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Destination Morocco Travel Agency offers customized tours to Morocco, including private tours and small group tours, complete with private guides and drivers. Our goal is for you to experience Morocco like a native, while providing personal service and customized itineraries at an affordable price. On our podcast, join Destination Morocco's Azdean Elmoustaquim as he takes you on an exploration of his country's distinct culture, vibrant history and stunning attractions. Azdean prepares you fo ...
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The Travel Agents podcast details the experiences of hosts Brian and Will as they travel around the US and the World. Brian and Will are travel agents for a family-owned business with over 100 years of experience. Their aim is to provide practical information on each location such as what to see, where to go, the prices to expect, and some other helpful information you might receive from your local travel agent in a fun and entertaining way.
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Join us every Tuesday for the Travel Tuesday Happy Hour podcast, where we showcase amazing individuals who share one common passion - travel. Our guests share their unique travel stories, experiences, and perspectives on what keeps them exploring the world. From their travel motivations to their favorite destinations, we delve into the details of their journeys, discussing everything from the challenges of travel to the life-changing moments it brings. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and o ...
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Unruly Podcast

Calen Otto | Travel Blog & Podcast

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The Unruly Podcast by Calen Otto hosts experts who share illuminating thoughts and stories on nature, budget travel, anti-specisiesm, queerness, alternative living, and more. Tune in for epic adventures, exceptional storytelling, and practical ways to kickstart your adventures, regardless of income.
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What started as a journey of two thirty somethings quitting our job to travel Central and South America and our journey has now turned into a podcast interviewing those who have packed in a conventional lifestyle to pursue their passions!
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Okay, but what is traveling with kids REALLY like? In this charming and upbeat podcast, you'll unpack any previous hesitations about traveling the world with your children. Starting a family doesn't have to mean putting a cap on ticking off your dream destinations. On the contrary, traveling with children can be an enriching and magical adventure. Throughout this series, we'll peek behind the curtain of our "Insta-worthy" travel pics and videos with our amusing anecdotes and candid moments. ...
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The travel podcast that takes you on epic adventures around the world! So if you love to travel & travel adventures then come along for the ride! The first series was about my 16 months, a 31,000-mile road trip from Paris to Cape Town way back in 1993/94! The 2nd series was about my solo month-long overland trip around Central America in February 2020. I travelled to 6 countries including Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The 3rd series is about returning to ...
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In this podcast I talk to creative individuals about their stories and how different things have impacted their life and changed it. Who is Advait Gharat? He's a Photographer/Filmmaker from Mumbai, currently living in New York. Camera and movie nerd. Makes YouTube videos too!
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DO YOU love travelling to new places and submersing yourself into local culture? Do you enjoy listening to others who have done so? Listen to residents firsthand as they describe what their country is REALLY like. Interviewed are a diversified group including backpackers & full time travellers, teachers, travelling DJs & photographers, medical doctors, working professionals, business owners plus everyday people we can all relate to! A buffet on society & culture with a travel based twist whe ...
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8:30 Somewhere serves as an international stage for outstanding musicians of any genre from all around the world. During in-depth one-on-one conversations, our guest speakers feed our audience’s desire to explore the world. Each episode is dedicated to one artist and a certain area of their choice. Our host Ben Sharoni speaks with our guests about their very personal connections with certain places and aims to find out how these locations have influenced their creative processes and shaped t ...
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode two of Travel Talk on The Travel Agents podcast! Today, we'll cover everything you need to know about planning the perfect cruise vacation. We'll dive into the key components of cruise planning: Cruise Line Differences: Learn how different cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival, handle…
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Have you ever thought about adopting a plant-based diet? Or maybe you’re like me, an old timer vegan who still feels lost in the kitchen.*Enter Destiny DeJesus on stage left*Destiny, creator of Eat Yo Destiny, is here to show us how to eat in a way that helps our bodies thrive, the planet heal, and protects animals from harm. A tiny house livin' ve…
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, June 7, "Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How to Buy It." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Travel Agents Podcast, hosts Brian and Will discuss their recent experiences in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. They highlight Punta Cana's beautiful all-inclusive resorts, stunning beaches, and excellent service. Brian shares his first visit to Punta Cana, despite it being a top seller at Chima Travel…
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Send us a Text Message. In our first episode of Travel Talk, Brian and Will talk about all you need to know about European trains. How early should you arrive at the station? What's the difference between international trains and regional trains? What do I do with my luggage? How to protect yourself from scams, and so much more! Check out our blog …
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Dan & Cierra McPherson travelled to Morocco with Destination Morocco and discovered far more than a generic tour experience. From secret stops to amazing cubbyhole restaurants, they received an authentic, unique exposure to Morocco’s people and culture. Cierra & Dan had a tall order for Destination Morocco when they got in touch with Azdean, lookin…
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Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling. Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode…
