2 Beers Till Takeoff

In this episode, Phil shares his travel guide for 2023, as he takes you on a month-by-month journey to some of the most exciting destinations across the globe. From the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to the breathtaking vistas of Kilimanjaro, Phil's guide will give you a glimpse into some of the most incredible places to visit in the world. He will also take you to some lesser-known but equal...

Are you looking for a cool activity to do over your next holiday or just don't know where you want to go next? If so, this is the perfect episode for you - fate you could even call it. In this episode, I will showcase my favourite festivals around the world for 2023 according to each month! Some of my picks are some of the well known festivals around the world, but I guarantee, some you have n...

Welcome to the latest episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff, where we explore the world of travel, adventure, and everything in between! In this episode, we're joined by the intrepid backpacker Ben, who regales us with his thrilling tales of travel across South and Central America. From exploring the dense Amazonian rainforests to partying it up in Rio de Janeiro, Ben takes us on a wild ride through...

Welcome to another episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff! In this episode, Phil sits down with Andrew Packer, a Canadian stand-up comedian and TikToker, to discuss his comedy career and how #MANNEWS came to be. Andrew shares his experience with bombing on stage, the ups and downs of performing live, and the challenges of adapting to the online world of social media. To wrap up the episode, Andrew shares...

Welcome to another exciting episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff! For the 50th episode, we have a very special guest joining us - Jim Shockey, a Canadian writing and hunting legend. Join us as we dive into the world of travel and hunting in Africa with Jim Shockey, his upcoming novel "Call me Hunter" and exploring the fascinating stories behind his hunting adventures in Mozambique, where he f...

Welcome to the latest episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff, where Phil is joined by the fan-favorite Sid to talk about his unforgettable trip to Egypt during Ramadan. In this episode, Sid takes us on a journey through the beautiful pyramids, sharing his experiences dealing with the notorious scammers in the area. ''Where can I find beer in Egypt during Ramadan'' gets answered. As a seasoned traveler, S...

Welcome to 2 Beers till Takeoff, the travel podcast that takes you on a journey around the world with a cold one in hand. In this episode, our host Phil sits down with Mike Corey, the adventurer, storyteller, and host of Emmy-nominated TV show Uncharted Adventure, to chat about his latest travels and adventures. Get ready to be transported to the exotic locations where Mike filmed the second seaso...

Morocco was quite an adventure from start to finish, with Phil being completely unprepared for the weather and getting caught in a snowstorm without appropriate clothing. To add to the challenge, Phil also suffered from a terrible case of diarrhea during the trip. Amazing surf and smoke though! Despite all these challenges, Phil had a great time in Morocco, and he is excited to share all the detai...

Welcome to the latest episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff, where Phil sits down with renowned travel writer, Daniel Stables. In this episode, Phil and Dan discuss Dan's impressive career writing for prestigious publications like National Geographic and Lonely Planet, as well as his contributions to Rough Guides guidebooks. Dan takes us on a journey through his travels, from exploring Oman to adventuri...

Get ready for an exciting new episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff! Phil takes us on a journey to Las Vegas, sharing his experience of the city and providing some valuable tips. From the pros and cons of the trip to how to do Las Vegas on a budget, Phil's insights are sure to help you plan your next adventure to Las Vegas. The real highlight of this episode is Phil's crazy story about a scavenger hunt...

Ready for some Southern charm? Join 2 Beers till Takeoff and Marie - the host of Culture Cult Travel Podcast, for an episode packed with insider tips and hilarious stories about living in the southern United States. From the best places to watch college football (ROLL TIDE !) to unexpected surprises when visiting, Marie spills all. Plus, hear about her wild experience at Coachella, and stick aroun...

Looking for an adventure that'll take you deep into the heart of the African savannah? Look no further than this week's episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff! Join Phil as he sits down with the incredible Nick Kleer, a safari guide and conservationist with a passion for all things wild. In this episode, Nick (@Nickkleer) talks about the awe-inspiring world of South African safaris, sharing his experienc...

Are you looking for a travel podcast with CRAZY travel stories? Look no further than 2 Beers till Takeoff! In this episode, Sid shares his unforgettable experience of being kidnapped in India, visiting the iconic Taj Mahal, and encountering a mischievous monkey. He also discusses the "Kingfisher" beer scandal, which has been a highly searched topic among travelers to India. He also updates us on h...

