Take a Wander with Shebs

I  spoke to entrepreneur and founder of Ali Travel Points, Alida Lupari. Our main discussion was about how she can help people save money by travelling with points.

Alida spoke to me about moving across from Panama when she was young. She was a Financial Planner before retiring to focus on her passion, which was to travel and help people plan theirs.

Ali Travel Points will guide you to find ways to get the best points on your spending. Alida explains how the process works on onboarding clients. I discussed the challenges she faces regularly and where she would like to see the business go.
 
YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/Zm2oB1D9nXI). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpoints #travelhacks #travelpodcast 
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Chapters 

• Intro
• Welcome Alida
• Early begins
• Becoming a Financial Planner, setting up own Financial Planning business & retiring 
• Travel Points Guru, how it all started, how she helps people save money & concept 
• Are the points for all airlines
• Challenges, where Alida sees the business going & travelling with family
• Competitors 
• Transformative travel experience & what does travel mean to Alida
• Hobbies
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Alida
Website
https://www.alitravelpoints.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/alitravelpoints/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/alitravelpoints
TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@alitravelpoints
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/alitravelpoints/
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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I spoke to the founder and CEO of TSL Rentals, Kyle Biskit.

Kyle and I discussed how he started in the travel industry and his intention when he started renting properties. We spoke about his early years and the challenges he faced. In particular, we talked about the challenges he faced during the pandemic. How much of an impact did it have on his business.

We spoke about where some of these properties are to rent and whether he would like to expand the business. Kyle also discussed how competitive his company is in the market.

We also discussed what Kyle likes to do away from his work and travel.

An excellent discussion; I look forward to what Kyle does in the future.
 
You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/B5zonp9fW_w). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#tslrentals #kylebiskit #travelpodcast 
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Chapters 

• Intro
• Welcome Kyle, how he fell in love with travel
• When & how the business TSL Rentals started, target audience
• How has the business done since it started, how it coped during the pandemic
• Where are the rentals, and how competitive is the business?
• Any sponsors or investors? Ambition going forward
• Where did Kyle's drive & ambition come from
• Apps and having rentals internationally?
• One transformative travel experience 
• Hobbies
• Summary & Outro

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Rent a property with TSL Rentals
Website
https://www.tslrentals.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/Tslrentals/
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Stay connected with Kyle
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bankmanbiskit/
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Stay connected with me
Website
https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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Twitter
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I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to entrepreneur and TV Host, Scott Eddy, and the Founder & CEO of DNC Media, Ceebz Gerard. During this discussion, they went into detail about the goal and the vision they had when they travelled to film in Kenya.

Ceebz discussed the set-up of his company, DNC Media, and what type of work they have done in the past. Scott explains why he wanted to do business with Ceebz & DNC Media. From there, you will see why they connected.

Throughout the chat, they both explained how great of a challenge it was to create content in Kenya. They also talked about the work they had to do as a team to make it all work.

We talk about the importance of professionalism and being creative at all times. They also talk about needing a bit of luck.

I asked them what they took away from this project and whether it has left them with an appetite to work more in Africa.

Watch the video created
https://youtu.be/MovhJpwMLiM

This is definitely the talk to watch with the footage and photos seen during the show if you haven't travelled to Kenya. It will make you want to book your next trip there.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/vv4RxXJqxTM). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelkenya #africa #travelpodcast
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Chapters
Intro
Welcome, Ceebz & Scott
DNC Media, & what attracted both to work with one another
Did Scott & Ceebz travel to Africa prior to Kenya
How did the trip come about, and what was it for? Aim & goal of the video
Kenya video, highlights & what was it like to film
Whether Ceebz would want to work with big networks
What did they take away from the trips
How well has the video done
Challenges faced while filming
What was learnt from this trip in terms of work
Why it is important to engage on your socials
Surreal moment for Ceebz
Summary & Outro
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Stay connected with Scott
Website
https://www.mrscotteddy.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MrScottEddy
Twitter
https://twitter.com/mrscotteddy
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@MrScottEddy
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Stay connected with Ceebz
Website
https://www.ceebzgerard.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ceebz_gerard/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@ceebz_gerard
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ceebzgerard
Twitter
https://twitter.com/ceebz_gerard
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DNC Media Links
Website
https://dncmedia.co/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dnc_media/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DNCMediaFL/
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Stay connected with me
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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Twitter
https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom
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I sat down and spoke to the founder and CEO of Tripsha, Cassie Shih. Cassie went into detail with me about her company's concept and her aim and ambition in growing the business.

