I'm amused and simultaneously bemused that episodes I've published about things going wrong when you travel often become some of the most popular. I hope it's more that we empathise with the tale-teller than any kind of schadenfreude ... right? The reason I personally love these stories is that …
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Uncommon Destinations – Episode 157 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
What's the most unusual place you've visited? And do you strive to visit the more uncommon destinations? There's absolutely nothing wrong with heading to France or Italy on a trip, but I really believe there's something quite special about heading to the less-visited corners of the globe. I love not …
How Travel Stretches Our Comfort Zone – Episode 156 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Three years ago I stretched my comfort zone in a (to me) horrifying way, by finding myself in a microlight flying over Ningaloo Reef. I was on a last-minute press trip and the itinerary had described this activity as a scenic flight, without specifying the mode of transport ... suffice to say, I …