Best Randall McKeown Podcasts (2024)

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Without Labels with Guest Elaine Mercedes Mondeza 30:16

1y ago30:16

30:16

Join me in conversation with my Guest Elaine Mercedes Mondeza. Yes, we talk about travel, social issues, and just about everything else. Elaine has been a nomad for the past eight years and finally has decided to make Spain her forever home. Elaine is so much more, an author, advocate, TEDx speaker and travel writer. Elaine and I talk about she did…

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Travel Rangers and More with Guest Erika Bud 22:48

1y ago22:48

22:48

Join me in conversation with Erika Bud. Erika went from being a Los Angeles Police Officer to an Author of Children's Books, but not just any type of book as we find out in this podcast. Erika has travelled to some 30 countries and has actually lived in Spain and Australia and found her back in Barcelona for this podcast where she is spending a mon…

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Moving to Mexico with Guest Mathieu Dufour 26:43

1y ago26:43

26:43

Join me in conversation with Mathieu Dufour. Mat and his pregnant wife and young son decided on a whim to sell everything and make the move from Canada to Mexico. Mat talks about the local ex-pat community and how they have been so helpful in assisting the family in settling in. It may not be the life for everyone and this may not be the final dest…

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Visit South Korea with Guest Linda King 21:41

1y ago21:41

21:41

On today's podcast, I dive deep into a conversation with Linda King. Linda is a traveller who has visited 32 countries with plans to visit many more. Linda has captured her experiences, tips and tricks to help you. Founder of The Smart Travelista, Linda has published a five-book series all geared to help you the traveller. To connect with Linda, yo…

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The Carolina Experience With Guest Steve Hetherington 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

Entrepreneur Steve Hetherington shares his vision for The Carolina Experience, a collection of premium accommodations located in small towns throughout North Carolina. From mountain condos to beachfront properties and glamping pods, The Carolina Experience offers a range of unique and high-quality stays designed to showcase the natural beauty and h…

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Off the beaten trek with Guest Patti Shales Lefkos 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

Listeners will be inspired by Patti Shales Lefkos' incredible story of determination, passion, and love for travel and education. From trekking over 700 kilometres of the Great Himalayan Trail to building homes and supporting education in Nepal, Patti has made a significant impact on the lives of many. She reminds us that one person can make a diff…

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Globetrotting with Gary Arndt: Everything Everywhere and Beyond 13:31

1y ago13:31

13:31

Host Randall McKeown and guest Gary Arndt take listeners on a journey around the world as they share their love for travel and learning. From exploring the Pacific and Southeast Asia to visiting almost all of the national parks in the United States, Gary Arndt share his experiences and insights on the places he has been. Gary hosts his own daily Po…

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She TheQueen With Guest Annie Chopra 17:37

1+ y ago17:37

17:37

We delve into the inspiring travel experiences and entrepreneurial journey of Annie Chopra, founder of She the Queen. Join us as we take a glimpse into the life of a young woman who pursues her passion for travel and empowering women. Through her experiences, We look back to when Annie was a child of a diplomat and always on the move and the effect…

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Seek Travel Ride with Guest Bella Molloy 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

Today join me as I have an interesting conversation with Australian cyclist, Bella Molloy, on the podcast. We discussed her journey of leaving Australia to pursue her passion in the French Pyrenees, where she and her husband set up a cycling business. We talked about her various modes of cycling - cycle commuting, road cycling, mountain biking, gra…

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Tea in Old Cairo with Guest Rebecca E Chandler 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

Randall McKeown of Passports and Postcards and his guest Rebecca E. Chandler will take you on an unforgettable journey around the world! From Egypt to Singapore and everywhere in between, dive into stories and advice from two seasoned travellers. Rebecca has explored more than 100 countries and she has just self-published her memoir and journals. R…

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Going that Extra Mile with EXEC with Guest Scott Poniewaz 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

Sit back and enjoy as your host Randall McKeown has a conversation with Scott Poniewaz, Head of EXEC at joinEXEC.com, a travel, hotel and life benefits program. Take a journey with Scott through his exciting experiences as a traveller, his journey with the international travel company he worked for, and his current projects. Listen as he talks abou…

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Life's Biohack with Guest Ricardo Wilkins 18:13

