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El Cafecito Travel Talks is a podcast for people to share travel stories and adventures. We hope that these accounts inspire new and seasoned travellers alike, to continue discovering new cultures and themselves. Enjoy while having a cup of tea or coffee…Also please take a look at our Facebook stories: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal
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Ed Howell a.k.a. Hazukashii, after retiring from the US military, decides to spend his time hashing around the world.Hazukashii shares with us the tales of the Hash House Harrison, how he was renamed, and his quest for hashing in over 100 countries. His words of advice for us: people are people and the hash is a great way to meet new friends and to discover new culturesHis Hash web site: ttp://gotothehash.net Guest: Ed Howell aka HazukashiiHost: Tony LloydEditor: Tony LloydTo ...
Brian and Alec Altonen farmers Michigan USA taking a winter break to do a father and son trip to explore Ecuador togetherThey share with us the reasons for travelling at this time, what they hope to get out of this trip and what life was like back at home for the last year.Their words of advice for us is, do your research go travelling but do it safely.Guest: Brian and Alec Altonen alecaltonen@gmail.com Host: Tony LloydEditor: Tony LloydTo donate to our show please click her...
George Griffiths from Canada also featured in show #33 and #37, finally settled in Cuenca Ecuador George shares with us his impressions of his first 6 weeks in South America, some of the interesting things he has seen so far, somethings he is not a fan of and the cost and characteristics of his new home.His words of advice for us is to have someone to guide you along the way in your transition of a new culture Guest: George Griffiths https://www.facebook.co...
Six Travellers six continents six questions...Intro: Who are you and something about you?Share with us one of your childhood memories pertaining to the holidays?What was one of your most interesting Holiday travel experience?What was one of the best gift you’ve ever gotten?What was one of the best gift you’ve ever given someone?What are your plans for the 2020 Holiday?suggestions for how others can celebrate the 2020 holiday...Final holiday wishes to our audience Guest:Australia - Fabian...
Six Travellers six continents six questions...Intro: Who are you and something about you?Share with us one of your childhood memories pertaining to the holidays?What was one of your most interesting Holiday travel experience?What was one of the best gift you’ve ever gotten?What was one of the best gift you’ve ever given someone?What are your plans for the 2020 Holiday?suggestions for how others can celebrate the 2020 holiday...Final holiday wishes to our audience Guest:Australia - Fabian...
Hannah Kern From the UK, a VEGAN | ENVIRONMENTALIST | SOLO CYCLIST | FEMINIST | SOCIAL & HAPPINESS ACTIVIST, decide to leave behind a possible career as a lawyer to travel the world to spread her messages.Hannah shares with us why she decided to embark on this journey, some of the struggles she’s had along the way and various highlights.Her words of advice for us is to look for the opportunities we were given during this time of limitations to reflect on the positives that we could ...
Nicolas Pollock from Australia and Daniel Rubner from Germany headed off on individual solo adventures and as destiny would have it they find each other and discover a Travel Bromance.Nicolas and Daniel share with us how they met, the fun they had travelling together and how they’ll continue being friends for a lifetime.Their word of advice to us is through solo travelling you discover more and allow yourself to create new Lasting relationships. Also not to over plan and go with the flow and ...
George Griffiths from show #33 is on his way from Canada to Cuenca Ecuador while Covid is still roaming the world.George shares with us some tips on what we need to prepare for before travelling, some of his own mishaps and ways he overcome them.His words of advice for us is to do your due diligence before leaving out but don't stop travelling Guest: George Griffiths https://www.facebook.com/George-Griffiths-577430806286157 Host: Tony LloydEditor: Tony LloydTo do...
Pau Amos an American who retired early from his university career found a way to combined his two passions, travelling and competing in triathlons "Racecation"Paul shared with us from his new home in Cuenca Ecuador how he was able to combine his passion for competition and exploring the world at the same time.His words of advice for us it’s not to be afraid to do something that will put you out of our comfort zone. Guest: Paul Amos Email: paul.amos.wharton@gmail.comHost: Ton...
Franco Heiler, an accountant from Argentina discovers that you don’t need to have a big bank account to travel the world.Franco shares with us how a one month trip became a long-term world exploration, navigating his way with little or no money and the “sky bank”...His words of advice for us is that we need to trust in ourselves and trust in peopleGuest: Franco Heiler Instagram. @francoheiler Email: francoheiler@gmail.comHost: Tony L...
