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Ravi spoke to me about his early life in India before getting the opportunity to move to the United States of America. He talked to me about his education and his early desire to travel.

We spoke about the travel industry and the impact the 2020 pandemic has had on the travel industry. We talked about what airlines, hotels and hostels may do going forward. We also discussed potentially carrying a certificate to travel. Similar to having a Yellow fever certificate to travel to certain parts of the world.

Ravi talked to me about some of his exceptional experiences. As he has been to 186 countries, there are countless ones to choose from, but he did narrow it down to a couple of memorable ones.

I asked Ravi whether he had plans to write a book about his journey. He said he had no plans for now. We did talk about the blogging world vs the vlogging world. Whether blogging has seen its shelf life or whether both formats can merge.

We also spoke about some of the friendships Ravi has made on the road. He talked to me about how difficult it is to keep in touch with so many. He also spoke to me about getting 500-plus messages a day due to the high volume of followers he has. He does state that it is impossible to message everyone back. We also discussed how he grew his following, as he has two successful YouTube channels, Ravi Telugu Traveller & Soaring Eagle Trots. His Instagram isn't too shabby, either.

Ravi discussed with me how he goes about funding his travels. This included whether he has had the opportunity of getting sponsored etc. We also discuss how he travels. Ravi isn't a backpacker, as it's not the way he likes to travel, but has respect for those who travel that way.

Ravi talked about his love of travelling back to India, as he states it's a country where you can discover so much every time you travel there. He spoke to me about what he has plans for in the future, as he has only a handful of countries left to see. Ravi did say that he has seen 48 States in the U.S. as well.

He has another passion which is watching movies. He talked about his love for Indian films. 

I thoroughly enjoyed my talk with Ravi. I look forward to the day when he conquers all the countries. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/gEbFdxVrAp0). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #podcast #indiantraveller #telegutraveller
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Chapters
Intro
Welcome Ravi
Early beginnings
Impact on tourism
Exceptional experience travelling
Plans to write a book? Blogging vs Vlogging
Friendships, fan messages, growing a following
Funding the travel
Next place on the list
One place Ravi likes to go back to
Hobbies
Summary & Outro
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Stay connected with Ravi Prabhu.
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https://www.instagram.com/soaringeagletrots/
YouTube Telugu
https://www.youtube.com/ravitelugutraveller

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Mike and I sat down and talked about the year, which was 2020. We discussed what took place for Mike on a creative level, his journey in the travel space and what he has installed for 2021.

Mike and I met through a panel we were both involved in at the end of 2020. During that discussion, we spoke about the importance of diverse storytelling within the travel industry. During our one-to-one talk, we went in-depth about where Mike's love for travel came from and what led him to form 'Travel with Meaning.'

Living in Los Angeles, Mike was in the entertainment industry as a talent agent representing many different people in the sector. Mike came to a crossroads and realised that he wanted to get away from the industry, and so he did. In his own words, he went on a walkabout and travelled to Australia to find his meaning in life. Since then, he hasn't looked back. 

We went into detail about the mindset Mike now has, and he believes that travel will have an impact on everyone's lives and careers in some way, shape or form. He had that curiosity, and his passion for travelling, storytelling and community building led him to launch, Travel With Meaning in 2017.

He talks to me about the fact that creating Travel Talk Live was a way to bring like-minded travellers to recreate the feelings that he experienced on the road. From these talks, his idea is to build an authentic community to inspire and encourage others to travel.

In the spring of 2019, he launched the Travel With Meaning Podcast to continue to grow his community.

Mike also spoke to me about what’s installed for 2021. In general, he said most people would be aiming to break out as they would have been exhausted from just being stuck at home.

We also spoke about some of his memorable experiences and what he likes to do outside of his work and travel. I also talked to him about his relationship and the support he has from his partner.

I thoroughly enjoyed my talk with Mike. There is a lot to admire about him. Taking the leap of faith and going on to do something he now loves takes courage, and I applaud him for it.

