The Layover: Recent Episodes
Craig Thetraveljunkee
Welcome to The Layover, a creative space for us to talk about all things such as finance, relationships, destinations, opportunities, etc all centered around travel.
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Leroy Tyler
I currently reside in St Louis, MO
Total country count: 30
some of the most unique places I've been to are Ukraine(Chernobyl as well), and Russia.
Some notable accomplishments: I completed my goal of visiting 30 countries by my 30th birthday this past March. I donated my left kidney to my father in 2012
How to reach Leroy
Social Media:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leroy30590
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruceleroytravels/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leroy.tyleriv.3
Resources Mentioned · https://www.google.com/amp/s/travelnoire.com/amp/tokyo-travel-guide
· https://gum.ru/cafe/stolovaya-57/
· https://blackstarburger.ru/
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Travel with a Purpose, Inc. is dedicated to supporting children with donated, gently used shoes and clothes and are actively working to increase donated school supplies to kids globally.
Born out of the desire to support children while nurturing their spirit, Travel with a Purpose, Inc. was founded by Debora Clark Fairfax, a retired special needs teacher, and Sandra O. Benn, a retired educator.
We are a grassroots group that donates school supplies, children’s clothing and shoes to less fortunate kids around the world.
How to reach Debora Clark Fairfax
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfax_debora/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debora.fairfax
Resources Mentioned · Home rental link – https://richards-place-apartment.new-york-state.net/en/
· Website - https://www.travelwithapurposeinc.com/
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Changing Pace Travel, LLC is the joyful creation of Life Enrichment Specialists Nasha Barnes and Steve Pace. With us, you’ll get the chance to bring your travel vision to life, release your imagination, try something different and experience new memories around the world. If you’re seeking a change of pace and life-changing experience, you’re in the right place.”
How to reach Steve and Nash
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changingpacetravel/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/changingpacetravel/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changingpacetravel/?ref=share
Resources Mentioned · Website: https://changingpacetravel.com/
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It’s no doubt Nicky has “foodie” flowing in her veins. She’s originally from Chicago, one of the top restaurant city’s in the USA. It wasn’t until she decided to move to Las Vegas with her husband in 2017 to finally start pursuing her passion which is food and travel. She decided to have Corporate America take a back seat so she could jump start her food and travel blogging brand. Nicky possesses a Master's degree in Managerial Leadership and a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communications.
Nicky had been working in human resources and workforce development for 10+ years, but her job was very stressful and ultimately, she was unhappy. Nicky and her husband planned to move out West to Las Vegas for his career and decided to sell their house and pack up their things. While trying to figure out her next career move, Nicky decided to start her food and travel blog called Nicky’s Savory Travels, combining her two passions. Las Vegas is her home base and when she’s not hosting visitors on a Taste Buzz food tour on the Las Vegas Strip, she travels the world, eats, and writes about her adventures! She has traveled to 48 of our continental 50 united states, and 25 countries in 6 continents. Her goals are to visit Alaska and Montana, by next year, Antarctica when she turns 50 (In just six more years), and every country during her lifetime.
When it comes to food, what’s your definition of a FOODIE, and would you say you are one? Someone who has a keen interest in different foods stemming from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. I would definitely say that I'm a foodie at heart. I enjoy learning about interesting dishes as I believe they tell a story and explain the influence of specific seasonings and spices used.
How did you end up settling out west, and why Las Vegas? My husband was extended a great job opportunity in the gaming industry which led us out West to Las Vegas. I lived in San Diego and Orange County, California many moons again, so it was easy for me to get re-acclimated living out West.
What are some dishes or foods you’ve had while traveling and said, I have to learn how to make that? I had jerk oxtail stew in The Cayman Islands; okonomiyaki (A Japanese-style meat and/or veggie pancake) as I lived in Osaka, Japan for two years as an English Language Teacher; and Singaporean noodles in Singapore.
