The Travel Addict Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)

This is about Lauren, husband Jon and their dog Belka, who are living an adventurous life mixed in with a few variations of lifestyle every now and again.
In Lauren's own words:
"My proudest travel moments include taking a student expedition team to Ecuador. Having treated herself to a trip of the Trans-Siberian railroad for my 30th birthday, I am now looking forward to being in Japan for my 40th. Together with my husband, Jon, I run the travel website https://twohumansandadog.com. This focuses on dog-friendly adventure travel. We have enjoyed plenty of adventures together from a road trip around Cuba to diving in the Galapagos Islands. Recently we eloped and spent our honeymoon volunteering around the Balkans."

Lauren also has a passion for Shakespeare, Folklore, and Ghouls.
Lengthy stays in the Isle of Skye and the Balkans add to their list of escapades.

Learn more about Lauren, Jon and Belka right here:
https://twohumansandadog.com/
https://www.instagram.com/travelling_ghouls/
https://www.instagram.com/belka_pomskollie/



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Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Tobago, Curacao, Bonaire, Aruba, and Dominican Republic. Culturally diverse, but each of these islands have their own history and personality.
Collectively, the Travel Addict had 5 education talks to perform and in addition, by special request from a few pssengers, they wanted to hear an explanation of the rules of cricket.
An abbreviated version it was to be, which is borderline giberish, however presents a brief and somewhat humorous explanation of one of the worlds oldest and most popular sports.
Add in addition, a quick overview of the islands visited.
Island hop or take a cruise ship folks, depending on what time you have. Lots to see and do. 
Stay active or stay relaxed.

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Autumn Carolynn recently had a goal to visit 30 countries within 30 years. Throughout her time traveling,  she kept an on-going journal of all her travels and when reaching  that goal, she created  a book called "Traveling in Wonder".
It was launched in February 24th, 2024.
She was a previously a flight attendant, travel agent, travel design manager, and is now a travel photographer within the twin cities in Minnesota.
She sells her canvases, matted prints, calendars, greeting cards, and more at art festivals and fairs around the Midwest!

Check her out here:
https://autumncarolynn.com/

https://www.instagram.com/autumncarolynnphotography/

https://www.youtube.com/@autumncarolynnphotography

https://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Wonder-Travel-Photographers-Wanderlust/dp/B0CPGX7HQ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1704471723&sr=8-1

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/traveling-in-wonder-autumn-carolynn/1144406114;jsessionid=094C595F8D06389A86388A4B0AC358F0.prodny_store01-atgap11


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I had a speaking gig on a cruise ship around Asia for 2 weeks, so I thought I would extend it for a week before and after. Presenting to people from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australasia, and Africa was fullfilling and it was just great to be in an environment where humans from many parts of the world all got along with each other wonderfully well. 
Apart from presenting some history, geography, and cultural facts about countries in Asia, I decided to take on an extreme challenge and climb to Tigers Nest Monastery for the 2nd time, however I was now 9 years older.
The great news is that I made it without passing out or falling off the mountain along the way, 
It's a very tough and strenuous trek up steep slopes in a rocky terrain.
The reward for reaching this iconic building is a feeling of substantial achievement and enlightenment, at one of the most sacred places on planet earth.
I visited the following:
Makati, Philippines,Hong Kong, ChinaBhutan in the Himalayan MountainsChiang Rai, ThailandOld Phuket Town, ThailandFantastic experience. 
Go to Asia folks.





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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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