Culture shock is a funny thing. I've experienced it a few times, particularly in Asia and Africa where the cultures are more different to my own, and there have been times when it's kind of taken the wind out of my sails and I've had a day or so feeling a bit uncomfortable in a new place. Luckily …
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Important Things Travel Teaches Us – Episode 40 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
When you look for them, there are lessons from life everywhere, but I really believe that when you're travelling, the learnings really come in thick and fast. You're experiencing new and different things, you're probably more open to learning because you're out of your comfort zone and away from …
Fears and Freaking Out Before You Travel – Episode 39 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Everyone assumes that experienced travellers just breeze through a trip confidently and happily. Let me tell you a secret: we don't! Well, speaking for myself (and this episode's guests) at least, we often freak out before and during a trip - although in my case, it's mostly before. Personally I …