Best Matty Dyas Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 45 - Philip McAllister: Throw Off The Bowlines 1:08:27

2y ago1:08:27

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Episode 55 of Travel Bubble is with Tour Leader, Philip McAllister. Originally from Ireland, his travels have taken him to over 100 countries across 5 continents. Currently residing in Madrid, Philip has also lived all over the world including Yemen, Costa Rica, Kenya, Argentina and Sri Lanka. Philip's travels have found him working as a journalist…

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Episode 44 - Harry Mitsidis: Nomad Maniac 56:36

2y ago56:36

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Episode 44 is with Harry Mitsidis, arguably the most well-travelled man in the world. He is the founder of Nomad Mania, a community that divides the world into 1301 regions based on territory, population, diversity, economy and tourist appeal. Harry currently tops the list of travellers, having visited 1,253 of those regions. Is there a better poss…

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Episode 43 - Chantal Patton: A Borderless Family 49:39

2y ago49:39

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Today’s guest is Chantal Patton, who has travelled to over 100 countries with her family over the last 8 years. In 2013 Chantal, her husband Tyler and their three daughters Julia, Angelique & Chloe embarked on a five-week holiday to Europe, they loved it so much that they decided to continue travelling. Originally from Canada, the Patton family now…

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Episode 42 - Tony Giles: Seeing The World, His Way 1:03:17

2y ago1:03:17

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Tony Giles has visited 128 countries around the world. He is also totally blind and 80% deaf. He has written three books about his travels and seeing the world his way. His ultimate goal is to travel to every country in the world. In an interview with Forbes, Tony said : “people who say they’d like to travel but have family, a job, a mortgage, are …

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Episode 41 - Nick Butter: Run The World 57:11

2y ago57:11

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Nick Butter has ran a marathon in every country in the world. 3 marathons a week, every week, for 96 weeks, totalling 196 marathons in as many countries. Doing so he claimed the crown for the first and only person to run a full marathon distance in every country on the planet. He’s an endurance athlete, adventurer, speaker, best selling author and …

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Episode 40 - Petch Nethnapat: Travel For Yourself 1:01:48

2+ y ago1:01:48

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This week we speak to overland explorer, Petch Nethnapat, about his Travel Bubble choices. After growing up in Thailand, Petch moved to the US to study. Once graduating at the age of 23, he embarked on an epic overland journey of more than 15,000km from Thailand to Morocco – without taking a single flight. Now more than 70 countries later, his slow…

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Episode 39 - James Hammond: Winging It 1:24:52

2+ y ago1:24:52

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In this episode we speak to James Hammond. Originally from Norwich, UK, James has visited 50 countries and has lived in three countries using a working holiday visa. Currently living and working in Canada, he is now the host of the Winging It Travel Podcast which aims to share his and other traveller’s stories and adventures from across the globe. …

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Episode 38 - Ellen Wayte: Know Why You Travel 1:08:01

2+ y ago1:08:01

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Episode 38 of Travel Bubble is with Ellen Wayte. As a former overland tour leader for Dragoman, she took tourists through 40+ countries on five continents over a period of six years. Back in 2009 Ellen was, the director of marketing for a real estate company. She had ‘a proper adult job’. But after taking a vacation with Dragoman to Kyrgyzstan, Ell…

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Episode 37 - Jeremiah Gilbert: Get Out There 1:29:41

2+ y ago1:29:41

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Episode 37 of Travel Bubble is with Jeremiah Gilbert, an award-winning photographer and travel writer based out of Southern California, USA. His photography has been published internationally, in both digital and print publications, and has been exhibited worldwide. He is the author of the collection Can’t Get Here from There: Fifty Tales of Travel…

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Episode 36 - Nate Ritter: Travel Hacker 1:32:55

2+ y ago1:32:55

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This week’s episode is with Nate Ritter in San Diego, USA. Describing himself as both a serial entrepreneur and travel hacker, Nate is well-placed to be a guest on this podcast. As well as being a CTO, he is also co-founder of Room Steals. The premise of the company is to flip the travel industry on its head by offering wholesale rates on more than…

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Episode 35 - Hattie Seal: Whale Of A Time 1:23:40

2+ y ago1:23:40

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Episode 35 of Travel Bubble is with Hattie Seal, co-founder and director of Travelling Whale, a company that specialises in locally-sourced, sustainable holidays. As well as being an industry professional, Hattie, is also well-travelled herself, having completed a round-the-world 18-month adventure back in 2015. From caravan holidays and trips to N…

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Episode 34 - Catherine Livesley: Plans, Trains And Automobiles 1:09:49

