coronavirus pandemic. Their words of advice for us is that we only have one life so go out and explore
https://www.youtube.com/c/TravelWithUsbyWarrenJulie Guest: Warren and Julie Knox Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #28 Cuenca: 200 Days of Lockdown | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:24:53 | |
Ben Lehman, an American photographer, while travelling from the southern tip of South America north to Ecuador finds himself in lockdown in Cuenca Ecuador For over 200 days. Ben shares with us how he coped and turned a negative into a positive, ways he made new connections and why he’s thinking of prolonging his stay In this Andean city. His words of advice are that through travelling one can see how others live in a different way which allows us to reduce our prejudices which are caused by the unknown Guest: Ben Lehman www.lehmanimages.com email: Ben@lehmanimages.com IG: @lehmanimages Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #27 Hayden Lee Backpack Digital | 27 Sep 2020 | 00:30:36 | |
Hayden Lee from a small town in England leaves his default destiny behind it’s create a new reality around the globe which he documents on his podcast Backpack Digital Hayden shared with us how he started his various journeys such as travel, the podcast and becoming a family man. His words of advice for anyone looking to get out of there default destiny is “Whatever you want do, put a plan in place and do it” The podcast: Backpack Digital Guest: Hayden Lee Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #26 The Return of The Travellers | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:19:59 | |
Alex and dd, a couple from England, join us as our first guests in six months to share their experience of leaving the COVID lockdowns back home for a new adventure on a vegan farm in the Ecuadorian jungle. They talk about their motivations for traveling during uncertain times, what it was like navigating restrictions, and their plans for building a different lifestyle in Ecuador and beyond. They also reflect on the importance of continuing to live fully and thinking critically about the information we receive. Vegan Farm: Guests: Alex and dd (England) To support the show: Location: El Cafecito Hostel, Cuenca, Ecuador Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Soundtrack: “So Easy” – Jahzzar (Album: Traveller’s Guide) Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #25 My Passport has Coronavirus | 20 Sep 2020 | 00:25:52 | |
Jerrill Adams an American expat/traveller and a single parent of two boys found himself in an unforeseen predicament at the start of the coronavirus world pandemic Jay shares with us how a passport can alter your destination, how one-week holiday turned into a three-month international distancing for him and his boys and how he adapted in the circumstances. His words of advice are that sometimes when things don't work out how we want them concluding that people who are your real friends will support you in a time of need. Guest: Jerrill Adams Instagram: @JahrellMaurice Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #24 Vilcabamba: Path to Longevity | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:20:12 | |
Nick Vasey an Australian who has travelled and worked in various locations on the globe has found himself settling in Vilcabamba Ecuador also known as the valley of longevity. Nick shares with us the path he took that led him to Vilcabamba, his thoughts on the stories of longevity in this small village and why he considers it the place for him while the world battles COVID and other issues. His words of advice are: to get travelling and keep ongoing... Guest: Nick Vasey Webpages: nickvasey.com & instacasa.biz Email: nick@nickvasey.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Entheogenesis Roppongi the novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/146795473X Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #23 Slow Travel | 05 Sep 2020 | 00:21:02 | |
Keith Ferris form Ireland decides to do slow travel through South America after finishing his master in Biological Engineering Keith shares with us why he chose to slow travel, some of the wild things he’s seen and how he found jobs and volunteer opportunities along the way. His world of advice for others while travelling is, be yourself, be flexible and be open-minded. Workaway: https://www.workaway.info/ Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #58 Documenting the Journey | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:16:44 | |
What will you remember from your travels a year from now? Carina, a traveller from Germany, has taken a sabbatical to spend more than a year exploring the world. But she isn’t just travelling; she’s documenting the journey. Through a private written journal, photography, and printed photo albums for each country she visits, Carina is creating a personal record of the places she sees, the food she eats, the things that go right and the things that don’t. We talk about: • Why she has kept travel journals since childhood Sometimes the best travel stories aren’t meant for an audience. They’re simply a way of remembering who you were and what you saw along the way. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #22 Sitting Still | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:24:20 | |
Daniel Hall, a nomadic English teacher from the northeast of England discovers the importance of sometimes sitting still while on a journey of a lifetime. Dan shares with us his reasons for stopping and taking time off, why it's not always necessary to see and do everything while on the road, and how your fellow travellers can be a support group. Also leaving us with the thought that, It's your trip, so you need to make it what you want it to be.