How to reach Nicole Ellis
Website: www.nickysavorytravels.com
YouTube: @Nicky's Savory Travels TV
Facebook: @Nicky's Savory Travels
Instagram: @Nickys_Savory_Travels
Twitter: @NkySavoryTrvls
Resources Mentioned ● TasteBuzzVegas Experience Vegas like never before on one of our Las Vegas food tours. You can choose to dine like a local or to divine at celebrity chef restaurants. You’ll visit top rated restaurants, delight on signature dishes, learn about Las Vegas culture, and get insider tips from your Las Vegas Foodie Friend.
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At age 41, Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to travel the world for a year on her savings. She visited 12 countries in 12 months all on just $1200 per month. Now she's a year-round house sitter and pet sitter who helps Black women who are experiencing burnout take a career break to travel on a budget on her website Vaycarious.com.
How to reach Stephanie Perry
Social Media:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/stephanieperry
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vaycarious
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vaycarious
Facebook: https://facebook.com/vaycarious
Resources Mentioned · Love Crossing Borders - benefits of being in an interracial international relationship by finding love outside of your own race, culture, or country.
· www.trustedhousesitters.com
· www.vaycarious.com
· City Ajijic in Mexico
· Lake Chapala
· Learn the 5 sources that will pay for your sabbatical. Take the Sabbatical Money 5 Day Challenge: https://vaycarious.com/funemployment
Sabbatical Money 5 Day Challenge: https://vaycarious.com/funemployment
House Sitter School: https://housesit.vaycarious.com
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Akeem Tolson is an entrepreneur and travel enthusiast who has a passion for black culture in Latin America.
How to reach Akeem Tolson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2bNtP9tZoEJtl6aPkafVYQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/live.be.do/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/live_be_do
Resources Mentioned · Love Crossing Borders - benefits of being in an interracial international relationship by finding love outside of your own race, culture, or country.
In this episode we talk all Cali. Colombia. Also Akeem dropped some additional tips and information on us such as the importance of linking up with an expat or locals before travel.
Tiffany's tell us all about her solo travels and life while living in Singapore
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At the time of this recording Tiffany was currently residinge in Singapore after accepting a new position in Oct 2019. Previously, she called Richmond, VA home for approximately nine years. She considers herself an avid traveler and enjoys traveling near and far. Most of her travels have been solo, but she does enjoy trips with friends & family. A huge part of her travel research comes from reading adventures and tips from other travelers. According to her not only do I learn a lot from other travelers, but also, their stories inspire her to continue traveling.
How to reach Tiffany
Facebook: @ https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.herring.988
Twitter: @travel_tiff
Resources Mentioned · Erskine road - Erskine Road is a one-way road located in Chinatown within the Outram Planning Area in Singapore. Erskine Road starts at its junction with South Bridge Road and ends with its junction with Ann Siang Road and Kadayanallur Street.
· Marina Bay Sands - Marina Bay Sands has three 55-storey hotel towers which were topped out in July 2009. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, Sands SkyPark.[37] The observation deck provides panoramic views across the bay. In front of the three towers include a Theatre Block, a Convention and Exhibition Facilities Block, as well as the Casino Block, which have up to 1,000 gaming tables and 1,400 slot machines. The ArtScience Museum is constructed next to the three blocks and has the shape of a lotus. Its roof is retractable, providing a waterfall through the roof of collected rainwater when closed in the day and laser shows when opened at night. In front of the Event Plaza is Wonder Full, a light and water show that is the largest in Southeast Asia and was produced by Laservision.
On this episode you will learn the Tricks of the Travel system and how to travel the world on a dime
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Ronnie Dunston was born in Passaic New Jersey. His father was in the military, which allowed his family to visit and live in various places, including Germany, Texas and Washington State. From a young age, Ronnie loved traveling to new places.
Ronnie attended Seton Hall University and majored in Psychology with a minor in Business. From there, he earned a master’s of Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University, along with three additional Master degrees, an MBA, MPA and MHRM from Keller Graduate School of Management. Ronnie served as a Dean of Housing and Student Services for many years, taught in the School of Business and is currently a Senior Training Specialist with the Department of Energy. He realized he has a passion and talent for teaching and helping others pursue their academic and career goals.
