Best Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict Podcasts (2024)

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Simon Yeats' wild life of travel - Near death experiences, muggings, bungee jumping, and other not so scary stuff 47:33

1h ago47:33

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Simon Yeats has 3 distinct sides to his life. His funny side, his serious side and his dark side. In each case, his experiences are unique. Funny Side: Birth by Fire in his travel escapades around the world and then writing books to tell all. How to maybe avoid mistakes and survive. Serious Side: Helping people walk again and bringing some back to …

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How music might remind us about travel experiences. A few examples from yours truly. 17:21

8d ago17:21

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Yes, it is very true. Music, whether it is rock, motown, classical, opera, reggae, and many others, can take you back to a certain moment in time where you may have been traveling or experiencing something, somewhere in the world. In other words, you could be listening to a piece of music, and think, I remember this song when I was....... Listening…

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2024 International Impact Book Award Winner - Religion, Spirituality and the Way of Life in the Himalayas 16:48

27d ago16:48

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Many thanks to the International Impact Book Awards organization for this award in the "Adventure" category. You can read it or listen to it (ebook, paperback, hard cover, audible). It is all about my escapades to: Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar Sacred places they maybe, but being in the Hiamlayan Mountain region is something really special and e…

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Discover. Travel. Transform. How Nina Zapala found her true self by letting her inner guide be her travel guide 39:18

1M ago39:18

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Nina Zapala ia a certified Myers-Briggs® instructor, and an award winning hospitality professional. How do we become who we are meant to be? Listen to ZIna explain how. Her own 7-year life tsunami taught her how to become who she was meant to be; a teacher of spiritual personality. It's her life calling. She talks abbout tips, tools and theories sh…

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Starting from Belfast, Chris Donaldson decided to ride his motorbike to Australia, but took a wrong turn and ended up in Argentina 37:01

3M ago37:01

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When Chris Donaldson left Belfast in 1979, his original plan was to ride to Australia, on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans bike. He never made it "down under" and ended up in Argentina nearly 2 years later. He travelled through the Middle East, rode across the Sahara Desert and down to Cape Town, where he hitched a ride on a yacht race back to Europe. He the…

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Thought Provoking Places around the World - my opinions from past experiences 28:08

3M ago28:08

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I have named 15 places that have etched memories into my brain cells - for a valid reason. Many of us have visited a place that have made us stop and think a little. These places may have given us thoughts and feelings of being fortunate, horrified, thankful, respectful, and just downright surprised. Even maybe that question of, "I did not know tha…

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The classic Digital Nomad experience. Working in Latin America and Europe, Faustina Mulnik tells her story. 36:56

3M ago36:56

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Faustina Mulnik has been traveling as a digital nomad for the last 2 years. She also studied abroad in college (but got sent home early due to Covid!). She is a huge fan of long-term travel and tries to stay in each place at least 1 month at a time. She has worked remotely from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and Italy. and has loads of tips on what to p…

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Nominated for Global Women of Influence Awards, Gail Gibson talks about her leadership roles around the world 32:11

4M ago32:11

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Gail Gibson, an accredited master coach, mentor, author, and podcast host is renowned for her transformative approach, The Can Do Way®. Gail's methods empower clients around the world to break through frustration and find fulfilment, sparking incredible personal and business growth. She captivates global audiences with her insights on growth mindse…

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The Joys of Jet Lag - The travelers mindset of being accepting and understanding of people around the world 40:20

4M ago40:20

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Kat Medina is an entrepreneur, world traveler, public speaker, and author of the book "The Joys of Jet Lag." Jet lag is a thing, and people who travel by plane for many hours through different time zones to reach their destination, can or will suffer from it. It is not pleasurable, however, the art of dealing with it can help in other ways. For exa…

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Larger than Life and ambitious, Jamie Meyer talks about her World travels and how she motivates others 35:39

5M ago35:39

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Jamie is a traveller and entrepreneur from Australia. She was running a company at 23 and founded her own at 27. At age 30, she set out to explore the world, and has lived in various countries. She is the only person I know that has taken an Uber ride for 7 hours. That was along the coast in Mexico. She has led a full life that has included ups and…

