Episodes
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I love speaking with people who've made travel a central part of their life. Whether that’s regular trips to various corners of the world, or in the case of today’s guest, spending the last 20 years in near constant motion.
Patrick Shulte, who has been blogging about his travel experiences on his long running travel blog Bumfuzzle.com, joins me just before setting off for his next adventure. Patrick isn't planning your regular international trip, however. Patrick and his wife are about to sail around the world for the second time - this time taking their two children along for the ride.
I loved having this conversation, and I think you will too.
Connect with Patrick:
For his travel blog, head over to:
https://www.bumfuzzle.com/
To learn Patrick’s investment strategy, head to:
https://wandererfinancial.com/
Have you read Kathmandu?
You visit a restaurant in a far-away city, only to find you’re on the menu.When young backpackers go missing on the trail through Nepal, no one bats an eyelid. After-all, high in the Himalayan mountains, Kathmandu’s a haven for those who want to “get lost.”
Back in England, Leo’s down on his luck. He’s jobless, crippled by anxiety and obsessed with an ex-girlfriend he hasn’t seen in years. Asked to track down a wealthy politician’s daughter in Kathmandu, Leo thinks his fortunes are on the turn.
Escaped from her family and travelling the world, all Allissa wants is to be left alone. Running a hostel for the victims of people traffickers, she hopes the surrounding mountains will keep the world away.
In a bid to prove himself, Leo sets off on a twisting train through Kathmandu’s labyrinthine streets. But, when the investigation leads to a sinister backstreet restaurant and a storm makes escape impossible, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
KATHMANDU is the first of Luke Richardson’s international thriller series. If you like fast-paced mysteries, then you’ll love this explosive debut.
READ KATHMANDU TODAY
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Podcast host and tour guide Ted Cragg joins me today to talk about his homeland, Canada.
Ted hosts the TRAVEL PODCAST THE WORLD SHOW. He talks with to other travel podcasters about their shows, their inspirations and the behind the scenes process that make their shows complete. Ted had me on his show a few weeks ago, and I enjoyed the conversation so much that I wanted to have him to talk to you.
During this episode, we talk through a whole fictional trip to eastern Canada, taking in the cities, the wilderness, mountains and lakes.
You can tell, during this conversation that I come from a such small country, as I don’t think I really understood quite how large Canada actually is. It really seems like you’d need several trips to do it justice, unless you’re going for multiple weeks or even months.
We talk about some cultural highlights of a trip around the country; how you’d be best to get around the place; what corners you might want to explore depending on what you’re looking for; and why Canada makes such an interesting travel destination.
To learn more about Ted and his podcast:
Search your favourite podcast app for 'Travel Podcast the World' or CLICK HERE to listen to our conversation on Spotify.
Have you read Kathmandu?
You visit a restaurant in a far-away city, only to find you’re on the menu.When young backpackers go missing on the trail through Nepal, no one bats an eyelid. After-all, high in the Himalayan mountains, Kathmandu’s a haven for those who want to “get lost.”
Back in England, Leo’s down on his luck. He’s jobless, crippled by anxiety and obsessed with an ex-girlfriend he hasn’t seen in years. Asked to track down a wealthy politician’s daughter in Kathmandu, Leo thinks his fortunes are on the turn.
Escaped from her family and travelling the world, all Allissa wants is to be left alone. Running a hostel for the victims of people traffickers, she hopes the surrounding mountains will keep the world away.
In a bid to prove himself, Leo sets off on a twisting train through Kathmandu’s labyrinthine streets. But, when the investigation leads to a sinister backstreet restaurant and a storm makes escape impossible, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
KATHMANDU is the first of Luke Richardson’s international thriller series. If you like fast-paced mysteries, then you’ll love this explosive debut.
READ KATHMANDU TODAY
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Inlexca is a non-profit organisation, placing volunteers across Central American and India. In this episode I talk with Diego Colombi, about how Inlexca insures their volunteers are carefully placed, how it’s a beneficial set up for both the volunteer and more importantly the community into which they’re going, the process of becoming a volunteer with Inlexca, and what you should expect, should you be interested.
This conversation is especially interesting as a few weeks back in episode 33 I spoke with Susan Gibson about how to be an amazing volunteer - I feel like this episode continues that conversation, giving you a starting point for your volunteer experience.
As an ex-English high-school teacher, and a writer, I would love to see how English is taught in other places around the world. As with all these plans, they won’t happen immediately, but maybe one day soon!
Learn more about Inlexca:
https://www.inlexca.org/
https://www.instagram.com/inlex_ca/
Have you read Kathmandu?
You visit a restaurant in a far-away city, only to find you’re on the menu.When young backpackers go missing on the trail through Nepal, no one bats an eyelid. After-all, high in the Himalayan mountains, Kathmandu’s a haven for those who want to “get lost.”
