The Travel Addict

Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)
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The Travel Addict

After traveling on business for 30 years, what was I going to do after I sold my company in 2013? Answer: Travel more, but to the off-the-beaten-track and obscure places on planet Earth. After visiting almost 100 countries and living in 5 countries, I officially became a Travel Addict. Today, I am contracted by various Cruise Lines to perform enrichment and educational lectures to passengers on various journeys around the World. A podcast or two will be published from time to time when I am back in my office and of course it will be about travel. Oh, almost forgot. I write travel books - factual and quirky. Check me out at malcolmjteasdale.com.All my guests have an inspiring story to tell. Tune in and be amazed. "Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport"

  1. A fascinating Deep Dive into "Emptying the Adventure Travel Bucket List" - Malcolm Teasdale's fearless escapades documented

    JUL 1

    A fascinating Deep Dive into "Emptying the Adventure Travel Bucket List" - Malcolm Teasdale's fearless escapades documented

    What happens when you leave behind the familiar and step into the unknown? Emptying the Adventure Travel Bucket List takes you on a thrilling ride through remote landscapes, bustling cities, and breathtaking wilderness, uncovering the beauty, mystery, and danger of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the untamed depths of the world’s best scuba diving locations, this adventure-packed travel memoir is a celebration of exploration, cultural connection, and the indomitable human spirit.  ​If you've ever dreamed of leaving everything behind to chase adventure, this book is for you. Life is short and fragile. Make the most of it and have no regrets. http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    46 min
  2. A Deep Dive into "Emptying the Travel Destination Bucket List" - The new book by Malcolm Teasdale

    JUN 5

    A Deep Dive into "Emptying the Travel Destination Bucket List" - The new book by Malcolm Teasdale

    At your favorite book stores this month is the new book by Malcolm Teasdale.  For those who find joy in the turn of a map, the scent of an unfamiliar market, or the thrill of setting foot in a new land, Emptying the Travel Destination Bucket List is the ultimate travel companion. This book takes readers on an immersive journey across the globe, uncovering destinations that inspire, challenge, and transform. Believing that travel is more than a getaway, but rather a way of life, this book covers some of the world's most awe-inspiring places. Informative factual information, with real-life experiences and color photos from the author, this book will ignite your wanderlust and remind you why the world is meant to be explored. For curious souls, cultural explorers, and passionate travelers, Emptying the Travel Destination Bucket List is more than a book. it’s an open invitation to discover, dream, and embrace the beauty of our diverse world. Where will your next journey take you? The stories and pictures will help you make that decision.  Enjoy your travels. Purchase option here at Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/mrx7h4tk More about the Author here: http://www.travelingenglishman.com http://www.travelingenglishman.com http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    49 min
  3. American citizen and Colombian resident Andrew Bolton candidly chats about his life in South America and the need for Americans to travel more

    JUN 4

    American citizen and Colombian resident Andrew Bolton candidly chats about his life in South America and the need for Americans to travel more

    Andrew has traveled through 10+ countries in Latin America alone, but his most meaningful destination is Bogotá, Colombia—a city he has visited nine times and now plan to call home. What started as a love story turned into a full-blown expat adventure involving jungle rides on Harleys, navigating city streets that never sleep, and investing in property in the highlands of La Calera. This isn’t your typical travel tale. It’s got love, risk, grief, healing, and a whole lot of street-savvy survival. Human Connection: How Andrew's travels reshaped his identity, values, and business outlook—especially in how he serves others through his company  TechRescue.  If you love stories and opinions that are off-script, honest, and full of heart, this conversation is made for you. Check him out here: TECH RESCUE http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    52 min
  4. Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, Maya Azucena drops by for an inspiring conversation

    MAY 18

    Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, Maya Azucena drops by for an inspiring conversation

