The Travel Addict

Hosted by Malcolm Teasdale (aka The Travel Addict)

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Oct 2026

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After traveling on business for 30 years, what was I going to do after I sold my company in 2013? Answer: Travel more, but to the off-the-beaten-track and obscure places on planet Earth. After visiting almost 100 countries and living in 5 countries, I officially became a Travel Addict. Today, I am contracted by various Cruise Lines to perform enrichment and educational lectures to passengers on various journeys around the World. A podcast or two will be published from time to time when I am back in my office and of course it will be about travel. Oh, almost forgot. I write travel books - factual and quirky. Check me out at malcolmjteasdale.com.All my guests have an inspiring story to tell. Tune in and be amazed. "Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport"

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November 8, 202648 min

Deportation from apartheid South Africa to becoming a UK Immigration Lawyer defending Human Rights

Shiraz Peer, a UK immigration lawyer whose early experience being deported under apartheid South Africa, five times, sent him into a career defending human rights at the highest level. He now holds IAA Level 3 accreditation in Advocacy and Representation, holds Judicial Review authorisation since 2017, and has won over 90% of his cases across more than 9,500 clients over 21 years. Four of his cases are formally reported in UK tribunal decisions. Shiraz does not just know immigration law, he has lived its human cost. He has advised clients across five continents and regularly appears on Legal TV and Ben TV. Crossing borders and connecting with cultures became a lifelong mission to help others navigate the systems that separate families and dreams. More information right here: https://sterling-law.co.uk/team/shiraz-peer/ http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

October 14, 202644 min

Wesley Warshawer shares his "epiphany moments" while traveling around the world

Currently working in Silicon Valley, Wesley has looked for wisdom in travel. Travel can be across the world or across town. It can be as simple as visiting a new neighborhood, trying a new restaurant, or meeting a new person. Outside your comfort zone, you are a sponge to personal insight and growth. Through his writing and speaking engagements, Wesley shares his epiphany moments and encourages audiences to exit the comfort of their bubble to learn more about themselves. Studying in India, Kenya and South Korea, he has learned much about the way of life of people from around the world. Today he works in Silicon Valley, California. Inspiring stuff. Check out Wesley here: Wesley Warshawer — Speaker & Writer Wesley Warshawer | Substack It's an Honor | Curiosity Without Borders with Wesley Warshawer | W.A Franke Honors College http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

September 25, 202633 min

Sam Mitchell talks about people with autism that like to travel. Autism Rocks and Rolls he says.

Sam Mitchell is living with autism, but he is not broken. He has his own successful podcast show. Although he has had obstacles in the past and still has daily. struggles, he is using his podcast platform to take away the stigma off of autism and other conditions that many think are disabilities. He often brings guests into the conversation, whether it be family members, friends, celebrities or others involved in the world of autism. He wants to prove that he is not broken and does not need to be fixed. Sam has a lot of fun along the way and really loves to entertain his audience. Find more about Same here: https://trickles.podbean.com/ http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

September 18, 202648 min

Vini de Groove's cultural and musical journey throughout Latin America

Vini De Groove is a multi-instrumentalist with more than twenty years dedicated to the evolution of his craft. His artistic path deepened in 2010 when he traveled to Spain to study Flamenco guitar, where he discovered that music extends far beyond melody, rhythm, and dance. Within flamenco he encountered something deeper — the story, history, and spirit that live inside the music. From that moment, he understood that to truly absorb a culture, one must go directly to its source. Driven by this philosophy, Vini spent over fourteen years traveling throughout the Americas in search of the regional rhythms and cultural traditions that shape musical expression. The last eleven years of this journey have been rooted in Brazil, where he now lives and continues to immerse himself in the country’s rich musical landscape. Through these experiences, his work has expanded beyond performance into storytelling and documentation. As a way of giving back to the culture that profoundly influenced him, he recently published a book and released a self-produced audiobook with an original soundtrack, recounting his journey to the source of the rhythms and traditions he encountered across Brazil. Check out Vini here: YouTube : Vini De Groove BandCamp Vini De Groove Amazon Vini De Groove http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

August 27, 202620 min

Deep Diving into "The Travel Addict Podcast" - Stories from the Host - Volume Two

Simon and Patsy are back taking another "deep dive" into a new type of book. The Travel Addict Podcast - The Spoken Word to The Written Word - Volume Two Host of "The Travel Addict Podcast", Malcolm Teasdale sometimes talks by himself, and these spoken words are now summarized into written words for those people who prefer reading rather than listening, or just do both. Volume Two, contains a variety of travel related subjects, including his experiences onboard cruise ships around the world, including some of the subjects of his enrichment presentations to the passengers on board. In addition, he presents some of his personal opinions about travel-related subjects, which expose the best of, the worst of, the concerns, the humorous, bucket-list items, and other points of substance that stick in the brain cells forever. The content will pique your interest in various capacities, but the principal benefit from reading this book is that it will inspire you to start traveling more and gain a better understanding of how the rest of the world lives and works. Safe travels. http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

August 22, 202642 min

Thor Pedersen - The only person to travel to every country in the world without flying. Incredible story.

