What would make someone from Switzerland trade a plane ticket for a sailboat?

In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd sits down with Tobias, a young traveller who chose the slow route to the Americas. Instead of flying across the Atlantic, he spent 26 days at sea, sailing from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands to Martinique in the Caribbean.

Tobias shares what life was really like on board: night watches, endless ocean horizons, dolphins swimming alongside the boat, rough weather, and the surprising challenge of returning to society after weeks at sea.

The conversation continues through his travels in the Caribbean, Colombia, and Ecuador, where he reflects on cultural differences, learning Spanish, trusting his instincts, and the freedom that long-term travel can bring.

In this episode:

• Why Tobias chose a sailboat instead of a plane
• How do travellers find boats crossing the Atlantic
• Life aboard a sailing vessel for 26 days
• Dolphins, storms, and midnight sail changes
• Arriving in the Caribbean after weeks at sea
• Travelling through Colombia and Ecuador
• Lessons learned from slow travel
• The importance of trusting your intuition
• What freedom really means while travelling

Guest: Tobias (Switzerland)

Host: Tony Lloyd

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