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Jason Kueper returns to talk about his recent international travel. Jason just got married with an intimate covid wedding. Jason is from the United States, he and his husband enjoyed a honeymoon in Croatia in August 2020. This is mindblowing to an Australian. Mishel and Jay discuss how this was possible and what rules and regulations applied to make this happen. We also get another tasty recipe.  Baked Mac and Cheese. 8oz ( 226 grams ) elbow pasta 1 pound (454 grams) shredded cheddar cheese 1 green bell pepper Only need half a cup, diced. 2 tablespoon from Pimentos chilli peppers jar 1 Cup Mayo 1 can of cream of chickens soup Preheat over to 350f (176c) Cook pasta Then combine all the other ingredients with the pasta in a casserole dish. Bake for around 30 minutes. For any enquires withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials @withyoueverystep

We travel to Johannesburg, South Africa.   Cheryl Ruthven is a school principle; she explains the impact COVID -19 has had on the school systems in South Africa and how quickly they moved to remote learning. Cheryl also explains the Apartheid for those who may not know much about the racial segregation in South Africa, which was in place until 1994. If you are triggered by topics such as racism and slavery please proceed with caution. She also gives us a delightful dessert recipe. To watch Mishel Lee and Troy Larkin cook the Malva pudding please head to our YouTube channel With You Every Step.    For suggestions or questions email withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com   Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -  @withyoueverystep   Malva Pudding recipe   1 cup Sugar 2 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoons Apricot Jam (smooth) 1 egg (beaten) 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate soda 2 tablespoon Vinegar (white is ok, prefer brown if you have) 1 cup Milk 1 cup Cake flour (a little heaped)   Bake for 40 minutes at 180c   Heat  1 cup Cream 3/4 cup Sugar 1 tablespoon Butter 1 tablespoon Caramel essence Pour over top of cooked pudding and return to oven. Oven should be off, let sit for a short time or till ready to serve. Serve hot with ice cream or cream.   

This week we travel to France to talk to Claire Devoine. Claire was backpacking in Australia when COVID-19 took over the world. She talks about how her life changed, dreams of travelling Aus devastated and her quick departure home to France. She discusses the differences she noticed in COVID restrictions between the two countries. Claire also shares a delicious recipe for us to cook.  Watch Mishel and Troy attempt the recipe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQKZdgljl1jaqUZBPsYa2A/ Thank you for listening and we hope that you are all well and healthy. If you do enjoy hearing these stories, please leave us a glowing review. Any questions please email withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com  

This episode I did something I haven't done before. I reached out to a listener who follows our instagram page to be a guest. I had no idea of her job, her background or where she was living. I wanted to find out what was happening around the world and how others were dealing with COVID life.  Rikhia Basu lives in Doha, Qatar. She explains the rules and regulations they are living with during COVID. As it turns out, she is a flight attendant, so she explains how COVID has changed her job. Rikhia shares a family recipe with us that Mishel and Troy will attempt. Follow our YOUTUBE, Instagram or facebook page to have a giggle.   Email withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com YOUTUBE - With You Every Step Podcast Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook - @withyoueverystep

COVID-19 has shut down the travel industry. For a while the thought of travel made me sad and I wasn't able to talk about it. I wanted to know how people around the world were handling the shut down. I invited a very dear friend of mine, Heather Reed who lives in Chicago in the United States to join me.  We talk about the differences between how Australia and United States have dealt with the virus. The rules and regulations each Country has and how personally Heather is dealing with the isolation. We discuss the health care system in both Countries in detail. I also ask Heather for a recipe of something she has been cooking during her time in isolation.  Questions please email withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook - @withyoueverystep  

I know I am need of a happy story right now. Devin Sturdy joins me to explain the story behind the Who is Happy Guy quest from 2007/2008. A photo of someone who looked so very happy was found in a bin. Nate, Devin's brother took this photo and put it on their fridge and named him Happy Guy. This photo then became a reminder of happiness. Years later they decided to try and find Happy Guy. Listen to find out what happened.  Take a photo of yourself with a big cheesy grin and # it with #withyoueverystephappyguy or #withyoueverystephappygal Let's make others feel the way Nate and Devin felt every time they looked at that photo.  To see the original photo of Happy Guy go to our Instagram page. Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook - @withyoueverystep Twitter   -   @withyoueverystp For any questions email us at withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com

