After an invite to walk the Camino from Kevin Kelly, Steph and Cal ended up on an unplanned month in Portugal, Morocco, France, and Spain. In this episode, we cover cruising the Portuguese coast in search of surf and the less-touristy towns beyond Lisbon and Porto, Cal's solo surf mission through Morocco, and why Basque Country, with its its world-class food, charm, and surf became one of our new favorite places. Steph's Camino trip with Kevin Kelly gets its own episode.

Resources:

• ✨ Basque Country recommendations ✨
• Corinthia (Lisbon)
• Costa Fria (Ericeira)
• Octant Duoro (Duoro Valley)
• Surfer's Lodge (Peniche)
• Taberna do Ganhão (Peniche)
• Graham's Port (Porto)
• Amouage (Taghazout)

Disclaimer: This episode and all episodes of the SYDLIS podcast are not affiliated with Steph's work at Nvidia and is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice.

In Part 3 of our East Africa series, Steph and Cal walk through how they'd plan a trip to East Africa after spending 26 days across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. We cover when to go, how to think about safari (luxury, budget, or somewhere in between), gorilla trekking logistics in Rwanda, which non-safari stops were worth it (and which weren't), and practical tips on visas, packing, and money. If a trip to Africa feels off-limits or overwhelming to plan, this one is for you.

Resources

• Asilia (safari company)
• Gorilla Family List
• Lensrentals
• Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
• Kiambethu Tea Farm
• Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
• Habesha (Ethiopian Food Nairobi)
• Cultiva Farm Nairobi

Disclaimer: This episode and all episodes of the SYDLIS podcast are not affiliated with Steph's work at Nvidia and is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice.

After two weeks on safari in Kenya and Tanzania, Steph and Cal spent a week in Rwanda — a last-minute addition that ended up being their favorite leg of the trip. In Part 2 of our East Africa series, we cover the history and lasting impact of the Rwandan genocide, what Rwanda is like today, and a special experience visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Resources:

• Gorilla Families in Volcanoes National Park
• Machete Season by Jean Hatfield
• We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families by Philip Gourevitch
• Hotel Rwanda (movie)
• Zipline (drone delivery company)

Disclaimer: This episode and all episodes of the SYDLIS podcast are not affiliated with Steph's work at Nvidia and is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice.