The Travel Addict

Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)

After traveling on business for 30 years, what was I going to do after I sold my company in 2013? Answer: Travel more, but to the off-the-beaten-track and obscure places on planet Earth. After visiting almost 100 countries and living in 5 countries, I officially became a Travel Addict. Today, I am contracted by various Cruise Lines to perform enrichment and educational lectures to passengers on various journeys around the World. A podcast or two will be published from time to time when I am back in my office and of course it will be about travel. Oh, almost forgot. I write travel books - factual and quirky. Check me out at malcolmjteasdale.com.All my guests have an inspiring story to tell. Tune in and be amazed. "Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport" read less

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Globe-trotter Paul Neville tells epic stories from 120+ countries, Peace Corps adventures, and wild backpacking wisdom

Globe-trotter Paul Neville tells epic stories from 120+ countries, Peace Corps adventures, and wild backpacking wisdom

Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds. Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing stories of resilience and humor, or providing guidance for aspiring adventurers, Paul connects with audiences through his relatable and inspiring approach.A U.S. Foreign Service Officer currently stationed in the Netherlands, Paul’s career and travels have given him a unique lens on the world. His Peace Corps service in Tonga and a yearlong backpacking odyssey through Oceania, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, and South America shaped his global perspective and storytelling style. Fluent in Tongan, Thai, and Spanish, he has lived and worked in diverse countries, including Thailand, Honduras, Pakistan, and Mexico, gaining insights into cross-cultural connection and the human spirit.Paul’s debut book, Endless Horizons: A Global Backpacker’s Quest for Adventure, Connection, and Discovery, is a tribute to the power of travel to foster growth, community, and self-discovery. As the cofounder of Lana Learn, an e-learning platform for language and workplace skills, he’s passionate about empowering others to explore the world and embrace new opportunities.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

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Globe-trotter Paul Neville tells epic stories from 120+ countries, Peace Corps adventures, and wild backpacking wisdom

Globe-trotter Paul Neville tells epic stories from 120+ countries, Peace Corps adventures, and wild backpacking wisdom

Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds. Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing stories of resilience and humor, or providing guidance for aspiring adventurers, Paul connects with audiences through his relatable and inspiring approach.A U.S. Foreign Service Officer currently stationed in the Netherlands, Paul’s career and travels have given him a unique lens on the world. His Peace Corps service in Tonga and a yearlong backpacking odyssey through Oceania, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, and South America shaped his global perspective and storytelling style. Fluent in Tongan, Thai, and Spanish, he has lived and worked in diverse countries, including Thailand, Honduras, Pakistan, and Mexico, gaining insights into cross-cultural connection and the human spirit.Paul’s debut book, Endless Horizons: A Global Backpacker’s Quest for Adventure, Connection, and Discovery, is a tribute to the power of travel to foster growth, community, and self-discovery. As the cofounder of Lana Learn, an e-learning platform for language and workplace skills, he’s passionate about empowering others to explore the world and embrace new opportunities.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Arias WebsterBerry - Digital Marketing Expert with some great travel stories

Arias WebsterBerry - Digital Marketing Expert with some great travel stories

Arias’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in overcoming profound adversity. Raised by a single mother who worked two full-time jobs and a father who struggled with drug addiction, Arias experienced homelessness and instability, living in over 12 different places before turning 18.Nowadays, as a digital marketing expert, he helps people build businesses and enables success, and he still finds time to travel.Listen to his escapades in Cuba and Morrocco.Check him out here:https://ariaswebsterberry.com/https://www.passportnoire.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariasweb/https://www.instagram.com/ariaswebhttp://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Extreme trekking by Miles Spencer - 1,100 miles through the deserts in Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria and still alive to talk about it

Extreme trekking by Miles Spencer - 1,100 miles through the deserts in Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria and still alive to talk about it

When you're ready for a good story, Miles Spencer has one.He trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria based on the history of TE Lawrence.He wrote "A Line in the Sand", a recent Amazon bestseller on Middle East history and modern humanity .. with recipes!After listening to this podcast, you will be wondering how Miles is still alive. Based on what he did, and where he did it, begs the question, "Why?"He has the memories and achievements of which to be proud.His is also a mentor in the business world.Enjoy. https://milesspencer.com/http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Teacher & Traveler - Trisha DePasquale is educating school children about the World. Definitely the right thing to do.

