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El Cafecito Travel Talks

Tony Lloyd
Hotel Industry
Cuenca
Ecuador
Photography
Sailboat Travel
Pet Transport
Cuenca, Ecuador
Airlines
Pet Nanny
Spanish Language
Food
Afro-Descendant Diaspora
Ghana
Kenya
Germany
Afro Latin Communities
Brachycephalic Breeds
Family Relocation
Home
South America

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... more

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Latest Episodes

What would you do if you had no return date?

At just 24 years old, Fabian left behind a career in sports event management in Austria and bought a one-way ticket to South America. Six months later, he’s still exploring—discovering new cultures, makin... more

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Should you join a group tour or travel independently?

In this episode, I sit down with Nathan, an experienced traveller and international teacher, to compare the advantages and disadvantages of both styles of travel.

We discuss safety, flexibility,... more

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In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Azim, a 27-year-old teacher from Dublin, Ireland, who is working at an American international school in Valledupar, Colombia.

Azim shares what led him to leave Ireland, how internation... more

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What really goes on behind the scenes of a hotel?

In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Pierce Lowney, an Irish hospitality professional who started working in a local pub at just 14 years old before building a career in l... more

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In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Gregorio Cárdenas from Medellín, Colombia, who set out on the adventure of a lifetime: riding his motorcycle from Colombia to Ushuaia, Argentina—the southernmost city in the world.

Wha... more

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In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Troy, who recently relocated from the United States to Cuenca, Ecuador — along with his dog, Cosmo.

Troy shares the real process of moving internationally with a pet, including paperwo... more

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What is it like to move to another country at age 10, learn a new language, attend school in a different culture, and build a new life from scratch?

In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd sits down with Karmarri and his mother, arti... more

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What would make someone from Switzerland trade a plane ticket for a sailboat?

In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony Lloyd sits down with Tobias, a young traveller who chose the slow route to the Americas. Instead of flying across the Atl... more

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Recent Guests

Peirce Lowney
Backpacker with a background in hotels and hospitality
Hospitality background (Ireland)
Episode: #51 Behind the Hotel Desk
Gregorio Cárdenas
Motorcycle traveler from Medellín, Colombia
Independent traveler
Episode: #50 Medellín to Ushuaia – A Motorcycle Journey Across South America
Iahdae Rose
Artist living in Cuenca, mother of Kamari
Cuenca, Ecuador resident
Episode: #48 What Ecuador Taught a 12-Year-Old Traveller
Skye Jalal
Photographer, Watson Fellowship recipient working on photography and Afro-descendant land relations
Independent/Watson Fellowship
Episode: #46 Photography, Identity and the African Diaspora with Skye Jalal

Host

Tony Lloyd
Host of El Cafecito Travel Talks

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • JJ

    Inspiring travel stories for your ears whether at a desk or in the road.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Psyseas
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • A pleasure

    Great show, Tony. I listen to a lot of radio and podcast conversations. In this day and age of attention-seeking social media personalities, it’s refreshing to listen to a host who doesn’t natter on about himself and asks good questions of the interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eye on the world
    United States6 years ago
  • Great!

    What a great idea and what a perfect position to be in as a hostel owner with access to a rotating array of interesting people. Thanks for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aidank89
    United States6 years ago

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Insightful, authenticity over fluff in host questions.
Great balance of travel dreams and real-world logistics for nomads.
Guests bring rich, lived experience and practical takeaways.

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#45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks
Q: What other kinds of stories can listeners expect in the new chapter?
He envisions more expat and local perspectives, especially in Cuenca, while continuing to highlight diverse journeys—whether a day or a life—alongside local opinions on travelers.
#45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks
Q: Why bring back El Cafecito Travel Talks now?
He emphasizes the importance of firsthand storytelling from travelers and diverse voices, and his desire to include Afro and non-Afro stories to build a more inclusive travel community.
#45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks
Q: Can you share one travel experience that changed the way you see the world?
He recalls a Panama trip with Afro friends, a moment of realizing how languages (Patua) connect people and identities across borders, reinforcing the value of cross-cultural engagement.
#45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks
Q: What happened during the hiatus and what has he been doing?
He describes pausing the podcast due to the pandemic, focusing on hostel relaunches in Ecuador, and shifting toward activism and creating visibility for Afro-Latin communities while planning future episodes.
#45 Welcome Back – The Relaunch of El Cafecito Travel Talks
Q: Who is Tony Lloyd?
Tony explains that he is a TCK (traveled between cultures) who has spent over half his life in Latin America, a long-time hostel owner, and a travel planner who now emphasizes Afro-Latin activism and visibility for Afro-descendant communities.

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