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Traveling Addiction - Malcolm Teasdale

“If you have a bucket list start working on it now before it’s too late.” ~ Malcolm Teasdale
Malcolm Teasdale was born in Coventry, England and is a successful entrepreneur who spent all of his working life in the technology industry, where he made a success from creating software development companies, the most recent of which he sold to a major corporation in 2013 for its intellectual property and workforce skillset.
He created markets in all the major continents and sold products to customers in over 70 countries. His company received numerous industry awards for product quality, innovation, and pioneering technology, and he has spoken at many trade shows and industry events around the World.
He has traveled to 98 countries for business and pleasure, but since retiring from the industry, now travels to the more unusual destinations in the World in search of rich cultural experiences. Think Nepal, Mongolia, Tibet, Bhutan and Borneo to name a few.
He has written several books about business and adventure travel, with an emphasis on history, geography, education and humor. His public speaking engagements focus on business, adventure travel, destinations around the World and foreign cultures.
Apart from England, he has also lived in Canada, Wales and Singapore, and currently resides in Florida, USA.
https://www.facebook.com/TravelingAddict/
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http://www.twitter.com/MalcolmtheBrit
https://www.instagram.com/englshguy/
 
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The key to our success was probably involved in travel international business. [05:28]
What I tried to do is learn about foreign cultures at an early age and when we go overseas to meet with these companies to sell our products, we wanted to make sure we understand the business culture. [05:46]
I took early retirement in 2013 and for six months I did nothing and was stupidly bored. Then I got poached by some sort of entertainment company. [06:22]
If you are going to travel or communicate with people from other countries, you need to start to understand their culture. [07:56]
Taking the time to learn about another culture not only enriches you but it also lubricates the relationship or potential business relationship, creates more opportunities for positive interactions. [08:15]
My whole team that works for me is based in Kenya and I was supposed to go there last November. [10:07]
Just because we think maybe something should be different doesn’t mean that that’s what somebody wants and learning to recognize that and respect it is really important. [11:31]
When you go and learn about the way other people live in the world, we are pretty much all the same. We all have our bad sides and habits but there is always a good side. [12:19]
What made you want to start writing and putting this down? [12:46]
It is pretty important to document stuff so that later in life you have a memory of the experiences that you had. That is why I do it. [14:18]
When we used to travel, at the end of every day we’d spend half an hour remembering the things we did that day. [14:52]
Commercial &Marketing U.  [16:10]
If I had to say to people a place to go that would give you everlasting memories that you would never forget, these three places will provide you with memories to last you forever the country of Bhutan, Mongolia and Tibet. [19:16]
The scenery in Mongolia in the wilderness is quite unlike anywhere else in the planet. [20:22]
Being out in the wilderness almost isolated was a fabulous experience. [21:07]
As you talked about all the three places you are talking about the way people live, what’s important to them and their sense of pride in their life and following their ancestors. [25:35]
The best degree you can have in the world is the degree of common sense. [29:13]
If you have a bucket list start working on it now before it’s too late. You don’t want to have any regrets while you are laying in your bed and you can’t travel anymore. [29:23]
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Our CPO took this course and one of the biggest benefits we gained was developing a competitive strategy that aligned our social media playbook and website to generate highly qualified leads.
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The Yampu difference - Monica Irauzqui