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Diversity & Inclusion professional Solene Anglaret describes her life overseas for the past 12 years 33:35

5M ago33:35

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Born and raised in France, Solene has lived abroad for over 12 years - in Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia. Her passion for travel has also led her to visit more than 58 different countries so far. Day-to-day, she works in diversity and inclusion as Programme Lead for Disabled Innovators for the UK's government ag…

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Capturing the essence of elopements for couples around the world 29:52

6M ago29:52

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Zephyr et Luna’s founder, Ambre Peyrotty, captures the essence of elopements through nature’s unique light, crafting award-winning photography that preserves each moment in its most authentic and radiant form. With a background in travel agency and guiding, Amber brings unrivaled insight to orchestrate dream elopements, seamlessly blending explorat…

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Two Humans and a Dog - Travel adventures, Shakespeare and Folklore 39:35

6M ago39:35

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This is about Lauren, husband Jon and their dog Belka, who are living an adventurous life mixed in with a few variations of lifestyle every now and again. In Lauren's own words: "My proudest travel moments include taking a student expedition team to Ecuador. Having treated herself to a trip of the Trans-Siberian railroad for my 30th birthday, I am …

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The Travel Addict on a speaking gig around the Caribbean. Added bonus - an explanation of cricket inside 3 minutes 20:36

6M ago20:36

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Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, Curacao, Bonaire, Aruba, and Dominican Republic. Culturally diverse, but each of these islands have their own history and personality. Collectively, the Travel Addict had 5 education talks to perform and in addition, by special request from a few pssengers, they wanted to hear an explanation of the rules of cri…

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Ex-Flight Attendant Autumn Carolynn expands her horizon in the travel business to focus on photography 34:16

7M ago34:16

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Autumn Carolynn recently had a goal to visit 30 countries within 30 years. Throughout her time traveling, she kept an on-going journal of all her travels and when reaching that goal, she created a book called "Traveling in Wonder". It was launched in February 24th, 2024. She was a previously a flight attendant, travel agent, travel design manager, …

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The Travel Addict in Asia for a month - Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Bhutan, and Thailand. 27:31

8M ago27:31

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I had a speaking gig on a cruise ship around Asia for 2 weeks, so I thought I would extend it for a week before and after. Presenting to people from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australasia, and Africa was fullfilling and it was just great to be in an environment where humans from many parts of the world all got along with each other wonderfully wel…

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What to do when you retire in your 60's - do volunteer work in Bangladesh, backpack around Latin America, sleep in a hammock in the jungle - Just normal stuff 48:50

9M ago48:50

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Alastair Henry did something not many people would think about doing when retiring in his 60s. He did volunteer work in Bangladesh, Guyana, and Jamaica. He also did his share of backpacking around the world, an activity normally associated with the younger generation. This is a prime example of "You are never too old for adventure", which is also a…

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Fellow Cruise Ship Luminary Max Vanaalst chats about his life as a Marine Biologist on the great island of Curacao. 41:17

11M ago41:17

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Max Vanaalst and I were both invited on the brand new luxury ship Explora 1 on its inaugural visit to Caribbean from Europe. We were contracted as Luminaries, as we provided educational and enrichment talks to passengers during the 2+ week cruise around the Caribbean, visiting islands such as Barbados, Bonaire, Dominica, Curacao, St. Lucia, St. Vin…

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Wayne Butler's rollercoaster journey from boardrooms to self-discovery reminds us that our emotional currency can fuel a brighter future. 43:11

11M ago43:11

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Wayne has been chronicling his life's adventures, grappling with personal demons, recounting moments of shame, and reflecting on his wild, at times bewildering behaviors for over three decades. Now, using the wealth of insights contained within his extensive series of journals and life experiences, he has unveiled it all to the world in his debut b…

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Kelly Keefe, Founder of Heartspace, drops by to talk about her travel stories and teachings. 43:03

12M ago43:03

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Kelly Keefe is a multi-disciplinary artist, best-selling author, innovative leader, empowerment guide, and Reiki teacher. She is the founder of The Heartspace, established in 2016 helping individuals and groups elevate into states of thriving. She works deeply with the Divine Feminine/spiritual world to endlessly create uplifting experiences, creat…