This week Troy Larkin returns to talk about Scams around the world. I know so many are scared about being scammed while travelling, so this episode we dive into how to spot a scam. We talk about our experiences with scams and the way we handled the situation. Don't let the fear of being scammed stop you from having an amazing holiday. Knowledge is power. If you have any questions please email us at withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -   @withyoueverystep Twitter -      @withyoueverystp

This week's episode we are joined by an Australian Comedian and Actor, Mr Ross Daniels to talk all about Sri Lanka. Ross shares his stories from his trip around Sri Lanka. He talks about his friends Tea plantation, his fear of heights and how that can impact an experience. Things to look out for while in Sri Lanka and some amazing places you should visit. Ross is a very well established comedian in Australia and has a show One Small Trip in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, March 25th-29th. A surprise guest graced us with his presence during the recording of this episode too. What a treat it was. It's a great show, get along and support Ross.  Ross has given my listeners a special discount code - MOON. Apply code when checking out. Link Below.  https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=577637 https://www.rossdaniels.com/ http://ambaestate.com/index.php *** Correction *** Amba Estate is around 30 minutes drive from Ella.    If you have any questions please email us at withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -   @withyoueverystep Twitter -      @withyoueverystp

This episode I visit the Hunter Valley Wine region. If you are a wine lover like I am, then this episode is for you.  The Hunter Valley wine region is about 120km (75mi) North of Sydney, NSW, Australia. It is the oldest wine region in Australia with around 150 Cellar doors to visit. Knowing this I had no idea where to start or which ones to visit. We had one day in the area and we wanted to visit as many as possible without the stress of driving. I found the iHop Hunter Valley hop on and hop off bus tour. WOW, what a fabulous way to visit the Hunter. I go into detail about how the booking process works, what the tour entails and which cellar doors we visited. I rate every Cellar door and talk about some of the amazing information I received from some very knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful part of Australia.  To book with iHop head over to https://ihophuntervalley.com.au/ihop-by-day/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any questions or requests please email us at withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail. com Instagram @withyoueverystep Facebook  @withyoueverystep Twitter     @withyoueverystp

This week we have the Co-founder of international guide book company - Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler AO.  Tony joins us to talk all about his new book Tony Wheeler's Islands of Australia. Australia has 8000 islands, I had no idea Australia had so many. We talk about some of Australia's amazing islands and how you can get to visit them. He also talks a bit about Australian history, did you know we had a pirate? I ask Tony to talk a bit about his previous travel's and how Lonely Planet started too. To find out more about Tony please visit his website https://tonywheeler.com.au/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For all other enquiries please email withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram @withyoueverystep Facebook   @withyoueverystep Twitter      @withyoueverystp  

I'm BACK! And next week I have a ripper of an episode for you all. I'm so sorry that I disappeared without letting you know I was going on a break. This episode is to explain what happened and why I was away for so long. I wish I could say that I went on an amazing trip and was having a ball. Unfortunately that was not the case. I get emotional as this was a hard episode to record, but I thought it was only fair that I explain why my break was so long. I open up about my personal struggle, which then finally ended in surgery. I talk about the health care system in Australia and how it works and all the disasters happening around the world at the moment.  I have added links below that I mention in the episode for those that may want to find out more information or donate. https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/ https://www.redcross.org.au/ https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/

Tamasein Holyman, Creative Director of Secret Squirrel Productions joins us to chat about her 10 years of travel. Tamasein took off to Canada just days after her 18th Birthday, not realising that was the start of a 10 year travel journey. Tamasein talks about her personal discoveries, travelling with her Dad and where her passion for secret adventures started.  Tamasein was also the genius Director behind the recent Dirty Dancing Immersive experience that toured Melbourne and Sydney. It's amazing how travel can give someone the direction they need to follow your dreams, Tam is the perfect example of this.  https://www.secretsquirrelproductions.com/ https://www.undergroundcinema.com.au/ https://immersivecinema.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- EMAIL - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook  -  @withyoueverystep Twitter     -  @withyoueverystp  

Records are meant to be broken. This week Troy Larkin returns to talk about Guinness World Records for travel. There are some interesting records, some you may even be able to break. We learn about the highest building to the oldest hotel in the world. The worlds longest zipline and so many other interesting world records. Please email us if you know someone or you yourself is a world record holder. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/ Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -   @withyoueverystep Twitter    -    @withyoueverystp

