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This is first Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode! I answer three questions.
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1. Over-tourism - What's your take on how to be a good tourist and how can we, as travelers, repair the schism between locals and tourists?
2. Conversely, where are some places that could use a dose of tourism to help boost their economy?
Hay Francis!
Love your posts and news.
I am actually thinking of starting my blog in Arabic as I’ve been traveling a lot lately.
Any advice?
I answer her on the episode, but this is what I wrote to her:
"Hi Dalia!
My best advice: do it because you LOVE/WANT to do it and that you are happy if NOBODY reads it.
Some people start blogs and hope to quickly capture a big audience.
They underestimate how hard it is to do.
They quickly quit.
So only do it if you just love to write/blog.
Think of it as a public diary."
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Chris Christensen hosts one of the top 5 travel podcasts, The Amateur Traveler. This is the 13th episode of the WanderLearn podcast.
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Are promoters of blockchain technology snake oil salesmen?
One of my listeners (named Colin) thinks so.
Colin posted a blistering critique of Winding Tree on my website (see it below).
Meanwhile, Gary Arndt, who appeared on the WanderLearn podcast, wrote on my Facebook page, "I'm willing to bet money that Winding Tree and blockchain technology will not disrupt the travel industry or any other industry for that matter.
The two co-founders of Winding Tree appear on this episode to respond.
If you prefer seeing them, watch this YouTube video of the conversation
Officially, Couchsurfing is free, but it's really only free for inconsiderate guests.
Polite guests and anyone with common sense will give back to their host.
.beWhen I wrote "How To Be A Good Couchsurfing Guest and Host," the response was overwhelming:
So I struck a nerve.
In this podcast, I hit some of the same points I hit in the article. I recommend that anyone who wants to use Couchsurfing listen to this podcast and read the article.
I love Couchsurfing because it's helped me gain cultural insights for my books. I highly recommend Couchsurfing, as long as you follow my advice.
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I interviewed Marc Magliari, who is Amtrak's spokesperson for 23 states, to talk about what's going on with Amtrak. To watch the full interview, watch the YouTube video at the end of the article or listen to episode 10 of the WanderLearn podcast below.
Traveling locally is an outstanding way to scratch your travel itch even when you lack the money.
Many who dream of traveling the world haven't even traveled around their neighborhood.
The San Francisco Bay Area has 7 million people. Most haven't been on top of San Bruno Mountain (pictured). Still, many Bay Area residents dream of going to the Himalayas or the Swiss Alps. There are wonders all around us.
Never say that you can't afford to travel.
If you don't travel, it's just not a priority.
In this episode, I explain how to travel when you're broke or short on time.
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