1+ y ago18:13

18:13

Host Randall McKeown invites some of the world's most interesting nomads and entrepreneurs to share their stories of health, travel, and career goals. From the twelve-year-old Ricardo Wilkens, who wanted to be a basketball player or a spy, to Randall's own story of pursuing a career in communications instead of a police officer due to his poor visi…

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Good News for Porter Airlines 5:50

1+ y ago5:50

5:50

Just a brief update about Porter Airlines introducing flights from Toronto to Vancouver and back again. Flights from YYZ to YVR.By Randall McKeown

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It's Your Calendar with Tara Brown 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

33:14

Born in Los Angeles, and not in the good part. Tara had an advantage, she was smart and knew what she wanted. A Yale and MIT-trained architect, Tara understands the need for a great foundation on which to build. Tara is a certified Life Mastery Consultant, a Certified Parent Educator, and a Religious Science Practioner and is certified by both The …

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Travel As a Hobby With Guest Sam Mitchell 17:53

1+ y ago17:53

17:53

By Randall McKeown

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Sex Drugs Rock N Roll and Food Tour with Matthew Gray 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

On this episode I welcome Chef Mathew Gray. At age 10, Mathew moved from New York to Los Angeles. At age 17 he travelled with Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd for five years (selling official merchandise) before heading off to Le Cordon Bleu London where he studied to be a Chef. Give listen to this podcast and the extraordinary life travels of …

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Dip Your Toes In With Guest Christine Vibrant 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

32:17

In this episode we speak with Christine Virbrant about her life as a nomad and the challenges and opportunities that arise when you allow yourself to travel the world. New cultures, new aromas, new foods, new languages and more experiences. Originally from South Africa, Christine found herself living and working in Taiwan, before relocating to the …

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Airlines Don't Care, You should 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

20:33

In this episode, I review the crisis in the Airline Industry here in Canada. The industry opened too fast. It is not just the airlines but the Airlines that offer packages. They don't care about you, they only care about profit. The industry has been exposed through all social media platforms, grilled by the federal government here in Canada and st…

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Coffee Rusks & Safaris 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

In this episode, we arrive at our last Gamer Reserve and have an excellent time. We go on several sunrise and sunset Safaris and spend a whole day in Kruger National Park. We all got along, although we were not riding together, we came together for the Sundowner overlooking the watering hole #Safari #Africa…

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Gold Luck 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

16:44

In this episode, we are travelling from Humala River Lodge in the Mpumalanga Highlands along the Panorama Route. We make stops at God'Window, Lisbon Falls, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels all part of the Blyde River Canyon. A visit by Tom Rourke, who had a strong hunch that there was gold in these parts, staked his claim. Tom had no…

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Danger on Safari 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

21:58

In this episode, I tell of our adventure of being stuck in a jeep on Safari at night with no one around. No cellphone reception and just sit there as easy prey for any night hunters. Come listen to what happens as 6 people are stuck in the middle of the reserve under the stars.By Randall McKeown

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Land of the San 13:04

1+ y ago13:04

13:04

In this episode I relieve the experience of Day 4 of our South African adventure. We start off from The Shark Bay -Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve -Khwa ttu- The San people, the first people of Southern AfricaBy Randall McKeown

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The Shark Bay 15:32

1+ y ago15:32

15:32

In this episode, we continue with our South African Experience. Today we find ourselves waking up at The Shark Bay Hotel & Spa in Langebaan, West Coast South Africa. We explore Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, Cape Columbine Lighthouse, and lunch at Die Gaaitjie Restaurant in Paternoster-right on the beach, with the South Atlantic Ocean as our backdr…

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Langa, a South African Township 16:13

1+ y ago16:13

16:13

Day 2 of our Cape Town adventure and they take us to Langa Township. Langa has been stated to be the safest Township to visit and probably the most walkable. The day was not all about Langa, however, my experience has left an impression and one that I wish there was more that I could do to eradicate racial discrimination even knowing that Apartheid…

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Robben Island and Nelson Mandela 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

Probably the most visited Museum in South Africa, Robben Island has a history dating back several hundred years. Nelson Mandela spent 18 of 27 incarcerated years here on Robben Island. Nelson Mandela, a Political activist and Lawyer fought to end apartheid in South Africa. We did also visit some artisans at Watershed, visited a Diamond Museum and h…

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Africa Mother Land 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