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Send us a Text Message. Tracing your family roots back to Italian towns and discovering how a $12 Aperol Spritz can signal an expensive restaurant is a rare experience. In this episode, Brian and Will are joined by special guest Nick Finelli of Finelli Ironworks. They explore what it's like to uncover your family heritage in a foreign country, with…
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We've talked about scams in Morocco a few times on the podcast, from one of our early episodes (Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them) to one of our recent Live Q&A sessions, (Latest Scams: Staying Safe While Traveling in Morocco). It's a topic we often circle back to, because we want to make sure that all tourists, whether they travel with Desti…
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, May 8, "Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Finding Morocco Private-Style Tours at an Affo…
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How are cows, colonization, and comradery all connected? Tune in to today’s episode with pattrice jones, co-founder of a LGBTQ+ led refuge for farmed animals that works at the intersection of social and environmental justice, to find out.At any one moment they care for upwards of 500 residents, forming a multi-species community which has informed t…
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Hop down after the episode description for an update on our podcast schedule and our new donor link! --- You've heard that Morocco is a modern, plural, largely Westernized country and, well, that is largely true. Dress or behave, within reason, as you would in most of Europe or North America and you won't feel out of place at all. But as always, th…
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In our recent Live Q&A session on secret places in Morocco off the tourist path, one such location is a stunning lake located east of Marrakech, a roughly three hour drive from the city. Perhaps because of this distance, and the fact that it is not on the main tourist routes, it is still largely known only to locals and the occasional informed tour…
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, April 10, "Getting off the tourist path in Morocco." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Getting Off the Tourist Path in Morocco (YouTu…
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"Travel Fails:" a popular theme in this era of do's, don't's and travel research, comes to the Destination Morocco podcast with today's episode, featuring Azdean, Hiba and Sam. They share their knowledge of travel in Morocco, as well as first-hand experience as travellers themselves in their country, to give you some useful tips of what to do (and …
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In this episode of Travel Tuesday's Happy Hour, Peuge Benjamin interviews Jackie about their unforgettable wedding in Morocco. They discuss the initial plan of surprising guests, the importance of sharing the wedding details in advance, and the incredible experience it brought to everyone involved. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the …
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In this episode of Travel Tuesday Happy Hour, Peuge interviews Nikki and Claudio about their travel experiences and their involvement in the Gotham City Crew, a New York Jets fan support club. They discuss their journey to Morocco for a wedding and their love for travel and Jets football. Nikki shares how her father made it a priority to take annua…
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Azdean and his local Fes guide extraordinaire, Moulay Hafid Alami, conclude their tour of the old city with a visit to the pottery and ceramic studio, "Mosaique et Poterie de Fes." Located just to the east of the medina, this is more than a simple shop selling their beautiful craftwork (and there is a lot of it!). When you arrive, you get a guided …
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On this month with Voices Radio, we are going back to our time in Guadalajara, our day trip to Tequila with a tasting at El Tequileno. We talk food recommendations, clowns on buses and the simple, most delicious cocktail from Tequila called the Batanga.By Eimear Deane
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We’ve all heard the hero’s tale, but what about those in the shadows? Have you ever looked at a villain and thought that they looked divine, that their words or actions were delectable, or that they were living deliciously? In today’s episode Kallie Klug explains how we’ve gotten villains all wrong, and what we can learn from them when it comes to …
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Experience the sounds and ambience of Fes in this live walking tour of the medina, during Azdean's tour in 2023. Accompanied by expert guide Moulay Hafid Alami, we start in Fes el Jdid, the 14th century quarter, learning about the Royal Palace of Fes and its seven golden doors (only created in the 1960's), and the importance of the neighboring Jewi…
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In this episode of Travel Tuesday Happy Hour, the host welcomes Nakeeba, a mother, entrepreneur, artist, researcher, and educator. Nakeeba shares her experiences as a traveler and how her parents, who are renowned travelers, instilled a love for travel in her from a young age. She talks about being a global citizen and how traveling has enhanced he…
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This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, March 13, exploring the vibrant city of Fez. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there! Exploring the Magical City of Fez, video replay Azdean…
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In this episode, host Peuge interviews Sophia who has been passionate about travel since childhood. They discuss the Sophia's love for exploring different cultures, trying new foods, and debunking stereotypes about various countries. Sophia shares memorable moments from their travels, including a trip to Bali where she got engaged and formed lifelo…
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We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guests' stories, such as with Chantal and her family, who spent some memorable days in and around the city: Episode 4: A Guided Tou…
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In this episode of the Travel Tuesday Happy Hour podcast, Season 4 Voyage 22, Peuge interviews Wanda Jackson, also known as Aunt Wanda. Wanda is an amazing guest and a beloved figure among the 50 plus folks who were part of a trip from the United States to Morocco. She shares her story as a New Yorker, born and raised in New York City, currently li…
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You can also watch this video episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FhPkzzzYjns Ramadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputation, Ramadan is a joyful time for Muslims around the w…
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Is Morocco safe? What about for solo female travelers? How strict is the dress code for women? While the Unruly Podcast usually supplies the sound waves with tales of inspiration and bravery, today we sit down by the crackling wood stove with Calen and their partner Tim to answer all of these questions, and more. In this episode they discuss how to…