Since Ronnie started traveling at a very young age, he traveled often as an adult. The more places he visited, the more of the world he wanted to see. He also wanted to help others travel the world. In 2011, he started his first travel business, Pay Cheap Rates Travel Club ®. This company aimed to help those who are interested in seeing the world for a fraction of the cost and included a full concierge service to book vacations. As he gained more experience in the travel industry, Ronnie learned new ways to travel the world for cheap. After selling his business, he set a personal goal to see 100 countries, with his new fiancée Dr. Sheba. Over the years, they have learned the ins and outs of the travel industry, and Ronnie developed a new education-based Tricks to Travel system, teaching others how to travel the world for cheap. Instead of booking vacations for others, the aim is to teach others how to find and book their own vacations, as well as gain free flights and hotel stays, essentially travelling for free. With years of experience as a counselor, professor, trainer and business owner, Ronnie is passionate about creating a travel network and helping others accomplish their personal travel goals, for a fraction of the cost.
How to reach Ronnie Dunston
Website: www.roadto100countries.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChhObBWHvW0IuW1oMjYGdaA/videos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonnieDunstonJr
Instagram: @RonnieDunston
Resources Mentioned ● www.RoadTo100Countries.com
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In between raising her son, and her “day job” as an administrative legal assistant for a corporate law firm, all things “wordy” are Janine Lattimore’s passion – blogging, creative writing, editing and proofreading. Her love of writing began at an early age and was cultivated by supportive family members and teachers. She is the Editor in Chief of Classy Living Society, a national women’s community service organization. Her personal blog, New York Red, is where she shares introspective thoughts, creative ideas and funny randoms she’s curated along life’s journey. She is a proud recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama in 2016 and an award of appreciation from Classy Living Society in 2017. She resides in the Atlanta, Georgia area and is originally from New York City.
How to reach Janine
Website: https://cls-volunteer.org/ChroniclesToo/category/new-york-red-email/
Facebook: @newyorkredtheblog
Instagram: @newyorkredtheblog
Resources Mentioned * Riverbench Tasting Room - winery tasting room * The Lark Santa Barbara - restaurant * Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, Santa Ynez, CA * Lucky’s Steakhouse, Montecito, CA * Shops and restaurants - State Street - Downtown Santa Barbara (explore by foot or on the electric shuttle that runs the length of downtown) * Stearn’s Wharf - beautiful boardwalk, pier, shops, restaurants, boat rides * Wine tasting at the wineries of Los Olivos, CA (town located in Santa Ynez Valley) * Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara (hotel)
Janine tells us all about her trip to Santa Barbara. Things to see, what she did and why it's considered the American Riviera.
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Five years ago I had no interest in traveling overseas until it was presented to me as a career opportunity. I had a passport, so I asked myself, why not. Since then, I have visited 20 countries (Philippines 15x and India 6x), I’ve started an Instagram travel blog page and I’ve become a self-taught travel concierge on Facebook. I have also become savvy in making trips within a trip by taking advantage of layovers when booking trips. One of my monikers is the #Layoverking. It took me a while, about 37 years to be exact, but travel is what I do and I enjoy and appreciate the connections I make globally.
How to reach Adi0sBeaches
Facebook: @https://www.facebook.com/kelvin.k.samuels
Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/adi0sbeaches/
Twitter: @https://twitter.com/adiosbeaches
Resources Mentioned · Seminyak - is a beach resort area at the southern end of Bali, Indonesia, with many luxury hotels, villas and spas, as well as high-end shopping and restaurants. Sleek bars and clubs with busy sunset scenes line Seminyak and Petitenget beaches, which are wide, west-facing stretches of Indian Ocean shoreline with gray sand and good surfing conditions.
Adi0sbeaches is a solo traveler and he's going to spend some time talking to us about one of his recent trips to Bali