The company leads tours, and we discussed who can lead these tour groups. Cassie spoke to me about what makes Tripsha stands out from other competitors and why she feels it's unique.

I spoke to her about who can become a host and whether you are tied down to curating several trips a year.

I talked to Cassie about why she started the business and what impact the pandemic had on her company.

I also spoke to Cassie about why she fell in love with travelling, with her stating a very transformative moment that inspired her to start Tripsha.

Tripsha has been featured in Forbes & New York Times.

A thorough discussion where Cassie explains who Tripsha is and how they can help create memories for you.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/4UEYGe7Gm_o). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#adventures #grouptravel #travelpodcast
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:32 Welcome Cassie
0:50 When did Cassie's love for travel start, why she moved to New York
2:30 Tripsha-When did the business start, what is the business & who is the target audience
6:18 Who can become a host, how does it all work
9:39 Can this become a full-time job
14:07 Can anyone apply from around the world
18:14 What makes Tripsha different to competitors
20:03 How has Tripsha coped with the pandemic
22:42 Where would Cassie like to see Tripsha head to next
27:06 One transformative travel experience for Cassie
28:40 Cassie's hobbies away from work
29:45 Summary and outro
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Stay or get connected with Tripsha
Website
https://www.tripsha.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/tripshatravel/
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Stay connected with me
Website
https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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I sat down and had the pleasure of talking to the founder of, Travel with Sinja, Sinja Stoetzner. Our main topic of discussion surrounded her business.

Sinja and I spoke about her life-changing moment when she travelled across to Kenya to experience the culture. When she went back to her home country, Germany, she decided that she was going to move to Kenya and start a new life.

We discussed why she started her business, Travel with Sinja, and what the business entails. Sinja talked about helping women feel empowered into wanting to travel to Kenya and Africa in general. We discussed her goals for the company are long-term.

I also spoke to Sinja about some of the challenges she faces on a day-to-day basis. We talked about how hard the pandemic has been on the growth of her business.

We discussed why Africa doesn't get the footfall it deserves and what can be done to change people's perception of the Western world. Sinja and I spoke about whether the media has a part to play.

Sinja talked to me about the importance of social media and the importance of this on the growth of her business.

We discussed her personal circumstances as she has become a new mother.

It was a pleasure talking to Sinja, and I look forward to seeing where she ends up next.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/-GhieQ7GE5A). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #travelvlogger #travelkenya 
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Sinja
• When did her love for travel start
• Travel with Sinja; what is the business. How does it help females
• What makes the business different to competitors 
• Challenges faced
• Getting through the pandemic
• How competitive is Sinja's business
• Importance of social media
• What can be done to improve African travel
• Settling in Kenya, taking time off after birth?
• Any new developments for the business
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Sinja
Website
https://travelwithsinja.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TravelwithSinja/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/travelwithsinja/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@travelwithsinja
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Stay connected with me
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
Instagram
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Twitter
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Facebook
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I sat down and had the pleasure of talking to the founder of Travel4Purpose, Shammi Shah. Our main topic of discussion surrounded her business.

Shammi talked to me about studying in Australia and Hong Kong and getting hooked on travelling then. We discussed why she decided to leave the U.K., her home and move back to Kenya, where she was born. I asked her about the courage and bravery it took to quit a well-paid corporate job and start her business, Travel4Purpose, especially during a pandemic.