“It is important to balance the locals’ need to survive with the animals’ needs for a win-win outcome” Monica Irauzqui
When embarking on a trip, a traveler always looks forward to have an experience of a lifetime, the kind that makes them pause and think about how unbelievably gorgeous the world is. But how can you increase the chances of getting that indefinable bonus quality in your travel experience? Our guest today, Monica Irauzqui designs such trips which aspire to satisfy the wanderlust of travelers, and ones that truly rock their world.
Monica Irauzqui is the Vice President and co-founder of Yampu Tours and YampGo, starting the company 21 years ago with her husband. Her travel experience comes from firsthand knowledge she has gained from multiple trips she has taken with her husband and two kids (so naturally, she is an expert in family travel). Her eye for detail, knack for knowing what clients will like and won’t like even after knowing them for a short amount of time, and impeccable memory for remembering even the smallest bit of information proves that she is one of the most trusted and skilled people in the Travel Industry.
Monica has been instrumental in creating a “client first” culture at Yampu Tours, https://www.yampu.com/. She teaches classes to her staff on gaining and keeping trust. The Mantra of Monica and her team at Yampu is to create lifetime relationships with their clients. Yampu tours are private and authentic—no ‘cookie cutter’ experiences here! Tours are one hundred percent customizable to your whims and wishes. Yampu thrives to stand behind you to ensure that everything goes according to plan – your plan. Monica also has a travel school for people who want to become travel experts, or travel agents who want to ’up’ their game.
In today’s episode, our guest will share more about exciting travel destinations, challenging yourself even in travel, and the importance of getting a travel agent to plan and guide your trip. We will also discuss why the amazing Peru should be topping your travel bucket list even as we prepare to start getting out there again.
 
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https://www.yampu.com/
https://yampugo.com/
https://travel-the-world-give-back-and-make-a-living-s.teachable.com/p/how-to-sell-travel-and-tourpackages
https://www.instagram.com/monicairauzquiexperiences/   https://www.facebook.com/monicairauzquiexperiences
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-irauzqui-01b101b/
https://twitter.com/MonicaIrauzqui  https://www.trustpilot.com/review/yampu.com
https://vimeo.com/monicairauzquiexperience  https://www.packforapurpose.org/destinations/south-america/peru/yampu-tours/  https://linktr.ee/MonicaIrauzqui
We are sharing what we love with our clients. We try to get to know everyone so that we find them joyful experiences that they would not have thought of on their own. [3:00]
I design trips of a lifetime and I want to show people experiences that they haven’t imagined. [4:05]
When I booked my first trip to Botswana, one of the activities was walking with elephants. [4:16]
It was an exciting adventure that wasn’t touristy and it was one of the best experiences of my life. [4:52]
I have learnt so much in the 23 years that we have been travelling to these countries and I have changed a lot. [7:59]
My husband and I travelled to Machu Pichu when we first met 30 years ago. [9:48]
We decided to do travel and it was more an investment of time, research and sweat. [10:47]
As clients started travelling with us and liking what we were doing, we always had to be one step ahead of them so we added more destinations. [11:11]
During Covid, we have added even more destinations while we wait for people to start travelling again. [11:29]
We just added the United States as a destination. [12:38]
Commercial Break [14:45]
Peru is a great destination and if I have to pick one, it is Peru. [15:25]
Right now they are limiting the number of people who can go to Machu Picchu therefore making this the best time to visit. [16:32]
A lot of my clients are sent on a one-day Inca Trail where they take the train most of the way and then get off and hike for about 6 hours into Machu Picchu. [17:30]
There is also a 6-day Salkantay Track where they have mountain lodges and you can sleep and hike all day. [18:06]
The Sanctuary lodge and the Inkaterra Machu Picchu are my two go to Hotels. [19:15]
The food scene in Lima, for a foodie, you have to take 3-4 days to sample all the amazing restaurants. [20:15]
You can go to Peru more than once for sure. [23:01]
Find a travel expert to show you things that you may not think of your own but will be spectacular for you. [24:40]
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Our CPO took this course and one of the biggest benefits we gained was developing a competitive strategy that aligned our social media playbook and website to generate highly qualified leads.
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Greece Adventure Trips - Angela Giannioti

