Join me, Allan Hill (the Nostalgic Vagabond) for weekly one-hour~ish travel talks with unique and interesting travellers / adventurers who Zoom-in from all around the world. In conversation, we share compelling personal stories of trial, triumph and sometimes tribulation from journeys, exploring this world and its cultures, languages and landscapes. None of us claim to be experts, we aren't necessarily pros, we are regular people like you. But we decided to say, “YES!” Decided to step outside our comfort zone and have a go at creating our own journey, going our own way. You also don't have to be an expert or professional, all you need is to say, “Yes!” Commit. And go on your own journey – your own way. You can be a traveller too! Hey - Maybe travel could help you discover, your best you. And you can also follow me, @thenostalgicv
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episode 18: Try Living/Working Abroad - Bet Like Monique You'll Never Get Bored
The Nostalgic Vagabond Zooms-in to Canada once again to touch base with Monique Guffens.
Monique and Allan met in a downtown Toronto hostel in May 2010. Allan was enjoying a spout of slow travel as he headed eastward across the country while Monique was trying out Toronto as a place to experience living and working in yet another, new culture.
Monique is a long-term traveller, businesswoman and mentor. She is an inspiring character with limitless optimism who is always willing to try new things and believes obstacles are for overcoming.
Originally from the Netherlands, Monique has lived and worked in many interesting places...
In this episode, Allan navigates through Monique's traveller journey kind of step-by-step. From Euro-camping trips in the south of France with the family to seasonal work in the Canary Islands, life and culture in New Zealand, and on to surviving north-eastern Australia. Monique reflects on that time she got stuck in Bangkok airport during an international travel meltdown caused by an erupting volcano, in Iceland. (The other side of the world!)
Monique has been based in Canada for some years now and has run her own international-inspired restaurant. But these days she's invested in a new enterprise in health, personal fitness and nutrition in Mississauga. You can find more details about that on her insta: @feelingfiercelyfabulous
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