Laura Ericson gave up her dayjob to pursue her dream of boutique-style group travel, in the fall of 2021. As her motto on her website says: "BOUTIQUE-STYLE GROUP TRAVEL, CURATED WITH SOLO TRAVELERS LIKE YOU IN MIND" She is based in Wisconsin, USA, but between 25-50% of her year, she is away travelling with the tours she herself organises for people the world over! More specifically, group travel. She researches destinations, she loves 'off the beaten path', she goes out of her way to...

Todays episode receives two guests, Dee & Alicja. Both are practicing interior designers who also run their own podcast ‘Tea Over Interiors: Your Weekly Dose of Wellness’  Based in New York & New Jersey, the focus of todays conversation is how to bring that vacation vibe back home.  Often, we go on vacation because we need a sensory change, a break from our familiar surroundings and a chance to hit reset. Listen as some suggestions are made to personalise our living space and help...

Meet Mike Green, ICF professional certified coach. Mike is author of the book "Wandermust: A Hero's Journey to Seven Truths". He along with his wife and their two boys, base themselves in the Alaskan outback. He has travelled in excess of 60 countries, coaching many high performance individuals and teams along the way. His life experience in doing so has undoubtedly shaped the advice he will give as an adventure coach. Come along, and enjoy as the conversation unfolds.. Find Mike and...

Meet Azdean Elmoustaquim, founder of Destination Morocco Tours. A phenomenal guest, please listen as he unfolds with us the beautiful country of Morocco in it's many flavours, colours, diverse music and beautiful Riads. If you want to visit Morocco or know someone who does, please share this episode with them. The information is amazing! Follow Azdean & use him as your tour guide when you visit morocco! He caters for everyone: Podcast: www.destinationmoroccopodcast.com w:...

Want to get into real estate but don't have the money to start? How about using other people's money to invest...'what?' you may say... In this episode, we speak to Bogdan of the Urban Flip Academy. Welcome, Bogdan Zhukov Find him at: e: [email protected] w: urbanflipacademy.com IG: thedanzhukov

An explorer who goes by the name 'Greg Abandoned', is a Polish man who moved to the U.K. and who is now living in Beijing China. He simply loves what he does - Urbex exploration, and yet his day job is as a Math teacher. His stories will leave you shocked, speechless and asking 'is that even possible?' - and absolutely make sure you listen right to the end! It will be worth it... Welcome, Greg Abandoned. Episode highlights: [00:01] - [15:00] Dayjob, background, divorce, regular life,...

How beautiful is your voice? Through diet and exercise, we can beautify our bodies, but can the same be done with our voice? In todays episode we meet Sam, a professional voiceover artist and public speaker, who is eager to share his expertise on how we can improve our own communication skills, especially where public speaking is involved! He has recently released a book about how to do so! Sit back, and enjoy the listen. Welcome, Sam Kusi Episode highlights: [01:28] - Our friendship spans...

Ever thought about relocating to a caribbean island? D.R. is high on the list of many. Todays episode is the second in a series I am doing with resident Dominican Julio Diaz. Todays focus will be all about the cultural background of the island. Welcome, Julio Diaz Episode highlights: [02:00] - Gives percentage breakdown of ancestry on the island [05:40] - Hispaniola discussed, Haiti x D.R.[08:35] - Split after France x Spain fought[09:00] - Key differences between Haitians and Dominicans,...

World renowned expert in Reproductive Immunology, Dr Hassan Shehata, has helped thousands of women and their partners around the world go full term with their pregnancy, including those who have suffered more than 30 miscarriages in a row! Despite the emotional pain this causes, as well as the inclination to just give up, no case is seen as a lost cause by Dr Hassan. In the first half of the episode, we get taken on a wild journey, exploring Dr Hassan's formative years in Sudan, as well as...

Ex revenue manager of international company Groupon (EMEA). This man has visited in excess of 60 countries. A true travel connoisseur with amazing stories to boot! He also worked at Groupon Travel for over 8 years, and has gained considerable expertise in staycation / domestic travel advice for the U.K, building bespoke travel packages. Let's get to know him! Welcome, Brendan O'Neill. Episode highlights: [01:10] - Based in North East Poland, Olsztyn, with polish wife Karina and son.[02:50]...

India is a huge country split into multiple regions, where the food and even culture can vary wildly between areas. My guest today grew up in the northern region of the Punjab, in a placed called Dere Lakhan kalan, Kapurthala. What was life like growing up there? Let's get an inside look and find out... Welcome, Jagjit Singh. Episode highlights: [02:20] - Jagjit from a big family, 10 children in one house[06:05] - Approx 500 in his village, everyone knows everyone. Multiple villages close to...

