Recipe to the Road

In this episode of the Recipe to the Road podcast I reflect on the last 14 months in Mexico and Central America. My partner Tom joins me as we unpack our highs and lows of the last year. We talk about preconceptions versus reality, an honest reflection on budget, what we’ve learned, the male and female experience, hitchhiking and our biggest lessons from the road.  This is the last episode of seas...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dennis Morrisseau, an 80-year-old man from Vermont in the US who is temporarily living in a hostel in Hopkins, Belize. Dennis has led a fascinating life, and I was excited to hear his stories, including his experiences protesting the Vietnam War and his travels throughout the Caribbean, Europe and hitchhiking to San Francisc...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road, I chat to Ebony, a teacher and creator. Ebony shares her experiences as the first person in her family to embark on international adventures. We discuss her solo trip to Bali which she says changed her life, teaching English in South Korea and Somaliland and her unexpected stay in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Being the first in her family to tr...

In this episode of the Recipe to the Road podcast, I continue my conversation with Sandra and Eddie. Sandra and Eddie are the owners of Real Juquilita Hotel in Puerto Escondido. We discuss their vision of creating a hotel with a welcoming and artistic vibe and their longer term goals to replicate it in different locations.  This is part 2 of our conversation. In part one we spoke about how Sandra...

In this episode of the Recipe to the Road podcast I had the pleasure of chatting to Sandra and Eddie. Sandra is from France and Eddie is from Mexico and they run a hotel in Puerto Escondido, Mexico called Hotel Real Juquilita (Insta: @realjuquilita).  We discuss how Sandra and Eddie ended up in Puerto Escondido, how they met, Sandras homelessness non-profit and some of the lessons they have learne...

Welcome to Recipe to the Road podcast! In this episode of the Recipe to the Road podcast, I dive into part 2 of my conversation with my good friend and knowledgeable sociologist Bryan to continue our journey to unravel the dynamics of Mexico. We talk more about the factors that contribute to Mexico being classified as a developing country. We also explore Mexican politics, the strong sense of comm...

In this episode of the Recipe to the Road podcast, I am joined by Bryan, an expert in Latin American sociology, as we explore the multifaceted nature of Mexico. We delve into topics such as safety, inequality, indigenous cultures, and Mexico's influence in Latin America. Throughout our discussion, we emphasise the importance of understanding Mexico's diverse perspectives, debunking stereot...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road, I had the pleasure of interviewing Emma, a world traveller who has mastered the art of exploring the world on a budget. She shares her experiences and insights on how to travel affordably without compromising on adventure. From her van life journey through British Columbia and Alberta in Canada to her extensive trips across Asia, Africa and Central America, E...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road Gordon Geraghty, sheds light on what it is like travelling the world with autism. He shares his own perspective on how autism benefited him while travelling and he shares some invaluable tips for people, both neurodivergent and neurotypical, who want to travel but might be a bit unsure.  Understanding autism Autism, as Gordon explains, is a condition that affe...

Can you imagine what it feels like to never be able to go back “home” from your travels? But to also have left that home because it just didn’t feel like home anymore. That is Josseline’s story. Born to Mexican undocumented immigrants in the US, Josseline grew up “American”.  Her mother left the US when US immigration officers started clamping down on undocumented people and the US started to feel...

In this week’s Recipe to the Road podcast I interview Kesi, a travel blogger who has turned her passion for exploring the world into a full-time lifestyle. In this episode, Kesi will be sharing her story of transitioning from working on Wall Street to travelling the world and how she has built her business over the years. From Wall Street to World Traveller Kesi started her career in finance and d...

Welcome back to Recipe to the Road podcast. In this episode, we continue our chat with Katie, Luke, and their 2-year-old daughter Cora, who are the brains behind the Ungraceful Guide Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube channel. They share their insights and experiences on travelling with a toddler. Preparing for Travel with a Toddler Katie and Luke always knew they would continue to travel even after h...

