Travellers are often also fans of history, and it's come as no surprise to me to find many guests who have been drawn to particular activities and destinations simply because of historical connections. But the two in this episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast are a bit special - one, because she …
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Travel Mishaps – Episode 186 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
I've confessed my most memorable recent travel mishap in a previous episode but my son regularly reminds me of it: we got stuck in central Copenhagen in our just-picked-up rental car, unable to escape since all the roads around us were closed for the Copenhagen marathon, and I didn't even know how …
Slow Travel Benefits – Episode 185 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
I wasn't always a slow traveller. I'm still not always a slow traveller - but I prefer it when it's possible. To me, it means picking just one or two destinations per trip, finding a single place to stay in each, exploring locally, and having a fair chunk of unplanned time just to see what's out …