“Collect moments and not items” Angela Giannioti
Greece tops the travel bucket list of most, if not all travel enthusiasts. This famous country is popular for its beautiful landscape and its ancient history. Yet apart from the identified tourist spots, what you should also look forward to as you visit Greece, is the experience that the people and their culture have to offer.  This is according to our guest today, Angela Giannioti, who gives us a sneak peek into what entails the best experiences lived and collected when visiting Greece
Angela Giannioti, fondly referred as Aggeliki, is a travel and adventure lover, and has been working in the travel industry for some years. Angela was born and raised in the US by Greek parents and later moved to Greece where she has been living since 1992. In 2018, she established a destination management company called Greece Adventure Trips, a professional services company with in-depth local knowledge, expertise and resources, working in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation and travel packages covering each and every corner of the amazing Greece.
Greece Adventure Trips organizes and implements travel packages and one day tours in selected areas of Epirus ranging from the dreamed Zagorohoria; the imposing Tzoumerka; the uniquely beautiful Thesprotia (Acheron River); Western Macedonia; the magical Prespes; the unique national park of Pindos of the Peloponnese; a huge outdoor museum; the Ionian Islands with the crystal clear turquoise waters; the dazzling Mykonos; Santorini, the center of western civilization; the vibrant Athens; Crete that simply has it all, and other "hidden gems" all over Greece.
In today’s episode, we will be discussing about experiencing Greece through connecting with the people and their culture as well as the most recommended sites to experience as a first-time visitor to Greece and even during subsequent visits.
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtrLGvqQVW3EBRYSSUi9TEA
Since my childhood I have loved travelling and discovering new things and places. [3:33]
I also enjoy setting up special programs and seeing new things especially in Greece. [3:58]
What I love about travelling is getting in touch with the local people and their way of life and making friends. [4:28]
When you go to the places where the people who live there go, you truly experience something authentic about the culture and get to experience things that you never would. [6:09]
When I visit a place, I want to get a real feeling of that place and carry back memories and also enlarge me perspective [6:37]
Sometimes people can be intimidated going to a country where the language is so different. [7:50]
As long as you are trying and know enough hand gestures, the more you interact with the locals the less intimidating it becomes. [8:10]
Being part of something that is guided and directed for you not only gives you a sense of comfort but also gives you opportunity to see things that are not only tourist stops [10:25]
I love talking to people before their trip so as to understand their expectations and what they would like to experience during their trip [11:08]
Having an insider tailoring your itinerary based on your personality ensures you have blast [11:34]
I do believe that travel industry offers so many alternatives to cover everyone’s needs. [17:03]
Commercial Break [18:00]
Greece is a country with many Islands and Islets and having to choose one or two is difficult. [18:54]
If it is the first time, Athens is a must considering the rich history and culture the city has to offer. [19:15]
Santorini Island is also a good destination for first time visitors. [19:34]
For visitors that have already visited the two, and considering the current need for maintaining less crowding, the three places I would recommend are Amorgos Island, Sifnos Island and Naxos Island which can all be combined in an itinerary. [19:55]
In the mainland, Epirus region which has interesting culture, great food, lakes and rivers as well as the coastline of the Ionian Sea. [21:33]
Start dreaming and why not start planning our next trip? [25:58]
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Our CPO took this course and one of the biggest benefits we gained was developing a competitive strategy that aligned our social media playbook and website to generate highly qualified leads.
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Seeds that Germinate - Dr. Richard London

“Your past is in stone your future is in paper, you might as well create the life that you would like.” ~ Dr. Richard London
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorateofLife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RoadToYes
 
