One Off Travel Stories

Hosted by Andrew Tawaststjerna

Each episode features a different guest who recounts an extraordinary event that happened while they were traveling. From off-the-beaten-path destinations to unexpected encounters, we explore the spontaneity of travel through personal narratives.

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Oct. 31, 2024

James Dorsey Encounters the Hadza Tribe in Western Tanzania

Guest: James Michael Dorsey Award-winning author, explorer, and lecturer Has spent over three decades researching remote tribal cultures in over 50 countries Resident naturalist for 22 years at a whale sanctuary in Baja, Mex…

Sept. 11, 2024

JR Harris' Solo Trek Across Baffin Island

Guest: J.R. Harris Long-distance wilderness trekker with 60 years of experience Author of Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker Board member of the Explorers Club, and chair of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusio…

Aug. 14, 2024

Naveen's World Cup Adventure in Paris

Episode Title: Serendipity in Paris: Naveen Rana’s World Cup Adventure Guest: Naveen Rana Canadian based in Toronto Passionate about photography and creative expression Episode Summary: In this episode, Andrew chats with Nav…

July 3, 2024

Marc's impromptu exam in Egypt

Guest: Marc Gervers Episode Summary: In this episode, Andrew chats with Marc Gervers, an international arbitration lawyer based in Europe, about his trip impromptu trip to Cairo, Egypt, to write the UK bar exam. Marc is a li…

June 19, 2024

Don gets the VIP treatment in Kuwait

Guest: Don Burns Episode Summary: In this episode, Andrew welcomes Don Burns, a seasoned traveler from Toronto, Canada. Don shares an intriguing story about his spontaneous trip to Kuwait, highlighting the incredible hospita…

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About the Host

Andrew Tawaststjerna

Andrew Tawaststjerna is an experienced traveler with a deep-rooted passion for learning about new cultures. He is from Toronto, Canada, and has lived in France, Switzerland, Singapore, and the USA. He attended INSEAD University in France, completing a master's program which aim to brings together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. He has led volunteering projects in Ecuador, with Fundación Ecuador Volunteer, and in Zambia and Namibia with Microsoft's Africa Transformation Office. Through work, studying, volunteering, and exploring he has had the opportunity to visit over 60 countries and has made some amazing friends along the way.