2+ y ago1:09:49

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In this episode we speak to Catherine Livesley, founder of No Fly Travel Club. Speaking remotely from Brixton in London, Catherine explains why she set up the company which focuses on sustainable, overland travel, and where her passion for rail journeys began. When choosing her Travel Bubble destinations, Catherine talks about a location so unique …

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Episode 33 - Erik Cooper: Adventure Hustler 1:03:22

2+ y ago1:03:22

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In this episode we speak to adventurist Erik Cooper. You can often find him in his own words doing ‘cool shit’ such as competing in the Mongol Derby – the world’s longest horse race – or helping to put together the Argentinian Gaucho Derby. Speaking in July from a ranch in Missouri, Erik goes in to detail about the three Travel Bubble destinations …

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Episode 32 – Caitlyn Lubas: You Are Where You Go 1:12:36

2+ y ago1:12:36

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Today’s episode is with Caitlyn Lubas, who at the age of just 23, has already visited 79 countries. During her four years of college, Caitlyn visited 70 countries and seven continents -spending every weekend in a different country for 10 months while studying abroad in Europe and Southeast Asia. What’s more Caitlyn has even written a book about it.…

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Episode 31 – Geoff Manchester: Milk Powder Bribe 1:29:28

2+ y ago1:29:28

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Today’s episode is with the co-founder of Intrepid Travel, Geoff ‘Manch’ Manchester. Formed 32 years ago with Darrel Wade, Intrepid Travel is now the largest small group adventure travel company in the world offering more than 1,000 tours on seven continents. Starting as Intrepid’s very first tour leader, Melbourne-based Manch is now a giant in the…

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Episode 30 - Tiffany Mosher: Life Saving Travel 1:15:16

3y ago1:15:16

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This episode with Tiffany Mosher is a break from the norm on Travel Bubble. On this podcast, the focus is very much on just how much travel and helping others can impact – and even save – an individual’s life. Tiffany lives in Virginia Beach, USA where she is a logistics analyst for the US Navy by day. As well as being a single mother to three chil…

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Episode 29 - Gary Ardnt: Everything Everywhere 1:07:07

3y ago1:07:07

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In this episode we speak to Gary Arndt. He has a highly-successful blog which was listed in Time Magazine as one of the top 25 blogs in the world he is also one of the world’s most awarded travel photographers. From Wisconsin, he sold his home back in 2007 to travel for a year or two but hasn’t stopped since – having no place of his own to call hom…

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Episode 28 - Amy Angelilli: Improv Travel 1:44:11

3y ago1:44:11

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Episode 28 is with The Adventure Pro, Amy Angelilli, originally from Philadelphia currently based in St Augustine, Florida – she loves nothing more than travel and making people laugh, so an ideal Travel Bubble guest. A certified laughter yoga leader, improv instructor and life long traveller, Amy is also the founder of the Adventure Project, an in…

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Episode 27 - Jason Clitherow Boken: Apocalyspe Nowt 1:28:04

3y ago1:28:04

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Episode 27 is with Jason Clitherow Boken. After moving away from the UK four years ago, Jay has certainly been there and done that. He’s been a business reporter at a Cambodia's leading newspaper, a part-owner of a hostel on a tropical island, he’s taught English in rural Vietnam, he’s rolled spliffs on the beach for cash… to put it simply, he’s be…

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Episode 26 - Ian Collins: Flowers To Kim Jong-Un 1:15:10

3y ago1:15:10

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In this episode we speak to Ian Collins. You know you’re in for a good episode when you struggle to choose a title and this was the case for this episode. I didn’t know whether to choose the time Ian sent flowers to the leader of North Korea or perhaps the time he took his mugger to a strip club. I went for the former, but I think both would’ve sum…

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Episode 25 - Venessa Mondoy: Passport To The World 1:25:45

3y ago1:25:45

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Episode 25 is with Venessa Mondoy. Originally from the Philippines, now living in New York, we recorded this episode remotely while she was away travelling in Colombia - a truly global episode. Travelling is Venessa’s addiction - as she says in the episode - some people spend their money on material possessions, she spends her money making memories…

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Episode 24 - Aaron Millar: Blue Dot Perspective 1:25:04

3y ago1:25:04

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This episode speaks to award-winning journalist, Aaron Millar. Writer for the likes of The Guardian, CNN, The Independent, The Times and columnist for National Geographic Traveller, Aaron also manages to find time to host the highly successful Armchair Explorer podcast. After leaving his job as a music industry manager in the UK, Aaron now calls th…

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Episode 23 - Jeanne Hill: Sober Travel 1:26:39

