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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In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd speaks with photographer and recent graduate Skye Jalal, who is travelling through Ghana, Kenya, Germany, Ecuador, and Mexico on a Watson Fellowship.

Skye shares how photography became her way of exploring identity, community, family, and the African diaspora. She discusses her experiences photographing Afro communities across different countries, the challenges of travelling alone, and how travel has changed her perspective on culture, belonging, and human connection.

Topics include:

• The Watson Fellowship
• Photography and storytelling
• Ghana, Kenya, Germany, Ecuador, and Mexico
• Afro communities around the world
• Family, kinship, and identity
• Solo travel and personal growth
• Cultural exchange and curiosity

Guest: Skye Jalal
Website: skyejalal.com

Host: Tony Lloyd

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After several years away from the microphone, El Cafecito Travel Talks is back.

In this special relaunch episode, the tables are turned as Skye Jewel interviews host Tony Lloyd about his journey, life in Latin America, travel, community building, and the experiences that have shaped his perspective over more than 25 years living in Latin America.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and living in multiple countries

• Life as a hostel owner in Ecuador and Colombia

• Helping travellers explore Central and South America

• Why Latin America continues to feel like home after more than 25 years

• Building connections across cultures and communities

• Afro-descendant communities throughout the Americas

• The lessons travel teaches us about belonging, identity, and human connection

• Why El Cafecito Travel Talks is returning and what listeners can expect in future episodes

Whether you’re an experienced traveller, dreaming about living abroad, interested in Latin America, or simply curious about the stories that connect us, this episode is the perfect place to start.

Hosted by: Tony Lloyd.

Special thanks to Skye Jewel for joining us for this relaunch episode and stepping behind the microphone as interviewer.

As this is the relaunch episode, thanks for your patience with a few audio imperfections. The conversations are back, and we’re excited to share many more stories in the months ahead.

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Ed Howell a.k.a. Hazukashii, after retiring from the US military, decides to spend his time hashing around the world.

Hazukashii shares with us the tales of the Hash House Harrison, how he was renamed, and his quest for hashing in over 100 countries. 

His words of advice for us: people are people and the hash is a great way to meet new friends and to discover new cultures

His Hash web site:  ttp://gotothehash.net

Guest: Ed Howell aka Hazukashii

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Brian and Alec Altonen farmers Michigan USA taking a winter break to do a father and son trip to explore Ecuador together

They share with us the reasons for travelling at this time, what they hope to get out of this trip and what life was like back at home for the last year.

Their words of advice for us is, do your research go travelling but do it safely.

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George Griffiths from Canada also featured in show #33 and #37, finally settled in Cuenca Ecuador 

George shares with us his impressions of his first 6 weeks in South America, some of the interesting things he has seen so far,  somethings he is not a fan of and the cost and characteristics of his new home.

His words of advice for us is to have someone to guide you along the way in your transition of a new culture

Guest: George Griffiths      https://www.facebook.com/George-Griffiths-577430806286157

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Six Travellers six continents six questions...

Intro: Who are you and something about you?

• Share with us one of your childhood memories pertaining to the holidays?
• What was one of your most interesting Holiday travel experience?
• What was one of the best gift you’ve ever gotten?
• What was one of the best gift you’ve ever given someone?
• What are your plans for the 2020 Holiday?
• suggestions for how others can celebrate the 2020 holiday...
• Final holiday wishes to our audience

Guest:

Australia - Fabian Clavizzle

Asia - Manon Raja

Africa - Chiboni Evans

Europe -Tony Giles

South America - Carlos Penuela

North American Montreal - Gina-Mai Simmons Coley

Host: Tony Lloyd

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Six Travellers six continents six questions...

Intro: Who are you and something about you?

• Share with us one of your childhood memories pertaining to the holidays?
• What was one of your most interesting Holiday travel experience?
• What was one of the best gift you’ve ever gotten?
• What was one of the best gift you’ve ever given someone?
• What are your plans for the 2020 Holiday?
• suggestions for how others can celebrate the 2020 holiday...
• Final holiday wishes to our audience

Guest:

Australia - Fabian Clavizzle

Asia - Manon Raja

Africa - Chiboni Evans

Europe -Tony Giles

South America - Carlos Penuela

North American Montreal - Gina-Mai Simmons Coley

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Hannah Kern From the UK, a VEGAN | ENVIRONMENTALIST | SOLO CYCLIST | FEMINIST | SOCIAL & HAPPINESS ACTIVIST,  decide to leave behind a possible career as a lawyer to travel the world to spread her messages.

Hannah shares with us why she decided to embark on this journey, some of the struggles she’s had along the way and various highlights.

Her words of advice for us is to look for the opportunities we were given during this time of limitations to reflect on the positives that we could take away from this Unusual year.

Nongriat in Meghalaya, an incredible natural wonder in India’s spectacular Northeast.

Blog post (one of the Seven Sister States in Northeast India) - https://hannahshappinessproject.com/mountains-and-magic-cycling-mystical-meghalaya/ 

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Guest: Hannah Kern

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Nicolas Pollock from Australia and Daniel Rubner from Germany headed off on individual solo adventures and as destiny would have it they find each other and discover a Travel Bromance.

Nicolas and Daniel share with us how they met, the fun they had travelling together and how they’ll continue being friends for a lifetime.

Their word of advice to us is through solo travelling you discover more and allow yourself to create new Lasting relationships. Also not to over plan and go with the flow and allow destiny to play its part.

Guests: Nicolas Pollock and Daniel Rubner       

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