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The Galavanting Goddess talks about her crazy outlandish life of travel and adventure 39:06

12M ago39:06

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This podacst is based on Lisa Ruoff's own personal experiences, as a single solo female traveler, within her highly unconventional life. Alaska to Cuba and Back is the story and is about leaving her little, off grid cabin in Alaska to make her way onto a sailboat off the east coast of the states, to sail around Cuba with a South African captain and…

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Meet the Gagnons. Enjoying the traveling life with disabled daughter Jordan and her Bucket List 32:37

12M ago32:37

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For the 100th episode of the Travel Addict Podcast, I find myself listening to an inspiring story about the Gagnon family from Canada. Daughter Jordan has a very rare illness has caused her to become disabled and wheelchair bound. Nevertheless, they travel, primarily because Jordan has her own travel Bucket List. With an attitude of, "we will make …

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My Top 10 hotels and resorts in the World 17:15

1y ago17:15

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Being a luxury 5 star resort does not mean it is always better than a 4 star resort. Here is the list of my Top 10 in no particular order.: Peninsula Hong Kong Mandarin oriental Hong Kong Dhara Dhevi Thailand Royal Livingstone Zambia Montague on the Gardens England Sands Turks & Caicos Raffles Singapore Singapore Old Course Scotland Desert Hills Lo…

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Mapmaker and artist Sonja Bajic describes living in 4 countries with the same street name before moving to Paris from Serbia 43:18

1y ago43:18

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Sonja a mapmaker, artist, and designer. For the first 26 years of her life,she lived in 4 countries while not changing her street address. You have to listen to this podcast to understand this logic. She moved to Paris 12 years ago from Serbia to complete her second master's degree in Urban Regeneration (her first was in Architecture). Paris ignite…

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The thrill of teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand, with American Mitch Metzger 44:54

1y ago44:54

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Mitch Metzger helps people completely change their lives by traveling the world and getting paid to teach English abroad. If an opportunity like this was around when I was growing up in England, I would have given it some serious consideration. Mitch describes his time in Thailand teaching English and also teaching teachers. It may not be the highe…

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My Top 10 favorite capital cities in the world 17:25

1y ago17:25

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These days, I am more likely to visit and stay in a place where there are fewer people, however I do have some favorite major cities, which left their mark on me. Would I go back to these places? Of course I would. Below is a list of my favorite capital cities of the world. Each has their own personality and unique history. In no particular order: …

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My Top 10 favorite islands in the World and some other worthy mentions 15:47

1y ago15:47

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My Top10 islands of the World and the explanation of why that is: Isle of Wight, England Palau, Micronesia Bonaire, ABC Islands Rangali, Maldives Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Phuket, Thailand Koh Samui, Thailand Bali, Indonesia Palawan, Philippines Aitutaki, Cook Islands Worthy mentions: Guernsey, U.K. Channel Islands Borneo, Malaysia Vanua Lev…

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My Top 10 list of places where I have enjoyed the wonders of Mother Nature. 17:11

1y ago17:11

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My Top 10 list of places where I have enjoyed the wonders of Mother Nature. 1. The world's oldest desert, Namibia 2. High up in the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal 3. Where the sea meets the sky, Maldives 4. Mystical peacefulness, Bhutan 5. Norwegian Fjords 6. Wilderness, Mongolia 7. Just a normal sunset, Boracay, Philippines 8. World's largest biodiver…

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Living life to the fullest and redefining travel with Sarah Marie Naska 40:35

1y ago40:35

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I asked Sarah after she told me about her activities day to day, "Do you have time to sleep?" Hear her response in this podcast. She also answered how she defines the meaning of life. Her adventurous spirit, volunteer work and support for non-profit organizations is commendable, but she also embraces financial and spiritual wisdom in helping people…

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My Top 10 most sacred places on the planet 17:58

1y ago17:58

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This is a relatively short description of the 10 most sacred places I have visited on our wonderful planet. Yes, there are so many out there, I could have made a top 20. Nevertheless, I narrowed it down to my top 10, and they are probably nothing what you would expect, or maybe never heard of. These are very special places, or as I say sometimes, w…