I look forward to seeing what else he does in the future, and I wish him the best of luck.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/R7r-hKWJ-7c). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #podcast #travelwithmeaning
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Chapters
Intro
Welcome Mike
Where did his love of travel start from? Solo travelling
What profession did Mike have prior to the travel industry
Way of telling your story
Travel with Meaning, podcasts, Travel talk
What are the meaningful travel experiences, influencing others
Plans for 2021, meaning behind it
Hobbies and interests
Relationships
Mike asks me what travel means to me; Summary & Outro
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Stay connected with Mike
Website
https://www.travelwithmeaning.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/travelwithmeaning/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/travelwithmeaning/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithmeaning938
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I had the honour and privilege to sit down and talk to Ryan Pyle. Ryan and I had a comprehensive chat about his life and career up to the present date.

Ryan spoke to me about how he initially fell in love with travelling. He told me that his mother was a travel agent, and his household always had magazines such as National Geographic, which got him curious about travelling at a young age.

Ryan spoke to me about going off to university and studying International politics at the University of Toronto. His idea of studying this subject was a way of maybe working abroad and also gave him an interest in other countries. He also played basketball at a pretty high level whilst he was at university and did look at becoming a pro.

After getting his degree and not making it as a basketball player, he decided he didn't want to hang around Toronto and see how his life played out and went to China on a 90-day trip. When he returned home, he decided that it was a place for him to go and live.

This is where Ryan got into writing and photography and pursued a journalism career. During his time in the news media, he got his work published in some well-known publications, including the New York Times. He got mentored by Howard W. French, of all people.

When the 2008 financial crash happened, Ryan spoke to me about his transition from news media to television. He talked about it taking some time and had to self-fund a few expeditions, but he eventually started working with the BBC, Discovery Channel and Amazon Prime. 

Ryan has won numerous awards for his work in journalism and television. Most recently, his accolades have been at the Asian Acadamy Awards, which is the equivalent of the Emmy or the Bafta awards for his tv work. We also spoke about the future of television travel documentaries and what Ryan may have to do to continue his television career.

Ryan also spoke to me about his public speaking and how he started that, and why he loves doing it. He talked about doing a mix of paid and free talks.

He is also an author and has books such as, 'India Ride: Two Brothers, Two Motorcycles, One Incredible Adventure: Two Brothers, Two Motorcycles, an Incredible Adventure,' and the book which he recommends people pick up if they are going to read about him, 'Sacred Mountains of China: An Epic Human-Powered Adventure Through a Remote World.'

As Ryan made his name in photography, I had to ask him about the state of photography today. He had an interesting viewpoint.

We also talked about relationships and whether it's possible to have one when you have a lifestyle like Ryan's.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/fXoYi9PQxTc). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#ryanpyle #adventure #travelpodcast
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https://www.ryanpyle.com/
Facebook
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Instagram
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Twitter
https://twitter.com/RyanPyle
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/ryanjpyle
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Stephanie and I spoke about her life and career up to the present day. Stephanie worked as a television reporter for nearly a decade covering the news and being a weekend anchor until she decided to leave the role in September 2020.

We spoke about where her initial love for travel came from. Stephanie became fluent in Spanish and then went on to live in the Dominican Republic and Colombia. She also lived in Colombia while participating in a Fulbright Programme.

We spoke about her book 'Blacktrekking-My journey living in Latin America,' a memoir of her journey in Latin America, and why it was important to share her story.

Stephanie spoke to me about her blog, Blacktrekking. Her aim is to share family travelling experiences and motherly tips. She also talked about the importance of wanting to highlight destinations that focus on Black History and Culture. We spoke about some specific trips of hers on this. She is also looking to perhaps write a children's book to educate them about Black History on subjects that aren't covered in school.

Stephanie is married, and her son was born in June.

We discussed some of her hobbies, which include Salsa Dancing and working out in the gym.

