8 episodes
Tales of a Traveller Podcast Tales of a Traveller Podcast
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4.9 • 28 Ratings
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Until now I believe that the process of travelling is something that we take for granted. Hence, the need for Tales of a Traveller podcast where I discuss and share my travel stories along with those of the amazing people i've met along the way
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A refreshing take on Solo Travelling with Elle Mac #53
In the first episode back after the summer break, DJ Elle Mac joins us to discuss how she discovered solo travelling and as some you already know Elle is our relationship guru so we also picked up on different perspectives of what it's like to solo travel while in a relationship.
Some of the key topics of discussions include:
- Barriers that prevent people from travelling solo
- Types of people that you meet
- Tips on how to not get bothered
- Queues that people use to source people out
- Solo travel while in a relationship
- What are the stigmas associated with travelling solo when in a relationship and questions you may want to ask your partner travelling solo
Elle Mac
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ellemacuk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ElleMacUK -
Travel Corridors; Taking trips during Coronavirus #52
Clem Richards joins me in this episode recorded on the 4th of July AKA Super Saturday to discuss the travel bridge, a list of countries the English people can visit without going into quarantine.
Clem and I share some of the risks associated with travelling during the pandemic and whether it's actually save to go away in the current climate. We also discover some exciting new countries such as Réunion and more.
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Backpacking with Strangers #51
I usually form relationships very quickly with strangers whenever I'm travelling and that's because I sometimes stay in hostels where I meet like minded travel enthusiasts.
In this episode, I share a previous episode about how I met my travel companions in Vietnam, buddied up with three other backpackers on completely different journeys and how we came together to travel to Halong Bay in Vietnam
Eden
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edenjbap/
Adam
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noctorious22/ -
Travelling while Black #50
This was a tragic week for black people. We witnessed acts of blatant racism from Amy Cooper who falsely accused Christian Cooper (no relation) of threatening her. Later that same day a video of a police officer also surfaced as the officer was seen pressing his knee on the neck of a George Floyd, a black man who was later reported dead as a result of the injuries from the police brutality.
It's an uncomfortable conversation but one we need to have more regularly, something my guests and I do by weighing in with our personal experiences of moments we've experienced racism abroad and at home. -
Kyrgyzstan; A Hidden Gem In Central Asia #49
In this episode, Richard (Travel Tramp), Rohan and Max (Travel of a Bookpacker) take us on the adventure of discovering the nomad life in Kyrgyzstan. The guys had a blast on their tour which included Journal of Nomads and got to experience; The World Nomad Games, lived in yurts, went horse riding and were one with nature. Niko and Cynthia from Journal of Nomads also featured to explain why they fell in love with this country only after 2 days.
Cynthia & Niko from Journal of Nomads
Website - https://www.journalofnomads.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journalofnomads/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLoxVHbaNodZa3U3cdQ5qg
Richard from Travel Tramp
Website - https://www.travel-tramp.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traveltramp_uk/
Rohan & Max from Travels of a Bookpacker
Website - https://www.travelsofabookpacker.com/
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An Epic Race #48
Niko from Journal of Nomads joined me in this episode to share one of the most amazing travel stories ever told.
Shortly after moving out of his parent's home, Niko and a friend hitchhiked from Quebec Canada to Alaska and this is where the story gets interesting. Niko's friend chose to fly back via visiting some friends in Vancouver for a couple of days but Niko opted to race her back by hitchhiking across the country.
Journal of Nomads
Website - https://www.journalofnomads.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journalofnomads/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLoxVHbaNodZa3U3cdQ5qg
Customer Reviews
Inspiring and conversational
Ibby has an incredible ability to draw out interesting and inspiring conversations with the people he interviews. He exudes a passion for travel and ignites exciting conversations with his guests, whilst also keeping it conversational with a relaxed and friendly vibe. This podcast and Ibby have huge potential and every episode explores something new and different.
Such an addictive Podcast
TOAT Podcast is actually the first podcast I am consistently listening to. The host’s energy / vibe, the amazing guests and topics are always on point. There’s usually some crazy story in each episode and it also made me discover countries I wouldn’t have thought of visiting before. At first, I didn’t think I could listen to something for more than 10mn as I get bored easily but TOAT proved me wrong, I can listen to it for hours!
Definitely recommend giving it a try (and probably becoming addicted to it).
Travelling is an Art
Before I listened to the TOAT podcast, I didn’t realise how much of an art travelling is. Much like art the beauty is in the eye of the beholder and each unique episode demonstrates the host (Ibby) or his guests pieces of art that they created through their stories in travelling. It makes me appreciate that art truly comes in many forms including travelling. As Picasso said about art “Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist when we grow up.” In this podcast it made me realise that every one of us as a child and instinctively children are adventurous. Through this podcast, Ibby and his guests truly show that your adventurous side does not have to leave you when you grow up. Thank you for showing me there is more to just having holidays. Travelling is my art and the world is my canvas.