Fri, 17 December 2010
Round-the-world travel is nothing unusual for Kiwi, Dave Dean. He tells us about his travel in Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
For more information, please see http://indietravelpodcast.com/travel/roundtheworld-travel-dave-dean/
Dave's website is:
http://whatsdavedoing.com
Direct download: Episode2017920-20RTW20travel20with20Dave20Dean.mp3
Category:Travel, RTW, Africa -- posted at: 12:30am EDT |
Thu, 9 December 2010
London is, quite simply, an amazing city: a meltingpot of cultures and experiences. It’s the home of dozens of world-class galleries as well as boasting thousands of excellent restaurants, theatres, fashion houses and attractions. London is a sprawling metropolis that grew up along the banks of the River Thames, which weaves through the city like a serpent. The M25 motorway marks the outermost boundaries of the city, but most of the city's attractions are a lot more central. Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are located on the northern bank of the river, with the London Eye and the aquarium just on the other side. A wander along Southbank will take you past a wide variety of theatres and galleries, and you’ll soon see the Tower of London (on the north side) and Tower Bridge. From Big Ben, Mayfair and Hyde Park are to the west, Regent's Park is to the northwest, the City of London is along the river to the east, and Greenwich (of Greenwich Mean Time fame) is to the southeast. For more, please visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/europe/england or http://indietravelpodcast.com/england/london-travel-guide/
Direct download: Episode_178_-_London_travel_guide.mp3
Category:Travel, London, England -- posted at: 1:01am EDT |
Mon, 6 December 2010
Laos is a truly beautiful country, with high, mist-covered mountains dropping into steep river valleys. We were lucky to have a lightening-fast 10-day tour through Northern Thailand and Laos. And we loved it...
We had no problems checking out of Thailand, and caught a small boat across the river to Laos. Border control there was hectic and badly organised but, although it took forever, we had no hassles. Every ATM in the country was out of operation for the first two days were were in Laos, so we were glad Dave had recommended we carry cash in from Thailand.
For photos and video, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/laos/travel-laos-luang-prabang-vientiene
Direct download: Episode2017720-20Fast20travel20in20Laos2C20South20East20Asia.mp3
Category:Travel, Psychology -- posted at: 2:47am EDT |
Mon, 29 November 2010
Travel can be stressful, physically, mentally and emotionally. You're constantly moving, and being exposed to new foods and diseases, which puts stress on your body. Your mind is being exercised as well, as you plan your trip and deal with challenges as they arrive - maybe you have to speak a new language, or alter your plans at the last minute. All of these stressors will have an impact on your emotional health, which is subject to its own problems - after all, you have to interact with people, which can be tough on your emotions.
For more, visit
Direct download: Episode2017620-20Emotional20energy20and20travel.mp3
Category:Travel, Psychology -- posted at: 9:32am EDT |
Tue, 23 November 2010
World travel as a way to cut down your debt? That's exactly what this family started doing a few years ago. We talk family travel, work and travel and debt reduction.
When they set off, the plan was to work in Cairns, Australia and make the most of the amazing diving opportunities right next to their apartment. What they didn't realise was that having a "dependent" (a child, in non-government parlance) meant they couldn't get the work and holiday visas they were relying on. With no time to change their plans, they still went to Australia hoping to make something work.
It was next to impossible, so they moved down to Auckland, New Zealand where they were quickly able to find work and -- although the diving didn't happen -- a lifestyle. Travelling from there the three of them found a workable pattern of travel and Baker put a pile of work into his personal finance blog, Man Vs Debt. The family proved it was possible to cut down their US consumer debt and travel the world with a child.
To read more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com
Direct download: Episode2017520-20Travel20and20money20with20Man20vs20Debt.mp3
Category:Travel, Money -- posted at: 5:07am EDT |
Fri, 12 November 2010
Travel Cambodia with us: we visit Phnom Penh, Battambang, Phnom Penh and cross borders on the way to and from Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.
Direct download: Episode2017420-20Cambodia20-20Siem20Reap2C20Battambang20and20Phnom20Penh.mp3
Category:Travel, Cambodia, Asia -- posted at: 10:16am EDT |
Mon, 8 November 2010
If you travel for any length of time, it's likely that at some point you'll encounter rain. Be prepared for it.
A lightweight or heavy-duty jacket. If you're heading into summer, just pack a lightweight shell for emergencies. But if you'll be spending a winter or a rainy season somewhere, get a really good waterproof layer. Goretex is a good choice. Consider something that has a warm inner shell and a waterproof outer shell, then you can mix and match depending on the weather.
An umbrella. Definitely not an essential, but if you plan on spending a lot of time in cities it might be worth carting one around. I like to be able to put it up and down without changing my clothes or carrying around a wet jacket (for some reason, a wet umbrella isn't as bad). We just have one between the two of us.
For more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com
Direct download: Episode2017320-20Travel20clothes20for20packing20light.mp3
Category:Travel, Packing -- posted at: 9:04am EDT |
Fri, 29 October 2010
Two subjects today: Denver, Colorado and community-centered tourism with Milan Doshi from the Queen Anne BnB located in the city.
We talk about waste and ecological developments in hospitality then move on and get a great overview of things to see and do in the "mile high city".
Direct download: Episode2017220-20Denver2C20Colorado20and20community-centered20hospitality.mp3
Category:Travel, Colorado -- posted at: 1:29am EDT |
Mon, 18 October 2010
Washing your clothes while travelling is something you'll have to do if you're travelling for more than a week. And even if you're travelling for a week, you can pack lighter if you're prepared to do a little bit of washing along the way.
The most important thing to remember when travelling is to pack light. This means you need to take fewer clothes, but you should also consider what each item weighs, and how easy it will be to wash - and of course, since you will have fewer clothes with you, you'll need to wash what you do have more often.
Avoid very heavy things like jeans and bulky jumpers, as they are hard to wash and even harder to dry. Leave the big towel at home and pack a sports or travel towel, which takes up a fraction of the space and dries quickly.
If you're going somewhere cold, the trick is layering. Pack lightweight trousers and thermal underwear to put under them. Instead of one thick jumper, pack three thin ones - it'll weigh the same or less, you can rearrange them for a change of wardrobe, and they'll dry so much faster when you wash them.
For more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/
Direct download: Episode2017120-20Travel20clothes20-20packing20and20cleaning.mp3
Category:Travel, Living -- posted at: 7:41am EDT |
Fri, 8 October 2010
Scandinavia is a fantastic region of the world. We'd been wanting to
spend time there for a while, and apart from a weekend in Helsinki in
2007, didn't manage to get there until earlier this year. Mostly, we'd
been put off by prices - we'd heard that everything was expensive,
especially accommodation, transport and alcohol, and this had been
proven correct during our brief time in Finland. But thanks to
eurail.com and couchsurfing.org, we managed to have a great time on a
leaner budget than we'd expected.
For more, and links to everything we talk about in this show, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/
Direct download: Episode2017020-20Scandinavia20travel20advice.mp3
Category:Travel, Scandinavia, scandinavia travel,scandinavian travel,scandanavia travel,sweeden travel,norway travel,sweden travel,finlan -- posted at: 7:49am EDT |