It was a pleasure talking to Stephanie. I wish her the best of luck on her blog, and I look forward to seeing what she does next.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/IdwyvhRPRik). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #traveljournalist #travelblogger
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Stephanie
• Where love for travel came from 
• Television Reporting days 
• The blog started; what she writes about 
• Writing about black history & culture from a children’s view
• Blog transforming 
• Her book, Why she went to live in Latin America 
• Memorable places 
• Hobbies & where she met her husband 
• Any new developments 
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Stephanie
Website/blog
https://www.blacktrekking.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/blacktrekking_/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/blacktrekking/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/blacktrekking
Buy the book-Blacktrekking: My Journey in Latin America
https://www.blacktrekking.com/book/blacktrekking
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Katherine spoke about how she started off her writing career and how she became successful within a couple of years.

I discussed where her initial love for travel started with Katherine, and I spoke to her about some of her transformative travel experiences.

Katherine used to be based in New York but moved across to Wyoming during the lockdown. She does state it was temporary. Even though she couldn't travel internationally after March 2020, Katherine travelled across the State on road trips.

She spoke to me about how her life was completely different before she started writing about travel. She worked in advertising and knew it wasn't a career path she wanted to continue in. Katherine told me that she started off being a high school reporter, which is where her passion for journalism came from.

Katherine talked to me about how you can start writing about anything and everything, whether about fashion, politics etc. and then eventually fall into a topic you want to write about. It's about building that writing portfolio in her eyes.

Katherine also discussed with me the need to write objectively as well. She explained that many travel blogs are too subjective, and many bloggers need to start thinking about writing objectively as they can influence people worldwide. She clarifies that there isn't much policing in the blogging industry, leading to one-sided views.

Katherine has had her work published in major publications such as Forbes and Tripsavvy. When it comes to travelling, she has been to all four corners of the world. It has been non-stop for the last few years for her. Katherine plans to travel more when the world opens up again.

When she isn't writing or travelling, Katherine loves to socialise with her friends and family. Katherine also loves to read a good book.

I thoroughly enjoyed my talk with Katherine. The time flew by, and I reckon I could have spoken to her all day about her life and career.

I look forward to seeing what else Katherine accomplishes in the near future.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/7Epy8kzGh80). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #traveljournalist #travelwriter
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Katherine
• Freelance Travel Writer 
• What she did before writing and what it took to become a Travel Writer
• Write about anything in Travel, Politics, Dating etc
• Writing objectively 
• Advice to anyone starting off writing 
• Transformative Travel Experiences
• Viewer Questions
• Away from writing and travel
• Summary and Outro

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Stay connected with Katherine.
Website
https://www.katherineparkermagyar.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/katherineparkermagyar/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/kpm1231
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/katie.parkermagyar
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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Jules Hatfield and Christine Williams spoke to me about how they started a successful blog, Don't forget to move, a podcast, Not So Bon Voyage together, and evolved into brilliant entrepreneurs.

Jules is from Melbourne, Australia, and Christine is from San Fransisco, California, USA. They both now live in San Fransisco. I asked them where their initial love for travelling started and how that led them to the lives they have now.

We discussed how they first met. They stumbled across one another in Peru, South America. They were both travelling solo and connected with a local organisation to help people after a big earthquake in the country. They both said the relationship escalated very fast, and ever since then, they got married and have now travelled all around the world together.

We discussed what it takes to start a blog and what it takes to keep it thriving. We also talked about how a digital nomad's life could be a norm in the future, with how everyone has worked remotely during 2020.

I spoke to them both about their successful podcast and why they decided to talk about travel mishaps. They felt as though it was an area that would be more of an interest for listeners and something that isn't covered in other podcasts.

They both spoke to me about some of their adventures. We also talked about what the future may hold for them with aspirations and goals.

