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Crazy Travel Stories: Our Favorite From 1 Year of Not So Bon Voyage

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We’ve got a very exciting episode for you today: it’s our 1 year anniversary of the Not So Bon Voyage podcast! We can’t believe it’s been 1 year since we started this project. And what a year it has been. We’ve loved sharing our favorite crazy travel stories with you, Voyagers and we’ve loved telling your stories on air!

To celebrate our anniversary we’re using this episode to share our all time favorite stories we’ve told on the podcast. But first, we’ve got two travel in the news stories to share!

Flight to Nowhere with Qantas

First up, Jules tells Christine about Qantas Airlines “Flight to Nowhere.” Australia’s most well known airline, is doing a flight to nowhere… literally! The flight takes off from Sydney and lands back at Sydney 7 hours later after doing a tour around Australia. It goes over major landmarks like the GBR and the Outback, with all the inflight entertainment and service on offer, as well as a touted ‘celebrity appearance’. The trip sold out in 10 minutes, making it the fastest selling trip in Qantas’ history. What do you think Voyagers, would you take the flight to nowhere? Learn more about the flight here: Quantas Flight To Nowhere.

80 Year Old Disappears While Hiking

Next up, Jules the news story of Harry Harvey, an experienced hiker who went missing on Sunday September 6th form Yorkshire Dales. Harry got separated from his hiking partner when they got caught in a hailstorm. Four days after going missing there was a press conference held to appeal to the public to be on the lookout for him… and he just happened to show up! Read more about Harry’s adventure here: 80 year old who disappeared while hiking .

Wild Travel Stories: The Not So Bon Voyage Favorites

Now on to our all time favorite episodes of the Not So Bon Voyage podcast! Over the past year we’ve told some crazy travel stories, but these take the cake!

Christine’s Favorites

Episode 5: Ending up in a Thai prison and the Greek Titanic

In this episode I covered the story of Christine and Heidi, two American girls traveling around Greece who got stuck on a sinking Greek ferry. This is a WILD story of survival. This wasn’t like a story of being in a sketchy tug boat with a leaking hole, it was like being on the Greek freaking Titanic!!

Episode 20: Rabid Dolphins and The Ultimate Amazon Jungle Survival

This was the story of Juliane Koepcke, a 17 year old girl who is flying in a plane above the Amazon jungle when the plane explodes in mid-air. By some insane miracle her airplane seat is perfectly separated from the plane and she survives the 10,000 ft fall. But that’s just the start of her survival story, because now she’s alone in the Amazon and has to fight her way out.

Ep 30: Shot in the Face While Camping and the Lost Desert Runner

This is one of my favorite episodes and crazy travel stories because it’s a true travel, true crime crossover. Two of my favorite genres! This is the story of two friends who go camping along the Appalachian trail and unknowingly invite a murderer to come sit by their campfire. This story is literally a horror movie come to live, it has all the elements, camping, weird stranger and epic chase scene. You have to listen!

Jules’ Favorites

Episode 11: Will Smith Taken Hostage & The Tahitian Stalker (Hostel Horrors 2)

This is story from my personal friend that I met in Peru about getting tied up and robbed at gunpoint in a Colombia hostel. We also talked about the creepy stalker in Tahiti for a solo female traveler.

Episode 07: Ghost Plane and The Mystery Man (Spooky Halloween Special)

This episode covered the bizarre story of Lars Mittank, the German tourist, who disappeared while holidaying in Bulgaria with friends. This story was just weird and so interesting, and remains an unsolved mystery. Christine also talked about the ghost plane that was made up of parts from a plane crash where people died – Eastern Airlines Flight 401.

Episode 31: Bibles, Bows and Arrows: The Unfortunate Fate of John Allen Chau

This crazy travel story is about a dedicated Christian missionary who was set on traveling to the world’s most remote community in the middle of the Andaman Islands off the coast of India. He was trying to convert them to Christianity and met an unfortunate fate. Listen to the lead up to his travels there, as well as diary entries from the day of his death.

Not So Bon Reviews

We’re back with our new segment, not so bon reviews, where we share 1 star reviews of the world’s most beloved landmarks. This week we’re sharing bad reviews of the Washington Monument!

Here’s a snippet:

Bad monument

It’s a good piece of architecture, but I don’t like it for several reasons: 1. The phallic symbolism. 2. Inaccessible to poor people who can’t travel. 3. I don’t like George Washington.

The obelisk and the pools. The history is palpable but so is the masonic evil. They are laughing at us. They designed this country to be our prison, the blueprint for it is all here. Look up pentagram DC street plan.

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The 15 Best True Story Podcasts for Real Crazy Stories

Here are the best true story podcasts with real crazy stories that'll make your own life look dull by comparison.