    Maya Azucena is an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, and is a Cultural Ambassador with a focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and U.S. State Department to countries such as China, Tanzania, Suriname, India, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Turkey. As a full-time touring Artist, she has traveled with her band to 40+ countries, most recently in Uzbekistan. We talk about this. Other recent concerts have been in  Qatar, The Philippines, Myanmar, Tanzania, all around the USA, many European countries, plus South America and South Africa. She performed on countless stages and festivals, including Hollywood Bowl (17,000+ people), and Essence Fest in New Orleans. Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Maya Azucena contributed her voice to a feature performance with Stephen Marley, which earned a Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year, and can be heard on her latest 2022 Stephen Marley collaboration, “Celebrating Nina: a Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone,” on Ghetto Youths record label. Read about her on her website: https://mayaazucena.com/ Here is a great video to check out https://youtu.be/OYtRoaKA6Ns http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    50 min
  5. Back to back Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Mediterranean cruises - a month at sea, making waves.

    MAY 11

    Back to back Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Mediterranean cruises - a month at sea, making waves.

    It was a long one.   I was contracted as a Luminary to provide 10 educational talks about various travel subjects. My voice survived, barely. Places visited: BermudaAzoresLisbonCartegenaValenciaMallorcaCreteRhodesKusadasiMilosAthensThis is a brief trip report, from my current time zone to a place 7 hours ahead. Then the long flight home, then jet lag. A trip full of education, historical places and culture. All good. http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    20 min
  6. Trina Phillips is traveling throughout the great continent of Africa. Listen to her astonishing adventure.

    MAR 23

    Trina Phillips is traveling throughout the great continent of Africa. Listen to her astonishing adventure.

    Trina is a GenX adventurer, solo traveling across Africa. Currently, she is traveling overland from Ghana to Namibia, exploring each country as she goes, then around South Africa, then up the east coast towards Turkey.   In 2017, Trina and her husband sold everything and set off to travel the world. He was losing his vision and she wanted him to see as much as possible before it went completely. They traveled mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa, but then she lost him to health issues in 2022. They were in Ghana at the time and Trina paused there for a couple of years of healing and re-organizing. Back on the road she is now for more adventure. What a fantastic story this is. Enjoy it. http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    33 min

  7. MAR 16

    Near Misses and Risky Endeavors during travel by The Travel Addict

    In the past, people have asked me such questions as: Did you ever get into trouble?Did you have any close encounters?Did you have any near misses?Were you ever in jail in a foreign country?Did you ever fear for your life?In this short podcast, there are a few examples of the above, with the exception of jail time, because that never happened. Just to drop a hint or two: Flight MH 17Moscow in Dec. 1991First Gulf CrisisScuba Diving incidentCycloneEarthquakeBali in 2002..... to name a few. The main thing is, though, that I am still alive. A few near-misses, but life is short, The adventure continues. http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    16 min
  8. Still on the Adventure Travel Bucket List

    MAR 2

    Still on the Adventure Travel Bucket List

    Here is my "current "To Do List" for adventure travel, otherwise known as a Bucket List. Will I get through the list before I am told that I will have to stay at home for the rest of my life? A horrible thought it is. There are so many wonderful places on our planet and I rather be traveling to experience them than listening to all of the bad news on TV. The anger, the hate, the egos, the lies are all depressing.  So I am making the most of it. My bucket list will keep growing no doubt, but I rather have it that way, than nothing on it. Enjoy my current top 10 from the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific. Life is short and fragile.   http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

    15 min
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About

After traveling on business for 30 years, what was I going to do after I sold my company in 2013? Answer: Travel more, but to the off-the-beaten-track and obscure places on planet Earth. After visiting almost 100 countries and living in 5 countries, I officially became a Travel Addict. Today, I am contracted by various Cruise Lines to perform enrichment and educational lectures to passengers on various journeys around the World. A podcast or two will be published from time to time when I am back in my office and of course it will be about travel. Oh, almost forgot. I write travel books - factual and quirky. Check me out at malcolmjteasdale.com.All my guests have an inspiring story to tell. Tune in and be amazed. "Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport"

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  • Creator
    Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Travel Addict
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