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Sailing around the world with children - Patrick Shulte
Episode 43
vendredi 8 juillet 2022 • Duration 46:02
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:
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.
A visit to Canada with Ted Cragg
Episode 42
vendredi 24 juin 2022 • Duration 50:36
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:
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.
Volunteering Overseas with Susan E. Gibson
Episode 33
vendredi 4 mars 2022 • Duration 41:34
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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
Come to Budapest with me!
Episode 32
vendredi 18 février 2022 • Duration 37:55
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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
Travelling solo but not alone with Caroline Sande
Episode 31
vendredi 4 février 2022 • Duration 50:15
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:
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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
How to travel in 2022
Episode 30
vendredi 21 janvier 2022 • Duration 17:19
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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
Campervanning with Luke and Martha!
Episode 29
lundi 6 décembre 2021 • Duration 44:51
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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
You are where you go with Caitlyn Lubas
Episode 28
lundi 22 novembre 2021 • Duration 38:29
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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
The crazy side of Asia with Ty Hutchinson
Episode 27
mardi 2 novembre 2021 • Duration 01:00:13
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://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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.
Family Travel with @Itzafamilything
Episode 26
mercredi 6 octobre 2021 • Duration 44:25
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://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?
hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
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.