I went into depth about what Travel4Purpose entails to do to help travellers who want to explore Kenya. We went into detail about why it's unique and stands out from its competitors. I spoke to her about some of the challenges the business has faced as well.

Shammi talked to me about the business being environmentally focused and giving back to the community. She tells me why that is important.

I also asked her what could be done to get people to visit Africa and Kenya after the pandemic, as the numbers pre-pandemic in terms of visitors compared to Europe weren't being challenged.

Shammi also told me why she doesn't miss living in the U.K. and why the move to Kenya has been the best decision she has made in her life. I also asked Shammi where she would like to travel to when she has more freedom to move.

It was a great discussion, and I look forward to visiting Kenya myself very soon and using Travel4Purpose.


You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/0x5iM8LjvQA). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travel4purpose #travelkenya #travelpodcast 
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Shammi
• Early life, education & her initial love for travel
• Moving to Kenya & Starting Travel4Purpose during a pandemic
• What made Shammi leave a secure corporate job to start Travel4Purpose
• Having a foundation before quitting a job
• What makes Travel4Purpose great? What makes Africa great
• Where is the business now?
• Challenges faced
• How competitive is Travel4Purpose to its rivals
• Are competitors thinking environmentally?
• Looking for funding?
• After the pandemic, why would Africa be on people's travel list
• Does Shammi miss living in the U.K.
• Any travelling on Shammi's list?
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Shammi and Travel4Purpose
Website
https://travel4purpose.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/travel4purpose/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/travel4purpose/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@travel4purpose678
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Stay connected with me
Website
https://shebsthewanderer.com/
Instagram
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Twitter
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Facebook
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In this episode, I spoke to Travel photographer, Jupiter Kayonga. Our main topic of discussion was about Jupiter surviving the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, having suffered a traumatic loss as well as having to flee his home and get refuge. We also spoke about his career and how he became a travel photographer.

I went into detail about those early moments of his life. Whether it left any scars or he saw it as an opportunity to go and succeed in whatever Jupiter decided to go into.

Jupiter talked about being a flight attendant for Emirates and how that allowed him to travel the world. This is where we talked about his passion for travel and how that led him to become a photographer. I spoke to him about his ambitions with this, how challenging the business is, and how he would look to develop as a photographer going forward.

I also spoke to Jupiter about some of his best travel moments and whether he has gone back to Rwanda as he now lives in Paris, France.

It was an exhilarating discussion, and I look forward to seeing what Jupiter gets up to next. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/rHiufz6ovrQ). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #rwanda #rwandagenocide 
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Jupiter
• Early beginnings in Rwanda
• Surviving genocide, loss of his father, fleeing Rwanda
• Aftermath of the genocide 
• Flight attendant, travelling, how did Jupiter carve out a career
• What was it like working as a flight attendant 
• Why left as a flight attendant 
• Breaking into Travel Photography 
• What's next on the agenda
• What has Jupiter learnt from travelling
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Jupiter
Website
https://jupiterkonnections.com/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jupiterkonnections/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/jupiterkonnections/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/jupiterkonnect
Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.fr/jupiterkonnections/
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Stay connected with me
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
Instagram
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Twitter
https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom
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I sat down and spoke to the founder of Curious on Tanzania, Justa Lujwangana. Our main discussion point was on her business and why using her platform whilst travelling to Tanzania will be an experience to savour.

Justa and I discussed her upbringing and moving across to the U.S.A. from Tanzania. We talked about how she settled in a new country and how she found the culture.

We discussed Curious on Tanzania and why she started the business. We went into detail about the concept of her company. What plans she has for the short term and the long term. We also discussed some of the challenges she has faced and whether it has been easy to raise funding.

I spoke to Justa about her transformative travelling experience and what she likes to do outside of her work.

Justa and I also talked about why Tanzania is a great place to travel and why it's such a special place.

