Chatting with author and journalist Monisha Rajesh was just as delightful as I expected (and I had high expectations!). Long-distance train travel is basically synonymous with being a thoughtful traveller, and our chat ranged from a favourite train (you are allowed to have favourites!) through some …
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Connecting Novels and Travel – Episode 356 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Two of my favourite things in life are reading novels and travelling, so it's about time they appeared in a podcast episode together - especially since so many other people love this combination of joys, too! Starting with a bunch of wonderful "novel on a trip" experiences from listeners, I …
Raynor Winn – Deep Dive into Thoughtful Travel: Episode 294 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
In July 2025 reports were published by The Observer (UK) suggesting significant parts of Raynor Winn’s story are untrue. This is a really sad development for books that both I and my listeners have held dear. Raynor Winn, bestselling author, one of my personal heroes, all-round amazingly …