I love a round-numbered episode where I give myself permission to do whatever I like! - and this time it's to have a bit of a chat with myself (and possibly a rant) about the idea of travelling versus vacationing or holidaying. If the latter involves little exploring then I'm not really a big fan - …
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Living Abroad vs Travelling Abroad: Episode 229 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
It's almost a rite of passage for young Australians to live abroad in their 20s - of my classmates, the vast majority of us did, and some never returned. I'll always be incredibly grateful for my experiences living in Japan, Slovakia and Germany, which taught me so much and provided me with such …
Volunteering Experiences – Episode 228 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
As I discuss in the intro to Episode 228 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, I haven't yet had the chance to do a meaningful volunteer stint on my travels - although I "nearly" did, twice, in my twenties. (I still feel sad that the Solomon Islands project I nearly got to work on didn't come …