On October 10th 2013, at the age of 34 years, Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen set out on an ambitious journey to become the first person in history to reach every country in the world completely without flying. Thor speaks about the unique adventures within the journey and considerations relating to the planning of a multi-year global project. The greatest challenges he faced were related to bureaucracy and logistics, and as the project moved into its later years, extreme exhaustion. Danger, risks, near misses, visa problems, and other complications along the way, however he has a lifetime of memories. An incredible achievment yet to matched by anyone else. Find more about Thor here: www.thorpedersen.dk http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

July 24, 202621 min

A fascinating Deep Dive into "The Travel Addict Podcast" - Stories from the Host - Volume One

Simon and Patsy are back taking a "deep dive" into a new type of book. The Travel Addict Podcast - The Spoken Word to The Written Word - Volume One Host of "The Travel Addict Podcast", Malcolm Teasdale sometimes talks by himself, and these spoken words are now summarized into written words for those people who prefer reading rather than listening. This is Volume One about many places Malcolm has ventured to, most of which are not normally considered as destinations that most people would consider. However, listen to this deep dive discussion into this book, and you might be adding places to your Bucket List. The Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe are covered including places that can be classed as "Off the Beaten Path." http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

July 19, 202643 min

Geologist Dr. Tamie Jovanelly explains why volcano destinations are reshaping adventure travel

Dr. Tamie J. Jovanelly (aka Dr. Jo) is a Professor of Geology and a Research Affiliate at Berry College, Georgia. She received her PhD from Kent State University, her MS from the University of Nebraska, and her BS from the University of Michigan. Over two decades, her research has been broad-scoping and impressive. She is the sole author of the award-winning and best-selling monograph Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features (Wiley, 2020). In continuation of her investigations in climate change, she received a Research Scientist position on a cruise to the International Territories of Svalbard in 2022. Dr. Jo’s forthcoming book Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, July 2026), draws on more than 20 years of global research to provide an accessible exploration of how volcanoes shape our landscapes, climate, cultures, and travel experiences around the globe. With more travelers seeking meaningful, educational, and experience-driven adventures, Dr. Jo offers a unique perspective on why geology is becoming one of travel media’s most fascinating emerging subjects. Through her tours and fieldwork, she’s seen firsthand how volcanoes, glaciers, tectonic landscapes, and national parks can transform the way people connect with science and the natural world. More great information here: Volcanoes WENK https://adventuregeologytours.com http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

July 12, 202611 min

The Travel Addict Podcast - Stories from the Host - The Spoken Word to The Written Word

An introduction to the The Travel Addict Podcast - Stories from the Host The Spoken Word to The Written Word - Volume One and Volume Two Available now at Bookstores - eBook and Printed Versions. Become immersed in Malcolm's experience into incredible places on our wonderful planet: Places Bhutan, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Laos, Sweden, Mongolia, Russia, Myanmar, Namibia, Philippines, Thailand, Slovenia, India, Indonesia, Tibet, Argentina, Germany, Borneo, Brazil, Zambia, Nordics, Caribbean, Arctic, and more. Personal Opinions Best of - Countries, Islands, Hotels, Thought Provoking Places, Secred Places, Cruising Near Misses, Mayhem, Bucket List, Languange Nuances, and more Discovery, Education, Fulfillment, Wonder, Repect, Acceptance Memories for a Lifetime https://www.authormalcolmteasdale.com/ http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

June 24, 202645 min

Bob McGurty's inspirational story about living in India and Bangladesh helping the less fortunate

For over 30 years, Bob McGurty has worked in leadership, missions, nonprofit development, coaching, and cross-cultural ministry—living in the United States, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, and India. He currently serves as Executive Director of Calcutta Mercy , a nonprofit focused on feeding, educating, and medically assisting people in India. He describes himself more as a mentor, networker, and storyteller than anything else and enjoys sharing meaningful experiences, lessons learned, and honest conversations—usually with a little humor mixed in. Over time, his personal journey became the foundation for a new coaching and speaking platform called Rickshaw Journey, centered around the idea of “finding your voice.” After decades of leadership, ministry, successes, failures, reinvention, and reflection, he has become passionate about helping people—especially men in the second half of life—rediscover purpose, authenticity, and legacy. Learn more about Bob McGurty here: https://www.rickshawjourney.com/ https://www.youtube.com/bengalibob http://www.malcolmteasdale.com