It took me (quite) a few years to learn there is a very real place for group tours in my travel experience - in retrospect, I was a slow learner, and scared off by what I heard about big party-bus tours of Europe, I guess. These days I know many amazing small group tour operators and that's why it …
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Fourth Anniversary – Travel Journal Memory Lane – Episode 180 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Last Sunday, in a valiant attempt to stop thinking about the real world (it's March 2020, when Covid-19 is sending us batty), I sat down at my dining table with a huge pile of my travel journals from over the years to find some interesting stories to share. It was amazing fun - and I encourage all …
Australian Tourism After the Bushfires – Episode 179 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
2020 has been a doozy of a year. Back in January - a mere two months ago - here in Australia we were completely consumed by the horrific bushfires burning in so many parts of the country. This episode is about what can happen in Australian tourism after the bushfires - and it's a thoughtful …