What turned you into a traveller? I've been pondering this question and in Episode 205 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I chat with four travel lovers about the origins of their travel addiction.

We start off delving back into childhood times to find some of the sparks that interested us in travel, and I speak first with Evan Petrelis. His particular entry point for learning about the world is quite unique! I also chat with Bob DiMenna who grew up loving learning about wildlife around the world, which led on to an interest in world cultures and travel.

Next, we consider how you go from a casual traveller into something more serious. I talk to Ferenc Elekes who learnt an important lesson while on a two-week holiday in Australia, chatting with longer-term travellers. I also chat with Kate Manser about how visiting her friend in French Polynesia had a significant impact on her life, too.

Links:

• Episode featuring my Dad talking about Papua New Guinea -  https://notaballerina.com/20 
• Evan Petrelis from Renaissance Tours - https://renaissancetours.com.au/ 
• Bob DiMenna from The Travelers Blueprint podcast - https://thetravelersblueprint.com
• Ferenc Elekes - Overland Site - https://overlandsite.com/ 
• Kate Manser’s site You Might Die Tomorrow - https://www.youmightdietomorrow.com/ 
• Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers
• Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/205