The real world is endlessly interesting. Which is part of the reason that true story podcasts are so great to listen to. These non-fiction podcasts tell stories of experiences from people from all walks of life. Which may make your life look dull.

In true story podcasts, the presenter often speaks from personal experience---whether they lived through or investigated a situation. This means that the stories told often sound unbelievable, which can make them exciting and inspirational.

In this article, we've rounded up the best true story podcasts available to listen to right now.

1. The Constant

No-one is perfect. People make mistakes. The Constant is a science and history podcast all about when things go wrong, both in the past and present. It tackles the comedic and the tragic, from small blunders to errors that had catastrophic effects.

Hosted by Mark Chrisler, a playwright who can tell a good story, The Constant is a podcast that will make you feel better about your mistakes.

2. Heavyweight

Heavyweight is about traveling back to a moment when everything changed. Former CBS Radio personality Jonathan Goldstein hosts, and he brings plenty of experience with him as he helps people resolve something from their past. If you've ever had a moment you've lived to regret, this is one podcast worth checking out.

3. This Is Actually Happening

This Is Actually Happening tells unbelievable true stories from the average person; the uncanny events that have altered their lives in drastic ways. The stories are sure to stick with you. Like the tale of a son shot by his father or the man who wakes up in the morgue.

The stories are presented without commentary, which gives you a great connection to the person speaking.

4. Terrible, Thanks For Asking

Perhaps one of the most pointless questions to ask someone is, "How are you?" The answer will usually be "fine". Terrible, Thanks For Asking is the opposite of that.

It's a podcast where people share their true thoughts and feelings. Some stories are sad, some are uplifting. This is a podcast that shines a real light on the ups and downs of everyday life.

5. Revolutions

History is full of revolutions, from the English Revolution to the Paris Commune to the Spanish American wars of independence. In the aptly named Revolutions podcast, host Mike Duncan takes an incredibly deep dive into these events.

He works through them chronologically and it's clear that he has real passion and incredible knowledge. You're bound to learn lots of new and interesting facts while listening to this podcast.

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6. Futility Closet

Produced to "help you waste time as enjoyably as possible," the Futility Closet podcast features stories across topics including art, philosophy, history, literature, and math.

One of the strengths of Futility Closet is the amount of research that goes into each episode, all cited on its website which also plays hosts to a database of interesting facts.

7. Generation Why

In Generation Why, friends Aaron and Justin present theories and share their opinions about various mysteries, including true crime, unsolved murders, and other conspiracies. There’s a huge number of true crime podcasts available, but Generation Why is one of the best, and its longevity is testament to that.

From the BBC World Service comes this fascinating podcast that tells extraordinary stories from people around the world. The podcast releases daily and some of the past stories include an Australian man who woke up speaking Mandarin, the actor who preferred to die than stop filming, and the portrait artist who is face-blind.

9. Modern Love

Modern Love is a podcast based on the New York Times column, where people write about the love, loss, and redemption that they've experienced in their life.

What makes this podcast stand out is that it features readings from some superb actors like Kate Winslet and Jake Gyllenhaal, along with follow-up conversations with the people who wrote the columns originally.

10. Outside/In

Outside/In is a podcast hosted by Sam Evans-Brown as he investigates and tells stories about the outdoors.

There's no question that humans are slowly but surely ruining the planet, so many of the episodes talk about our impact on the environment. However, lots of episodes simply explore the wonder of nature, or shine a light on great people like conservationists.

If you feel inspired after listening to Outside/In, check out the best nature documentaries to watch on Netflix .

11. This Is Love

If you enjoy the podcast Criminal, you'll also enjoy This Is Love because it's made by the same team. While This Is Love applies the same thoughtful approach, this podcast is lighter because it's all about the experience of love between people, animals, nature, and more.

The stories told are unexpected, like a diver who was saved by an animal or a city in North Italy that stayed quiet to save something dear to them.

12. The Secret Room

The best stories are often those kept quiet. In The Secret Room, host Ben Hamm talks to people as they reveal their untold truths. Each episode is well produced and incredibly interesting, diving into secrets like a group who caused a horrific explosion, a woman who catfished for three years, and a student who bluffed their thesis.

13. Dead Eyes

Dead Eyes is a podcast about one very specific true story, but it's so hilarious and weird that it demands your attention.

Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff sets out on a quest to discover why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role in the HBO series Band of Brothers. He ends up talking to the likes of Jon Hamm and Rian Johnson, applying obsessive analysis to a frankly inconsequential event.

14. This American Life

This American Life is one of the most famous podcasts in the world, but that doesn't mean it's not worth recommending. It's popular because it combines journalism and storytelling to dive into the stories of everyday Americans. It's funny, surprising, upsetting, and shocking---that's life.

15. The Mortified Podcast

We all did stupid stuff when we were kids, right? In The Mortified Podcast, they talk to adults who have artifacts (like journals, movies, and art) that reveal embarrassing moments from their childhood.