Back in England, Leo’s down on his luck. He’s jobless, crippled by anxiety and obsessed with an ex-girlfriend he hasn’t seen in years. Asked to track down a wealthy politician’s daughter in Kathmandu, Leo thinks his fortunes are on the turn.
Escaped from her family and travelling the world, all Allissa wants is to be left alone. Running a hostel for the victims of people traffickers, she hopes the surrounding mountains will keep the world away.
In a bid to prove himself, Leo sets off on a twisting train through Kathmandu’s labyrinthine streets. But, when the investigation leads to a sinister backstreet restaurant and a storm makes escape impossible, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
KATHMANDU is the first of Luke Richardson’s international thriller series. If you like fast-paced mysteries, then you’ll love this explosive debut.
READ KATHMANDU TODAY
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The Tuk Tuk Club run ten-day trips through the largely undiscovered and beautiful highlands of northern Thailand. Bruce Haxton talks with me about how he came up with the idea for the off-the-beaten-track adventure, how his trips support local communities, and what exactly the experience involves.
During my travels there's always been something really fun about travelling by tuk tuk - their bleating noise, the way the drivers always seem to modify them with booming sound systems, and the smell of the city as you pass by.
In my experience, they’re as much a part of Thailand as the food, temples and beaches.
Learn more about the Tuk Tuk Club at:
https://www.thetuktukclub.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tuktukclubthailand/
Have you read Kathmandu?
You visit a restaurant in a far-away city, only to find you’re on the menu.When young backpackers go missing on the trail through Nepal, no one bats an eyelid. After-all, high in the Himalayan mountains, Kathmandu’s a haven for those who want to “get lost.”
Back in England, Leo’s down on his luck. He’s jobless, crippled by anxiety and obsessed with an ex-girlfriend he hasn’t seen in years. Asked to track down a wealthy politician’s daughter in Kathmandu, Leo thinks his fortunes are on the turn.
Escaped from her family and travelling the world, all Allissa wants is to be left alone. Running a hostel for the victims of people traffickers, she hopes the surrounding mountains will keep the world away.
In a bid to prove himself, Leo sets off on a twisting train through Kathmandu’s labyrinthine streets. But, when the investigation leads to a sinister backstreet restaurant and a storm makes escape impossible, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
KATHMANDU is the first of Luke Richardson’s international thriller series. If you like fast-paced mysteries, then you’ll love this explosive debut.
READ KATHMANDU TODAY
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Based in Belgium where she works as a counsellor for refugees, Els has been regularly taking to the road for the last 25 years.
She travels in a very simple style, carrying just one small bag, using public buses, and often staying with the local people she meets on the way. It’s fascinating to me how she travels with absolutely no fear such an open heart.
This is the final conversation from my trip to Albania a few weeks ago. As I said at the start of the last episode, one of my favourite things about travel, is the people you meet on the way. There's something totally unique about discussing the shared experiences you’ve both had when you meet someone in a country that isn’t your own – I love it.
Meeting Els was totally like this. Perry and I were waiting for the bus to Kruja, as was Els, we got talking and ended up spending the day together exploring a new place and drinking a couple of beers in the sunshine.
Travel tends to bring out conversations like this, and I love it.
Have you read Kathmandu?
You visit a restaurant in a far-away city, only to find you’re on the menu.When young backpackers go missing on the trail through Nepal, no one bats an eyelid. After-all, high in the Himalayan mountains, Kathmandu’s a haven for those who want to “get lost.”
Back in England, Leo’s down on his luck. He’s jobless, crippled by anxiety and obsessed with an ex-girlfriend he hasn’t seen in years. Asked to track down a wealthy politician’s daughter in Kathmandu, Leo thinks his fortunes are on the turn.
Escaped from her family and travelling the world, all Allissa wants is to be left alone. Running a hostel for the victims of people traffickers, she hopes the surrounding mountains will keep the world away.
In a bid to prove himself, Leo sets off on a twisting train through Kathmandu’s labyrinthine streets. But, when the investigation leads to a sinister backstreet restaurant and a storm makes escape impossible, he may have bitten off more than he can chew.KATHMANDU is the first of Luke Richardson’s international thriller series. If you like fast-paced mysteries, then you’ll love this explosive debut.
READ KATHMANDU TODAY
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Mantha and Dan, seeking a gap year before starting university, set off from England in their Fiat 500 with the aim of exploring Europe. Five months later, 15 counties in, and still only halfway through their trip, we met up in Albania where they've been spending a few days before heading on and into North Macedonia.
I absolutely love their dedication travel, their take it as it comes attitude, and how they make the whole thing sound easy.
We talk about what it takes to plan a trip like theirs, what things they’ve learned on the road, and why they didn’t choose the gap-year meccas like Southeast Asia.
