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The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

Amanda Kendle
Travel
Public Transport
Thoughtful Travel
Australia
Japan
Italy
Sustainable Tourism
Travel Stories
Bangkok
Train Travel
Overtourism
Language Learning
South Korea
Solo Travel
Ayutthaya
Cultural Exchange
Tourism
Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Summit
Iceland
Thailand

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics like using foreign languages, meeting the locals, getting lost and what we learn from our travels.

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We all want the places we visit to exist for longer than our lifetime (and hopefully MUCH longer) - right? Conservation in the travel space can mean a bunch of things, and the three guests in this episode each have a story to share about their own co... more

Things inevitably go wrong when we travel - some big, some small, occasionally some trip-ending, but most travel dramas seem to end up being great stories we tell later and moments that also teach us something - about how we travel, about our persona... more

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If you have the opportunity to spend an extended time travelling - like an entire year - I say, grab it! In this episode I chat with three people who’ve had the good fortune to stay away from home for a year, for very different reasons and in many va... more

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Learning more about a place when we travel there is something that always gives me a thrill, and in this episode we take a cultural deep dive into three very different aspects of culture across the world. I first chat with Silvia Gentile Polese who s... more

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Riana Ang-Canning
Founder of Teaspoon of Adventure
Teaspoon of Adventure
Episode: 396 Spending A Year Abroad
Silvia Gentile Polese
Speaker sharing a Bali experience and funeral observance
The Good Observer blog (thegoodobserverblog.co.uk)
Episode: 395 Cultural Deep Dives
Laura Pakenham
Irish language advocate and broadcaster
Irish language media sphere
Episode: 395 Cultural Deep Dives
Alda Sigmundsdottir
Icelandic writer researching Icelandic history and trauma
Alda Sigmundsdottir (author)
Episode: 395 Cultural Deep Dives
Tim Geisler
Founder/leader of Nautilus Sailing, involved in training people to sail
Nautilus Sailing
Episode: 394 Unusual Accommodation
James Ward
Leader of conservation-focused safaris
Rewild Safaris
Episode: 394 Unusual Accommodation
Russell True
Leader of The True Ranch Collection
True Ranch Collection
Episode: 394 Unusual Accommodation
Josh Zukas
Travel writer based in Vietnam
joshuazukas.com
Episode: 392 What You'd Tell Your Younger Travelling Self
Tess Woods
Author of The Venice Hotel
Author, The Venice Hotel
Episode: Book Club 25: The Venice Hotel by Tess Woods

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Absorbing

    I love the tone of this podcast. I feel involved, nostalgia and entertained.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E. Or
    Australiaa year ago
  • Perfect podcast for travellers

    I have only recently started listening to the thoughtful travel podcast and I absolutely love it .

    So many great stories to be told about travelling the world . Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lorraine123!
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A better way to travel

    I really enjoy this podcast and Amanda’s approach to travel - being intentional and thoughtful. I’m especially enjoying the Van Life series where Amanda recounts her family’s travels around Europe in a motorhome way back in 1985. It’s interesting to reflect on how we travelled back then compared to now. Thanks for sharing your memories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Euro_traveller
    Australiaa year ago
  • Wonderful podcast, full of stories, insights, and interesting tips. Amanda is a very warm and interesting host, and keeps things top notch!

    Podchaser
    5
    Jonny Wright
    a year ago
  • Great travel podcast

    This is one of my favourite travel podcasts. I especially love listening to the “What went wrong on my travels!” episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sandy_travels
    Australiaa year ago

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Audience values the diverse range of guests and practical takeaways for thoughtful travel and storytelling.
Listeners praise the calming, insightful tone and host's ability to surface meaningful travel stories.
Many appreciate the focus on ethics, sustainability, and real-world experiences over destination hype.

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394 Unusual Accommodation
Q: And now tell me more about where you'd sleep now.
Tim explains that as his sailing-focused work evolved, he still seeks places that offer authentic experiences—comfortable enough to rest but always with a strong sense of place and adventure, favoring practicality and connection with the surroundings over pure luxury.
396 Spending A Year Abroad
Q: What was the biggest thing you learned from doing this Remote Year?
The guest describes becoming much more adaptable and confident, realizing they could transition from solo travel to living in multiple places while working, and recognizing the value of being able to function across various cultures and languages.
393 Taiwan: Chats with Locals
Q: What should travelers know before visiting Taiwan?
Travelers should be mindful of Taiwan's tropical climate, potential typhoons, and occasional earthquakes, and plan accordingly for seasonal weather while enjoying the country's hospitality and diverse landscapes.
Book Club 24: Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent
Q: If there was to be a movie of Always Home, Always Homesick, who would you like to play Hannah?
Hannah and Amanda acknowledge it's an impossible question, suggesting they'd trust the director's casting vision and keep expectations modest.
383 Small Connections, Big Memories
Q: So you were traveling solo at this time?
Eryn shares her experiences of traveling solo in Thailand and how it helped her make connections.

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Thoughtful, reflective travel storytelling with a focus on meaningful experiences, local communities, and responsible exploration. Episodes commonly blend first-person journeys with interviews from writers, photographers, guides, and educators who share how travel shapes perspectives, ethics, and creativity. Notable strengths include long-form conversations, diverse guest backgrounds, and a emphasis on staying curious, culturally sensitive, and purposeful in how we travel. The show often surfaces practical wisdom for travelers who want to connect deeply with places and people while avoiding tourist pitfalls, making it appealing to thoughtful travelers, aspiring industry guests, and brands interested in responsible travel narratives.

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