Paris! Oh Paris! What is it about Paris that you love? The food? The fashion? The sheer romance of the place? Oliver has fast become the go to man for all things Paris! He runs theearfultower.com, has become an author, and runs an award winning podcast. Welcome, Oliver Gee. Episode highlights: [01:45] - Oliver speaks about his roots all over Australia. 5 years in Sweden & his accent[02:55] - How he ended up in Sweden: Uppsala, Stockholm. Worked as a journalist. Learnt swedish &...

Ever dreamt of taking a luxury performance car for a spin? How about on a professional racetrack? My Guest today did just that. His name is Nick Mejia and he resides in Florida, USA. He works in the computing industry. Nick will talk to us about his experience & hopefully allay any fears or doubts you may have about doing so yourself. It’s a great day out! Episode highlights: [01:48] - Nick introduces himself, based in Boca Raton, close to Miami[03:27] - Drives a standard Honda day to...

Working for Gayle King of CBS News, Raedawn has come a long way. She pivoted in wonderful ways during the pandemic, and has come up with her own new brand: Balaeyon. It will offer sustainable travel friendly beauty products. Welcome, Raedawn. Episode highlights: [01:45] - From Long Island, New York, near Queens & Brooklyn.[03:55] - Worked on TV shows such as 'Orange is the new black', learning some special effects & creating prosthetics. Worked on 'Wonder woman 2', 'In the Heights'....

Her work as a Makeup Artist is internationally known. She has worked for: Pop Sugar, Refinery 29, Forever 21, Harper Collins, ESPN, L'Oreal and people such as Gloria Steinem, Kerry Washington, Naomi Campbell & John Legend. She has worked at Fashion week in London, Paris & New York. She runs luxury Bridal beauty team. She is also a beauty expert for Allure magazine and licensed esthetician. She has her own online store with highly recommended products. Welcome, Lavonne. Episode...

How strong is your style game? Male or Female, we all want to look our best. My guest today found himself in an entirely unrelated profession, working in the hustle and bustle of the fashion mecca square mile of New York City. Due to all this exposure, he has gained some great knowledge and it has since become his passion. He will give us all some great advice. Welcome, Marcos. Episode highlights: [02:05] - Style is my passion. It shows on your person.[02:40] - Lived in New York for 20...

Ever thought about relocating to a caribbean island? D.R. is high on the list of many. Todays episode will give an overview of many basic questions in order to prepare you for a lengthy stay, or indeed, a permanent relocation. We will speak to a local Dominican who runs many companies, some helping foreigners who want the local experience. Welcome, Julio Diaz Episode highlights: [02:48] - Based in Santiago[03:11] - Renovations, Real estate, security, and tourism companies, 'Do what Locals...

Ever visited Cuba? Know anyone who has? Chances are you want to go if you haven't been already. Today's discussion will prepare you mentally for when you go. Melissa is an avid traveller and had a life-changing trip to Cuba, even though it was just for a week. Lets talk about it. Welcome, Melissa Mendoza. Episode highlights: [01:20] - Mexican ancestry. Ensenada California USA. Now lives in Napa Valley. In Nursing / Health industry.[03:40] - May 2017, 3 ladies travelling. Their first visit to...

Ever called 911? If you haven't, you need to after this episode. And if you don't, it's a living crime against humanity. This dude doesn't mess, he is a worldwide guy, DJ'ing all over the gaff. Any event, be it house parties, weddings or corporate, he is willing to consider taking bookings in all cities & countries worldwide. He has an energy that is rare and unique. Welcome, DJ MORENO 911 IG: @djmoreno911 f:    @djmoreno911 e:   [email protected] Episode highlights: [00:58] - DJ...

Martinique! Don't be fooled by its size, this island has it all. My guest today hails from the island, and is an avid traveller having seen 51 countries! She teaches french and is a keen photographer. She will speak us through the history of the island, including the historic slavery it experienced and how it affects the island today. Welcome, Lesley. Episode highlights: [01:36] - born and raised in paris france, family originally from martinique inc. her parents[02:15] - Her great...

Surfing: One of the coolest hobbies anyone can have, right? Are you a keen surfer? You'll enjoy listening to someone with a ton of experience. And if you're hoping to get into it, you will benefit from some great advice. My guest today is from Madrid, Spain. He has been surfing for over 25 years. Welcome, Ruben Martin. Episode highlights: [01:40] - started surfing as a teenager, canary islands[03:10] - his brother is a pro skater, compares skating to surfing[04:05] - advice for someone...

The entertainment industry has been hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic. How have music professionals coped? Todays episode will focus on the life of a DJ, specifically how she has adapted her trade to cope with the new circumstances and offer her skills...

Lets visit the beautiful Caribbean island of T&T (Trinidad & Tobago). We will focus on the diverse ethnic mix of people on the island, the beautiful food with its indian, african and hispanic influences, and the Music! And how can we not mention...

Ever wanted to escape the 9-5? Do you ever see people who seem to be able to travel the world, without being tied down to one place? Do you want new ideas for passive income?My guest today can help you. His name is Zelo Freire, currently in Fortaleza...