Getting to know new people is one of the fun parts of travelling, and sometimes these encounters turn into long-term and even lifelong friendships. In this episode, my guests have wonderful stories to tell about the friends they have made on a trip - I found it very uplifting! First up, Heidi …
meeting friends on your travels
Meeting Interesting People on Your Travels – Episode 336 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Encountering new and interesting people is part of the magic of a good trip. Chatting with a stranger on a train or making a new friend at a hostel or bar is often what you remember above the sights you've seen. In this episode, I start by chatting with Carol McQuaid, who tells of a special …
Hong Kong Trip Report – Episode 328 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Almost 40 years after my first trip to Hong Kong, I returned in November 2024 with my teenage son. Back as a nine-year-old, Hong Kong was the very first place I'd been to outside of Western Australia, so it made quite the impression. This time, I was there to visit friends who've …