I guess there was a time when different nationalities around the world barely interacted and didn't know much about each other's cultures - but those days are long gone now. I think many travellers who are headed to a destination where the culture is different from their own will do a fair bit of …
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 17 – What Sparks Wanderlust?
Wanderlust is such a lovely word for a feeling that's not always easy to live with (you can't always travel whenever you want). If you check out Wikipedia's discussion of wanderlust you might be reminded (as I was) that of course it originally meant the desire to go hiking (wandern) rather than …
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 16 – On Grief and Travel
Every Tuesday morning I sit down to breakfast with my son and we listen to the new episode of my podcast together. That's the main reason I ask my guests not to swear, but it was only as we sat down this morning to listen to this episode that I realised it's not just swearing that might make my …