Kaspian Clark, an American who found himself with a new canvas after losing his job and home at the start of the global pandemic, decided to pack up and move to Cuenca, Ecuador.Kaspian shared with us the enjoyment he had in his work at Airbnb, his decision to move away and what life is like for him so far in his newly adopted Ecuadorian city.His words of advice for us is to “expose yourself to different lives and different people” Guest: Kaspian Clark kaspian360@gmail.comHos...
George Griffiths, a Greek/French/English Canadian (TCK) is off on a journey to see what other possibilities the world has for him.George shares with us the details of his multicultural background, his reasons for embarking on this new journey and what he’s hoping to find at the end of the trail. His words of advice for us is not to be afraid of change. It's always better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all.Mike FM:https://mikefm.caEleni's Bakery Jamaica: https://www....
Cindy Smith an American who grew up travelling as an army brat (a.k.a. TCK) which sparked the flame to her lifetime wanderlust.Cindy shared with us the different stages she’s had as a traveller both the good and the bad times and some of the ways travel has changed in the last 20 years. Her word of advice for us is to go out and explore the world regardless of our individual abilities.Guest: Cindy Smith mail: marcelmonet4@gmail.com Hos...
Danny Tanaka a Japanese-Peruvian (TCK) realizes that it’s not always that easy to find a place to call home.Danny shares with us what it was like to travel and live in Japan, the home country of her paternal grandparents, why she still continues to travel the world and how this has made her into the person she is today. Her words of advice is that home could be a place within your mind and maybe not necessarily a physical place on the planet.Guest: Danny TanakaHost: Tony LloydEditor: Tony Llo...
Peter O'Donoghue, a special needs teacher from Ireland discovered how the people we meet while travelling can impact our lives in different ways.Peter shares with us some of his stories of people he met along the way in his South America trip both in the good and bad times and how this has helped him to form the person who he is today. His words of advice for us is that through travel you can see that there are a lot of good people in the world.Stories by Peter on El Cafecito travel talks Fac...
Warren and Julie Knox an American couple decide to retire early and travel the world while documenting it on their YouTube channel...Travel With Us By Warren & JulieWarren and Julie share with us their reasons for retiring early and travelling, why they decided to document it for others, and how they’ve continued their adventure despite the coronavirus pandemic. Their words of advice for us is that we only have one life so go out and exploreFollow them on the YouTube channel:https:/...
Ben Lehman, an American photographer, while travelling from the southern tip of South America north to Ecuador finds himself in lockdown in Cuenca Ecuador For over 200 days.Ben shares with us how he coped and turned a negative into a positive, ways he made new connections and why he’s thinking of prolonging his stay In this Andean city. His words of advice are that through travelling one can see how others live in a different way which allows us to reduce our prejudices which are caused by th...
Hayden Lee from a small town in England leaves his default destiny behind it’s create a new reality around the globe which he documents on his podcast Backpack DigitalHayden shared with us how he started his various journeys such as travel, the podcast and becoming a family man. His words of advice for anyone looking to get out of there default destiny is “Whatever you want do, put a plan in place and do it” The podcast: Backpack Digital https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/backpa...
Delenn Dawkins and Alex Fisher from the UK, our first guests in six months, decide to pack up their bags and flee the corona lockdowns back at home to an adventure on a vegan farm in the Ecuadorian jungle.Delenn and Alex share with us their reasons for leaving England, what it's like to travel in the time of coronavirus and their future plans in the jungle of Ecuador and beyond. Their words of advice are not to stop living although we are in a moment of many restrictions and to question the t...
Jerrill Adams an American expat/traveller and a single parent of two boys found himself in an unforeseen predicament at the start of the coronavirus world pandemicJay shares with us how a passport can alter your destination, how one-week holiday turned into a three-month international distancing for him and his boys and how he adapted in the circumstances. His words of advice are that sometimes when things don't work out how we want them concluding that people who are your real friends ...
Nick Vasey an Australian who has travelled and worked in various locations on the globe has found himself settling in Vilcabamba Ecuador also known as the valley of longevity.Nick shares with us the path he took that led him to Vilcabamba, his thoughts on the stories of longevity in this small village and why he considers it the place for him while the world battles COVID and other issues. His words of advice are: to get travelling and keep ongoing...Guest: Nick VaseyWebpages: nickvasey...
