Making connections - either brief or lasting - with local people when you travel can often be the highlight of a trip. In this episode, three guests tell stories about people they have befriended on their travels and I hope it inspires you to be open to these kind of connections when you are next …
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Overnight Train Travel – Episode 295 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Travelling overnight in a train is, I think, a very special experience. I've slept peacefully on sleeper trains in Russia, Finland and Vietnam, and will happily do so again, for many reasons. Spending extended periods of time on trains is a wonderful way to get chatting to other travellers, a …
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 …