It was great to have them on the show. They are both down-to-earth individuals with a great sense of humour. I look forward to seeing the next chapters of their lives and careers.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/nmxbCZvqMAg). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelblogger #dontforgettomove #travelpodcast 
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Jules & Christine
• Where travel started for both
• How they both met, relationships 
• Success of their blog, sustainability, unique 
• Digital nomads 
• Podcast the unique idea behind it, goals for it, building your portfolio 
• Memorable travels, family future? Hobbies
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Jules and Christine.
Website/blog
https://www.dontforgettomove.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/dontforget2move/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dontforget2move/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/dontforget2move
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/dontforget2move/
Pinterest
https://pinterest.com/dontforget2move/
Not So Bon Voyage Website
https://notsobonvoyage.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/notsobonvoyage/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/notsobonvoyage/
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I had the pleasure of speaking to Mad Nomad, adventurer, writer and author, Elias Vrohidis. Elias and I discussed how he fell in love with travelling and what drove him to want to explore the world on a motorcycle.

We started the discussion on his education and what degree he obtained. From there, he realised when he began working in front of a computer that this was a life he did not want to continue living.

Elias talked to me about the decision he made to travel at the age of 23, and this was to travel across parts of Asia on a motorcycle. We spoke in detail about why he chose to travel this way and how he documented his journey.

We spoke about some specifics, such as how he goes about funding his travels, how long he travels for, and what he gains from each experience. I also discussed what he would like to accomplish with his journeys once he has completed his goals of travelling on a motorcycle and whether he would like recognition worldwide. I also asked whether he would want to continue travelling on a bike as he gets older.

Elias spoke to me about having written many articles and books. You can purchase his books from his website. 

I discussed what he likes to do outside of his travels and his relationship status.

It was great to get to know Elias. A very unique way of travelling. I look forward to seeing more of his journeys in the future.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/6YLV0WpsEPc). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#madnomad #motorcycletravel #travelpodcast 
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Chapters

• Intro 
• Welcome Elias
• Early years of travel, education
• Ambition of travelling the world on a motorcycle 
• Where the journey started on the bike, safety, documentation 
• Funding the travels, budgeting
• Memorable trips
• Recognition 
• Future aspirations, relationships
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Elias.
Website
http://www.madnomad.gr
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/madnomad.gr
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/madnomad.gr
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/ @madnomad1 
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Alex decided to cook us all ratatouille. This show aimed to discuss what types of food we both ate on our travels and why we love to try different cuisines worldwide. Food is a big part of my travels, and this talk will serve up an appetite.

This was the second talk I had with Alex, as our first talk was also live on Instagram. Unfortunately, I don't have access to that footage due to Instagram not having the option for me to save the video. In that discussion, I spoke to Alex about how she got started in travel, became an author at a young age, and had an eating disorder which she overcame. She put that down to the experiences that she gained from travelling.

I look forward to seeing where Alex goes next, as I have become one of her biggest fans.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/aZM5IzkVwS8). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #foodtravel #livecook
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Recipe from the live cook.
The recipe is as follows:
1 eggplant (aubergine)
2 zucchini (courgettes)
3 tomatoes
1 red pepper
1 white onion
3 cloves garlic
dash of salt
dash of herbs de Provence
dash of oregano
dash of basil
1 tbsp red wine
3 tbsp olive oil

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (148c). Mix herbs and olive oil in a bowl and set aside. Cut eggplant into slices and place on an oven pan. Cover both sides with olive oil and herbs. Place in the oven for 15 minutes.
Mince garlic and onions and place in a pot with olive oil on low heat.
Slice zucchini, tomatoes, and pepper and set aside.
Remove the eggplant from the oven and set aside.
Add pepper and zucchini to the pot and stir along with garlic and onions.
Add a dash of salt, oregano, and basil. Add another dash of herbs de Provence.
Add eggplant and tomatoes and stir occasionally. Add 1 tbsp red wine. Cover the pot with a lid.