Teacher & Traveler - Trisha DePasquale is educating school children about the World. Definitely the right thing to do.

Trisha DePasquale is an early childhood educator and has been for more than 17 years and is also a world traveler.Teaching kids about the world has been a love of hers throughout her entire teaching career. Providing teachers with resources to bring the world to their classrooms has become her passion.She created Passport Adventures and American Adventures as a unique way to make children feel as if they are actually traveling to these places. A little imagination goes a long way, and it is quite inspiring.Check our her web site:https://www.mrsdepasquale.com/http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Simon Yeats' wild life of travel - Near death experiences, muggings, bungee jumping, and other not so scary stuff

Simon Yeats' wild life of travel - Near death experiences, muggings, bungee jumping, and other not so scary stuff

Simon Yeats has 3 distinct sides to his life. His funny side, his serious side and his dark side. In each case, his experiences are unique.Funny Side: Birth by Fire in his travel escapades around the world and then writing books to tell all. How to maybe avoid mistakes and survive.Serious Side: Helping people walk again and bringing some back to life.Dark Side: Facing death 10 times. Mental health issues. Kidnapping of son.After an unbelievable life packed ful of incidences, he is lucky to be alive.Hear about his escapades in Rio, Brazil. Hoping he may settle down and chill out now. I need a rest just listening to him.Check out his books on Amazon. Best enjoyed after a few beers.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

How music might remind us about travel experiences. A few examples from yours truly.

How music might remind us about travel experiences. A few examples from yours truly.

Yes, it is very true.Music, whether it is rock, motown, classical, opera, reggae, and many others, can take you back to a certain moment in time where you may have been traveling or experiencing something, somewhere in the world.In other words, you could be listening to a piece of music, and think, I remember this song when I was.......Listening to these musicians and their music have caused me reflect and remember a travel experience from the past:Pink FloydSantanaDire StraitsAC/DCMen at WorkYanniAbbaSimple MindsPeter GabrielEaglesScorpionsGeoffrey OryemaMurray HeadHeartListen in, and you will underatnd what I mean.Then do it yourself. Start making a listhttp://www.malcolmteasdale.com

2024 International Impact Book Award Winner - Religion, Spirituality and the Way of Life in the Himalayas

2024 International Impact Book Award Winner - Religion, Spirituality and the Way of Life in the Himalayas

Many thanks to the International Impact Book Awards organization for this award in the "Adventure" category.You can read it or listen to it (ebook, paperback, hard cover, audible). It is all about my escapades to:Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and MyanmarSacred places they maybe, but being in the Hiamlayan Mountain region is something really special and enlightening.Give it a read or a listen, and learn a littel about the land and its people.https://internationalimpactbookawards.com/http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Discover. Travel. Transform. How Nina Zapala found her true self by letting her inner guide be her travel guide

Discover. Travel. Transform. How Nina Zapala found her true self by letting her inner guide be her travel guide

Nina Zapala ia a certified Myers-Briggs® instructor, and an award winning hospitality professional. How do we become who we are meant to be? Listen to ZIna explain how.Her own 7-year life tsunami taught her how to become who she was meant to be; a teacher of spiritual personality. It's her life calling. She talks abbout tips, tools and theories she used to create a life of meaning and purpose.Now let her show you how to do it for yourself.Travel helps.Check her out here:https://ninazapala.com/https://www.pinterest.com/ninazapalahttps://www.instagram.com/ninazapala/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninazapala/http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Starting from Belfast, Chris Donaldson decided to ride his motorbike to Australia, but took a wrong turn and ended up in Argentina

