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

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 title of one of my presentation topics.
He did surprise me when he stated that more people than we think do these commendable activities, even when they are in the latter part of their lives.
Take note everyone. Life is short.
Check out his web site and books:
Alastair Henry - Fiction & Non-Fiction Author

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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. Vincent, Martinique, St. Kitts and Antigua.
A great ship with wonderful staff and delicious food.

Max and his company Branch Coral Foundation are doing a wondeful job preserving and expanding the coral reef system around Curacao.
Listen and learn a little about the intricacies his company's work.
Very commendable.

https://www.branchcoralfoundation.com/

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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 book, "So It Begins: Dark Dreams, Demons, and Discovery." This book marks the first installment in a series that captures his myriad experiences and profound self-reflection as he embarks on a quest for redemption, striving to invest his emotional currency wisely.
After an active life so far, he is still alive to talk about his escapades.

Keep doing it Wayne.

https://www.facebook.com/c.wayne.butler/
https://www.instagram.com/turnerblade/

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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, creations, and teachings. 
Her music is a multi-dimensional experience created with the intention to expose and elevate the different facets of herself, and as a reflection - of everyone. Kelly is a world traveler serving, performing, and creating as needed and desired. 
Ready to thrive and live alive? Listen and discover.

http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

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 the girl he met at a bar the night before. She wrote a book about this.
Her second book, Bite of the Travel Bug , recently released,  is about backpacking and hitchhiking adventures in both Australia and Africa. 
Hear about her experience with a Tasmanian Devil in, guess where, Tasmania.
All fun stuff, and she is still alive to talk about it.

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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 it happen", they have plans to travel and make the most of life.
With an upcoming trip to Costa Rica and a cruise to Alaska, they intend to continue their travels under the challenging situation without hesitation.
Hear mother Christa talk about  their escapades and plans for the future. Very inspiring it is:
Resilience, Determination, Courage, Bravery, and Strength are their core values

Check out the Gagnons here:
https://goingwiththegagnons.com/
https://www.instagram.com/goingwiththegagnons/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
https://www.tiktok.com/@goingwiththegagnons?_t=8fdzaPukXGn&_r=1

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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 Lodge                                            Namibia              
• Conrad Rangali Island                                     Maldives 

My #1 choice will be mentioned at the end.

Listen to this podcast and learn why. I have my reasons. Would I go back there tomorrow? Yes of course,

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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 ignited her creativity,  and for the past 8 yearsshe has been crafting maps for companies and individuals. She believes anything can be turned into a map, aiding communication in the workplace and celebrating life.
She has also climbed the Eiffel Tower 100's of times.
We talk about her ex-pat life and the science of maps.

Find her right here:
https://sonjabajic.substack.com/p/travelogue-scandinavia
hello@sonjabajic.com

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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 highest paying job on the planet, but the advantages of living inThailand are many:

• Low cost of living
• Safe
• Affordable accomodation
• Good health care system
• Hospitality of the country's citizens
• A desirable place to live for ex-pats from all over the world
• Culturally rich
• Thailand's diversity
• Fun
• Easily accessible to other parts of Asia
• etc.

He does return to the States every now and again, but after 2 weeks, he feels the need to get back to Bangkok.
A frequent visitor to Thailand myself, I understand completely his desire to live there.
In 2024, I will be there again.

Listen to his story as it is very inspiring to the younger generation who maybe looking for something "different" to explore in their lives.  FIVE STAR reviews.

https://destinationtefl.com/bkk/
https://www.instagram.com/teflthailand/
https://www.gooverseas.com/organization/destination-tefl-reviews

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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:

• Edinburgh, Scotland
• London, England
• Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Berlin, Germany
• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Bangkok, Thailand
• Singapore
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Sydney, Australia
• Vilnius, Lithuania

The picture inserted in my logo is a view of Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok on a typical day.
Enjoy the short podcast. 

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