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The weather in the world is changing to the better, nice and warm, so we getting our souls warmed up, it’s time to travel and have fun. [02:32]
I am such a firm believer that the more we move throughout the world and we experience different places, different people, different foods we realize that will all our differences at the end of the day we are trying to accomplish the same thing. [02:47]
I control the brains in the world. [04:15]
I am only 4 years old; my soul is 4 years old so I look at everything through the eyes of a child. [04:26]
Another ability that I have is manifestation. I am the leading manifestation advisor mentor in the world. [04:51]
I donate 100% of my wealth to be of service to others. [05:32]
I am the person who funds and pushes the wisdom that comes to the universe so we can plant seeds. Books, information and wisdom is nothing but planting seeds. [07:15]
I am the leading farmer in the world, because every seed I plant germinates, so I as I am talking to your listeners worldwide these are not just words, they are seeds that are going to germinate in people’s lives. [08:03]
We all have a divine purpose but actually we all have one purpose and that’s to be the greatest spiritual farmers that we could be in the world. [08:25]
It’s not always easy when tough things happen to feel thankful but we can still approach them with the positivity that keeps us buoyant until the things around us bring us back up [09:03]
The Akashic records is the book of life, the universal mind. I am gifted with the ability to go in. [11:10]
The best leaders are not the ones that don’t make any mistakes, the best leaders are the ones that reflect. [12:23]
Leadership is all about 100% integrity, leadership is about taking responsibility for your actions immediately, leadership is about keeping your word too. [13:13]
Everything in the world is infinite. [17:18]
Commercial &Marketing U. [20:12]
The two places in central Mexico are Guanajuato City (where the founding fathers of Mexico were born) and San Miguel de Allende. These cities are twice as old as the US. [23:07]
It’s one of the few places in the world that they actually have mummies. In the country of Mexico people don’t know but you have to pay to inter people. [25:12]
I think humans need to be travel time warriors, you need to be a warrior when you travel because you need to protect yourself so that you can allow yourself to have maximum fun [27:07]
Your past is in stone your future is in paper, you might as well create the life that you would like. [28:33]
Travel should be about the details, look at the people, look at how they dress, where they are eating and gathering. [31:33]
There are three ingredients to create heaven on earth; develop an unbreakable spirit, live in real divine truth and become a warrior. [37:17]
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Thank you to our June Sponsors: &Marketing U
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Our CPO took this course and one of the biggest benefits we gained was developing a competitive strategy that aligned our social media playbook and website to generate highly qualified leads.
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Out of your Comfort Zone - Kevin Albin

“Let’s all travel together.” ~ Kevin Albin
Kevin Albin was a police officer in the UK for 25 years during which he served on a tactical firearms team and worked as a hostage negotiator. He then retrained as an International Mountain Leader, and has worked around the globe guiding on trekking trips and leading expeditions in conservation.
In 2011, he won the bronze in the World Guide Awards.
Being unable to travel and work overseas during the pandemic, he wrote and published a Eco-fiction novel, Stonechild, where the statues of London come to life with a message on saving the planet. He currently lives in France.
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Website: https://kevin-albin.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevAlbin
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-albin-628673182/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kev_albin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stonechild.statues
One day I woke up and the police uniform just didn’t fit any longer. [02:51]
It took me about 7 years in total and I started off working with young adults between 16 years to 21 years. [04:05]
I took them overseas to some distant land and they would have an experience for a month being away from home and their parents. [04:17]
When you take someone out of their comfort zone and put them in what they perceive as a hostile environment they become very attentive and therefore they are ready to learn. [05:00]
What I found is that on these trips I was meeting wonderful people and they were coming out with their life stories. It was a form of counselling. [06:33]
In fact, I am a very energetic person and I don’t sit still at all and my outlet was the book, ‘Stonechild’. [08:55]
Did you feel when you were in those moments yes you were a guide but did you feel like this is also part of why you became a police officer? [11:46]
The last two years of my police career I was seconded to a youth service. [12:26]
Murders are up 30% and they are mostly young kids that are shooting each other and nobody really knows why. [15:01]
The pandemic is showing us that it doesn’t matter how rich you are, what lifestyle or how modern your lifestyle is or what conveniences you have, you can get sick and die like anyone else wherever it is. That is a real leveler. [16:45]
Let’s all travel together. [17:24]
The statue of Churchill explains that it’s like connecting the dead world with the live world through the embodiment of the statues. [18:55]
Commercial &Marketing U. [20:59]
If you would pick one place for everyone to go, where would you pick? [24:07]
In the forest and around the forest there are still local tribes people living fairly traditionally. [26:42]
The reason for urging people to go there apart from the fact that it’s very beautiful is that it is an example of what people are trying to do in order to preserve rain forests and preserve the biodiversity. [27:12]
When the world starts again if somebody wants to go there what is the best way for them to start considering going. [28:40]
I have worked very closely with a company called Sticky Rice Travel which has a very professional outfit and they have been there for a long time. [29:15]
I urge everyone to take stock and look at where the world is at the moment, this had arrived because of the lack of biodiversity, because of what we are doing to the planet, because of the way the planet is changing. [31:00]
Pick out what interests you and then see how you can make a difference. [31:24]
Get back in with nature. [32:01]
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Thank you to our June Sponsors: &Marketing U
Solopreneurs and small businesses often struggle to create effective digital marketing programs. It’s hard to know where to start, what to prioritize, how to sift through confusing information and solutions that seem too good to be true. Agencies and full-time marketing employees are expensive!
&Marketing U is a modern marketing course with all the tools, education, and accountability you need to grow your business without that extra set of hands or high overhead costs. You will learn exactly what you need to do to execute a concrete marketing strategy by dedicating just 2-4 hours per week.
&Marketing U will help you execute: Strategy, Messaging, Content Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Paid Digital Advertising, and more. You’ll have access to on-demand resources, live courses, group coaching sessions, community forums and networking, plus the exact templates and tools you need for success.
Our CPO took this course and one of the biggest benefits we gained was developing a competitive strategy that aligned our social media playbook and website to generate highly qualified leads.
For all the tools, education, and accountability you need to grow your small business at a fraction of the cost of hiring a traditional agency or additional employees, go to:  www.and-marketing.com/u, and use the code SHOCK to receive 10% off any program!

