Finding Yourself in Danger on Your Travels: Episode 268 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

I’m pretty risk-averse and try to avoid danger wherever I can. But try as one might – there are times, both in everyday life and in travel, where danger crosses your path. This episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast is a collection of stories from travellers who’ve encountered some danger and, as they say, lived to tell the tale.

A quick content if you’re a nervous flyer – the middle story might not be one for you. (Although in a sense, it’s extremely reassuring!)

Enjoy!

Show notes: Episode 268 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

Finding Yourself in Danger on Your Travels

Warnings of danger on our travels seem to be over-represented in the discussions people have before rips. Perhaps it’s the (understandable) fear of the unknown, combined with our tendency to spread more bad stories than good ones. For Episode 268, I’ve brought together a bunch of guests who’ve had a range of experiences that are dangerous or could-have-been dangerous, with one overarching message: they are all okay!

That’s not to say we shouldn’t be aware and somewhat risk-averse when we travel, of course. My first guest is Jess Stone who had an experience in Mexico which to start with, was quite frightening. I then chat with Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen about two experiences they’ve had with fire while travelling (the second of which made me properly scared!). Finally, Helena Fox tells me about an experience she had as a young backpacker in France, where she ended up being lucky in a situation I know can turn out quite differently.

Links:

• Jess Stone of Go Ruffly, ethical outdoor dog gear
• Brent and Michael are Going Places 
• Helena Fox
• Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers
• Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers

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The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 2 – The Terror of Getting Lost While Travelling The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 9 – The Story’s in the Scary Bits The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 16 – On Grief and Travel The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 24 – Wanderlust for Adults Who Didn’t Travel As Kids