From a first kiss to the worst job, this is a hilarious podcast that has featured guests like Elijah Wood, Alison Brie, and Bo Burnham.

Listen to Podcasts Telling True Stories

True story podcasts can be addicting and enlightening in equal measure, and these are some of the best. Plus, since they all still release regular episodes, you'll have something to listen to for many months to come.

If these true story podcasts tickled your fancy, here are the mystery podcasts guarateed to tingle your spine .

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Amelia was raised by Canadian and New Zealander parents, so inherited a serious love of both the ocean and mountains. You can usually find Amelia freediving, hiking to the top of a mountain for a perfect photo or camping in the wild. She balances all this with her 9-5 job, and is a strong believer in finding adventure everyday, anywhere.

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Adventure podcasts and podcasts about travel are the perfect way to escape the grind and psych up for your next trip. Amelia’s got the listening you need, crowdsourced from our experienced Explorer Project members.

Got a case of serious travel envy? Counting down the days until your next adventure? (I think we all are! – Ed) Well strap your ears in, because they’re about to go exploring.

We’ve compiled a list of the world’s best adventure and travel podcasts, including some to surprise even the most avid podcast listeners. We’ve included plenty of Australian and Kiwi podcasts, as some of the best adventure podcasts are homegrown, and often overlooked compared to the big North American shows.

These podcasts will do more than just tide you over until your next trip, they’ll transport you and inspire you to dream of bigger, better, adventures.

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A good adventure podcast series is like a warm hug. All of the podcasts on this list come highly recommended by We Are Explorer readers and contributors and these series are listed for their consistent quality of guests and content.

1. We Are Explorers Podcast

Shameless self-promotion, not sorry! The We Are Explorers Podcast celebrates the humans within Australia and New Zealand’s adventure community. We’ve done two series, the first hosted by We Are Explorers’ founder Henry Brydon , and interviewing inspirational individuals from Monique Farmer to family-favourite Beau Miles (actually that interview was by Pat Corden ). Series two partnered with Arc’teryx for the Inside Out Series, which talked to diverse people making the outdoors accessible to all.

Check out  Changing the Future of Adventure Travel  with Fuchsia Sims and The Psychologist Using Adventure Therapy to Transform At-Risk Teens  with Andy Hamilton to get you started.

2. The Dirtbag Diaries

Bringing out the big guns first, this is one of the most popular adventure podcasts. Running since 2007, Dirtbag Diaries not only sounds great due to super high-quality production and editing, they also bring great stories to life.

Try starting off with Pedal Strokes and Perspective to hear a stereotype-smashing female adventurer talking about her experience cycling across America.

Then move on to Tales of Terror Volume 8, part of their regular series on fear and adventure.

3. Into the Wee Hours

Hosted by WAE contributor Sarah Pendergrass and Kristin Vautin, Into the Wee Hour s is all about elevating the voice of everyday adventurers. Check out Episode 28 , an interview with Allie Geddes that talks about cancer, the power of healing through movement in nature, identifying as non binary and gender in the outdoors, and of course, global hiking and bikepacking missions, is a sensational listen.

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Another well-known, high-tech set of American adventure podcasts come from Outside Online . No shortage of great stories here.

Dispatches Episode 19: an Amazingly Crappy Story

The ‘shittiest story’ the hosts say they have ever told, this episode tracks a Canadian researcher on a mission to figure out what to do with human waste in natural areas. Full of great quotes like ‘chipping frozen shit into my face’ and more poop jokes than you can poke a stick at. If you have ever taken a shit in the woods, you are morally obligated to listen to this.

XX factor: Vanessa Garrison Walks the Walk

If you’re just struggling to get off the couch, let alone tick off a casual 20km hike, this will inspire you to bring activity into your everyday life. This episode also hones into the importance of nature and adventure for self-care, and to help you live your best life.

5. The Call to Adventure

Not only does this British podcast bring you stories of adventure, but the hosts are also currently cycling from North to South America and producing a podcast. This show is more informal and not as highly produced as Outside or Dirtbag Diaries, but has seriously inspiring interviews nonetheless.

Season 1 Episode 9 – Dimitri Kieffer

This episode is an interview with Frenchman Dimitri Kieffer, an unstoppable human adventure machine, circumnavigating the globe using only different types of human-powered transport.  

6. Girls Can Do Scary Things Too

This show delivers quick bites of adventure. Although it’s marketed at girls, and is great for kids, the stories are relatable no matter your age.

In the very first episode, the show’s host Alyssa Azar tells her story, as the youngest Australian ever to climb Mount Everest at 19.

