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.
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El Cafecito Travel Talks
#56 Black Queer Travel
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What is it like to travel the world as a Black queer couple?
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Ash and Phae, two slow travellers from the United States who share their experiences navigating the world while embracing multiple identities. From defining what “non-binary” and “queer” mean in their own words to discussing safety, community, and the realities of long-term travel, this conversation is thoughtful, honest, and approachable.
The discussion also explores Ecuador’s LGBTQ+ history, the importance of finding welcoming communities, and why slow travel has given them a new sense of freedom.
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or simply curious to learn from different perspectives, this episode is about travel, understanding, and human connection.
In This Episode
- What “non-binary” means in everyday life
- How Ash and Phae define the word “queer”
- Travelling internationally with different identities
- Safety considerations before choosing a destination
- Why they chose slow travel over fast-paced tourism
- Finding Black and LGBTQ+ communities abroad
- Their experiences in Costa Rica and Ecuador
- Cuenca’s role in Ecuador’s LGBTQ+ history
- Resources they use before visiting a country
- What true freedom means while travelling
- Building welcoming spaces wherever you go
Guests: Ash and Phae https://www.instagram.com/unboundphae?utm_source=qr
Host: Tony Lloyd
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