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Going to Scandinavia? You gotta hang out in Stockholm for a few days 16:46

1y ago16:46

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It was October when I took the Norwegian Airlines flight to Stockholm. It made me think for a few seconds while in flight that I may be going to Oslo instead. Staying in Stockholm's Old Town is a great area to be. You can just spend your day walking around. Coffee shops, Pubs, Historical Buildings, and blocks of ice high up on buildings. The latter…

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The Nordics - Happiest Places on Earth. Supporting stats and more.. 25:11

1y ago25:11

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After listening to this, you may be either surprised or enlightened to the fact that the Nordic countries are rated highly in various world indexes and are desirable places to live, although maybe not all year round. I have not made up these statistics as they have come from trusted sources. Maybe before you listen, just jot down the countries you …

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My recent trip to The Norwegian Fjords - some of Mother Nature's best work. 27:00

1y ago27:00

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After a flight to Amsterdam and a quick train ride to Rotterdam, I boarded the excellent Celebrity Apex for 9 days in the Norwegian Fjords. Apart from 4 enrichment talks to a full theater, I was able relax and hike several miles through spectacular countryside. Geiranger, Flam, Olden, and Bergen were the stops en route. Camping is popular of course…

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Travel Addiction personal experience explained by The Travel Addict (aka Malcolm Teasdale) 13:07

1+ y ago13:07

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Yep, I had to blame someone. My parents. For me it started at an early age. The earlier the better I think. Why? Because it is an experience, both educational and inspirational, that I will never regret. My business, adventure and pleasure travel has taken me to 118 countries so far, and that will continue as long as I am physically able. There hav…

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Turning a Shotgun Wedding into a Bullet Proof Marriage & Making a Meaningful Life and Traveling the World. 47:12

1+ y ago47:12

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Evelyn LaTorre ‘s first book, Between Inca Walls, A Peace Corps Memoir, won several awards and is about her adventures growing up in Montana, volunteering in Mexico, and coming of age in Peru, where she met her husband of 57 years. He second book is called Love in any Language, A Memoir of a Cross-Cultural Marriage. She holds a doctorate in multicu…

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Escapades in Russia, North Korea, China and Iraq with Brent Antonson. Add in a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway also. 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

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Brent Antonson is a travel writer who has circumnavigated the world by rail, including North Korea, 50 states, etc, and taught in Russia, Iraq, and China. Talk about venturing to places where most people would not consider, he pushes the envelope and his luck to fulfill his adventurous side. He even went to Europe and entered the Former Yugoslav cr…

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From an Egyptian Diplomat in China to helping people find a dream career around the World. 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

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Mustafa Ammar is the Founder and CEO of The Passion MBA, a global coaching company that has helped hundreds of professionals around the world to find their dream career. Originally from Egypt, he has lived in many countries across 5 continents from the US, the UK, Italy, China, UAE and many others. He is currently building an online platform that e…

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Rice Farming with the locals in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Plus UFOs and foul mouthed birds. 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

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Up front, I want to say that the Dhari Dhevi in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the best resort I have ever stayed. I also recently heard it closed its doors recently as a result of the covid era. Still trying to fin dout details. So unlike a hotel, this place exudes peacefulness and sophistication. The Thai hospitality is as gracious and exceptional as y…

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Wellness Entrpreneur Lauren McLaughlin talks about her luxury retreat in Tuscany. Definately worth a visit. 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

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Lauren McLaughlin is a speaker, author and the founder of Conscious Strong. Having been a master-certified Pilates instructor and brain health practitioner for the past 16 years, she has had the pleasure and experience to witness life transformations in her clients. Her dedication to continued learning has her certified in a multitude of modalities…

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Canadian Cayla Eskesen talks about her volunteer work in Haiti plus experiences with Goats, Tarantulas and Voodoo. 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

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Cayla is a Canadian indigenous online content creator specializing in entrepreneurship, influencing, and personal finance. She is trained in Behavioral Finance and Marketing Analytics and has used this expertise to garner over 27,000 followers across her personal social media channels. Our conversation focuses on her voluteer work in Haiti over a 3…