7. Australian Hiker

Good for instructional guides, this podcast is not as story-driven as the other shows on this list. Australian Hiker is great for Australian specific travel tips, like:

Episode 018: The Overland Track: Expectations vs Reality

Or Episode 049: Kangaroo Island Here We Come, An Overview

8. Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

We Are Explorers contributor Chagi Weerasena, an ecologist herself, recommended this podcast hosted by a wildlife biologist who goes on epic adventures around the world to save threatened species. From Lowland gorillas to lizard lassoers, this pod delivers on its tagline: ‘Not your average field trip’. Listen to Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant .

9. Off Track

Off Track sounds distinctly Australian. Not just because of the Aussie accents; this podcast focuses just as much on the distinctive sounds of the Australian outback, with bird calls, crickets and the rustle of gum trees. If you’re looking for a podcast to really transport you, this is it. Earworms from Planet Earth II brings you sounds from the Australian bush and all over the world.  If you’re reading from overseas, this show will cure even the strongest case of homesickness.

Whether you’re commuting to work, in the car driving to your next adventure, or just need some inspiration to get off the couch, these podcasts will deliver the goods. Grab your headphones and buckle up for a sonic journey into the wild!

10. The Long Way Home

Whenua, Whakapapa, Whanau . Land ties to Community.   Produced by Radio New Zealand, this excellent series follows actor Bruce Hopkins’ journey along the infamous 3000km Te Araroa track as he takes the ashes of his brother and father home to his birthplace.

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11. Waterpeople

Waterpeople is a gathering of Patagonia’s  surfing community to discuss adventure, activism, conservation and community – all through storytelling. It’s hosted by Lauren L. Hill & Dave Rastovich.

12. She Explores

Episode 58: are you able to change your dream?

In a world full of motivational speakers, we are all under pressure to set and achieve goals. But we don’t often hear about changing or re-evaluating those goals. Listen to some inspiring adventurous women discuss changing their dreams, and why it’s so important.

13. Bad Boy Running

Are you a runner? This British podcast is for you, as 2 hosts take their post-run pub banter and transport it into your ears in podcast form.

EP 41- Danny Bent talks Project Awesome, Special Forces Hell Week and World Rely

In this episode the hosts talk to adventurer Danny Bent (once they get through their chatter). Bent is well-known in the UK for his stint on TV show Special Forces Hell Week, his creative adventurous fundraising, and setting up Project Awesome, an initiative to bring more fun to everyday exercise.

14. The Paul Kirtley Podcast

Another British podcast , with a solo host who’s an expert in wilderness survival, this podcast is a breath of fresh air. It straddles the line between the high-tech production of some of the bigger podcasts and the freedom of small startup podcasts. This has the best of both worlds, the professionalism and nuanced questions of a big podcast, but also the fun of a smaller podcast.

PK Podcast 017: Al Humphreys on Adventures Great and Small

Guest Al Humphreys cycled around the world for 4 years, and has written over 10 adventure books. Humphreys is best known for his book on Microadventures which inspired thousands to sneak adventurous moments into their 9-5 lives (and is a major source of inspiration for We Are Explorers). 

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15. Extremes

Extremes has a simple premise: ‘a show about people who’ve lived through extraordinary situations’. It’s hosted by VICE and makes no claims about any specific pattern, it just promises to be an extreme story that focuses on humans at their limit. Dig in .

16. Adventure Science

Want to understand the world you’re exploring? This Canadian podcast merges the best of adventure life with science. So you’ll learn something and be inspired!

Ep 2: Will Gadd

A Canadian adventure powerhouse, Will Gadd is an ice climber, paraglider and kayaker. In this episode, he details his journey into adventure, and how growing up with a geologist for a father helped him better understand the world in which he was adventuring.

17. Our Changing World

Another science-based podcast, coming from New Zealand , Our Changing World focuses on the changes to world around us. Listen to Turnaround in takahē’s fortunes , an episode about conservation efforts to protect New Zealand’s endangered flightless takahē bird.

18. Wild Ideas Worth Living

Sponsored by REI, Wild Ideas Worth Living is another well-known, highly-produced podcast.

Episode 063 Brendan Leonard – How to Run 100 Miles, Get Paid to Write Books and Blogs and Make Movies and Cartoons about Adventures

What a title! Sign me up now! Guest Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad , and the adventure community’s favourite cartoonist

19. The Trail Ahead

It’s safe to say that the outdoors is a meeting place at sorts. It’s also safe to say that’s it’s overbearingly white, straight, male and privileged. The Trail Ahead works to break down those barriers with conversations about the intersection of race, the environment, history and culture. A recent ep talked with everyone’s favourite outdoor drag queen, Pattie Gonia .

20. Diaries of the Wild Ones

‘Tales from the road, recorded on the road.’ How’s that for a tagline? Aaron Shanks is an adventurous Aussie from Australia’s East Coast who moves between adrenaline-fuelled overseas adventures and off-grid living in Northern NSW.

