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Join Host Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he meets with Warren Solomon, Former Director of Tourism for the British West Indies Island of Montserrat. Warren shares his background and mandates as Director of Tourism including an overview of the island's Remote Worker Stamp program. He also discusses the cultural heritage of the island and its ties to Ireland and their St Patricks festival. As well, he talks of the rich musical pedigree of groups like Arrow and...

Join Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he discusses all things Grand Bahama with Steven Johnson, Sr. Manager, Business Development, Canada at Grand Bahama. Steven shares his passions of the island and how Grand Bahama is poised for the future travel resurgence. Steven shares highlights of life in Grand Bahama including how sustainable tourism is a mandate of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. He discusses their unique approaches to bringing more tourism by promoting to Frate...

Join Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he interviews Loann Vu (Phoenix), General Partner with Elevate Equity and Organizational Development Manager at Cekindo, Vietnam. Loann was born in Vietnam, raised in Montreal, Canada, and ventured back to her roots in 2018 where she now resides in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam.Loann spent her first year in Vietnam as the Sales Manager for Savills, the largest Real Estate company in Vietnam. As the Sales Manager of the Savills Danang offi...

Join host Gene Jochen, VP Marketing & Sales of the Real Estate Travel Academy, as he interviews Sue Nickason, Vice President Real Estate Marketing and Sales, Dart Real Estate and Provenance Properties. Originally from Canada, Sue has worked in luxury residential-resort development in the Caribbean for over a decade. Sue shares her experiences in working with investors and developers and her insights in the expanding real estate market trends in Grand Cayman. Sue has a wealth ...

Join Host Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he speaks with Meredith Tabbone, who purchased a home in Sambuca, Sicily through the €1 house bid process. Learn the process that Meredith took to secure her purchase and her reactions to having bought a dwelling in the old section of Sambuca, before ever setting foot in the village. Meredith also shares her amazement at finding her Italian heritage actually began in Sambuca, tracing her great-grandfather to the town. As we...

Join Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he speaks with Lucy J Parker, Dubai Real Estate Specialist, Influencer and Social Media Coach. Lucy shares her knowledge of Middle Eastern real estate and her experience in selling real estate in Dubai. Lucy discusses all things Dubai and why this city in the UAE is the most desirable real estate market in the world.Lucy gives us her first hand experience of what it's like to invest in Dubai and offers her expertise in he...

Join host Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he speaks with Lynne Hart, Real Estate Investment Consultant with EXP Realty and CIPS International Property Specialist. Real estate is truly a passion for Lynne and she loves selling and finding clients their perfect home. Lynne shares her experiences in working at an executive level as well as working to provide a boutique feel for her clients whether they are investors, homeowners, or searching for a second home. ...

Join Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he interviews Jeremy Brooks. Jeremy is a License Partner with Engel & Volkers of Barrie, Ontario, a region in Central Ontario known for spectacular lake front cottages and homes. Jeremy shares his passion for real estate and his knowledge of the Barrie area lake regions. Whether you are looking for acreage for an equestrian farm, a small condo for digital nomads, a family home with all the bells and whistles or your dream l...

Join Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he meets with Panos Argiropolous, Founder and CEO of Spaceers, a licensed Real Estate Buyer Brokerage experience in sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating properties from all over Greece. Panos shares highlights of life in Athens and the Islands of Greece. He discusses the unique and historic culture, cuisine and climate of Greece and why this EU Country is one of the best valued countries to invest in real estate. H...

Join Gene Jochen of the Real Estate Travel Academy as he interviews Anne Brobyn, Founder and President of Hibiscus Tours International Ltd. Anne shares her history on how she got started in Real Estate investing and her passion for the Caribbean lifestyle. Listen in as Anne shares her experiences that took her to a 7 sq. mile island in the Caribbean, which became the birthplace of Hibiscus Tours International Ltd, her company that specializes in cultural and real estate tour...