In The Sticks

Today on In The Sticks, I chat with dear friend, Akram (AK) Abdalla. Akram is a Somaliland local and is a key reason why my return to Hargeisa was so special. In this final episode of 2023, Akram tells me about his upbringing in Somaliland, whilst I compare it to mine in Australia.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat about my return to the podcast's birth place, Somaliland.

Today on In The Sticks, I chat with great friend & travel buddy, Jazz Reynolds. Recorded on our final day in Santorini, Jazz and I reflect back on a month of travelling together throughout Croatia & the Greek Island.

The Greek Islands, rightfully so, are a wildly popular tourist destination. Today on In The Sticks, Natalie and I review the four Greek Islands that we were lucky enough to visit.

Greece holds a special place in our hearts. Today on In The Sticks, Natalie and I reflect back on the joy that was meeting her incredible Greek relatives.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my great mates, Drew Aggenbach & Abby Francis. Last year, Drew & Abs did a massive 7 months of travel. We recommence our chat at Oktoberfest.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my great mates, Drew Aggenbach & Abby Francis. Last year, Drew & Abs did a massive 7 months of travel. Our chat begins in the city of Manchester.

The North of Albania deserves an episode to itself. Today's episode of In The Sticks rounds off our Albania series. Natalie and I look back on our time in Shkodër and the incredible Valbonë to Theth hike.

Albania. What a country. Today's episode of In The Sticks kicks off our Albania series. Natalie and I look back on our time in Tirana, Berat, Vlorë, Sarandë, Ksamil, Gjirokaster & Himarë.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, Natalie and I consider whether our disjointed flight path to Albania was the right call.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with two very dear friends of mine, Jack Hart & Pat Howe. The boys took South-East Asia by storm last year and they come in to tell me all about it.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, Natalie and I preview our upcoming overseas trip. We discuss booking flights, packing, travel insurance and credit cards not only to reassure ourselves that we are adequately prepared but to also encourage anyone else with travel in sight.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my friend, Elicia Noble. On two weeks notice, Lish boarded a flight to Mexico. In what was meant to be a 6-week trip, Lish ended up spending 9 months abroad.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my pal, Rahul Nair. After completing his university exchange in Madrid, Rahul found himself in quite a unique position. The COVID-19 Pandemic had shocked the world and returning home to Australia wasn't an option.

Mogadishu International Airport isn't necessarily a place you want to be stranded in. On today's episode of In The Sticks, I tell the story of how this became my reality. @ 47.07" Aabo (my father) shares his side of the story.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my future brother-in-law, Anthony Rentzis. Amongst yarning about his incredible travels, Anth and I uncover how he endured a life changing injury whilst working on one of the greek islands.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my former boss, Dan Jones. The two of us unpack how immediately after graduating high school, Dan jumped on a one-way flight to the UK and didn't return for 3 years. During his time abroad, Dan and a few pals went on a wild Middle Eastern expedition.

On today's episode of In the Sticks, I chat with two great mates, Christian Farchione & Em Di Palma. The three of us dive into Farch & Em's recent travels throughout Mexico, Guatemala and Columbia.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my younger brother, Raage Cabdi. Raage (or Timo Weyn) and I uncover how very quickly he became a renowned figure throughout the streets of Hargeisa.

For In The Sticks' first episode of 2023, I begin with a solo chat about what's been happening in my life recently. I reflect back on the year 2022, voicing some thoughts on my travels and starting a podcast. I then look to 2023 and touch on some very exciting upcoming travel plans. For the second (heaps better) part of the episode, I sit down with my lovely girlfriend Natalie as we recap our time at Lost Paradise, a music festival we attended over new years. - (Natalie & Artan's Lost Paradise review begins @ 13.10").

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I continue my chat with my best mate, Ollie Stapleton and his father, Sam Stapleton. The three of us discuss a trip Ollie & I went on to Cambodia and Vietnam.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my best mate, Ollie Stapleton and his father, Sam Stapleton. The three of us unravel how a happy-go-lucky red head from country Victoria found himself as a (completely unqualified) yacht transporter throughout the Caribbean.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my sister, Ebyan Cabdi. Ebyan and I dive into her recent travels through East Africa and Europe.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my man Salman Balayah. Salman and I discuss his unique upbringing, regularly switching between living in Somaliland and Canada. Since deciding Somaliland has his heart, Salman has trialled a number of different businesses and is now on the brink of launching a venture primed to shake up the Somaliland real estate space.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my father, Maxamad Cabdi . Aabo (Dad) and I dive into the hustle & bustle of his early 20's and the events that led up to him migrating to Australia.

Today's episode of In The Sticks wraps up a three part series dedicated to my recent East African gallivant. To finish, Rwanda.

Today's episode of In The Sticks continues a three part series dedicated to my recent East African gallivant. Next up, Uganda.

Today's episode of In The Sticks kicks off a three part series dedicated to my recent East African gallivant. First up, Kenya.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with the great Artan Jama. Artan is a Multimedia Producer who works in and around the United Nations. Artan and I unpack how a side hustle during Uni sparked a career full of travel and adventure.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat with my good friend Mostafa Nasrudin. Mos and I uncover how he left the largest media agency in the world to move to Somaliland to start his own digital marketing business.

On today's episode of In The Sticks, I chat about where I have been 'abiding' (residing*, you dill) for the last little while.