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A visit to one of the natural wonders of the world, again - Victoria Falls 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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2023 is the year for another trip of a lifetime. A time of reflection, as I will be taking a 2nd trip to one of the world's natural wonders, Victoria Falls. This is the story about my first trip from several years ago, as best as I can remember. This is happening, primarily because I will be in that region of the world during the latter part of the…

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The great expat experience. New Yorker David McKeegan and his family have lived and worked on 3 continents. 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

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David McKeegan, his wife and 3 sons have lived in South America, Central America, Europe and Asia. If fact, his 3 sons were born in different continents. After David and his wife got their masters degree in Barcelona, they created a company to help other expats with their taxation issues and filings to the U.S. Government. A great service they offe…

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The Long and Worthwhile Trip into the Middle of Nowhere - Sipadan, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia 23:31

1+ y ago23:31

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Sipadan is the only oceanic island belonging to Malaysia and was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcano. Not one person I told that I was going to Sipadan had ever heard of the place. This is not surprising as it located in such a remote location and its significance to the general public is absolutely nothing. It is widely re…

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Gringo on the loose in Rio, Brazil 28:34

2y ago28:34

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A business trip to Rio de Janeiro. Sounds great doesn't it. Brazil has been in the news lately for their failure at the World Cup (where they were favorites to win) and political disturbances in the country. Thinking about the country, it took me back a few years when I embarked on a business trip to Rio, to talk with a company who were interested …

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Regular Japan visitor Carrie Carter talks about her love of the country and why there is a cat involved. 29:17

2y ago29:17

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I thought for one brief moment that Carrie Carter was taking her cat to Japan everytime she visited there. There is a good reason I thought that. Carrie has a profound love for Japan, cats, sumo, dioramas, and eating unusual foods. After 14 trips across the Pacific to her favorite country, she decided to write a book about it, sort of. Whiskers Abr…

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Lifestyle Design Expert Susie Bills working in the Americas and Europe as a Digital Nomad. The Good Life. 43:47

2y ago43:47

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Digital Nomads are commonplace these days. 30 years ago it was virtually unheard of. What could be better than running a successful business while being a temporary resident anywhere in the world. Personally, I can think several places that would be attractive to me if I was a Digital Nomad and somewhat younger. To name a few: Thailand, Spain, Malt…

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Italian Dr. Federica Bressan talks about her escapades while living in Buenos Aires for a month. 1:09:01

2y ago1:09:01

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Federica is the first guest to be on the Travel Addict Podcast twice, and its great to have her back. However this time, she was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for a month, integrating with the local culture, which is a great thing to do in understanding how people in other parts of the world live and work. Having been there myself a couple of times, …

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Hear how Jennifer Lopez created a successful podcast company after a life-changing car accident. Avid traveler also. 38:03

2y ago38:03

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Jennifer packed her suitcase and flew cross country in pursuit of independence. She then ditched her shyness & fears on a quest for freedom. ⁣ Giving birth to Deiti-The easiest way to podcast, an agency that helps professionals launch, scale and manage their podcast without burning out, wasting time and money on strategies that don't work! ⁣ ⁣ She …

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Trove Tourism is helping to promote destinations around the World to attract visitors. Excellent. 38:51

2y ago38:51

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Danny Cohanpour is the CEO of Trove Tourism Development Adivisors and represents destinations all over the World. Danny's company has helped places like Dubai, Cambodia, Philippines and Fiji stand out in crowded markets. They take over everything from a branding strategy to digital marketing content to analytics all in an effort to help these place…

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Born in Switzerland. Lived in Australia. > Change of Course: Sailing into Love & Adversity on Caribbean Shores. 41:06

2y ago41:06

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In her mid 30s and settled in Australia, Regina Meyer was restless and questioning the lifespan of her long-term relationship, unable to quash the insatiable wanderlust within. With her passion for sailing ignited by her father when she was just ten years old, the pull of the deep blue sea had never drifted far from her mind. With the promise of fr…

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