Facebook Story by Daniel Hall Sitting Still https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/sitting-still/2512476188979192 Guest: Daniel (Dan) Hall Blog:thecuriousvicuna.wordpress.com twitter: https://twitter.com/halld39?s=08 Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #21 Returning Home | 23 Aug 2020 | 00:26:13 | |
Kate and Dan Hoffman a US couple returning home to middle America after a one-year travel adventure of a lifetime. Kate and Dan share with us what it was like for them to return to a day to day routine with the challenges of finding a job, reconnecting with family, friends and personal adjustment. They give us some insight into how one might deal with the emotional part of returning home. Facebook Stories by Kate Hoffman: If I Die Tomorrow https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/if-i-die-tomorrow/2263885483838265/ What a Difference a Year Makes https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/what-a-difference-a-year-makes/2279277552299058/ Guest: Kate and Dan Hoffman Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #20 Fears of Travel | 16 Aug 2020 | 00:25:20 | |
Trevor Cheatham, an American TCK who was brought up living in various countries and cultures uses fear as part of his motivation to journey to new destinations. Fears of Travel (facebook story): by Trevor Cheatham https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/fears-of-travel/2494254870801324/ Guest: Trevor Cheatham email: trevorjcheatham@gmail.com Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony LLoyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #19 Solo Female Traveler | 09 Aug 2020 | 00:21:48 | |
Ofer Tandler, an Israeli after doing her military service decides not to do the stereotypical way of travelling as her fellow countrymen in groups, but to venture out as a solo female traveller despite the fears of others. Ofer shares with us why she chose to travel solo, how she prepared emotionally for the journey and the ways she has learned to be solo. Also, she gives us some good advice for any others wanting to travel solo. Guest: Ofer Tandler https://www.facebook.com/ofer.tandler Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #18 Where are you REALLY from? | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:18:53 | |
Elaine Cheung an Asian American learns while travelling that a seemingly simple question like “where are you from” can be a difficult one for those who don't fit the stereotypical poster child of a traveller. Guest: Elaine Cheung (eraineydays.com) Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Tony Lloyd To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #17 World Citizen Tony Lloyd | 26 Jul 2020 | 00:18:42 | |
Tony Lloyd, host of the El Cafecito Travel Talks, a TCK (Trans-Cultural Kid) who after travelling and living in multiple countries has settled in Cuenca Ecuador where he has a cafe hostel called El Cafecito. Guest: Tony Lloyd Host: Johnny Bliss https://fm4.orf.at/stories/2858614/ Editor: Marshall Donnelly To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #16 The Life of a Travel Journalist | 12 Jul 2020 | 00:26:59 | |
Johnny Bliss a Canadian Travel Journalist who lives and works out of Vienna where he is the host of a radio show called Johnny’s Journeys on the popular Austrian station FM 4, which is allowed him to travel and meet inspiring people from all over the world. Johnny shares with us how he became a Travel Journalist for one of the top radio stations in Austria, some of the adventurous/experiences he’s had in the last 10 years while reporting from different corners of the world and how COVID has changed his career outlook. Guest: Johnny Bliss https://fm4.orf.at/tags/johnnybliss Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly To donate to our show please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GB5DB4TUGFANY&source=url Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #15 The Banana Room | 05 Jul 2020 | 00:30:01 | |
Angie Pantoja an American leaves her friends and family behind in a small town of Northern Indiana to discover a new international community in the banana room of the hostel El Cafecito Quito. Angie’s share with us what it was like growing up in a small farming town, How she was motivated to travel and some of her eye-opening experiences in the world of an international hostel. She teaches us how strangers can become family. Steadfast Vagabonds:https://www.facebook.com/groups/steadfastvagabonds/ Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly To donate to our show please click here: Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #14 Travelling out of your Comfort Zone | 28 Jun 2020 | 00:22:22 | |
Luisa Eberenz a Social Worker from Black Forest of Germany, decides to go out of the comfort zone of the gringo trail and interact more with the local communities. Luisa shares with us how she was able to save for her travel. What it means for her to stay with locals versus hostel. How one can be a good gust. The importance of acquiring a new skill to take home and share with love ones. Guest: Luisa Eberenz email:luisa.eberenz@gmail.com imtergram: fraudoktorcool Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com To donate to our show please click here: Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #13 Online Business Freedom to Travel | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:19:54 | |
