The Travel Addict

Up front, I want to say that the Dhari Dhevi in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the best resort I have ever stayed. I also recently heard it closed its doors recently as a result of the covid era. Still trying to fin dout details.
So unlike a hotel, this place exudes peacefulness and sophistication. The Thai hospitality is as gracious and exceptional as you can imagine.
In my quest to mingle with the locals, I decided to help them plant rice in the paddy fields.
Yes, I got caked in mud, but I also met Boonchop the Pink Buffalo in the fields and played some Thai music on authentic Thai instruments afterwards.
I blame the Monsoon Valley wine for the experience with UFOs and foul mouth birds. You have to listen to this for details. 

It was all part of the experience in one of my favorite countries. 
I need to go back.

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Lauren McLaughlin is a speaker, author and the founder of Conscious Strong.

Having been a master-certified Pilates instructor and brain health practitioner for the past 16 years, she has had the pleasure and experience to witness life transformations in her clients. 

Her dedication to continued learning has her certified in a multitude of modalities associated with movement and brain health. 

Also, being a mother of five, she totally understands the challenges of balancing a busy family and career with self-care and personal growth. It all takes patience and persistence. 

The Conscious Strong lifestyle comes purely from her journey to find balance and fulfillment in all areas of life. 

She can  support and guide you to reclaiming your mind and body through your lens of living. Enjoy living a pain free life!

Find her here:
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Cayla is a Canadian indigenous online content creator specializing in  entrepreneurship, influencing, and personal finance.
She is trained in Behavioral Finance and Marketing Analytics and has used this expertise to garner over 27,000 followers across her personal social media channels.
Our conversation focuses on her voluteer work in Haiti over a 3 month period while staying with a local family and camping with goats.
Some eye-opening expereinces indeed, but all very commendable.
In her free time Cayla avidly travels on tight budgets and has endless stories to share on travel, culture, and overcoming adversity.



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2023 is the year for another trip of a lifetime.
A time of reflection, as I will be taking a 2nd trip to one of the world's natural wonders, Victoria Falls.
This is the story about my first trip from several years ago, as best as I can remember.
This is happening, primarily because I will be in that region of the world during the latter part of the year. 
I may even decide to go swimming in the Zambezi River this time.
FYI, the seven natural wonders are:

1. Great Barrier Reef.
2. Mount Everest
3. Parícutin, Mexico
4. Aurora Borealis (AKA the northern lights)
5. Harbor of Rio de Janeiro
6. Grand Canyon
7. Victoria Falls

I also look forward to staying at the Anantara Royal Livingstone, a hotel in a Game Park.I wonder who my neighbors will be.

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David McKeegan, his wife and 3 sons have lived in South America, Central America, Europe and Asia.
If fact, his 3 sons were born in different continents.
After David and his wife got their masters degree in Barcelona, they created a company to help other expats with their taxation issues and filings to the U.S. Government.
A great service they offer, since it is a complicated process.
Currently enjoying the country of Costa Rica, he has lived in Bali (twice), London, Argentina and Uruguay  amongst others.
He has no plans to move back to the USA, apart from visiting family and friends for a few days a year.
This is a classic example of why many Americans are moving to other countries, and have no plans to permanently return.

Connect with him here:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mckeegan-mba-ea-b7bb6613

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Sipadan is the only oceanic island belonging to Malaysia and was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcano.
Not one person I told that I was going to Sipadan had ever heard of the place. This is not surprising as it located in such a remote location and its significance to the general public is absolutely nothing.
It is widely regarded as one of the best scuba diving locations in the world and a permit has to be granted by the Malaysian government. Humans are only allowed on 100 yards of its beach, as to not upset the local residents, the various wildlife.
The highlight was being surrounded by 1000's of Jackfish at 20 feet below the surface. We got along famously.
The diving is challenging in this remote location and one has to be aware of not making any mistakes, as medical help is too far away to make any difference.
Hear about my escapades around Sipadan, plus a 2 day stay in Singapore and an overnight stay at Seoul Airport.

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A business trip to Rio de Janeiro. Sounds great doesn't it.
Brazil has been in the news lately for their failure at the World Cup (where they were favorites to win) and political disturbances in the country.
Thinking about the country, it took me back a few years when I embarked on a business trip to Rio, to talk with a company who were interested in reselling my company's products.
This podcast episode reflects on that time.
My host advised me to not venture out on my own, because I am a Gringo. That advice I ignored, however I survived the trip and in addition gained a few memories.
I attended a football game with a couple of the staff I was meeting with, found an Irish Pub, and talked with a few locals out on the town.
Passionate people they are.
A couple of days in Sao Paulo added to the experience.

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I thought for one brief moment that Carrie Carter was taking her cat to Japan everytime she visited there. There is a good reason I thought that.
Carrie has a profound love for Japan, cats, sumo, dioramas, and eating unusual foods.
After 14 trips across the Pacific to her favorite country, she decided to write a book about it, sort of.  Whiskers Abroad is a human and  feline perspective on traveling in Japan.
Seriously folks, cat aside, Japan is a real cool country to visit in Asia. Great food, great vibe, friendly, safe, modern, and culturally rich.


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Digital Nomads are commonplace these days. 30 years ago it was virtually unheard of. What could be better than running a successful business while being a temporary resident anywhere in the world.
Personally, I can think several places that would be attractive to me if I was a Digital Nomad and somewhat younger.
To name a few: Thailand, Spain, Malta, Costa Rica, Panama, Caribbean, English Countryside.
Listening to Susie's story made me somewhat jealous, however it is inspiring for anyone who may be considering this type of lifestyle. 
Currently working in the Algarve Region of Portugal ( a much sought after place to live for ex-pats) and previously in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, she is certainly enjoying the "working" good life to the max,
She even spent time in one of my favorite places, Phuket, Thailand.

Best wishes to her and her business.

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Federica is the first guest to be on the Travel Addict Podcast twice, and its great to have her back.
However this time, she was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for a month, integrating with the local culture, which is a great thing to do in understanding how people in other parts of the world live and work.
Having been there myself a couple of times, we had plenty to chat about. Hence our 60 minute + conversation.
Dr. F (hope she doesn't mind me calling her this) is a researcher and science communicator with a background in technology and culture. She is a Fulbright and Marie Curie scholar, and writes about science and society.
Enjoy her talking about living in this city for a month and the decision to go there in the first place.


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