In this episode of the Recipe to the Road podcast, Katie and Luke from The Ungraceful Guide share their travel journey, from budget backpacking to travelling with their two-year-old daughter, Cora. They also talk about how they started working in web development while travelling, their experience travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic and being pregnant while in Thailand. Meeting and Deciding to...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road podcast, my partner Tom and I continue our chat about travelling with someone. We discuss the importance of knowing your own boundaries and comfort levels, being honest with each other about any issues that might arise and run through some pros and cons of travelling with someone.  Knowing yourself We talk about how, while travelling, you need to be in tune wi...

In this week’s Recipe to the Road podcast I am delighted to be joined by my partner Tom. We talk about what it’s like to travel with someone else. We discuss route planning, compromise, budgeting together, boundaries and the importance of communication.  Tom and I have been together for six years. We moved in together when we moved to Canada just before the COVID 19 pandemic and have been travelli...

Welcome back to Recipe to the Road Podcast, episode 11. In this episode, we'll be continuing our conversation with Ama as she shares more about her spiritual and healing journey. Ama talks about stepping into the role of a healer, the concept of the imperfect healer, and the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies. If you didn’t already listen to part 1 you can catch it here.  ...

This week on the Recipe to the Road podcast I am speaking to psychic, urban shaman and life coach Ama. We met in Merída, Mexico where she has been living for the past 2 years. She tells me about how she ended up moving from the US to Mexico and her travels around the world; to the Caribbean, Ireland and Japan as well as her biggest trip to Peru where she spent 4 months learning about the plant med...

Do you dream of travelling the world and working remotely? Do you want to learn how to make it happen? In this episode of Recipe to the Road, I speak to Laura from Estonia who shares her story of becoming a digital nomad and being able to work from locations all over the world. Spoiler alert: you don’t need a degree to do it! The love of travel Laura always had the travel bug. She started travelli...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road podcast, we'll be exploring the beautiful country of Ecuador, the bustling city of Cali in Colombia, and the San Blas Islands, where the Guna Yala people have lived for generations with my guest Stephen. This is part two of Stephen’s interview so if you haven’t listened to part one yet you can catch it here. Ecuador and the Amazon Stephen’s next stop was E...

This week on the Recipe to the Road podcast I speak to Stephen about backpacking through South America during times of political unrest. Stephen is from Donegal in Ireland and along with his partner Siobhán he spent 6 months in South America. This will be a 2 part episode. In part 1 we speak about route planning, navigating political unrest in Chile and Bolivia and visiting the world-famous Machu...

In this solo episode of Recipe to the Road, I discuss the fear of travelling and what to do when things go wrong on the road. Have you ever been afraid to travel due to a bad experience or the fear of something going wrong? I share my own experiences to shed some light on what to do when things don't go as planned and to show that if I can get through it, anyone can. Bad Experiences When Trave...

In this episode of Recipe to the Road I am joined by my good friend Conor, a world traveller who has hitchhiked from Ireland to China and around Europe and the Americas. He shares his experiences and insights about this unique form of travel. NB. This podcast was recorded before the current protests and conflict in Iran that started in September 2022. Hitchhiking When asked where the most interest...

Since our time in Tulum the idea of exploitive tourism and essentially neocolonialism has been heavy on my mind. How can we visit these beautiful places without pushing locals out of their homes and stamping out their culture? My guest Mila Muchinski experienced this first hand when she lived in Caraíva, a village on the coast of Brazil. In a few short years, it went from being a small fishing vil...

In episode 3 I spoke to Alejandro, or Tao Alejandro on YouTube and Instagram. Alejandro is a long term slow traveller. We spoke about how he has been able to travel long term and addressed some of the blocks that may stop people from travelling. Starting out as a YouTuber Alejandro started his YouTube channel a few years back in Thailand but this year he’s started posting consistently. He posts vi...

From pick-up truck tours in El Salvador to getting mugged at knifepoint in Nicaragua a lot happened in the 3 weeks my guest Orla spent in Central America. Orla did the trip with 3 friends and spoke to me about the experience. We discussed route planning, replacing a passport, budgeting, staying safe and travelling as a woman. Trip planning We discuss how Orla and her friends planned the trip. It w...