As you can imagine for such a cool bloke, he’s pretty interested in other cool people. Diaries of the Wild Ones is an adventure podcast that focuses on ‘the weird, wonderful and sometimes scary elements of adventure travel. Check out Ep 4 – In Hospital In Korea, Police Rides In Mexico, Running from Bandidos in Peru , title says it all hey!

21. Terra Incognita

Compared to the adventure podcast above, Terra Incognita takes itself pretty seriously. Its byline is, in fact, ‘The Adventure Podcast’.

Luckily Terra Incognita – The Adventure Podcast lives up to its name. Heck, nearly everyone they’ve chatted with recently is wearing snow goggles in their pic. With a mix of household names and slightly more under-the-radar explorers, this UK-based podcast is worth sessioning, ice-axe and whiskey in-hand.

22. The Layback

The Layback is about Australian rock climbing. That’s it. The founder was listening widely and felt that there was a gap right where Aussie climbing should be. With big names like Simon Carter, Neil Monteith, Kim Carrigan, Olivia Page and Lucy Stirling, this podcast is an asset to the home-grown climbing scene.

23. The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast is hard to sum up. At its core, it’s about wellness and how to get there. Themes like meditation, endurance sport, time in nature and veganism keep popping up and Rich’s undying stoke will leave you amped to be your best self. Heck even the ads get you inspired. To a degree, this one’s more about the adventure of life, and adventures into the mind – not that there’s anything wrong with that!

24. Watershed Chats

Patagonia Australia’s latest podcast series, Watershed Chats , speaks with a bunch of experts who are doing their darndest to create a more healthy and habitable future for the planet. Now that’s something everyone can agree on! One episode even chats with Alice Forrest, a long-time We Are Explorers contributor and pal.

25. Born To Kick Arse

Matthew Tommasi interviews total legends from across the adventure sphere in this grass-roots podcast . From blind Everest climbers to back to back marathoners and the fastest known hiker of the Pacific Crest Trail you’re in for a wild look into the minds of the world’s most hardcore.

Episodes stopped in 2017 but with 65 to dig through there’s more than enough to get stuck into.

26. The Hidden Athlete

Much like Born To Kick Arse, The Hidden Athlete podcast focuses on epic athletes and adventurers who avoid the mainstream media. There are some incredible personalities and stories to dig into; the most recent ep interviews Matthew Falconer, a 4 x Transcontinental Bike Race Ultra Endurance Cyclist who used to weigh 120kg and chain smoke cigarettes. Nice turnaround!

One-off Podcast Episodes

These are the podcasts you might have skipped over as they don’t scream ‘adventure’ from the title. But don’t tune out! Some of the best adventure stories we’ve ever heard have been from these shows.

27. Conversations

Conversations is one of Australia’s highest-rated podcasts, and for a very good reason. This podcast has a focus on great storytelling. Each week, hosts Richard Fidler or Sarah Kanowski interview someone with a unique story. Filder is one of the best interviewers in the world, and each episode never fails to leave you enthralled.

Hiking while blind? Best of 2017: Daniel Kisch, tells the story of Kisch, who uses echolocation to hike, bike and adventure, all without seeing.

Listening to trees: nature’s magnificent networkers is all about the amazing ways trees communicate, and Biologist David Haskell’s work to decode their messages.

When adventure goes wrong, helicopter pilot Jerry Grayson will be there to rescue you in Royal Navy Helicopter rescue pilot Jerry Grayson.

28. Death, Sex & Money

Why Jeb Corliss Jumps Off Cliffs

This ep of Death, Sex & Money focuses on famous BASE wingsuit jumper Jeb Corliss reflects on his near-death experiences while adventuring and why he keeps going back. Jeb’s adventures just scrape in on the safe side of lethal, and are at the very edge of what is possible in extreme sports.

29. Stuff Mom Never Told You

Women’s Wanderlust

‘Women should be careful traveling on their own. It’s just not safe.’ This podcast busts that stereotype wide open, looking at the experiences of solo female travelers from early 19th Century explorers, to modern-day eat-pray-lovers. Stuff Mom Never Told You smashes gender norms and is a must-listen regardless of your gender.

If you’re enjoying the theme of old-school adventure women, listen to Pocahontas and the Indian Princess Myth.

30. Sci-gasm

Season 8 episode 1 ‘Science’s greatest journeys’

These self-confessed Aussie nerds come with a language warning, and a warning that you might learn something cool. This episode focuses on some amazing historical voyages, starting with Charles Darwin’s voyage on the Beagle.

You need to add ’The Hidden Athlete’ podcast to this list. Ross interviews many relatively unknown athletes about there achievements, with many covering endurance Athletes or adventurers. My recent favourite was Jimmy Ashby’s ride around the world. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-jimmy-ashby-2019-australian-geographic-young-adventurer-of-the-year–21977307

Awesome! Thanks Mark, we’ll add it to the list! Glad you enjoyed the article.