Connect with Dan and Mantha
https://www.instagram.com/mad__travel_/
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Nestled on the Adriatic between Greece, Italy and Montenegro, Albania has been on my "to visit" list for some time. I've always loved the idea of travelling through unusual and interesting places - and Albania is certainly this.
Join me and my friend Perry as we spend eleven days exploring this largely unchartered part of Europe. Looking for an authentic experience, we travelled exclusively by public bus, stayed in guests houses run by local people, and (of course) ate and drank our way through a lot of the region's food and drink.
Whether you're planning a visit or not (although I totally recommend you do), this podcast shows you how travelling by public transport can be chaotic, a leap of faith, but totally rewarding; you'll learn how not to sample a local, super-strong, sprit called raki; and you'll discover why I now think Albania is one of Europe's hidden highlights.
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Having just finished her studies at New York University, Veena is making the most of a few months off before she starts the next phase of her working life.
I’ve been following Veena on Instagram at @NYCtoNomad, and to say she’s making the most of the time is an understatement. She’s ticking off some serious bucket list trips including: Saudi Arabia, Patagonia, Nepal, and the topic of today’s conversation, Uzbekistan.
I love Veena’s seize the day attitude – something I would definitely like to have more of. As well as her willingness to prioritize travel. We also discuss how she managed to visit several countries as part of her studies at NYU.
One of the world’s great under explored destinations, Uzbekistan has been on my radar for a couple of years. I talk frequently about the benefits of visiting “off the beaten track” sort of destinations, and Uzbekistan is definitely one of those. We talk about what it’s like as a tourist destination, how Veena found it as a solo female traveller, and why using local tour guides are a great way to support the local economy and maximise your time in a destination.
Connect with Veena
https://www.instagram.com/nyctonomad/
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Sophia Bartolini's got a very unusual life for a 16-year-old - she travels the world with her mum and sister, teaching yoga and mindfulness along the way.
In this inspiring conversation we talk about how travel is its own education, how plans changing are never something worth worrying about, and how all you need to travel with your family is a bit of compromise and understanding.
I loved this conversation and now feel pretty inspired to embark on some adventures of my own.
Here's the video I mention of Sophia volunteering in Tanzania which I mentioned in the intro.
Connect with Sophia online
Instagram
Website
YouTube
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Luke and Martha take to the rails for a trip on Scotland's West Highland Line.
Connecting Glasgow with Fort Williams and Mallaig, the West Highland Line is the UK's highest railway. Claimed by many to be one of most beautiful railways in the world, the line passes several notable highlights including Loch Lomond, Faslane and Ben Nevis.
It's a beautiful journey surrounded my snow covered moors, mountains and icy lochs.
Come with us :D
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa\
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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If you've ever wanted to volunteer overseas, you need to listen to this episode.
Susan Gibson has been working with non-profit organisations for more than 35 years in 70 different countries around the world.
Susan shares her experience of volunteering, talks about the mindset you’ll need to see it through, what sort of thing you might expect, what pitfalls to avoid, and where to get started.
You’ll see from our conversation that she is actively and passionately involved in world of human rights, education and refugees.
If you’ve ever wanted your travels to involve giving something back, working for non-profit organisations, or even thought about improving the lives of the local people you happen to meet, then today’s conversation is one for you.
Let’s listen in...
Connect with Susan:
https://www.amazingvolunteer.com
https://www.instagram.com/amazingvolunteer
Check out Susan's book, 'How to be an Amazing Volunteer' on Amazon
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Join me for an audio tour of the Hungarian capital, Budapest. I recorded this podcast during my trip there in November 2021.
Budapest's a great city with interesting history, vibrant nightlife and great food and beer at bargain prices.
Listen in and I'll walk you through Budapest by day, and take you on an evening crawl around the bars!
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa\
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Caroline's a blogger, brand creator, event organiser and, like me, a bit of a travel advocate.
Back in 2018, she set herself the target of getting travel on firmly on people’s agendas. Using SkyScanner and her social media accounts, she took the bold step of organising group day trips to various European destinations, for complete strangers.
She would meet her group – often black twenty something women who had wanted to travel but didn’t know how to get started – at the airport, and set off for a 12 hour trip to one destination or another.
During the last two years she’s grown her brand Travel, Eat, Slay into a collection of articles, and launched travel accessory subscription service TravelBoxx.
We talk about how you can start travelling, even if you’re short on time and money, how travel inspires great friendships and the importance of promoting travel to underrepresented communities.
Let’s listen in...
Connect with Caroline:
https://www.instagram.com/traveleatslay/
https://www.instagram.com/thetravelboxx/
Check out TravelBoxx:
https://thetravelboxx.co.uk/
Use code TRAVELNOW10 for a ten percent discount, should you choose to subscribe.
