El Cafecito Travel Talks
El Cafecito Travel Talks is a travel and cultural podcast hosted by Tony Lloyd, a travel planner, hostel owner, and community builder who has spent more than 25 years living and working in Latin America.
Each episode features real conversations with travellers, expats, backpackers, cultural explorers, community leaders, and people who have chosen to step outside their comfort zone and explore the world in their own way. From short adventures to life-changing moves abroad, these stories highlight the experiences, challenges, connections, and discoveries that come from seeing the world through different eyes.
Along the way, we’ll explore travel, culture, community, identity, and the unexpected moments that connect people across borders. Many conversations focus on Latin America, including the stories, experiences, and contributions of Afro-descendant communities throughout the Americas, but the lessons and connections are universal.
Whether you’re an experienced traveller, dreaming of living abroad, planning your next adventure, or simply curious about the people and places that make our world interesting, there’s a seat for you at the table.
Grab a cafecito or a tea and join us for the journey.
Travel. Culture. Connection.
El Cafecito Travel Talks
#45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks
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After several years away from the microphone, El Cafecito Travel Talks is back.
In this special relaunch episode, the tables are turned as Skye Jewel interviews host Tony Lloyd about his journey, life in Latin America, travel, community building, and the experiences that have shaped his perspective over more than 25 years living in Latin America.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and living in multiple countries
• Life as a hostel owner in Ecuador and Colombia
• Helping travellers explore Central and South America
• Why Latin America continues to feel like home after more than 25 years
• Building connections across cultures and communities
• Afro-descendant communities throughout the Americas
• The lessons travel teaches us about belonging, identity, and human connection
• Why El Cafecito Travel Talks is returning and what listeners can expect in future episodes
Whether you’re an experienced traveller, dreaming about living abroad, interested in Latin America, or simply curious about the stories that connect us, this episode is the perfect place to start.
Hosted by: Tony Lloyd.
Special thanks to Skye Jewel for joining us for this relaunch episode and stepping behind the microphone as interviewer.
As this is the relaunch episode, thanks for your patience with a few audio imperfections. The conversations are back, and we’re excited to share many more stories in the months ahead.
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email: cafecitotraveltalks@gmail.com
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New episodes are released every Tuesday.
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