Episode 45 - Philip McAllister: Throw Off The Bowlines

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Episode 55 of Travel Bubble is with Tour Leader, Philip McAllister.

Originally from Ireland, his travels have taken him to over 100 countries across 5 continents.

Currently residing in Madrid, Philip has also lived all over the world including Yemen, Costa Rica, Kenya, Argentina and Sri Lanka.
Philip's travels have found him working as a journalist in Yemen, an NGO worker in India and throughout Africa, and even on Hollywood movie sets in Hungary.

A natural storyteller, this episode is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and Phil’s candour as he enthuses about his Travel Bubble choices is infectious. Enough to make you stop what you’re doing and jump on a plane.

In the episode we talk about running a resort abroad, overlanding, housesitting, dangerous situations and much more. Give it a listen.
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As usual, spoilers and episode notes below the jump.

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Country No.1: Ethiopia
Activity: Visit Harar and feed the wild Hyenas
Food: Ethiopian cuisine in general and tej (honey wine)

Country No.2: Iran
Activity: Yazd, Isfahan and Persepolis
Food: Dried peaches, the bread, fruit juices and doogh

Country No. 3: Costa Rica
Activity: Drive from coast to coast, see the Poás Volcano
Food: The Fruit

Wildcard: North Korea

Top Travel Tip: Just go.

Best Souvenir: Memories.

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