Starting from Belfast, Chris Donaldson decided to ride his motorbike to Australia, but took a wrong turn and ended up in Argentina

When Chris Donaldson left Belfast in 1979, his original plan was to ride to Australia, on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans bike. He never made it "down under" and ended up in Argentina nearly 2 years later.He travelled through the Middle East, rode across the Sahara Desert and down to Cape Town, where he hitched a ride on a yacht race back to Europe. He then went to the USA and rode from Canada south through Central America and South America to Buenos Aires.He recently published a book called 'Going the Wrong Way,' which is an Amazon best-seller.He decided to finally complete the journey this year, 44 years after his return from South America and take the very same Moto Guzzi to Australia.Crazy stuff but what a great achievement in lifeFor our USA and Canadian audience, please excuse the British/American accent and the Irish accent.https://www.chrisdonaldson.world/PS. Please excuse the accents (an Englishman and an Irishman) http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Thought Provoking Places around the World - my opinions from past experiences

Thought Provoking Places around the World - my opinions from past experiences

I have named 15 places that have etched memories into my brain cells - for a valid reason.Many of us have visited a place that have made us stop and think a little. These places may have given us thoughts and feelings of being fortunate, horrified, thankful, respectful, and just downright surprised. Even maybe that question of, "I did not know that."This is why travel is important and educational.The places mentionied above are from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

The classic Digital Nomad experience. Working in Latin America and Europe, Faustina Mulnik tells her story.

The classic Digital Nomad experience. Working in Latin America and Europe, Faustina Mulnik tells her story.

Faustina Mulnik has been traveling as a digital nomad for the last 2 years. She also studied abroad in college (but got sent home early due to Covid!). She is a huge fan of long-term travel and tries to stay in each place at least 1 month at a time. She has worked remotely from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and Italy. and has loads of tips on what to pack, dual/esim cards, how to make friends abroad, etc. Why wasn't the Digital Nomad experience around when I was growing up in England? Basically because the technology to make it happen was not around back then. If it was, I likely would have been one.Keep on doing it Faustina.https://faustinarose.blogspot.com/https://www.instagram.com/__faustinarose/https://www.tiktok.com/@faustinarose?lang=enhttp://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Nominated for Global Women of Influence Awards, Gail Gibson talks about her leadership roles around the world

Nominated for Global Women of Influence Awards, Gail Gibson talks about her leadership roles around the world

Gail Gibson, an accredited master coach, mentor, author, and podcast host is renowned for her transformative approach, The Can Do Way®. Gail's methods empower clients around the world to break through frustration and find fulfilment, sparking incredible personal and business growth. She captivates global audiences with her insights on growth mindsets, leadership excellence, and midlife wellbeing for women leaders. A champion of conscious, compassionate leadership, Gail's impact resonates across diverse regions, fostering sustainable success. When she's not inspiring others, she enjoys reading, green tea, haiku poetry, and forest bathing, finding solace in nature. A curious traveller at heart, Gail has lived and worked in Australia, Canada, the UK, and Malaysia. Together with her husband, she has explored over 30 countries, with many more adventures on the horizon.https://gailmgibson.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailmgibson/http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

The Joys of Jet Lag - The travelers mindset of being accepting and understanding of people around the world

The Joys of Jet Lag - The travelers mindset of being accepting and understanding of people around the world