Fab list of podcasts here but also should definitely check out the adventure sports podcast features lots of rad athletes and adventurers doing crazy things in their chosen field as well as featuring people who make a career out of adventuring e.g guides and stuff ☺️

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This is one of my favorite podcasts. I'm fussy about what I listen to and Sandi has a pleasant and smooth voice. She has a great way of telling a story. She keeps it interesting and throws in little details. My only complaint is she needs make them longer. ;) I can't get enough!

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The 7 Best Travel Podcasts

T he landscape of tourism will change in the coming decade, and I’m not just talking about Venice being underwater. Before the pandemic, back when the worst thing you could catch on a plane was food poisoning, we traveled to find connection, discover new cultures, and take out our anger on taxi drivers who sped away with our change. The appeal of travel was just as much about risk as relaxation, making it mildly concerning that many travel podcasts end after only two or three episodes.

So now you’re looking for a recommendation, a bit of local knowledge to tell you which of the countless travel podcasts are worth your time. A good travel show must do one essential thing: transport its listener to a new destination, whether that place is the Serengeti or a state park outside of Sacramento. Each podcast on this list captures, in its own way, the thrill of an adventure. By effectively adapting their formats during the pandemic, they prove there is longevity to the travel podcast format, no matter what turbulence comes their way.

You don’t have to like flying to enjoy the Layovers podcast, but it definitely helps. Centered around air travel, the show takes what might be a niche subject and turns it into an entertaining lens through which to analyze geopolitics and current affairs. Where many podcasts zoom in when exploring a topic, hosts Paul Papadimitriou and Alex Hunter zoom out, giving a broader view of the global map. For example, in a recent episode, Paul and Alex ask if we might have been in a golden age of international travel and didn’t even know it. How do we move forward in an era of infection and tighter borders? How will political tensions affect free movement? These are the sorts of questions we’re all asking, but Layovers isn’t afraid to answer.

For fans of: Being the “airport dad,” no matter your age

Pushkin has discovered a winning formula with Not Lost , a travel show hosted by podcasting veteran Brendan Francis Newnam. You may also know him from his writing for The New York Times Magazine and Saveur. After ending a long-term project (and a long-term relationship), Newman decided to do what most of us would in his situation — start a podcast. Just kidding. He actually embarked on a foodie adventure in some of the world’s best culinary destinations. The podcast, I’m sure, was just an afterthought.

Not Lost employs an effective mix of auteur direction, snappy writing, and spontaneous comedy — and that’s before you get to the heart of the show: food. A co-production of Pushkin, Topic Studios, and iHeartMedia, the show is as slick as you would expect; any sense of “rough-and-ready” adventure is purely varnish. At its core, Not Lost celebrates people, stories, and the rapidly changing world that can only be experienced through extensive travel.

For fans of: Eat Pray Love — but, like, for dudes

You Should Have Been There

You should have been there is a hidden indie gem from across the pond, with a name that pokes fun at the obvious fact that no travel podcast will ever make you feel like you were actually there, but that doesn’t mean this pair won’t try. Hosted by journalist Simon Calder and BBC producer Mick Webb, this is a show that isn’t afraid to get a little erudite about adventure, exploring an impressive range of topics, from layover-friendly airports to an entire episode dedicated to the niche subject of “psychogeography.” Walter Benjamin, anyone?

Calder and Webb have natural chemistry. Sure, the audio quality is basic, but what the show lacks in volume, it more than makes up for in clarity. The show is meticulously scripted, but that’s hardly surprising given its hosts’ experience. By combining the enthusiasm of a kindly neighbor nattering about his caravan with the delivery of professional radio presenters, You should have been there can seem a touch more of a ramble than a romp. But that’s exactly what makes it delightful. Of course, I’d love to be walking the Pyrenees with Calder and Webb, but their show does something rare: it makes me feel totally comfortable just where I am.

For fans of: Always straying off the beaten track

Abroad in Japan

Chris Broad and Pete Donaldson’s cult podcast grew from a mutual fascination with their new home. Abroad in Japan isn’t what you might expect from a travel podcast, but who said adventure only comes from fleeting visits? Living abroad is an immersive way to understand and appreciate the delights of another culture, and these British guys are ready to dive deep into all the nerdy parts of Japanese life. But Chris and Pete aren’t just any old expatriates. Chris is an award-winning filmmaker. Pete’s an accomplished broadcaster. Together, they spend their free time bringing their podcast listeners a taste of a dynamic and complex country through travel tips, current events and topical reports. Why are $75 Tamagotchis making a comeback? What is it like in the country’s worst Love Hotel? And, most importantly, how much do you tip? No, they’re not locals, but Abroad in Japan brings an outsider’s eye to a fascinating country many of us have always wanted to discover.

