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Vayango

Vayango

Written by: Mark McRae
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Vayango is the travel podcast where real stories beat perfect itineraries. Join Mark and his Latina co‑host Esperanza as they dive into cities around the world with humor, culture, and the kind of travel mistakes you secretly hope someone else makes first. From chaotic arrivals to unexpected kindness, from street food to deep history, every episode blends cinematic storytelling, banter, and practical tips that actually matter. If you want travel that feels human, funny, and real, you’re in the right place.Mark McRae Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Roatan, Honduras - Monkey Lalas and Monkey Cuckoos
    Apr 30 2026

    A canceled Rio trip turns into a Roatán adventure full of reef dives, taxi haggling, Monkey Lalas, and one capuchin who was absolutely cuckoo. Mark dodges dive boats, wanders into jungle alleys that feel like Jurassic Park, meets both the sweetest and the wildest monkeys on the island, and discovers why Roatán might be the Caribbean’s best detour. Sunburns, sloths, and chaos included.


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    16 mins
  • Rome: Gladiators, Gelato and Pigeons
    Apr 2 2026

    Welcome to Vayango — the travel show where chaos meets culture, carbs meet comedy, and every trip becomes a story worth retelling. In this episode, Mark takes you through Rome: the Eternal City that slapped his soul, his wallet, and his dignity all in one unforgettable adventure.

    From coffee strong enough to start a lawnmower, to a gladiator charging forty euros for emotional damage, to a Vatican pigeon with a personal vendetta — Rome delivers nonstop energy. You’ll hear about pasta that tasted like divine intervention, a tour bus loop that turned into “immersive tourism,” and the moment Mark realized the Pantheon’s giant oculus wasn’t a skylight someone forgot to finish.

    Whether you’re planning your first Roman holiday or just here for the laughs, this episode blends real travel insight with the kind of storytelling only Vayango can deliver.

    Vayango — Vacation + Go. “Vacay” with a 2026 glow‑up. Your travel, your chaos, your story.

    Plan your next adventure at Vayango.com

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    9 mins
  • Beer, Brussells, Chocolate and Tears
    Mar 23 2026

    In this episode, Mark’s “simple detour” to Belgium spirals into a full travel saga—missed warnings, broken elevators, 200‑beer menus, medieval torture chambers, and a $24 bus ride that smells like ambition and upholstery. Ghent slaps his soul upright, Brussels tests his diplomacy skills (mint‑based), and Amsterdam humbles him with bikes, canals, and a tattoo attempt that fate personally cancels. With Esperanza as the straight woman and Mark as the chaos engine, this episode dives into travel psychosis, questionable decisions, and the moment a beer‑bottle‑opener magnet becomes the universe’s final answer.

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    9 mins
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