Featured Traveller: Pablo Liguori BJJ Globetrotters
Let’s start out with some quick facts about you…
Name: Pablo Liguori – BJJ Globetrotters
Age: 28
Belt: White
Profession: I just finished working on oil/gas drilling rigs. I’m moving to Whistler on a working holiday to work ski lifts.
How many years in BJJ: 3-4 (on and off)
Other martial arts: Kickboxing, wrestling (MMA)
Where do you live: Adelaide (South Australia) but moving to Whistler, BC for approximately 2 years
Where are you originally from: I was born in Ramallo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. I moved to Australia with my family when I was 7 years old.
Other fun or curious information you would like to share: I love music, food, wine, craft beers, snow boarding, surfing, hiking, anything outdoors.
Pablo Liguori – BJJ Globetrotters
Tell us what inspired you to travel and train?
I have always moved around and travelled for work. I found that through training it was easy to meet like minded people, make friends, stay fit, keep my mind clear… I’d go crazy without Jiu Jitsu!
Tell us about your most recent travel and your upcoming travel – where have you been and where are you going?
I have recently moved back to Adelaide in the past 2 years. Prior to that I was living in Perth and training under Steve Kennedy at Kickass MMA. I am moving to Whistler, BC and looking forward to training there.
Pablo Liguori BJJ Globetrotters
What are the things you enjoy about traveling?
I love exploring with my girlfriend, meeting new people, trying new foods and soaking in other cultures.
Can you give us some examples of experiences you had that makes it worth traveling and training?
I have always managed to meet new people and make friends wherever I’ve lived.
What has so far been the most surprising experience for you when traveling?
You can spot Australians anywhere in a crowd!
Are you a budget traveller – and if so how do you plan for a cheap trip?
This will be my first time travelling for an extended period of time, so it will be a learning experience.
If you were to pass on travel advice to your fellow Globetrotters, what would it be?
Smile, meet new people, be flexible with your plans and open to new experiences.
