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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Through the Crowd: Danika’s Giza Adventure
March 25, 2025

Through the Crowd: Danika’s Giza Adventure

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Danika Duarte Smith, a dancer, educator, and travel writer, to talk about her unforgettable first trip to Egypt during Eid. While living and teaching in Iraqi Kurdistan, Danika took a we...
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Delia Swims with Sharks in the Galapagos Islands
Feb. 18, 2025

Delia Swims with Sharks in the Galapagos Islands

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Delia, a full-time solo traveler and digital nomad who has been exploring the world for nearly a decade. A certified freediver and adventure traveler, Delia shares her incredible experie...
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Saujeet's Unexpected Challenge in Darjeeling
Jan. 20, 2025

Saujeet's Unexpected Challenge in Darjeeling

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Saujeet Mondal, a passionate solo traveler, motorcycling enthusiast, and visual storyteller from Kolkata, India. Saujeet shares the story of his unforgettable trip to Darjeeling, known a...
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Alice's Unforgettable Safari in Zambia
Dec. 19, 2024

Alice's Unforgettable Safari in Zambia

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Alice, an intrepid traveler and author, to hear about her unforgettable safari experience in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Alice recounts her encounters with majestic lions, a mo...
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Tara's Motorcycle Excursion in Colombia
Nov. 27, 2024

Tara's Motorcycle Excursion in Colombia

Guest: Tara Solo traveler, US Marine Corps veteran, and outdoor enthusiast Creator of travel and adventure content at Adventara Episode Summary: In this episode, Andrew chats with Tara, a solo traveler and outdoor enthusiast ...
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About the Host

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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.