3y ago1:26:39

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This week we speak to Jeanne Hill. The most well-travelled guest so far on Travel Bubble. Currently in the mountains of central California due to Covid, she is not used to staying in one place for so long, having dubbed herself a ‘perpetual traveller’. She has had the wanderlust gene since graduating from high school, living a minimalist life with …

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Episode 22 - Ian Pilbeam: Are We There Yet? 1:30:41

3y ago1:30:41

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Hypothetical question - You inherit a large chunk of money, what do you do? Do you invest in stocks or shares? Buy a second home? Or do you quit your job, take your two children out of school and travel around the world for a year? That’s exactly what today’s guest Ian Pilbeam did in 2008. One night whilst on holiday, he asked his children the inno…

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Episode 21 - Rachel Stratman: The Osaka Moment 1:47:27

3y ago1:47:27

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Episode 21 is with Rachel Stratman, a filmmaker and business development director from the US. I met Rachel when she lived and worked in Bangkok, after which she backpacked around the world for 14 months whilst making a documentary. This throws up a lot of interesting tales including being denied entry in China and India. She also made did a pretty…

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Episode 20 - Christian Schöberl: The Penguin Account 2:01:47

3y ago2:01:47

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Christian Schöberl is the Operations Manager for Europe, Russia and Iceland at the world’s largest small group adventure travel company – Intrepid Travel. He also happens to be my boss. Two years ago, I was interviewed by Christian for the position of European Tour Leader. It was a Skype interview and I was in a small wooden chalet in the village o…

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Episode 19 - Megan Griep: Addicted To Travel 1:06:27

3y ago1:06:27

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In this episode, Travel Bubble speaks to blogger and teacher, Megan Griep. Despite not catching the travel bug until she was 25, now aged 32, she has certainly made up for lost time, describing herself as ‘addicted to travel’, having visited 80 countries since then. Originally from Wisconsin, USA she now calls Bangkok, Thailand her home having also…

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Episode 18 - Mike Laird: Path Less Trodden 1:08:54

3y ago1:08:54

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This episode is with adventurer, explorer, travel writer and film maker Mike Laird. Originally from Scotland, he has been to over 100 countries and boasts a varied CV around the world from war photographer to scuba instructor and English teacher. Mike gave up his office job in Surrey, England in the late 90s to appear in the ground-breaking BBC ser…

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Episode 17 - Andrew Melling: Elephant Taxis 1:27:45

3+ y ago1:27:45

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In this episode we talk to Andrew Melling about the places he would add to his bubble. Originally from the UK, Andrew has called Thailand his home for the past 15 years after being persuaded to move there after an intriguing mode of transport promise. In this episode we cover a number of different countries with plenty of tales to tell from playing…

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Episode 16 - Jennifer Duverseau: Ayiti Cheri 1:17:04

3+ y ago1:17:04

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In this episode we speak to Jen Duverseau, a fellow teacher and friend of the show after working together at a school in Haiti. Originally from Canada, she has since lived and taught in South Korea, Czech Republic, Honduras, Turkey and Haiti. Now based in Guatemala, unsurprisingly, Jen has plenty of interesting and unique tales to share. Despite on…

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Episode 15 - John Goullee: Scratching The Itch 1:23:15

3+ y ago1:23:15

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In this episode we speak John Goullee and it’s full of unique and hilarious anecdotes from this well-travelled raconteur. Born in Kenya before moving to South Africa as a child, he now calls Perth in Australia home after living in 11 different countries all over the world from Mozambique to Kuwait. John has plenty of African adventures to share inc…

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Episode 14 - Annabel Upson: Small Ripples, Big Waves 1:08:06

3+ y ago1:08:06

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This week’s episode is with Annabel Upson, a travel industry professional who strongly believes in sustainable travel, with her company motto being ‘small ripples make big waves’. Episode 14 touches on that topic, as well as her passion for animals. From how whale poo can fight against climate change, to penguins and sloths in South America, and ev…

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Episode 13 - Jake Lawrenson: Japanese Egg Butties 1:25:41

3+ y ago1:25:41

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Episode 13 of Travel Bubble is with Jake Lawrenson, a photographer, documentarian and good friend of the show. He is a seasoned traveller with early experiences of holidaying on the back of a Harley Davidson in America and road-tripping around Europe. More recently, when not travelling with work, Jake and I have been known to explore a number of pl…

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Episode 12 - Monica Irauzqui: Nooks & Crannies 1:28:27

3+ y ago1:28:27

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In this episode we speak to a travel industry expert who has been running her own tour company, Yampu Tours, for 23 years alongside her Peruvian husband. Since then, she has travelled extensively all across the globe, offering tours on all continents. Now living in California after spending time in Hawaii and Paris, her aim is to take the stress, n…