On our first anniversary we have Allie Pepper returning to tell us about her attempt to summit Makalu in the Himalayas. Allie's goal was to summit Makalu (8,485m) without the use of oxygen and Sherpa's. Her story will get your heart racing and transport you to the top of the Himalayas. Allie also gives her opinion on why Everest had such a sad season with many deaths. She talks about some changes that could be made, especially for inexperienced climbers choosing the right tour company and Sherpa's. If you would like to know about the Alex Lowe centre please visit http://www.alexlowe.org/ http://www.alliepepper.com/ THANK YOU SO MUCH to my listeners who have been with me over this past year. I can't thank you enough.  Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -  @withyoueverystep Twitter -      @withyoueverystp

This week we are joined by the super talented Australian Actor Don Bridges.  Don talks about his travels relating to filming and film festivals around the world. Don worked on the movie Troll Bridge. He speaks about filming in Queenstown, New Zealand and a film festival in Llanelli, Wales he just returned from. Some interesting insight into the life of an Actor and things that see while shooting on location.  Don gives some great tips on how to survive a layover in Kuala Lumpar, a great outback pub for backpackers and good ways to take a sneak peak at your possible accomodation before booking.  https://donbridges.com/ If you love this episode please give us 5***** plus a glowing review.  Thanks for listening and happy travels. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -  @withyoueverystep Twitter  -     @withyoueverystp

The Amazon Jungle was a bucket list location for me. This week I explain how I went to the Amazon on a budget from Quito, Ecuador.  When I was researching the Amazon I found it so expensive, confusing and couldn't figure out how to actually get there. I understand why. It was not easy, but it's so worth it. I explain in detail my experience and the public transport we used to get to the Guacamayo eco lodge. The daily adventures that we got up to and how much it all cost. I hope that you find this helpful, if you do, please leave us a glowing review and of course ***** Thanks for listening and happy travels. Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook -  @withyoueverystep Twitter     -  @withyoueverystp

***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains content about violence towards women and may be triggering for survivors of abuse. The safety of female travellers has been at the top of all discussions this week. I have briefly spoken about the scariest incident that I have had while travelling alone in previous episodes. I was woken by a threatening phone call to my room, I later learnt it was a staff member from the resort I was staying at. The resort was the Majestic Elegance Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. When I started this podcast my aim was to be honest and open and not shy away from serious topics. Last week a woman released her horrific story of being brutally attacked at this same resort.  I have chosen to share more details about my experience at this resort in support of Tammy Lawrence-Daley. I do not believe the world is a scary place. I do believe that this resort is not safe for women.    Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook  -  @withyoueverystep Twitter    -    @withyoueverystp    

Troy Larkin returns to chat about Customs or traditions around the world. Not customs at the airports, even though we do touch on that a little. It's more about the customs a Country may have, like food etiquette, pointing or blowing ones nose in public may not be acceptable. We also talk about the tipping culture in certain Countries and how in Australia we do not tip, so there is no need to tip when visiting AUS.  Thanks for listening and happy travels.              -------------------------------------------------------------------- Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @withyoueverystep Facebook  -  @withyoueverystep Twitter     -   @withyoueverystp

This week we talk about missing flights and how one can handle the situation. I have asked one of my tribe, Mark Stewart to join me to talk about his experiences with missing flights. I personally have only ever missed one flight, so I thought I would ask someone who has missed a few, to chat about how he handled the situation and give tips on what someone can do if they miss a flight. I know it's a fear for many. Mark's stories are not only about being late for a flight that you may miss, but a flight being delayed, which in turn makes connections an issue. He tells his stories in detail and the best way to continue on to have an awesome holiday. Crying in a ball at the airport is not the solution. For Marks photo's from the Atacama Desert please visit our Instagram page @withyoueverystep Please leave us a glowing review and subscribe. Thanks for listening and happy travels! Email - withyoueverysteppodcast@gmail.com Facebook - @withyoueverystep Twitter  -    @withyoueverystp

YO! MAFIA is an international DJ. You might know her from RnB Friday's LIVE. She has toured with Craig David, TLC, Boyz to Men and many more amazing artists. She talks all about travelling the world as a DJ and shares some interesting stories that we can all learn from. Do you know what a silent airport is? MAFIA does now.