It was a great discussion, and I look forward to seeing Justa and her business grow.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/O2EpkA3fBEE). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #curiousontanzania #traveltanzania 
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Chapters 

• Intro
• Welcome Justa
• Early Upbringing, moving to the US, first fell in love with travel
• Settling into a new culture
• Curious on Tanzania
• Costs, target audience for the business
• Advice to someone keeping the business running 
• Working remotely using Curious on Tanzania 
• What difference is Curious of Tanzania from an Airbnb
• How the business coped during the pandemic, goals now
• What can be done to get more people travelling to Africa 
• Why Tanzania is great to travel to
• Opportunities for someone to succeed in getting an education in Tanzania
• Travel means to Justa & transformative moment
• Justa's hobbies & relationships 
• Future goals for Curious on Tanzania, challenges faced
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Justa.
Curious on Tanzania
Website
http://www.curiousontanzania.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/curiousontanzania/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/curiousontanzania/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/curiousontz
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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In this episode, I spoke to Journalist & Broadcaster, Sade. Our main topic of discussion surrounded her documentary, which was about the 60th Anniversary of Sierra Leone's independence.

We talked first about Sade's education, growing up in England, and how she first fell in love with travel. We discussed her early visits to Sierra Leone as well. I also talked about her beginnings as a journalist and how tough it was to break into the field.

I then delved into why she felt it was important to film a documentary about Sierra Leone's 60th independence anniversary and what impact she hoped it would leave on people in Sierra Leone and around the world. You will see what it took for her to get the project off the ground.

I asked Sade what goals she had next after completing the documentary and whether she had other ambitions outside of making documentaries. I also talked to her about whether it's tough to leave England behind and whether she has found it easy to settle in Sierra Leone.

You will also find out what hobbies she has outside of her work and travel.

It was a pleasure to talk to Sade, and I look forward to seeing where she ends up next on her journey. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/lIlFOj2sktI). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #sierraleoneat60 #sierraleone
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Sade
• Education, work & first love for travel
• How did Sade make her name in the tough journalism industry 
• Why Sade moved to Sierra Leone
• What was the goal behind the documentary 
• What has Sade learnt from making the documentary
• Work ethic that is required to make it succeed
• Challenges faced
• Importance of diverse voices telling a story 
• Style & references the documentary was filmed in
• Hobbies
• How hard is it to leave friends behind 
• What's next for Sade? Any other ambitions 
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Sade.
Personal
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sadesadesade/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/sadesierraleone
Sierra Leone at 60
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SIERRALEONEAT60
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sierraleoneat60/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Sierra-Leone-at-60
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@SIERRALEONEAT60
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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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This is a special edition of the show. I spoke to Masum (name changed to protect his identity), who is in Kabul, Afghanistan, about the current situation in the country.

It was intriguing to listen to Masum's story as he went into fine detail about pre-2001, during the 20 years the Americans were inland and post-August 15th. He tells me what it's really like to live under the Taliban.

I also spoke to Conference Director and Travel Photographer Shane Dallas to give his perspective of Afghanistan as it is now and what he made of it all when he travelled there as a visitor.

I talked to a family who fled the country and a couple of women about their take on life as an Afghan. Unfortunately, they all didn't appear on the show as they were terrified of what may happen to them. But I sum up what they told me.

This was fascinating for me to cover and hopefully will give people a little insight into life as an Afghan. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/Vbc63BTXVM8). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#afghanistan #lifeundertaliban #travelpodcast
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome, Masum, and how things are in Afghanistan
• What it was like pre-2001, and the 20 years after that
• Life progression in Afghanistan, not everything is as they seem
• How can Afghans come out of this
• Can you blame well-known Afghans for fleeing? Could they have done more
• Final words from Masum
• Shane Dallas's perception of Afghanistan as a tourist 
• Time Shane visited and the story he told of Afghanistan
• Should travel professionals talk more about issues about a destination  
• What to say to people who have said writers/journalists should be more responsible 
• Will Shane visit again?
• Family who fled and the women I spoke to on their thoughts
• Final 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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https://shebsthewanderer.com/
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