Travel Assist - Veronica Woodruff

“It’s not always the destination, it’s the journey that gets you to the destination that makes or breaks your experience.” ~ Veronica Woodruff
Do you love to travel but you are dreading it because of the new additions to your family? Who said travelling with young kids have to be a hustle anymore, in today’s episode Veronica Woodruff talks about how to make your travel experience with your kids easy and comfortable. Now you can be able to travel with your kids at whatever age without having the headache of worrying about how you will travel.
Veronica Woodruff enjoys traveling and spending time discovering new places and activities. Even after becoming a mom, a trip to a new destination did not stop her despite the difficulties that came with traveling with children. Having a marketing and technology background, she sought a solution for her problem in establishing Travelsist.  It was a dream all her life to travel. Now Veronica’s tireless work, being bold in pursuit of her passion, is helping other families worldwide fuel their love for traveling domestically and abroad, lightening the load with budget-friendly baby gear.
Travelsist was born for those parents who enjoy worry-free travel. We make vacationing easy for you, by hand-selecting safety-first, eco-friendly travel products to accommodate your family from arrival to landing and every place in between. Our commitment is to source the best products in the marketplace to suit you and your family’s needs and provide you with simple access to these items when you need them the most. We pride ourselves on focusing not only on the quality of the products but also in the steps we take to ensure that each product meets the standards and requirements for cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection. At Travelsist, we promise to treat your family like our own. We are the extra-friendly, over-cautious member of your family that will never leave your side.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/travelsist
Website: https://travelsist.com/
The way we came up with Travelsist is, because my love for travel is so deep, it’s so deep that I can’t let anything get in the way of me travelling. [03:41]
Every time I get on and sit on an airplane I start to think differently, because I am exposed to so many different things, people, cultures, backgrounds and you able to put on a different lens. [04:34]
Travelsist meet and assist you from ticketing to plane side and everywhere in between. [05:28]
It’s not always the destination, it’s the journey that gets you to the destination that makes or breaks your experience. [05:50]
I have over 15 years of experience in this industry, I have seen it all and know it all. I have seen the horror story and I have been there before. [08:57]
Our plan in the future is to be able to partner with different companies so that we can be able to push families together when they travel. [10:53]
We ask our customers, “Is there anything you need that you forgot that we can bring it to you,” this is the prime to travel and we are there to deliver this to you. [12:03]
Commercial &Marketing U.  [12:25]
Our grown model is we want to be able to be everywhere across all airports so that way parents can truly utilize this service and can receive service on both ends. [15:00]
We also rent baby gear products. High quality baby gear from the top brands in the baby kid’s product range. [15:14]
The majority of our employees are parents themselves; we treat our customers as family, we wouldn’t give our family something we wouldn’t use ourselves. [15:52]
What is your destination of choice and why? [17:45]
Come and visit us in Atlanta. We can make it easy for you and your family to travel there. There are a lot of beautiful things in Atlanta that you may have missed. [18:00]
There are all these beautiful outdoor places that are still open to everyone and are great for your children to explore. [20:12]
Atlanta is always home; you will always get that southern hospitality and good vibes. [20:51]
Atlanta is always known for the outdoor festivals in the spring and summer. [21:05]
For all those mom and dads who think travelling with your kids is hard go for it. Let us help, let us make it easy for you. [22:35]
Don’t wait till your kids are older take them now, you’ll be surprised what they remember. 22:45]
All the end of the day as parents we want to give our kids the best learning experience and the best way is to show them. [22:54]
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Travel Bubble - Matthew Dyas

