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308 Walk Japan: Following Basho’s Road to the North

There are many, many ways to see Japan, but I think I've just experienced my favourite: on foot. In late October 2023, I undertook a six-day trip with Walk Japan, on the Self-Guided Ba

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307 When Things Go Wrong At Sea

It's a strange phenomenon, but podcast episodes full of stories of things going wrong on our travels are always popular! For Episode 307, I've got two stories of strange goings-on while my guests are

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Lessons from Coaching Olympians, Traveling to 150+ Countries, and 30,000+ KM of Human-Power

Do you want to quit your job, embark on an epic adventure, and build an online business?After leaving his successful career as the trainer for the New Zealand Olympic swimming team, Antonio Cala went

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If we want to be mindful of our carbon footprint when we travel, a good way to do this is to consider more carefully the kinds of places where we choose to stay - like focusing on T

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“Universe, I Trust You” - An Experiment on Letting Go with Roberta Mussato

How would your travels be different if you set aside expectations and surrendered to the journey?After realizing that much of Roberta’s pain came from unmet expectations, she decided to experiment wit

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AT#867 - Touring Finland by Train

Hear about travel to Finland as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Jayne Dear about a one-week itinerary to visit the best of Finland by train.

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The Romance and Reality of Sleeper Trains

Glamorous, exciting, and often nostalgic—when at its best (and let’s be clear, no two journeys are made equal) seeing the world by train can be all of those things and more, especially if you’re on a

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The Psychology of Travel with Dr. Andrew Stevenson

Does travel really make you happier?Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Stevenson to unravel the mysteries of travel from an academic and psychological Stevenson is a cultural psychologist

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JUMP 168: Sustainability & Rewilding in the REAL Patagonia

Jackie is joined by Rafa Di Biase as they dig into off the beaten path travel in Patagonia, what it looks like to leave a positive impact, how we are working together on a rewilding project on our upc

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AT#866 - Cruise to Greenland

Hear about a cruise to Greenland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Rebecca Merrell from manopause.com about this rugged and rapidly changing country. Why should

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305 Accessible Gold Coast Travels

Travel experiences should be accessible to everyone - I strongly believe that's an important part of the whole thoughtful travel ethos. As part of the Year of Accessible Tourism in Queensland, I've pu

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Unique Local Festivals: The Buffalo Roundup South Dakota - History, Adventure, and Traditio

Saddle up and get ready for a wild ride because today, you're headed to the Buffalo Roundup in South Dakota!This episode is from The Travel South Dakota Stories, an immersive first-person podcast that

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Morocco, Music, and More With Faouzia

Lale chats with singer songwriter Faouzia Ouihya—who, at just 23, has already clocked up numerous accolades for her poppy, anthemic hooks performed in English, French, and Arabic. Th

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Work Exchange: How to Travel with Purpose with Ricardo Lima from Worldpackers

How can volunteering abroad enhance your travels?Today, I’m joined by Ricardo Lima, founder of Worldpackers, to talk about how you can get the most out of your work exchange is

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304 Bangkok Travels with Friends

Bangkok is a city which rewards many repeat visits and my recent trip there proved it! Putting together Episode 304 was a special chance for me to chat with several friends, old and new, who I had the

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AT#865 - Great Britain by Train

Hear about a UK two-week itinerary by train as the Amateur Traveler talks to Tracy Collins from about a train trip in the count

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When You Travel to Eat With Bon Appétit

Planning a trip around food is one of our favorite ways to travel, so Lale turns to a seasoned restaurant scouter for intel. Kate Kassin is the Editorial Operations Manager at Bon Appétit, which means

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Bike-Packing Scotland and Breaking Free of Cultural Expectations with C.D. Seventeen

How can travel serve as a path to healing and I’m joined by C.D. Seventeen, a techno music artist, DJ, painter, and poet, to talk about what it was like growing up in the Yunnan

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AT#864 - Best Day Trips from Amsterdam

Best Day Trips from Amsterdam (Podcast) - explore the palaces, castles, windmills, parks, and history of the Netherlands Hear about day trips from Am

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Walking Pompeii With Rebecca Mead

After a summer filled with European travel, Lale catches up with The New Yorker's Rebecca Mead to learn a few surprising facts about one of the continent's most famous—and ancient—sites, Pompeii. Plus

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Top 5 Alternative European Destinations (to Avoid the Crowds) with Joseph Reaney

Want to visit some of the less popular but equally epic destinations in Europe?Joseph Reaney is a freelance travel writer based in the UK and Czech Republic who’s written for Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitn

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AT#863 - Travel to New York City

Hear about travel to New York City as the Amateur Traveler talks to Rebecca Shoval from Not Just Tourists NYC about her adopted home in the city that never

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Listener Dispatch: Gaining Perspective in Oaxaca

As summer comes to a close, Lale catches up with one last listener about her recent trip to Oaxaca, where she found herself sharing a transformative hiking experience with a group of women.Learn more

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How to Get a Remote Job with Jordan Carroll

Need help landing your dream remote job? Considering becoming a digital nomad but not sure where to start? Look no further than Jordan Carroll, AKA The Remote Job Coach!After landing his dream job wor

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303 Digital Nomad Life

Thank you internet: you've made many things possible, two of them being podcasts, and working as a digital nomad. In this episode on digital nomading, I've got three guests who all bring quite differe

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AT#862 - Travel to Belize and Guatemala

Hear about travel to Belize and Guatemala on the G Adventures Classic Belize and Tikal week-long small group tour: Mayan pyramids, cave tubing, an

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JUMP 167: Truck Camper Life with Jackie

Jackie bought a truck camper! Join us for this solo episode as she dives into full-time truck camper living, including her biggest fear going in and her lessons so far. Get on our emai

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Listener Dispatch: Traveling In My Mother's Footsteps

In another special mini episode of Women Who Travel, Lale takes a call from listener Margaret, who is so fascinated with an international trip her mother took in the 1950s that she's now working to re

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Cracking the Cultural Code With Lorelou Desjardins

Integrating ourselves into a new culture allows us to meet more locals and enhance our travel experience. But how can we do this in the most authentic and ethical way?Lorelou Desjardins is a French la

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302 Chiang Rai - Thailand's Far North

Ah, finally, I've made it to Chiang Rai! I've wanted to visit this most northern part of Thailand my whole life, as my dear late aunty came from Chiang Rai. Spending a few days up there was delightful

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AT#861 - Travel to Nepal

Hear about a 10-day itinerary for travel to Nepal as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sean Hira about this beautiful country. Why should someone go to Nepal? Sean say

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Book Club 19: Landlines by Raynor Winn

Do you want to quit your job, embark on an epic adventure, and build an online business?After leaving his successful career as the trainer for the New Zealand Olympic swimming team, Antonio Cala went3