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On this episode of the "on Tuesday happy hour" podcast, hosts Peuge interview Janelle and Antoine, a dynamic duo who have inspired their travel plans. Janelle and Antoine share their love for travel and how it all began with their first trip to Jamaica and their subsequent trips to New Orleans and for their honeymoon. The couple discusses their jou…
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We conclude our cultural tour of Morocco with a performance of Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music, recorded live on location at a Merzouga desert camp and at a Marrakech restaurant. In between performances, Azdean sits down with Mohamed, a musician and member of the Gnaoua performers in Qser el Khamliya, a small village just south of Merzouga. Moham…
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In this episode, Peuge Benjamin interviews Nelson Tavares, a finance professional turned consultant, about his travel experiences and journey. Nelson shares his overwhelming and eye-opening trip to Africa, where he encountered different cultures and witnessed the disparity between rich and poor. He also discusses his love for travel, starting from …
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This episode is the audio replay of part our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. You can find the full video version here on our YouTube channel. Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use while in the country. As a very multilingual country, thi…
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In this episode, Peuge and Shibisha discuss various topics related to travel and personal experiences. They talk about the importance of exploring new places, the influence of family background on travel preferences, and the desire to immerse oneself in different cultures. Shibisha shares her love for New York and how it was her first travel destin…
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Continuing on a bit further south from our last episode in Telouet, we follow Azdean on his summer tour down to Aït Ben Haddou, southern gateway to the High Atlas mountains and their stunning scenery and hiking. Aït Ben Haddou is a small town but is known for its traveller services, restaurants and accommodation, and its welcoming hospitality. In t…
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What's it really like being a globe-trotting kid? In the season wrap-up of the podcast, you'll hear insights from the three Blinks girls: Hazel, Lucille, and Edith. From favorite travel destinations to the challenges of being away from home, the girls share candid insights into the highs and lows of living a nomadic lifestyle. With heartwarming mem…
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In this episode of Travel Tuesday happy hour, Peuge interviews Jenee Johnson and Claudius Johnson, founders of The Right within Experience and Holistic Services respectively. They discuss their work in the public health space and their focus on serving the African American community. Jenee Johnson emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and buildi…
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We continue our exploration of Berber/Amazigh culture with a visit to Telouet, a small village deep in the High Atlas Mountains, known for its kasbah, trekking and beautiful scenery. Azdean met with local guide and historian Ali Ahdadi to delve into Berber influence in the area and activities for travellers passing through. Telouet is a bit off the…
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Let's unpack everything about homeschooling. Today, Scott and Diana share the pros and cons of homeschooling and worldschooling their children. From the flexibility and personalization of homeschooling to interacting with the world firsthand through homeschooling to the challenges and stresses it can create. You'll hear insights into their unique a…
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In this episode of the Travel Tuesday Happy Hour, Peuge interviews Florcy Morrison, also known as Crypto Flossing, about the fascinating world of Web3 and NFTs. They discuss the evolution of the Internet from Web1 to Web3, highlighting the immersive experience and data ownership that Web3 offers. Lexi explains the concept of crypto flossing and sha…
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"Are travel vacuum bags worth the hype?" "Can I pack minimally and still have enough things to keep my kids entertained?" "What if I forget something important?" If you've asked yourself any of these questions, you'll want to tune in today because we're doing a Q&A with all your top questions on minimalist packing. You'll learn tips to implement to…
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In this episode of Travel Tuesday happy hour, Peuge interviews the incredible Jackie, an undercover superstar who is involved in various entrepreneurial ventures. Jackie shares her experiences as a project manager and co-owner of several businesses, including property management. They discuss the highs and lows of being a serial entrepreneur and th…
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In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean, Hiba and Sam expand on the historical canvas and cultural fabric formed by the Amazigh, or Berber, tribes across North Africa. Our focus is an overview of some of the more prominent tribes and communities, who have had a long and lasting impact on the region. Long before modern political bo…
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Pack it up, pack it in is now LIVE on Voices Radio for a monthly podcast. Tune in monthly Voices Radio In this episode, we rewind back to the start of the adventure and revisit Mexico City. The start of our backpacking journey, two novice travellers in their 30's take on Mexico City on a budget. The learning - stick to the traveller's route! We cra…
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Have you dreamed of traveling with your family but felt trapped as soon as you remembered school and work schedules? What if we told you there were tangible ways to travel, even as a big family, regardless of your schedule? Today, Diana is joined by Emily—the person behind the family travel blog, A Mom Explores. Discover the joys of family travel a…
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This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel. In this month's session, Azdean, Sam and podcast producer Ted, navigate the labyrinth of traveller scams in the bustling streets and markets of Morocco. With a focus that is as practi…
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Who are the Moroccans? To a large extent, the native population of Morocco are the Amazigh people, whose presence and influence date back thousands of years. Commonly known as “Berbers,” in fact their preferred term, “Amazigh,” is a more positive, inclusive name that means “the free people.” Speaking the Tamazight language, and pronounced similar t…
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