After we’ve read quite a number of books about taking long walks for the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club it seemed only right to have a podcast episode about walking, too. It’s also a kind of substitute for a long walk I can’t take right now thanks to border closures … one day!
There’s something very special about a long walk – as proven by the number of travel narratives that have been written about them. It was great to hear tales from these guests about their varied experiences – hope you enjoy them too.
Show notes: Episode 253 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Walking the World
Walking is such a wonderful way to explore the world – it’s a way to slow down, really look around you, often to get in touch with nature too, and it’s healthy and environmentally-friendly as well. In Episode 253 I chat with travellers who’ve walked in many parts of the world and got so much out of it that it’ll make you want to follow in their (literal!) footsteps.
First up, I chat with Kath and Howie of The Museum of Us, a couple who have become quite addicted to long walks over the last few years – curiously, as the result of knee injuries. I talk with Kath and Howie about their experience of walking the Camino a few years back.
Next, Justin Watson tells the story of a popular walk in Bhutan to see the Tiger’s Nest Monastery or Paro Taktsang in Bhutan. It’s a pretty vertical walk and it’s a fun story!
Finally, Tara Wells talks to me about how to get the most out of walking – she’s just published a guide book on a long Sydney walk, so she should know!
Links:
- Kath and Howie’s YouTube channel The Museum of Us
- Justin’s blog Justin’s World
- Tara Wells’ website
- Tara’s book, The Bondi to Manly Walk
- Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers
- Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers
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