About fifteen years ago, I spent a few days in Vancouver, and loved it. I was living in suburban Osaka at the time, so the contrast to outdoorsy, fresh air Vancouver was pretty strong. Even if my trip did start off a bit dodgy (more on that below)*. What struck me the most was that Vancouver …
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Ways to Experience Nature on Your Travels – Episode 45 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Even though I'm basically a city girl at heart, getting out into nature regularly is still really important to me, and I'm regularly totally blown away by some of the amazing nature experiences I encounter on my travels. In this episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I asked some of my …
7 characteristics of the perfect house guest from abroad
When I travel, I absolutely love to stay with people I know in various parts of the world. It's such a different experience from being in your own accommodation. You get to really see how the locals live, and get all kinds of insider tips that no hotel concierge could ever provide. Of course, …