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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Exploring the Path of History: Mark Mustian's Journey to Turkey and Syria
Feb. 27, 2026

Exploring the Path of History: Mark Mustian's Journey to Turkey and Syria

In this episode of One Off Travel Stories, Andrew sits down with Mark Mustian, a seasoned traveler and author, to discuss his 2008 journey through Turkey and Syria. Mark traveled to the region to conduct firsthand research fo...
A Conversation with Legendary Investor and Traveler Jim Rogers
Nov. 25, 2025

A Conversation with Legendary Investor and Traveler Jim Rogers

Legendary investor and traveler Jim Rogers joins the show to share wisdom from his two epic global journeys, one by motorcycle and one by car, that set world records. Jim discusses how he retired early from Wall Street to see...
Iceland Inspires Matt Wilson's Startup Idea
Sept. 24, 2025

Iceland Inspires Matt Wilson's Startup Idea

When a last-minute invitation took Matt Wilson to Iceland to document climate change and adventure tourism, it started out as a typical outdoor adventure. He met a backcountry guide, rode “super jeeps” across rivers, and clim...
Asking Icelandic Strangers About Their Happiest Memories – Anne Marie's Travel Experiment
July 30, 2025

Asking Icelandic Strangers About Their Happiest Memories – Anne Marie's Travel Experiment

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Anne Marie Wells to hear about her solo hitchhiking trip across Iceland, where she spent weeks asking strangers one question: “What is your happiest memory?”. From there, she would ventu...
Niamh McAnally's Sailing Scare in the Leeward Islands
June 26, 2025

Niamh McAnally's Sailing Scare in the Leeward Islands

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Niamh, an Irish-born author and traveler, who tells the story of meeting her husband through sailing and of their harrowing experience sailing from Antigua towards the USA. After 18 mont...

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 65 countries and has made some amazing friends along the way.