Crossing a border into a new country is something that still fascinates me, having grown up in a country that doesn't have any physical borders to cross (even the state border is a two-day drive away and something I've only ever done once in my life). When I lived in Europe, border crossings started …
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The Unstoppable Urge to Travel – Episode 77 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Why do I travel? Mostly just because I can't NOT travel. I really have this unstoppable urge to travel. Life gets in the way all the time - the bank doesn't take frequent flyer miles as mortgage payments; my seven-year-old likes going to school and the government want him to go pretty often; I have …
The Kindness of Strangers on Your Travels – Episode 76 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Sometimes it's hard to talk to strangers. It seems a bit easier when you travel, because everyone's a stranger. And the best part: strangers often turn out to be incredibly kind and helpful, and leave you with great stories to tell on my podcast sometime down the track! And that's exactly what's …