Let cook down for about ten to fifteen minutes until the mixture has become stew-like.
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Alex
• Looking to cook ratatouille, ingredients 
• We talk about favourite food to cook
• What is ratatouille? 
• Trying out different cuisines 
• How to cook ratatouille, what goes in first
• Vietnamese food, eating at the same place Anthony Bourdain & Barack Obama 
• YouTube a great place to learn how to cook; vlogging the future?
• Spices & seasonings added
• Cooking abroad, Moroccan & Middle Eastern food
• Authentic restaurants in America?
• Indian food
• Trying out authentic food
• Dinner is served
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Alex.
Website
https://alexonthemap.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/alexonthemap/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/alexonthemap
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/alexonthemap/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/alexonthemap
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I sat down and spoke to Shane Dallas, a keynote speaker, conference director, social media expert and photographer.

We discussed how he fell in love with travelling at a young age and how his career started in the travel industry. One of the topics we talked about was his photography. Shane got noticed because he took photos of places on the road less travelled, which not many did back in the early 2000s or do so today.

We talked about why he travels the road less travelled and the meaning behind him starting his weekly Twitter chat, TRLT. Did Shane ever envision the Twitter chat lasting this long and it being this successful?

I also spoke to him about what he likes to do away from work and travel. Plus, whether he has plans to go back to Australia.

I thoroughly enjoyed my talk with Shane, and I hope people take something away from our discussion. I look forward to the next chapter of his journey. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/WS97TdUeR18). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#ShaneDallas #TheTravelCamel #travelpodcast
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Shane
• Where & When did the love for travel start 
• Education & Working in the travel industry
• When & Why the road less travelled
• Photography work & photography as it is today
• Starting #TRLT & the success & longevity
• Hobbies & any plans to go back to Australia? 
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Shane.
Website
https://www.thetravelcamel.com/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/thetravelcamel
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcamel/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelCamel
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thetravelcamel/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/shanedallas
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Simon Parker is a Telegraph travel writer, columnist and broadcaster. His show, Earth Cycle, aired worldwide.

Growing up in north Oxfordshire, he said there were no shops, no pubs, and not much to do, making him eager to get away as he got older. He didn't do much travelling during his early life apart from a few holidays with family. Once Simon had finished school, he bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand, hitchhiked the entire country, and then decided to go and do the same thing in Australia.

Simon doesn't particularly like to follow the crowd or do activities in big organised groups, which is why he loves the idea of hiking and riding by himself or in a small group.

We discussed how he broke into travel writing and journalism. We talked about journalism as it is today and where it is heading in the future. Our discussion on the speed of news breaking was fascinating. What significant factor has social media had on journalism? Was this why Simon wants to work on articles that take a long time to produce?

I discussed with Simon his television show, Earth Cycle: Northern Europe, which won Best Broadcast Programme at the Travel Media Awards for 2020. I asked him what it felt like to win the award and whether he had plans for future shows now.

We also discussed the issues of over-tourism. Simon suggested ways we can all help with this matter.   

Another topic we discussed was how fast travelling would pick up once we are out of this pandemic. Simon felt as though there would be a renaissance for international travel, which led to an interesting discussion on the continuing debate worldwide on the impact of travel on the environment.

Simon talked to me about his public speaking and talking to young people about what travel has done for him and what it can do for them. We again spoke about social media and the impact it has had on travel.

Simon has interviewed many icons and told me about what it was like to interview tennis legend Roger Federer in 2020 for the BBC. He also spoke about what it was like to interview cricket player Ben Stokes in the press room after he scored a double century against South Arica in Cape Town back in January 2016.

Talking of cricket, Simon told me about his passion for the sport. He has played cricket himself all over the world on a non-professional level.

We also spoke about how he balances out his travels with his home life as he is in a relationship.

Simon also talked to me about his future aspirations and his advice to people trying to break into journalism, travel and the media.

It was a real delight to have Simon on the show. I could have spoken to him all day about travel. I look forward to seeing what he gets up to next.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/7uO_U_SvOvA). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#traveljournalism #earthcycle #travelpodcast
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Website
https://www.simonwparker.co.uk/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SimonWIParker
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/simonparker1987/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/simonwiparker/
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