Yohsuke Kobayashi a Japanese American who leaves the path to medical school to become a digital nomadic businessman. Setting up his own online store which gave him the freedom to travel the world. Yohsuke shares with us how he started his online sales business, the management of his time while travelling and working. The challenges but most of all the benefits of being a digital nomad. Also the importance of taking calculated risk both in business and travel. The two videos that started Yohsuke’s online career: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMxkQsC2jpuhxhSvfzJ9CQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGJ3qWSObAuTozOMy6tq6g
Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #57 Finding a Wife Abroad | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:20:04 | |
At 73, a traveler shares a very personal story about looking for companionship abroad, using an international matrimonial agency, and eventually marrying a woman in Colombia. He talks openly about spending thousands of dollars through the agency, the excitement of arriving in Medellín, falling in love, getting married and the red flags he admits he ignored along the way. At his request, we have chosen not to use his name. But we felt his story was important to share. This episode isn’t about judging his choices or anyone else’s. It’s an honest conversation about loneliness, attention, cultural and economic differences, relationships abroad, and what can happen when things move too quickly. Over tea, he reflects on what went wrong, what he would do differently today, and the advice he would give others looking for love far from home. Sometimes the most valuable travel stories aren’t about where we go, but what we learn along the way. Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #12 Life After Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro | 13 Jun 2020 | 00:21:59 | |
Lotte Heeman from Holland, as a result of a lifestyle change, was able to lose 30kg which then inspired her to climb Mount Mount Kilimanjaro. On summiting the mountain it triggered her to continue the journey and become a world traveller. Lotte on her one year anniversary on the road, tells us about transitioning into a traveller at 42 and being wiser than her younger backpacker years. She believes that anyone can do it. Yes, it's hard to leave your loved ones behind but the new experiences and acquaintances that you make along the way will more than compensate. Guest: Lotte Heeman https://www.facebook.com/lotte.heeman Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly To donate to our show please click here: Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist: Jahzzar Album: Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #11 An Ayahuasca Journey in Ecuador | 07 Jun 2020 | 00:21:17 | |
Peter Macfarlane a Canadian scientist, musician and yogi, journeys to the countryside of Cuenca Ecuador for a life-changing experience. He takes us on his “Trip” to a retreat in the Ecuadorian Andes with Ayahuasca and San Pedro. Connecting with himself and his inner spirits. Finding a new path to communicate better with family and friends new and old. Also recommending how others can embark on the journey. Guest: Peter Macfarlane email: peter.macfarlane6@gmail.com Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly To donate to our show please click here: Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Soundtrack: So Easy Artist:Jahzzar Album:Traveller’s Guide Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #10 Improving Your Professional Life Through Travel | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:23:17 | |
Barbora Simeckova a Human Resources professional from The Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia) shares her experience about travel and volunteering and how it can improve your professional life. Barbora talks about how travelling can be an asset to your future work endeavours. Ways to find the right volunteer projects, making international contacts while on the road and how to present your new skills on your CV. Barbora’s Facebook story: Try to Imagine https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/try-to-imagine/2512441435649334/
Guest: Barbora Simeckova: https://www.facebook.com/bara.simeckova.5 Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly Location: El Cafecito Hostel Cuenca Ecuador www.cafecito.net Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||
| #9 Photography While Travelling | 24 May 2020 | 00:23:01 | |
Aidan Klimenko a photographer and videographer with over 20 years experience in Latin America, shares with us about how he developed into the person he is today through travel and photographer. We chat about responsible photo taking while travelling, modern-day photography and how he gives back to the people he photographs while travelling. Guest: Aidan Klimenko Instagram: aidan.klimenko Host: Tony Lloyd Editor: Marshall Donnelly To donate to our show please click here: Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Connect info: Questions, comments, guest suggestions, or story ideas: email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com El Cafecito Hostel - Cuenca Ecuador Travel Advisor - Latin America: LinkedIn: Tony Lloyd Wilkinson Support the Podcast: If you have any problem with the PayPal link, please contact: WhatsApp: +593 99 99 39 550 New episodes are released every Tuesday. Thank you for sharing a cafecito or a tea with us... | |||