For fans of: E ating your ramen like a local

Join The Washington Post ’s Lillian Cunningham on a different type of travel podcast: an audio journey through America’s national parks. After a strong first season, Field Trip has earned fans for its richly drawn landscapes, with many writing that the show transports them out of their normal lives and into the wilderness. If that isn’t travel podcasting, we’d like to know what is. From White Sands to Yosemite, Cunningham makes an effort to depict conservation efforts alongside historical details, bringing a level of human interest into a show that could otherwise be called nature programming. It is yet to be seen whether Field Trip will return for a second season. So far, the show has drawn enough admiration to justify an episode for all sixty-three national parks. Throwing in a few listener stories wouldn’t go amiss either.

For fans of: Wishing you were still in the Girl Scouts. Cookie, anyone?

Greetings From Somewhere

Zach Mack is road tripping through America. From the first green light, Greetings From Somewhere has proven itself to be a slick production, blending travel narrative with investigative journalism. With flavors of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown , Mack takes his listeners on an immersive journey through some of the country’s most engaging destinations. The first episode, “Marfa TX,” sets a high bar for the rest of the series, and it’s clear that Mack is no amateur. By detailing the town’s history and exploring its controversies, the show neatly weaves interviews with local characters into an addictive narrative.

As everyone who has read Steinbeck or Kerouac will know, life on the road has become a fixed part of America’s mythology. In his episode “The Myth of American Road Trip,” Mack deconstructs these tropes, asking us why, with so much displacement and inequality around the world, we still romanticize this lifestyle. These “detour” episodes add an extra dimension to an already multifaceted show — a real breakout star of the genre.

For fans of: Saying “Anthony Bourdain is my hero”

JUMP with Traveling Jackie

Since 2014, Jackie Nourse has been a mainstay of travel podcasting. First, she was host of the Budget Minded Traveler , a show dedicated to the noble pursuit of cheap travel. Now, Jackie has expanded her podcast to include an online community and travel programs with one clear message: if you want adventure, you have to take the jump. With her new vision comes a new name, though Jackie’s focus remains making travel affordable for those willing to plan ahead and make sacrifices.

Of course, there are more barriers to adventure than just the show’s call to action might suggest, but Jackie isn’t naive. Despite her sometimes-rambling delivery, she addresses her listeners’ concerns on topics like financial viability and safe solo travel with confident pragmatism. If you are embarking on a budget trip around the United States, JUMP will have particular appeal. With dozens of episodes on destinations including Utah, Oregon, and Southern California, the show is just the ticket for aspiring adventurers.

For fans of: Not letting little things, like being broke, hold you back

Alice   Florence   Orr  is a staff writer for  Podcast Review  and is based in Edinburgh . Her work has appeared in  Scottish Review ,  Like The Wind , and  Nomad Journal . You can connect with her on  Twitter  or  Instagram .

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The 15 best storytelling podcasts

From science fiction to horror and comedy to drama, there's a story podcast out there for every taste

Ah, the storytelling pod. Perhaps one of the genres that helped podcasting blow up all those years ago. The kind of podcast that has you cancelling your evening plans so you can stay in and listen to it, or cleaning the house to within an inch of its life without even realising. The kind of podcast that you never, ever want to come to an end. 

That’s the story podcast. From true crime to comedy and horror to science fiction, these narrative podcasts take you on a journey – often, it’s a long one. For this reason, many of the picks on this list are cult classics, telling spooky stories of abandoned desert towns and diving into unsolved mysteries. A lot of the big ones are American (as are most of the ‘casts on this list), but hey, a good story is a good story. 

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Seriously good story podcasts, ranked

1.  This American Life

Remember we mentioned cult classics? This is one of them. ‘This American Life’ is a beast of a podcast, which began as a radio show back in 1995. Each episode is presented by radio presenter Ira Glass (somewhat of a legend in his field), and each week has a different theme, through which multiple first-person narrative stories are told. Equal parts emotive, intimate and gripping, the longstanding-ness of this podcast tells you everything you need to know. 

2.  Serial

What is the true-crime podcast boom, if not a triumph for the art of storytelling? The outcome to almost every one of these lavishly detailed, multi-part shows is almost always available via a quick Google - but it’s the journey, not the destination that audiences are interested in. ‘Serial’ borders on a cliche to include, but the Sarah Koenig-hosted show’s first season - which looks into a 1999 murder case - remains the popular and critical high watermark of the entire genre. But we'd suggest checking out season two, too. 

3.  The Memory Palace

This hauntingly beautiful history podcast (kind of) has been running since 2008. Hosted by Nate DiMeo, the actual subject matter of the individual, often obliquely named shows is kept deliberately opaque until you listen. But you can generally expect quirky and or obscure historical episodes - think the unusual origins of certain phrases or odd facts about famous figures - recounted by DiMeo in drifting tones, set to a specially chosen soundtrack. Yes, the history is interesting. But it’s the recounting of it that makes ‘The Memory Palace’ a classic.

