I have been on the receiving end of this kind of thing myself: when people hear I'm travelling for a conference or for a media trip, they understandably say "oh, you're so lucky," or "enjoy your holiday!", and of course, when travelling is your job, there are amazing things you get to do, but it's …
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Walking and Hiking Travels – Episode 175 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
I have lofty (but hopeful can-come-true) dreams of doing lots of walking trips in future years - the nearly-cliched Camino de Santiago, for example, and some of the amazing walks available here in Western Australia. Generally, walking and hiking travels need more time, and not a young child - though …
Life Lessons from Travel – Episode 174 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
I sometimes ponder just how my life would be different in the absence of all the interesting lessons travelling and living abroad has taught me. It's unimaginable, really, to think of all the decisions I've made and the parts of my personality which have developed as a consequence of my travel …