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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It's 2022 and I feel so ready to travel again, what about you?
In this episode I talk about how I plan to make travel a big part of the year ahead, C-word or no C-word. Sure, it'll be different than it used to be, but that doesn't mean we can't do it.
It's time to get out of our isolated little boxes and see the world, who's with me?
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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I'm so excited to bring today's episode to you for three reasons:
1) It's a live episode from the road (and I love any excuse to get out and explore, as you probably know)
2) I've borrowed this fantastic VW camper van from show sponsor, Bookitlist
3) Martha, my wife, joins me for the first time on the podcast!
This episodes covered our three day trip to the Peak District in England. We discuss what it's like staying in the camper van for the first time, what options you have should you take a holiday like this, and why packing carefully is pretty important.
Check out some pictures from the trip HERE
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, or to borrow this very camper van, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Today I’m talking with a lady who’s been around more of the world than I think I can name! She’s visited 70 countries, and every continent on the planet.
I know what you’re thinking – that must be a whole lifetime of travelling, right?
But no, Caitlyn Lubas is in her twenties!
And now she’s turned her wealth of experience into a brilliantly titled book. 'You are where you go' is out now!
Our conversation meanders through some of the destinations she would recommend, why she thinks travel is so transformational, and how you can make long term travel work as part of a balanced and successful lifestyle.
Connect with Caitlyn
https://www.instagram.com/caitlynlubas/
https://www.youarewhereyougo.com/
YOU ARE WHERE YOU GO ON AMAZON
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Ty Hutchinson is the author of the USA Today Bestselling Abbey Kane FBI Thriller Series. In 2013, Ty realised his job as an author allowed him to live wherever he wanted, so left the US and has been exploring Asia ever since.
This conversation started life as a live broadcast for the readers of my novels. Every Wednesday at 5pm UK time, I talk with an author about their writing, inspirations, and taste in booze. I call these conversations, pretty creatively, Books & Beer! You’ll hear us discuss comments from viewers live too.
We discuss why Asia appeals so widely to us in the “west”, why it makes an inspiring backdrop for thriller novels, and some things you probably shouldn't try while there...
Connect with Ty Hutchinson
https://tyhutchinson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tyhutchinson/
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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Mea and Corritta got bitten by the travel bug on their honeymoon, and refused to let their want to become parents slow them down.
Hanging out in Mexico for the last year due to travel restrictions (I can think of worse places to be!) they're now planning a trip to Asia.
I found this conversation so inspiring, because as I’ve shared before, I got married this summer, and my wife has two pretty grown up children. Whilst I still want to do a fair bit of solo travel – I’ve always done it that way and love it – this interview has made me think that maybe I should embrace experience of travelling with family.
Mea and Corritta also make it clear that when it comes to travel, there are no excuses. If you want to go and do that trip, then there's a way to make it happen.
Connect with Mea and Corritta:
https://itzafamilything.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_itzafamilything_/
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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To me, books and travel have always been very closely linked. I feel that when you read a book, you get to know that place. You understand, in some way, how it ticks.
Whether James Bond’s tracking Dr No to his desert island lair, Jason Bourne’s fighting for his life between the high-rise towers of Hong Kong, or Lin working for the Bombay mafia, there’s something about a great story that transports you across space and time.
Whist I love reading the works of travel writers, both modern and from generations past, there’s something about the pace of a novel that roots me to the page. It’s through the words connect me to the place – even before stepping off the plane. Of course, I’ve nothing against the Kerouacs and Therouxs of this world – but a good old-fashioned car chase, a punch up, on an explosion or two, never goes amiss.
In this podcast I share eight of my favourite fast-paced books, whose narratives drag you through the streets of cities all across the world. You’ll find classics that have stood the test of time, new stories from independent authors, and maybe a name or two you’ve heard me mention before.
The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist
If you’re looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you’re there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book.
Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it?
www.instagram.com/lukerichaa
Check out all the books mentioned on Amazon
Read my book, Koh Tao, for free
Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
www.lukerichardsonauthor.com
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A few years ago Saz embarked on an around the world trip which led her to spend over a year in the destination we’re talking about today – New Zealand.
About as far as you can possibly get from the UK without a rocket – Elon if you’re listening I’ll have you on the next episode – New Zealand has long been an destination on my bucket list. It’s combination of the great outdoors, English language, and the easy-going nature of the locals, makes it sound like a great place to get lost for a few months.
Saz took that one step further, though. In this conversation she reveals how pulling out the rear seats of a second-hand car provided them with affordable accommodation for two months, and how it’s a great place to work if you need to top up your travel budget half way around.
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Leo’s looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he’s found it. But before he gets an answer, she’s nowhere to be seen.
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