“People are the same, no matter where you go, where you live, what you experience.” ~ Matty Dyas
Matty Dyas is an international Tour Leader from the UK. When he’s not locked down, he takes small groups of adventurous travelers on off-the-beaten-track tours around Eastern Europe and the UK.
He’s the host of the Travel Bubble podcast, were each week he speaks with travel industry professionals, globetrotters and adventurers about what countries they would include in their Travel Bubble.
In his free time, he can be found running ultramarathons or out on long hikes.
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What got you into doing this and taking some small groups on some really unique tours. [03:10]
I was teaching English basically to afford me to see the world in different positions. [04:03]
Some of the places I was guiding, I have never been myself. Not only was I taking others for their first time, it was also my first time. I was getting to experience it as well. [04:53]
Bangkok is one of those places where people are scared to go run in the streets. [08:01]
The places where we are going speak for themselves, they are beautiful, amazing and are full of history. [10:06]
If you are going to go on a group tour you have to be of a certain mindset, you have to be quite open because you know you are going to in the company of people for a certain amount of time. [10:30]
We create a smaller world when we go out further away from our homes because we are challenged, tested and we come face to face with the fact that most people are just like us. [12:46]
People are the same, no matter where you go, where you live, what you experience. [13:23]
Commercial &Marketing U. [14:00]
The place that I love sharing about and would recommend people to go to is called Transnistria. [16:09]
It’s a country that doesn’t actually exist, it’s only recognized by the UN. It is recognized by a few countries but the countries that recognized it are also unrecognized. [16:19]
When you go to a new place, maybe you’ve never travelled overseas before and you don’t want stress having a guide in such areas gives you a safety net and a stress-free experience. [19:16]
There is nothing I love more than being in an adventure by myself but some places you need guides who add value to your experience by showing you places and keeping you safe too. [19:54]
Tell us more about Travel Bubble the Podcast, what prompted you to begin this? [22:24]
The world is a beautiful place and I urge you to go out and see it. [25:09]
I am not all about going overseas and going to these exotic places, now more than ever it time to have a look at what’s around you and be grateful. [25:30]
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Horizon Travel - Thanassis Phocas

“Greece’s diversity on the landscape, combined with the history and the wonderful culinary experience is something that can surely move any visitor” Thanassis Phocas
When looking out for an outstanding travel destination, Greece always stands out and the amazing part about this tourist destination is that it is always in season. All sites in Greece have something special to offer that will surprise you every single time you visit Greece. But how do you ensure that you get that amazing experience with every visit to Greece? Our guest today, Thanassis Phocas, lets us in into this beautiful travel destination that has been labeled ‘the cradle of western civilization’,  and explains why it is important to seek guidance from local travel experts in order to maximize on the opportunity of having the best travel experience.
Thanassis Phocas is the sales and senior project manager with Horizon Travel.  He was born and raised in Athens and this makes him the best person to contact as you plan to take that trip to Greece. He loves to challenge himself, is a quick adapter and good at multitasking, which is definitely needed in his job.  Horizon travel is a place that will help you to not only expand what you may see of this beautiful country of Greece, but will also give you the desire of travelling there and comfort while you plan your next event.
In today’s episode, we will give our viewers and listeners the opportunity to hear from a travel expert on the amazing destination that is Greece and also why it is important to consider seeking the services of a local expert whenever there are plans to visit any destination, most especially Greece.
 