Kat Medina is an entrepreneur, world traveler, public speaker, and author of the book "The Joys of Jet Lag."Jet lag is a thing, and people who travel by plane for many hours through different time zones to reach their destination, can or will suffer from it.It is not pleasurable, however, the art of dealing with it can help in other ways. For example, it can help us be tolerant, accepting, and understanding of people in foreign lands around the world. We will be guests in their country, a place that is likely to have different customs and way life from us.As Kat describes her book, "How to use a traveler's mindset to not be an A-hole in daily life."On a positive note, it is all educational, and will help us to respect our fellow human beings in the rest of the world.Check out Kat's web sitewww.katmedina.comGet her book here:https://tinyurl.com/p342c6tshttp://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Larger than Life and ambitious, Jamie Meyer talks about her World travels and how she motivates others

Larger than Life and ambitious, Jamie Meyer talks about her World travels and how she motivates others

Jamie is a traveller and entrepreneur from Australia. She was running a company at 23 and founded her own at 27.At age 30, she set out to explore the world, and has lived in various countries.She is the only person I know that has taken an Uber ride for 7 hours. That was along the coast in Mexico.She has led a full life that has included ups and downs, excitement, and lots crazy stuff, but she is still on a quest to keep it all going.A lady of many trades, she is a coach, mentor, advisor, speaker, designer, and rehabilitatorShe has predicted that she will die at an age of 103 and have written on her tombstone, "I came, I saw, and I conquered the most remarkable life." I believe her.Keep it going Jamiehttps://www.jamiemeyerenterprises.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamiemeyer.ent/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemeyer-ent/https://www.facebook.com/ninecarat.successhttp://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Diversity & Inclusion professional Solene Anglaret describes her life overseas for the past 12 years

Diversity & Inclusion professional Solene Anglaret describes her life overseas for the past 12 years

Born and raised in France, Solene has lived abroad for over 12 years - in Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia. Her passion for travel has also led her to visit more than 58 different countries so far. Day-to-day, she works in diversity and inclusion as Programme Lead for Disabled Innovators for the UK's government agency for innovation, something she is really passionate about. She also runs her own business: Be Beyond Borders, which is all about storytelling, creativity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As part of this venture, she hosts a talkshow called 'The Inclusion Conversation and has published four books including a travel memoir (Where to Next?) and a children's story (Where Are You From?). She is now pivoting to offer facilitation, training, and mentoring.The purpose behind everything she does is to break down borders and bring the world closer together, one conversation, one story, one connection at a time. She inspires and helps people from all over to live a life worth living - whatever that might mean for them.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Capturing the essence of elopements for couples around the world

Capturing the essence of elopements for couples around the world

Zephyr et Luna’s founder, Ambre Peyrotty, captures the essence of elopements through nature’s unique light, crafting award-winning photography that preserves each moment in its most authentic and radiant form. With a background in travel agency and guiding, Amber brings unrivaled insight to orchestrate dream elopements, seamlessly blending exploration with exquisite imagery.So everybody out there, if you and your other half are looking to elope to a place of beauty and peacefullnes to create lifetime memories, Ambre is your "go to" person.Enoy the podcast.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Two Humans and a Dog - Travel adventures, Shakespeare and Folklore

Two Humans and a Dog - Travel adventures, Shakespeare and Folklore

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/http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

The Travel Addict on a speaking gig around the Caribbean. Added bonus - an explanation of cricket inside 3 minutes

The Travel Addict on a speaking gig around the Caribbean. Added bonus - an explanation of cricket inside 3 minutes

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.I http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Ex-Flight Attendant Autumn Carolynn expands her horizon in the travel business to focus on photography

Ex-Flight Attendant Autumn Carolynn expands her horizon in the travel business to focus on photography

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/@autumncarolynnphotographyhttps://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Wonder-Travel-Photographers-Wanderlust/dp/B0CPGX7HQ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1704471723&sr=8-1https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/traveling-in-wonder-autumn-carolynn/1144406114;jsessionid=094C595F8D06389A86388A4B0AC358F0.prodny_store01-atgap11http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

The Travel Addict in Asia for a month - Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Bhutan, and Thailand.

The Travel Addict in Asia for a month - Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Bhutan, and Thailand.

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.http://www.malcolmteasdale.com