El Cafecito Travel Talks

Trevor Cheatham, an American TCK  who was brought up living in various countries and cultures uses fear as part of his motivation to journey to new destinations. Trevor shares with us some of the fears people have before and while travelling, different ways of overcoming them. Finally how fear can be converted into a motivator for travel  Fears of Travel (facebook story): by Trevor Cheatham  https...

Ofer Tandler, an Israeli after doing her military service decides not to do the stereotypical way of travelling as her fellow countrymen in groups, but to venture out as a solo female traveller despite the fears of others. Ofer shares with us why she chose to travel solo, how she prepared emotionally for the journey and the ways she has learned to be solo. Also, she gives us some good advice for a...

Elaine Cheung an Asian American learns while travelling that a seemingly simple question like “where are you from” can be a difficult one for those who don't fit the stereotypical poster child of a traveller. Elaine shares with us how peoples confusion and pre-judgment of her cultural identity has caused obstacles along the way but that has not stopped her from continuing her journey. She has...

Tony Lloyd, host of the El Cafecito Travel Talks, a TCK (Trans-Cultural Kid) who after travelling and living in multiple countries has settled in Cuenca Ecuador where he has a cafe hostel called El Cafecito. Tony shares with us via an interview by Johnny Bliss of the Austrian radio station FM4 what it means for him not to fit into one cultural identity both its disadvantages and advantages. Finall...

Johnny Bliss a Canadian Travel Journalist who lives and works out of Vienna where he is the host of a radio show called Johnny’s Journeys on the popular Austrian station FM 4,  which is allowed him to travel and meet inspiring people from all over the world. Johnny shares with us how he became a Travel Journalist for one of the top radio stations in Austria, some of the adventurous/experiences he’...

Angie Pantoja an American leaves her friends and family behind in a small town of Northern Indiana to discover a new international community in the banana room of the hostel El Cafecito Quito. Angie’s share with us what it was like growing up in a small farming town, How she was motivated to travel and some of her eye-opening experiences in the world of an international hostel. She teaches us how...

Luisa Eberenz a Social Worker from Black Forest of Germany, decides to go out of the comfort zone of the gringo trail and interact more with the local communities.    Luisa shares with us how she was able to save for her travel. What it means for her to stay with locals versus hostel. How one can be a good gust. The importance of acquiring a new skill to take home and share with love ones.    Gues...

Yohsuke Kobayashi a Japanese American who leaves the path to medical school to become a digital nomadic businessman. Setting up his own online store which gave him the freedom to travel the world.  Yohsuke shares with us how he started his online sales business, the management of his time while travelling and working. The challenges but most of all the benefits of being a digital nomad. Also the i...

Lotte Heeman from Holland, as a result of a lifestyle change, was able to lose 30kg which then inspired her to climb Mount Mount Kilimanjaro. On summiting the mountain it triggered her to continue the journey and become a world traveller. Lotte on her one year anniversary on the road, tells us about transitioning into a traveller at 42 and being wiser than her younger backpacker years. She believe...

Peter Macfarlane a Canadian scientist, musician and yogi, journeys to the countryside of Cuenca Ecuador for a life-changing experience.  He takes us on his “Trip” to a retreat in the Ecuadorian Andes with Ayahuasca and San Pedro.  Connecting with himself and his inner spirits. Finding a new path to communicate better with family and friends new and old. Also recommending how others can embark on t...

Barbora Simeckova a Human Resources professional from The Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia) shares her experience about travel and volunteering and how it can improve your professional life.  Barbora talks about how travelling can be an asset to your future work endeavours.  Ways to find the right volunteer projects, making international contacts while on the road and how to present your new skills...

Aidan Klimenko a photographer and videographer with over 20 years experience in Latin America, shares with us about how he developed into the person he is today through travel and photographer. W e chat about responsible photo taking while travelling, modern-day photography and how he gives back to the people he photographs while travelling. Guest: Aidan Klimenko       Instagram: aidan.klimenko Ho...

Tony Giles a totally blind and partially deaf solo backpacker with the gold of visiting all the countries on the planet, invites us to see the world his way.  After travelling to over 125 countries and all seven continents, Tony shares with us how he navigates the various corners of the globe. how he sees the earth and the people on it. What he has learned about himself and others. He encourages u...

“In her wedding vows two years ago, Rachel told Josh she would ride his motorcycle with him to South America, a dream of his for over a decade. A year later, they embarked on what would become a life-changing journey from Seattle through Latin America.” -quote literally by Rachel and Josh themselves. Rachel and Josh Havekost explain what life is like together on a motorbike, the low & high lig...

Luke Waterson, novelist and travel writer tells us about how his love for travel came about, his journeys through South America, and then becoming a Lonely Planet travel writer.  Luke explains how he chooses the places to write about, what he thinks is the future of guide books and how you too can become a travel writer. Please take a look at our Facebook stories: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cafec...

Kayla Burke-Ozuna a university student from New York City decides to spend her summer holidays volunteering in a low-income community in Ecuador’s coastal city of Guayaquil. She talks us through this experience and the lessons she learned. Expressing some of the differences/similarities between life with her host family in Ecuador and that of her own in the US.      Please take a look at our Faceb...

Casper a 36yr old engineer from London is bike packing for the southern tip of South America to North Colombia. After long hours behind a desk in the city, he settles up and hits the road pedalling never knowing for sure where he will be sleeping for the night.  However, with the help of strangers finds his way...     Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoT...

Trudy Carlson a 74-yr-old widow from the USA talks about how she's living out her lifetime dream to travel. Explaining why she chooses hostels as a preferred means of lodging and how she finds them. Trudy also gives suggestions for anyone that would like to follow in her footsteps and some additional tips for senior citizens. Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com...

Michael Stang shares with us his journey of recovery after a skiing accident which left him in a coma and a hospital stay of one and a half years. Amongst several things, he had to learn to walk and talk again in his native language of German and others. But none of that has stopped him from travelling, it's only inspired him to keep moving. When Michael was asked, what he would recommend to...

In our first show, we hear from Kay Hanson a teacher from England who decides to leave the classroom behind to discover the world. While on the road she learns about new cultures and her inner self while making lifetime friends from all over the globe. Please take a look at our Facebook stories https://www.facebook.com/pg/CafecitoTravelTalks/notes/?ref=page_internal Questions or comments: elcafeci...