Keith Ferris form Ireland decides to do slow travel through South America after finishing his master in Biological Engineering Keith shares with us why he chose to slow travel, some of the wild things he’s seen and how he found jobs and volunteer opportunities along the way. His world of advice for others while travelling is, be yourself, be flexible and be open-minded. Workaway: https://www.workaway.info/Guest: Keith Ferris https://www.facebook.com/keith.ferris.5H...
Daniel Hall, a nomadic English teacher from the northeast of England discovers the importance of sometimes sitting still while on a journey of a lifetime. Dan shares with us his reasons for stopping and taking time off, why it's not always necessary to see and do everything while on the road, and how your fellow travellers can be a support group. Also leaving us with the thought that, It's your trip, so you need to make it what you want it to be. Facebook Story by Danie...
Kate and Dan Hoffman a US couple returning home to middle America after a one-year travel adventure of a lifetime. Kate and Dan share with us what it was like for them to return to a day to day routine with the challenges of finding a job, reconnecting with family, friends and personal adjustment. They give us some insight into how one might deal with the emotional part of returning home.Facebook Stories by Kate Hoffman:If I Die Tomorrow https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-caf...
Trevor Cheatham, an American TCK who was brought up living in various countries and cultures uses fear as part of his motivation to journey to new destinations.Trevor shares with us some of the fears people have before and while travelling, different ways of overcoming them. Finally how fear can be converted into a motivator for travel Fears of Travel (facebook story): by Trevor Cheatham https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-cafecito-restaurant-bar-hostel/fears-of-travel/24942548...
Ofer Tandler, an Israeli after doing her military service decides not to do the stereotypical way of travelling as her fellow countrymen in groups, but to venture out as a solo female traveller despite the fears of others.Ofer shares with us why she chose to travel solo, how she prepared emotionally for the journey and the ways she has learned to be solo. Also, she gives us some good advice for any others wanting to travel solo. Guest: Ofer Tandler https://www.facebook.com/ofer.tandlerH...
Elaine Cheung an Asian American learns while travelling that a seemingly simple question like “where are you from” can be a difficult one for those who don't fit the stereotypical poster child of a traveller. Elaine shares with us how peoples confusion and pre-judgment of her cultural identity has caused obstacles along the way but that has not stopped her from continuing her journey. She has discovered that although we are all different sometimes a simple jester or a smile can connect us as ...
Tony Lloyd, host of the El Cafecito Travel Talks, a TCK (Trans-Cultural Kid) who after travelling and living in multiple countries has settled in Cuenca Ecuador where he has a cafe hostel called El Cafecito.Tony shares with us via an interview by Johnny Bliss of the Austrian radio station FM4 what it means for him not to fit into one cultural identity both its disadvantages and advantages. Finally, how one can create a space to call home.Guest: Tony LloydHost: Johnny Bliss https://fm4.orf.at/...
Johnny Bliss a Canadian Travel Journalist who lives and works out of Vienna where he is the host of a radio show called Johnny’s Journeys on the popular Austrian station FM 4, which is allowed him to travel and meet inspiring people from all over the world.Johnny shares with us how he became a Travel Journalist for one of the top radio stations in Austria, some of the adventurous/experiences he’s had in the last 10 years while reporting from different corners of the world and how COVID ...
Angie Pantoja an American leaves her friends and family behind in a small town of Northern Indiana to discover a new international community in the banana room of the hostel El Cafecito Quito.Angie’s share with us what it was like growing up in a small farming town, How she was motivated to travel and some of her eye-opening experiences in the world of an international hostel. She teaches us how strangers can become family.Guest: Angie Pantoja Steadfast Vagabonds:https://www.facebook.co...
Luisa Eberenz a Social Worker from Black Forest of Germany, decides to go out of the comfort zone of the gringo trail and interact more with the local communities. Luisa shares with us how she was able to save for her travel. What it means for her to stay with locals versus hostel. How one can be a good gust. The importance of acquiring a new skill to take home and share with love ones. Guest: Luisa Eberenz email:luisa.eberenz@gmail.com imterg...
Yohsuke Kobayashi a Japanese American who leaves the path to medical school to become a digital nomadic businessman. Setting up his own online store which gave him the freedom to travel the world. Yohsuke shares with us how he started his online sales business, the management of his time while travelling and working. The challenges but most of all the benefits of being a digital nomad. Also the importance of taking calculated risk both in business and travel.The two videos that started Y...