21:58

Yes, Africa Mother Land, touchdown. We have arrived in Cape Town, South Africa and we stay at the lovely Hotel Verde and our South Africa tour starts the next day with a full week in and around Cape Town. We journey to Belle Maroc Boutique Hotel in Bloubergstrand and have our first experience of the beach, the South Atlantic Ocean and of course Tab…

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Go Touch Down Tour Operator Review 16:55

1+ y ago16:55

16:55

I generally don't like to come out and rip into a tour company especially being a travel professional myself. I have to come out and warn travellers to stay away from this company. I used this tour company for our trip of a lifetime, and financially it was and the experience was not so exciting. I must say that I enjoyed the Safari portion of our t…

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Jaanse Schans, Zaandam, Amsterdam and Trams 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

On this episode we finally make it to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans, just north of Zaandam. This after our Trip with Viator was cancelled. We did receive an email around 10:30 at night the day of the Viator trip that a refund had been requested. I did not request one, but I guess they cancelled the tour. I talk about the trip to see the Windmi…

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Sugar City how sweet it is 19:37

1+ y ago19:37

19:37

In this podcast, I give a little synopsis of our first two days in Zaandam and Amsterdam. Viator failure to inform us that our Tour to Zaanes Schans to see the Windmills had been cancelled. To people watching from the lobby couch and having our first romantic dinner at McDonalds. We head on a search to Sugar City, Halfweg to the Style Outlets in se…

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The Situation with International Airports 18:58

1+ y ago18:58

18:58

In this episode, I look into the Status of Airports after returning and flying over 36000 km. I flew through Pearson International Airport, Schiphol International, Cape Town International, Johannesburg International, Paris International and back through Toronto International Airport. Do not believe everything you have heard or seen through the medi…

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How Is Your Airport Experience??? 16:56

2y ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, I try to explain why there has been such a disaster at airports. I explain that the majority of staff, from pilots to cabin crew, to baggage handlers, to Check-In staff are short-staffed. When everything shut down in 2020 and we thought we might be able to ride this out, the longer it carried on, most Airlines laid off staff, or le…

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How I found my voice in travel! 10:06

2y ago10:06

10:06

Hello. and welcome. News to share with you all. Yes, I have been away for a while. It would take me hours to tell you all the reasons why I have been away. I am getting back into travel as a travel advisor under my own brand Passports and Postcards Travel. I am licenced to sell travel to Canadian travellers. However, since a lot of you are internat…

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Zaandam to Amsterdam 23:20

2y ago23:20

23:20

I am super excited as my South Africa trip that was booked in 2016 is a go for September 2022 with a three-day stopover in Amsterdam, well actually we will be staying in Zaandam) just outside of the city at the Inntel Hotel Zaandam. We are planning a private tour from Zaandam to Zaanee Schans to see traditional windmills and the countryside. In Ams…

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Lenka On Travel 22:26

2y ago22:26

22:26

The most difficult podcast. Lenka joins me to discuss traveling as part of her career as a spokesperson, model and educator. Contact the Host Randall McKeownBy Randall McKeown

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Via Roma with Robert Norton 30:15

2y ago30:15

30:15

In this episode, we welcome Robert Norton. Robert is no stranger to the show as he was the first guest in Season 2. Robert used his memories from many trips to Italy to build the foundation for this book of 15 stories. Robert makes us feel like we are right there with him, walking side by side, enjoying an authentic Italian dinner. Robert, makes yo…

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Destination Weddings with Nancy Barkley 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

43:26

Join me in conversation as we talk about the profession of being a Destination Wedding Specialist with Nancy Barkley. Nancy is the Founder and Owner of Honeymoons and Get-Aways. Nancy is an entrepreneur first and foremost. Nancy is an expert in her field as you will find out in our conversation. What better way to get a large group of people scatte…

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The Art of Architecture 31:44

2+ y ago31:44

31:44

Today we welcome Ana Maria Torres. Before coming to America, Ana was an associate professor at Escula Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura in Madrid. Born in the Canary Islands, raised in Northern Africa and completed her studies in Madrid and now lives in New York City. That is a lot of travel. Ana is a curator, a professor and a licensed urban planne…

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Greatest Show 6:37

2+ y ago6:37

6:37

Just to let you know that I do not have a show for you. You may want to give a listen to some shows you may have missed. I have a new show with a guest coming out on March 26, 2022, and am lining up future guests. I want to thank each and every one of you for listening. Reach the host randall.mckeown@podvault.ca or randall.mckeown@jlsetor.com…

