Passports and Postcards

In this episode, I try to explain why there has been such a disaster at airports. I explain that the majority of staff, from pilots to cabin crew, to baggage handlers, to Check-In staff are short-staffed. When everything shut down in 2020 and we thought we might be able to ride this out, the longer it carried on, most Airlines laid off staff, or let staff go. Staff was hopeful that the pandemic would end soon, however, it has not...

Hello. and welcome.  News to share with you all. Yes, I have been away for a while. It would take me hours to tell you all the reasons why I have been away. 

I am getting back into travel as a travel advisor under my own brand Passports and Postcards Travel. I am licenced to sell travel to Canadian travellers. However, since a lot of you are international listeners you can be my source in the destination.

For my Canadian listeners, you need to book with a professional...

I am super excited as my South Africa trip that was booked in 2016 is a go for September 2022 with a three-day stopover in Amsterdam, well actually we will be staying in Zaandam) just outside of the city at the Inntel Hotel Zaandam.

We are planning a private tour from Zaandam to Zaanee Schans to see traditional windmills and the countryside. 
 
In Amsterdam, we plan to check out the Anne Frank house and for that, we will need to book tickets in early August...

The most difficult podcast.   Lenka joins me to discuss traveling as part of her career as a spokesperson, model and educator.

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Randall McKeown

In this episode, we welcome Robert Norton. Robert is no stranger to the show as he was the first guest in Season 2. Robert used his memories from many trips to Italy to build the foundation for this book of 15 stories.

Robert makes us feel like we are right there with him, walking side by side, enjoying an authentic Italian dinner. Robert, makes you feel like you are experiencing everything...

Join me in conversation as we talk about the profession of being a Destination Wedding Specialist with Nancy Barkley. Nancy is the Founder and Owner of Honeymoons and Get-Aways.  Nancy is an entrepreneur first and foremost.

Nancy is an expert in her field as you will find out in our conversation. What better way to get a large group of people scattered all over the world together for your special day than with a perfectly designed and planned Destination Wedding...

Today we welcome Ana Maria Torres. Before coming to America, Ana was an associate professor at Escula Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura in Madrid.

Born in the Canary Islands, raised in Northern Africa and completed her studies in Madrid and now lives in New York City. That is a lot of travel.

Ana is a curator, a professor and a licensed urban planner...

Just to let you know that I do not have a show for you. You may want to give a listen to some shows you may have missed. I have a new show with a guest coming out on March 26, 2022, and am lining up future guests. 

I want to thank each and every one of you for listening. 

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randall.mckeown@podvault.ca or
randall.mckeown@jlsetor.com

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Ed Davis is an accomplished author of such books as "The Last Professional" which is his most recent. Other books include "Road Stories",  "All Things" and "A Matter of Time".

Ed's story is one about travelling freight trains. Yes, just like stories of hobo's Ed travelled the Western United States and all through Canada. Ed would not recommend it now as the trains move much faster and there are fewer and fewer open boxcars...