Lotte Heeman from Holland, as a result of a lifestyle change, was able to lose 30kg which then inspired her to climb Mount Mount Kilimanjaro. On summiting the mountain it triggered her to continue the journey and become a world traveller.Lotte on her one year anniversary on the road, tells us about transitioning into a traveller at 42 and being wiser than her younger backpacker years. She believes that anyone can do it. Yes, it's hard to leave your loved ones behind but the new experiences an...
Peter Macfarlane a Canadian scientist, musician and yogi, journeys to the countryside of Cuenca Ecuador for a life-changing experience. He takes us on his “Trip” to a retreat in the Ecuadorian Andes with Ayahuasca and San Pedro. Connecting with himself and his inner spirits. Finding a new path to communicate better with family and friends new and old. Also recommending how others can embark on the journey.Guest: Peter Macfarlane email: peter.macfarlane6@gmail.comHost: Tony LloydEdi...
Barbora Simeckova a Human Resources professional from The Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia) shares her experience about travel and volunteering and how it can improve your professional life. Barbora talks about how travelling can be an asset to your future work endeavours. Ways to find the right volunteer projects, making international contacts while on the road and how to present your new skills on your CV.Barbora’s Facebook story: Try to Imaginehttps://www.facebook.com/notes/el-caf...
Aidan Klimenko a photographer and videographer with over 20 years experience in Latin America, shares with us about how he developed into the person he is today through travel and photographer.We chat about responsible photo taking while travelling, modern-day photography and how he gives back to the people he photographs while travelling.Guest: Aidan Klimenko Instagram: aidan.klimenkoHost: Tony LloydEditor: Marshall DonnellyTo donate to our show please click here:https://...
Tony Giles a totally blind and partially deaf solo backpacker with the gold of visiting all the countries on the planet, invites us to see the world his way. After travelling to over 125 countries and all seven continents, Tony shares with us how he navigates the various corners of the globe. how he sees the earth and the people on it. What he has learned about himself and others. He encourages us to be adventurous one sep at a time. Tony is also fundraising for Galloways Soc...
“In her wedding vows two years ago, Rachel told Josh she would ride his motorcycle with him to South America, a dream of his for over a decade. A year later, they embarked on what would become a life-changing journey from Seattle through Latin America.”-quote literally by Rachel and Josh themselves.Rachel and Josh Havekost explain what life is like together on a motorbike, the low & high lights and some thoughts for anyone wishing to follow their dreams. Please take a l...
Luke Waterson, novelist and travel writer tells us about how his love for travel came about, his journeys through South America, and then becoming a Lonely Planet travel writer. Luke explains how he chooses the places to write about, what he thinks is the future of guide books and how you too can become a travel writer.Please take a look at our Facebook stories: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internalQuestions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.comG...
Kayla Burke-Ozuna a university student from New York City decides to spend her summer holidays volunteering in a low-income community in Ecuador’s coastal city of Guayaquil.She talks us through this experience and the lessons she learned. Expressing some of the differences/similarities between life with her host family in Ecuador and that of her own in the US. Please take a look at our Facebook stories:https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internalQ...
Casper a 36yr old engineer from London is bike packing for the southern tip of South America to North Colombia. After long hours behind a desk in the city, he settles up and hits the road pedalling never knowing for sure where he will be sleeping for the night. However, with the help of strangers finds his way... Please take a look at our Facebook storieshttps://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internalQuestions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail...
Trudy Carlson a 74-yr-old widow from the USA talks about how she's living out her lifetime dream to travel. Explaining why she chooses hostels as a preferred means of lodging and how she finds them.Trudy also gives suggestions for anyone that would like to follow in her footsteps and some additional tips for senior citizens.Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internalQuestions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.comGu...
Michael Stang shares with us his journey of recovery after a skiing accident which left him in a coma and a hospital stay of one and a half years. Amongst several things, he had to learn to walk and talk again in his native language of German and others. But none of that has stopped him from travelling, it's only inspired him to keep moving.When Michael was asked, what he would recommend to people who say they cannot travel, he had this to say....” just do it”Please take a look at our F...
In our first show, we hear from Kay Hanson a teacher from England who decides to leave the classroom behind to discover the world. While on the road she learns about new cultures and her inner self while making lifetime friends from all over the globe. Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Questions or comments: elcafecitotraveltalks@gmail.comGuest: Kay Hanson https://www.facebook.com/hankay2Host: Tony LloydEditor: ...
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