Have you ever wondered about the wonders of the world? Lydia and Chris did. So they quit their jobs and set out to travel, sharing unique stories from people they met on their way around the globe.
It's probably the dream of many backpackers out there: being your own boss and managing a hostel. Our guest today made it true for herself, managing a boutique hostel in San Christobal de las casas. Great Talk, Great Hostel, Great times!
Yes, unfortunately due to Corona we had to go home to Germany - but that doesn't mean this podcast is over. So on this episode we meet Laura from the Mexican NGO "Steps in San Christobal" , learning a lot about local maya traditions and why Coca Cola can (but probably shouldn't) be one of the most holy sacraments in middle America.
There is no other way to say it: Sulawesi's Togean Islands are freaking beautiful. But even here climate change and environmental issues are a huge problem. Stephanie Garvin and the NGO "Togean Convervation Foundation" are trying to protect this paradise and enlighten locals and tourists alike about what everyone can do to help.
Indonesia is so much more than Bali and Beaches. Have you ever heard of the countless ethnic tribal groups of Sulawesi and their ancient traditions and languages? Sulawesi-born english teacher Yaya has - and tells us about it in our new episode.
Still in Malaysia, this time we are talking to Chun Xing Wong from 1StopBorneo Wildlife. Not only is he a NGO-founder and entomologist, he also tries to protect the bornean rainforest against palm oil plantations, climate change and poachers. Not the easiest task, that's for sure. Still, he found time to talk with us about the very real struggle of how you save a rainforest.
Does Love conquer it all? It surely seems this way when you hear the story of Noi from Malaysia and Calvin from the US. We met the newlyweds in Langkawi in their brand new place, the "Bonobo Café", and talked about the difficulties in bridging cultural differences, breaking with traditions and how to avoid those nosy neighbors.
Our first episode takes place in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Here we had the opportunity to talk to our guesthouse owner Shogo, an avid traveler himself. He explained to us a lot of the mysteries we still weren’t getting after almost three weeks of travel in Japan. This amazing country was our first destination and it is probably one of the most magic places we've ever visited.
Meet Lydia and Chris, who set out to embark on the ultimate stress test for their relationship: traveling for a whole year and setting up this podcast together! Meanwhile they are on the prowl for interesting and exciting people to talk to, locals and travelers alike. Sometimes while having a coffee or even a bowl of rice - but definitely with a lot of questions.
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