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I am a member of Horizon travel team, a company based in Athens which operates all around mainland Greece and the Islands. [2:20]
I promote the destination of Greece and all that it has to offer both on corporate travel basis as well as individual travel. [3:01]
The way the department is set up and its operational guidelines are based on tailor made proposals in line with the guests’ requirements [3:50]
The team makes best use of the contacts and the cooperation that have been built between the local vendors and Horizon Travel which has been in existence for more than 70 years. [4:00]
This provides reassurance for everybody when travelling with us that they are not on their own during the course of their trip [5:25]
Our team steps in to offer travelers the necessary insights needed to align their expectations with their experiences [7:38]
There are very many things that can be experienced and the scenery rapidly changes and that experience is amazing for any visitor [10:22]
Commercial Break [12:08]
Experience depends on what time of the year you visit, which area of the country you find yourself at and what you are aiming for. [14:10]
You can be visiting the same country, for ten consecutive years but seeing completely different places with different feeling and experiences [14:33]
It may sound hard to be helping people, narrow down to a destination but if you ask enough questions you will get to know what they are looking for in their adventure and then tailor for them. [18:20]
It can sound strange for travelers when asked questions by agents but we explain and they understand that the intention is to give them options that best match their requirements. [18:35]
The port of Symi is like it came from a fairy tale with the colorful buildings and the shape of the town. It is unbelievable even for us [19:34]
There is a little bit of a misconception that a yachting trip can be super expensive, but there are affordable options that are worth considering. [20:50]
Considering the very strange days we are currently experiencing; it is important to try and proceed in planning things with the assistance of a local expert to direct you accordingly and accurately [24:00]
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Being Around the World - Emily Williams

“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” ~ Emily Williams
Have been you wanting to travel and have been struggling on how to go about it? Or simply wondering why you should travel? If so, our guest today has interesting tips and shares interesting experiences that will help us navigate travel.
In this episode we talk about how to navigate travel and the impact it has or can have in our daily lives and change our overall world view.
Emily Williams been travelling around the world for the last fifteen years. Being in a different environment was a real thrill and it opened up her eyes to want to explore the country and the world even more. She knows it so well that she launched her own company Being Around the World Travels, to ensure that travelers are well informed and also well exposed to the best travel experience they can have from beginning to end. In her travel she saw a couple of things that prompted her to start her own company one of them being to deal with diversity and expose mainly people of color to the world one country at a time. Her favorite destination to date is a tossup between Paris and Nairobi. The metropolis in Nairobi rivals any major city. The safari and the beaches rival the Caribbean in Kenya. It’s the ultimate dream vacation.
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I started Been Around the World Travels [BATW travels] to inspire people of color to travel around the world [02:44]
We are trying to change the narrative that people of color do not travel and have the exposable income to travel [03:23]
Our first trip was to south Africa in 2016. [03:33]
We been to south Africa we’ve been to Ballese, Kenya, Ghana and mainly Caribbean destinations
We had a woman in the Greece trip who was so afraid of the water but because we were all in the ocean with her was able to get it and she was like “I never thought that I would be able conquer my fear but with you guys I was able to.” [06:36]
Recognizing that once you’ve been to some place that you never thought you go it really opens up your eyes [06:59]
I also love the fact that when people come back from where you are taking them they are seeing their place in the word differently. [07:09]
My partner and I started our own host agency and that means we can bring other agents under us and train them [10:10]
Making sure that our mission; that is to inspire people of color to travel stays at the forefront and once your mission is solid, things present themselves. [11:36]
Commercial &Marketing U.  [12:00]
Where do you think we should all plan to go [14:06]?
You have to get to Kenya it is amazing, it’s a tri-factor [14:18]
When you do go to Kenya, double check your room before you check in just to make sure that it is there because they do oversell their rooms because they have so many people coming in and out [16:51]
So, when you are sleeping in the safari lodge, when you are out on safari, I’ve just always wondered when the animals are making noise at night are you laying there feeling comfortable or are you like this is just a tent. [17;52]
If somebody is sitting there and they are like “I’ve always wanted to go to Kenya, I don’t really know how to start” what do you suggest. [19: 08]
You can go with a group if you don’t feel safe, if you are well season traveler you can hire a travel agent to help with the details. [19:38]
Is there a better time of the year to go? [20:55]
I’d say go there in the winter which is in June/ July it’s not as hot [20:59]
If you go to Nairobi definitely stay in the west division it where Obama stays, he stayed in the Villa Rosa Kempinski [21:21]
Just go if 2020 taught us anything life is short, anything can happen at any time. If there is somewhere you want to go or something you want to do in your bucket list just do it [23:52]
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Live to leave - Judith Fein & Paul Ross