Join Phil and his guest Lucy (@_footluce) for a wild and entertaining ride on the latest episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff! From her adventures in Lapland to her work in a hostel in Montenegro and a hilarious story in Albania, Lucy is back to share her experiences with us. Don't miss the final segment of this Valentine's Day special, where Phil and Lucy dish out their top 5 excuses to end things wit...

Join Phil and his guest Lucy (@_footluce) for a wild and entertaining ride on the latest episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff! From her adventures in Lapland to her work in a hostel in Montenegro and a hilarious story in Albania, Lucy is back to share her experiences with us. Don't miss the final segment of this Valentine's Day special, where Phil and Lucy dish out their top 5 excuses to end things wit...

Join Phil on a wild adventure in the latest episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff as he sits down with talented videographer Max Tabakin (@maxtabakin). From exploring the mind-bending effects of psychedelics to navigating the party boat scene in Croatia, this episode takes listeners on a journey through the unpredictable world of travel and videography. You won't want to miss the exciting tales and insi...

Join us on this episode of 2 Beers till Takeoff as we explore Canada's hidden gem - Newfoundland! Learn about Canada's friendliest people, the newfies, their incredible bar culture and learn about ''kissing the cod'' with special guest, Matt. We'll also dive into the famous Oak Island treasure hunt, Jason Momoa and hear a wild story of partying with the Sheikh of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi. Tune in now!...

If a strange man leads you down a dark alley, where you are to meet the Iraqi Finance Minister, are you going? In this episode, Phil is joined by a surprise co-host, Connor @Smallbrainedamerican, and guest Nolan @Sealontour, as they share their tales from their time in Iraq. Laugh along as they discuss everything from Andrew Tate to Kanye West to Machu Picchu, and even the injustice done to Pocaho...

Are you ready for a wild night of fun, laughter and geography trivia? Join host Phil as he invites some of our favourite guests to join him at the ''local pub'' for an unforgettable night of friendly competition and trivia. You'll be taken on a journey around the world as you answer questions about destinations and locations that span the globe. Not only will you learn new facts, but you'll also b...

Join Phil on the latest episode of 2 Beers Till Takeoff as he sits down with Daniel Pinto, a world traveler on a mission to visit every country on the globe. With over 100 countries under his belt, Daniel shares his thrilling experiences traveling to some of the world's most remote and exotic locations, including being chased by a machete-wielding man in Moldova and trying some of the weirdest foo...

It's the Christmas Episode! If you don't celebrate Christmas, it's the Wednesday Episode!!! Conner McBee aka Small Brained American returns to the podcast to discuss the second leg of his journey from Ireland to Japan, doing ayahuasca and how it was to experience a terrorist attack in Istanbul. You can expect to hear the world's first EGGNOG REVIEW and a top 5 of the WORST things ever (spoiler ale...

If you are an adventurer or plan to do some climbing, this episode is for you! This week, my buddy Mark joins the podcast to discuss climbing Mount Everest and Everest base camp. Mark is a Canadian guy who's spent years travelling across in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and now lives in California. His most recent trip was 3 months in Costa Rica where he enjoyed watching beach sunsets every night with...

Get ready to laugh! In this episode, Phil has American stand up comedian and traveller of the world Brad Upton on for a chat. You may know him from headlining comedy clubs all over the world, having opened for big musical acts like Dolly Parton, George Jones and Johnny Mathis, from touring with the legendary Joan Rivers or from his insanely viral online videos, who currently have over 200 million...

The classic first episode of 2 Beers Till Takeoff, re-edited and remastered. Imagine being caught in a day so memorable in Sri Lankan history that it deserves it own Wikipedia page. In 2014, western Sri Lanka experienced anti-muslim riots that saw 10,000 people made homeless following attacks on their homes, 80 people injured and 4 people dead. Sid joins the show to discuss his experience being ca...

Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somaliland.... the quote unquote dangerous countries in the world. War-torn, people-are-killed-upon-landing type destinations, right? Just like the media tells us. Backpacker Ben comes on to share his experiences travelling these ''dangerous'' countries and gives advice on how to navigate ''the danger''. He also talks about how he became a Youtuber, his experien...