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Episode 11 - Mimmo Romano: Italian Steve Irwin 1:42:02

3+ y ago1:42:02

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In this week’s episode I speak to Outback guide, European Tour Leader, chef and avid traveller, Mimmo Romano. He said that he doesn’t deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Steve Irwin, but I disagree, I think Mimmo too, is a legend. He has some brilliant recommendations and tales to share about the three countries he’s chosen, we talk about…

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Episode 10 - Andy Reid MBE: 90 Degree Turn On A Dog Sled 1:05:55

3+ y ago1:05:55

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In this episode I talk to Andy Reid MBE. The old adage of ‘Join the Army, see the world’ was certainly true for Andy and he got to see many parts of the globe during his time in the armed forces. We talk all about those adventures from trekking the Grand Canyon, dog sledding in the wilds of Canada and hiking Kilimanjaro. However, back in 2009, his …

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Episode 9 - Johanna Merz: Best Toilet Experience 1:39:24

3+ y ago1:39:24

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One night, four years ago, Johanna Merz was stood in the Okavango Delta, Botswana staring at a bonfire. She decided then and there, that when she got home, she would quit her job and dedicate her live to her passion, travelling. That’s exactly what she did. Since then, she’s been all over the world and managed to get a career as a Tour Leader, achi…

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Episode 8 - Nathan Day: A Mixture Of Vegas and Pyongyang 1:34:05

3+ y ago1:34:05

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Having visited 61 countries on five continents, it’s safe to say that Melbourne resident, Nathan Day, is an avid traveller and an ideal guest for Travel Bubble. In this episode we cover Chernobyl, the gates of hell, 70-year-old booze hounds on 18-30 holidays and a restaurant with a secret password. It turned into a bit of a sporty special with Nath…

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Episode 7 - Malcolm Teasdale: Soviet Scorpions 1:30:48

3+ y ago1:30:48

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Host of the The Travel Addict podcast, writer of five travel books and visitor of nearly 100 countries, today’s guest, Malcolm Teasdale, is a real authority when it comes to travel. In this episode we talk about swimming with sharks in the world’s best dive destinations, the best places to have your golf balls cleaned, a run in with Scorpions in th…

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Episode 6 - Ian Wright: Buy Local, Buy Locusts. 1:11:19

3+ y ago1:11:19

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In this episode we cover many things including being arrested by the Secret Service, the fall of the Berlin Wall, getting chased by hippos, life expectancy in an Algerian Kasbah, sitting on a balcony watching a war rage in Africa and stargazing on a rooftop in Iraq. Nine years working as personal security for an extremely high-profile international…

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Episode 5 - Henryk Sadzik: 35 People Called Me Beckham 1:15:31

3+ y ago1:15:31

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Accepting beers off strangers, getting robbed on a beach and abandoning friends in the outback... just some of the topics covered in this week's episode with Polish-born, travel man, Henryk Sadzik. Henryk is a travel industry professional with a wealth of experience. After moving to England at the age of five, he has lived in the USA, Jordan and ha…

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Episode 4 - Robbie Goullée: Duck Skin On A Pancake 1:21:13

3+ y ago1:21:13

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Robbie Goullée is a South African, currently living In Bangkok. He’s been all over the world and lived in Taiwan and the UK. I’m honoured to call him my good friend and now, a Travel Bubble guest. Our conversation spans the globe, covering backpacking budget street food to ten-course fine-dining tasting menus. Buildings that sweat history to haggli…

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Episode 3 - Beata Godlewska: An Experience For Your Senses 1:13:00

3+ y ago1:13:00

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You are in for a treat with the insight-packed episode with my Polish friend and tour leader Beata Godlewska. Currently based in the USA and having lived in India for a few years, I knew that Warsaw-native Beata would be a perfect guest for Travel Bubble. Her choices were all well thought out and it was a pleasure to hear her enthuse about the diff…

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Episode 2 - Casper Renting: A Country That Doesn't Exist 55:18

3+ y ago55:18

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A friend of mine and fellow Tour Leader, he has travelled extensively and was on hand to provide us with invaluable travel knowledge and some intriguing Travel Bubble choices. Casper's choices span the globe with a particularly interesting selection of a country that, could be argued, doesn't actually exist. It'll definitely provide you with food f…

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Episode 1 - Josh Brown: Cannibals to Carnivals 56:10

3+ y ago56:10

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From cannibal monkeys to Caribbean carnivals, Travel Bubble’s opening episode with Josh Brown doesn’t disappoint. With choices spanning three continents and food tips that will leave your taste buds tingling, jump right in and let us take you around the world in less than an hour. I won’t spoil the surprise of Josh’s choices for you, but I’ll drop …

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