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I Cry for Ukraine 15:27

2+ y ago15:27

15:27

We need to stop the war in Ukraine. Get involved.By Randall McKeown

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On Track with Ed Davis 18:51

2+ y ago18:51

18:51

Ed Davis is an accomplished author of such books as "The Last Professional" which is his most recent. Other books include "Road Stories", "All Things" and "A Matter of Time". Ed's story is one about travelling freight trains. Yes, just like stories of hobo's Ed travelled the Western United States and all through Canada. Ed would not recommend it no…

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The Cry of Ukraine 11:34

2+ y ago11:34

11:34

A public statement from the host of Passports and Postcards. Putin and his Military through the aid of the Belarus leader have invaded Ukraine and it is now day 7 and the Ukrainian military and civilians have taken arms to protect their country, their homes and their families. I do not agree with any country invading another. I don't care if it is …

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Less is More with Jonna Jinton 7:27

2+ y ago7:27

7:27

Jonna Jinton, a young youtube artist and more. Jonna is an accomplished photographer, singer, painter, blogger and video artist. Jonna left the hustle and bustle of Gottenberg and moved to Grundtjärn, very north of Stockholm in 2010 with little money and no job. The first winter was the hardest, however, it was here that she found her passion, her …

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What is Carnet de Passages 5:41

2+ y ago5:41

5:41

In this bonus edition, I talk about the need for a Carnet de Passages en Douane while travelling in a vehicle from country to country. I have been following many adventure motorcycle riders such as Itchy Boots, Girl on a Bike and On Her Bike just to name a few. I have also previously interviewed Tiffany Coates and Elspeth Beard who encountered the …

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Bonus-Get Out and Explore 6:47

2+ y ago6:47

6:47

It is hard to believe that here we are just released episode 78. I have had over 50 different guests and we are not done yet. As countries start to list travel restrictions, and people once again travel, we have learned that more and more people are looking for experiences. We review the reason why people may travel and we encourage you the listene…

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Solo Travel with Dawn Miller 44:25

2+ y ago44:25

44:25

I sit down and speak with Dawn Miller, Speaker, Trainer and Coach. Our conversation takes us on a journey on why and how people travel. Dawn's deep appreciation for the Caribbeans and Caribbean music has taken her on many journeys and most if not all have been as a solo traveller. We talk about travelling on a budget and not staying at 5-star resor…

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Body, Mind & Spirit with Katara Sky 38:37

2+ y ago38:37

38:37

Join me in conversation with Katara Sky, Medicine Woman. Imagine working in an industry where you could travel at the drop of a hat. Being a Chartered Accountant, Kat was able to travel on a whim. Kat has travelled to some 65 countries. Kat and I discuss the importance of having a proper VISA when entering a foreign country and ensuring you have en…

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Two Wheels to Munstead with Elspeth Beard 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

28:49

Join me in conversation as I welcome Elspeth Beard, an award-winning architect. Elspeth has many amazing architectural accomplishments under her belt, however, the one that I love the most is the Munstead Water Tower that was built in 1898. Elspeth purchased through auction in 1989 and fought local council and won on appeal to be able to build her …

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Ladies of Ladakh with Tiffany Coates 28:21

2+ y ago28:21

28:21

Imagine riding solo around the world on a BMW R80gs. Some might think the task too daunting but not my special guest today. Tiffany Coates is a renowned adventure rider who has travelled several hundred thousand miles and much of this with her partner "Thelma". In this show, we talk about the bike and after all those thousands upon thousands of mil…

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To See from Sea with Mariel Fry 32:56

2+ y ago32:56

32:56

I would like to welcome to the show today, Mariel Fry. Mariel is the founder and host of Travel Experiences Reimagined, where she elevates and shares stories of people who host experiences from all over the world. Mariel has travelled to 10 plus countries and has joined many tours and excursions. Mariel now invites tour guides, host anyone who host…

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See culture through the lens of Dance with JoJo Dancer 29:25

2+ y ago29:25

29:25

Join me in conversation with Callie Rich Neal, better know as JoJo Dancer as we discuss where her love of dance, language and people have taken her. Callie is an accepted member of the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching and will be travelling to Columbia to study the methods that Columbian teachers use when teaching dance. Callie travels wit…

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