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Teak & Tales

Welcome to Teak & Tales, presented by Pandaw Cruises. This podcast takes you into the heart of Southeast Asia through stories from our guests, crew, partner OTAs, and knowledgeable tour guides. From lively moments on deck to historical soundbites, this podcast is all about connection, culture, and the spirit of discovery.

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Stories from the first Mekong Sailing with Barry Broman

Teak & Tales ·

2025/12/22

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.In our latest episode, Barry Broman, a long-time American embassy officer to the Asia region, recounts Pandaw’s inaugural voyage on the Mekong back in 2002. As one of the first to sail from Vietnam into Cambodia, Barry shares what it was like to open up this legendary river route for the very first time.This podcast is

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00:14:36

A Peek Behind Running a Cruise Ship: Si Thu, Pursurer...

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2025/12/08

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.In today’s episode, we sit down with Si Thu, Pursuer onboard the RV Bassac Pandaw. As the person who keeps both guests and the ship running smoothly, Si Thu manages everything from guest care to ensuring the vessel arrives on time at each port. He shares the top skills every pursuer needs and what he loves most about the

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00:10:11

Somaly Shares Cambodia’s Living History

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2025/11/24

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.Ever wondered what it’s like to walk through Cambodia’s past with someone who’s lived its history every day? In our latest episode, Somaly, one of Pandaw’s expert local guides, shares stories that bring Phnom Penh’s streets to life in a way no guidebook ever could.This podcast is hosted by Cassidy Newman and the Pandaw

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00:30:40

A Guide to Going It Alone, Solo Travel...

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2025/11/10

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.As one of the 2025 Pandaw Blog Competition Winners, we sit down with Jayne Seagrave to discuss her experience as a solo traveler and what she learned sailing the Ganges River in India. Read Jayne's full blog article at https://www.pandaw.com/blog/cruise/mornings-all-mine-on-the-ganges-river-cruiseThis podcast is

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00:13:48

From the Streets of Delhi: The City Walk Story with...

Teak & Tales ·

2025/10/27

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.In this episode, we speak with Mayurima Kakati from Salaam Baalak Trust about the impact of their City Walk Program, a guided walking tour through the streets of Delhi led by young adults who formerly lived on those very streets. Mayurima shares how the program offers visitors a deeper, more human perspective on life in

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00:17:00

Cooking Up a Career with Stuart Hickman

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2025/10/20

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.In this episode, we're joined by Stuart Hickman, Country Manager at Pandaw Cruises. With over a decade of experience spanning Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, India, and Vietnam, Stuart shares insights from his time on the rivers and recounts how his journey began in the ship’s galley as a chef.If you're interested in

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00:20:21

Encounters with Kindness on the Mekong with Richard...

Teak & Tales ·

2025/10/13

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.As one of the 2025 Pandaw Blog Competition winners, we sit down with Richard Smith-Morgan to discuss his experience on the Classic Mekong. From the quiet kindness of strangers to reflecting on the simple yet powerful values of food, shelter, and family, Richard shares the moments that stayed with him long after

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00:19:27

Discover Laos Through Textiles with Ock Pop Tok

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2025/09/29

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.Ock Pop Tok, meaning East meets West in Lao, was co-founded by Joanna (Jo) Smith over 25 years ago. We sit down with her to discuss their goal of keeping the textile traditions of Laos alive and how the team built a social enterprise business to make an impact on the local community around Luang Prabang.If you're

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00:17:33

Uncharted Territory with Paul Strachan - CEO &...

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2025/09/01

Welcome to Teak & Tales, your podcast for river cruising in Southeast Asia. From local culture to life onboard, we explore the people, places, and stories that define the region.As Pandaw Cruises begins its 30th year of operations, we sit down with CEO and Founder Paul Strachan to explore his journey into the cruise business. In this conversation, he shares the biggest highs and lows of leading the company through its mission of introducing tourists to Asia at a time when no other cruise line

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