Books And Travel

Books And Travel


Latest Episodes

Long Term Sustainable Travel. Life As A Digital Nomad With Nora Dunn
August 10, 2022

Nora Dunn sold everything in 2006 and went traveling, turning her dream of culturally immersive, long-term sustainable travel into a reality. But of course, it hasnt been an easy ride over the years!

A Yearning for Setting Off. Walking The Camino De Santiago Portuguese Route With Imogen Clark
July 20, 2022

Why does pilgrimage have such a hold on those of us who are not religious, but merely seekers on a path that so many millions have walked before us? Author Imogen Clark talks about her Camino, the hig

Momentary Encounters That Bring A Journey To Life With Nick Jubber
June 22, 2022

Hello travellers, Im Jo Frances Penn, and in this episode, Im talking to Nick Jubber about the momentary encounters that bring a journey to life. We talk about how religion weaves its way into trav

Thoughts On Traveling To The USA Again Post Pandemic And Differences Between The US And UK Cultures
June 03, 2022

Ive been traveling to the USA regularly since the mid-90s, for family trips and then business conferences and book research. The pandemic years meant a long hiatus (for us all!) but recently I went b

The Nuances Of Colombia With Lachlan Page
May 18, 2022

We all pick up ideas about a country from a lifetime of media consumption, and stereotypes can shape our opinions, persisting even once a country has changed, as Colombia has over the last 30 years. L

The Unexpected Road To An Unconventional Life With Brianna Madia
April 13, 2022

How can we step away from the established patterns of life and choose a path that makes us truly happy? How can we redefine travel to find it in our own country, and choose a home in a place that call

Love, Wanderlust, And Sailing Around The World With Liz Alden
March 16, 2022

What does it take to sail around the world and stay in love with your partner? Liz Alden talks about how she and her husband circumnavigated the globe over four years, the places they loved, and how

Traveling Carnivals With Michael Sean Comerford
February 16, 2022

Sometimes you don’t have to leave your own country to find a culture that is different from your own. Michael Sean Comerford talks about the unique language, lifestyle, and attitudes of the carnies, t

Visiting Places That Other People Try To Leave. Weird Travel With Adam Fletcher
January 12, 2022

Weird travel is visiting places that other people try to leave or places that are not usually thought of as tourist destinations. Adam Fletcher talks about North Korea, the unexpected beauty of Cherno

Myanmar With Jessica Mudditt
December 29, 2021

How does Myanmar’s complicated history shape the country today? What are some of the wonderful places to visit — if tourists are able to travel again? Jessica Mudditt talks about her experience in Mya