“When traveling, it is those heart to heart human experiences that people carry with them their whole life” Judith and Paul
For those who love to travel around the world, there are always endless opportunities to discover, learn and be a better human being. But how do you make sure that your experiences are personalized even as you travel and fully immerse yourself in the diverse beauty the world has to offer? Our guests today, Judith Fein and her husband Paul will challenge your travel beliefs and practices and present an interestingly refreshing perspective on how you travel, that will make you want to pack your bags and get on that journey to travel and experience the world anew.  
Judith Fein lives to leave. In her 21 years’ experience working in the travel industry, she’s contributed to 110 international publications, blogs about Transformative Travel for Psychology Today; writes a New Mexico travel column and blogs for Santa Fean magazine; is Senior Travel Correspondent for San Diego Jewish Journal; gave a TEDx talk about Deep Travel; is widely interviewed in all media as a travel expert; authored three narrative non-fiction travel books —  LIFE IS A TRIP: The Transformative Magic of Travel; THE SPOON FROM MINKOWITZ: A Bittersweet Roots Trip to Ancestral Lands; and HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEAD…And How Cultures Do It Around The World.
In today’s episode, our guests talk about approaching travel differently, and how to get deeper, more meaningful experiences every time you set out on that journey to travel anywhere. They will also discuss about photojournalism and offer tips on how to take photos that are different and experiential.
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 Website: https://www.GlobalAdventure.us or www.LivetoLeave.com
He loves to tell people how they can completely change the way they take photos [ 1:41]
It is not about us; it is about the reader and putting them in a participatory situation that makes them want to go out and experience the world more. [2:23}
When I was a kid, I wanted to be Marco Polo. He travelled the world and experienced things and he didn’t have a trip advisor nor did he have guidebooks. He went and the world opened up to him [3:08]
Here you are, going to one of the sites that everyone wants to go to, Machu Pichu, but you are not talking about the ruins of Machu Pichu, you are talking about a girl whose shoes don’t match and a pile of potatoes. [5:11]
I was a Hollywood screen writer for thirteen years, and I was miserable. I loved writing as a medium but I couldn’t do it. [6:49]
I checked into a monastery to do a silent retreat and I was allowed in for one week. [7:30]
My younger sister called and informed me about a new travel show in a public radio. I recorded what happened during my silence retreat which got me a spot as a regular on the show. [8:45]
We have done photography and writing, not only to share our experiences and thoughts but also to experience the world we are in. [9:50]
If you travel with your whole self, you become curious about other people and go back to the child in you, and ask questions which open up your potential for creative involvement with the world. You open up to having authentic exchanges with people. [10:50]
All of us, in one way or another are in sales which sometimes leads to a zone of inauthenticity (12:05]
You are bound to make mistakes but being genuinely interested in other people personally and their culture leads to opening all kinds of doors and possibilities and people will share [12:42]
Communication of any kind, doesn’t have to be a win- lose, but a chance to connect in a more humane manner. [15:04]
It is important to understand the cultural interactions so as to try to accommodate and not expecting that people will accommodate to us. [17:09]
Everything you do, from the moment you wake up, you are standing on the shoulders of people who came before you. [18:14]
You can plan to go to the oldest place you can find and experience the life of your ancestors and you will suddenly be connected to something larger than yourself [19:10]
I would recommend to go to Galapagos Islands because there you will have a different relation with animals for the rest of your life [22.52]
We are always asked what our favorite place is but you cannot compare two different experiences because they both great. [25:03]
We have seen people arrive in a country that they have never been to before and they get emotional and naturally find their way around [26:44]
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