Being back in Japan recently - the country I first moved to when I decided I needed to leave my home country of Australia for a while - brought back a flood of memories about expat life. I loved so many parts of being part of another country and culture for a couple of years. It's not always easy …
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Bargaining and Tipping on Your Travels – Episode 91 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Questions of money can get tricky and icky. And that's why I was fascinated to hear everybody's differing viewpoints on bargaining or haggling when you travel, along with some talk of tipping too (being from Australia, a non-tipping culture, this stresses me no end ... well, as does the bargaining …
Interviewing Amanda for the Two-Year Anniversary – Episode 90 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Two years ago, I launched The Thoughtful Travel Podcast somewhat nervously. I knew I loved the idea, but would other people? I'm so happy to report that yes! Other people like the idea! I get regular messages and emails from people who've found the podcast and have enjoyed listening to it enough …