I confess, on my early travels, that I used to race around to tick off all the tourist attractions. When I lived abroad, though, I very quickly learnt that value of also spending time just wandering, or saying yes to random invitations, or simply going somewhere that might be on a map but not in any …
meeting the locals
Making Connections When We Travel: Episode 258 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
I have made such lovely connections with all manner of people through my travellers: with locals I've randomly met, with fellow travellers, with guides, you name it. It's a particularly special part of travelling, and this episode highlights some wonderfully interesting connections made by my …
Meeting Kind Strangers: Episode 242 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Stranger danger? Sure, you will hear stories of things gone wrong on occasional travels but I prefer the adage that most strangers are friends we just haven't met yet. In this episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I bring together more stories that prove this! Show notes: Episode 242 …