4.  Welcome to Night Vale

The very definition of a cult show, the bimonthly ‘Welcome To Night Vale’ is basically one enormous, very weird shaggy dog story that newbies can start from the now distant beginning or (possibly wiser) pick up where it is now just fine. Taking the form of a fictional local radio show hosted by one  Cecil Gershwin Palmer, it  follows life in the very titular bizarre desert town in the southern States, where all conspiracies are real and fantastical beings drolly stalk the darkened streets. 

5.  The Writer’s Voice

No journal is more closely synonymous with the short story than The New Yorker, and ‘The Writer’s Voice’ is effectively the audiobook version of its weekly stories, with the authors themselves reading out their own stories (hence the name!). Stretching back to 2016, you’re obviously not going to get classics from the likes of Salinger or Nabokov, but it’s a great way to digest the magazine’s ever-erudite fictional output. And yes, you do get Kristen Roupenian reading ‘Cat Person’.

6.  Odyssey: The Podcast

You can’t be serious about storytelling and not include Homer (the Ancient Greek oral poet, not the beloved ‘Simpsons’ character). Pushing 3,000 years old, ‘The Odyssey’ tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus’s adventure-filled journey home from the Trojan War. Storyteller Jeff Wright’s 23-hour podcast version puts the whole thing in contemporary language and adds contextualising appendices to each of the episodes. Yes, it’s been adapted. But the ‘Odyssey’ was a story designed to be listened to. It’s a great standalone, though Wright has also done a similarly excellent adaptation of the preceding ‘Iliad’, entitled ‘Trojan War: The Podcast’.

7.  S-Town

Unlike its sister podcast ‘Serial’, ‘S-Town’ does take a completely unexpected route to the one the listener might expect. It’s perhaps best not to give too much away here. But in essence, what looks like a quintessential example of a cold case true-crime podcast takes a shocking turn in the years after one John B McLemore persuades veteran radio producer Brian Reed to look into a death in his hometown of Woodstock, Alabama. Some ethical questions have been justifiably raised over whether it was entirely appropriate to complete the show (you’ll know what we mean when you get the whole story), but it is a truly gripping tale.

8.  The Moth Radio Hour

Well, this is proper, hardcore storytelling: The Moth is a not-for-profit group dedicated to the art of storytelling that stages live events across America and beyond. Its most popular manifestation, however, is ‘The Moth Radio Hour’, which gathers together live recordings and bundles them up for wider consumption. Each hour is themed but tremendous varied, mixing up fiction and non-fiction, little known storytellers with the odd celebrity, but the standard is uniformly high.

9.  Selected Shorts

This enormously popular, heavily syndicated US public radio show is another one that doesn’t try and play it complicated. Recorded live at Symphony Stage in New York City, each week on ‘Selected Shorts’ host Megan Wolitzer introduces two short stories (or one slightly longer story) per episode. The remit varies a lot, and some of the stories are commissioned specifically for the show, but as a rule, it’s lesser-known works by usually longer-form writers. The stories are read by heavyweight actors – occasionally very famous ones.

10.  Lore

Looking for something a little spookier? Aaron Mahnke’s fortnightly podcast delves into the spooky world of folklore. Each episode comes with a loose theme - such as North American vampire myths, among others - and a certain amount of analysis, but the real pleasure is Mahnke’s spooky, ‘campfire’-style recounting of the innumerable folk legends and myths the show draws upon. There’s an emphasis on North America, but there’s plenty of spookiness from all over the world.

11.  LeVar Burton Reads

Sometimes a great storytelling podcast is just as simple as a guy with a great voice reading some great stories aloud. LeVar Burton is best known globally for his role as Geordie La Forge in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and its spin-offs, but in the US, whole generations of kids were raised on PBS’s kids’ book show ‘Reading Rainbow’, which he hosted for 23 years. ‘LeVar Burton Reads’ is aimed at an older audience and features stories from a wide variety of genres with a focus on the fantastical (think: Murakami, Gaiman, King).

12.  StoryCorps

Yet another fine US show, human interest podcasts don’t get more human or interesting than ‘StoryCorps’. The podcast brings together true-life tales of people who’ve lived through remarkable events, from forgiving their child’s murder to remembering Martin Luther King’s final days. The episodes are marked out by the intimacy of the recounting and the relative brevity of the telling - episodes are generally between five and 20 minutes long. 

13.  Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People

Comic Chris Gethard’s show puts real people under the spotlight… anonymously. The premise of ‘Beautiful Stories by Anonymous People’ is extremely simple: Gethard speaks to his subject on the phone for an hour, and whatever they want to talk about has to be the show. There’s obviously a fair amount of pre-selection involved, but beyond that, there’s pleasant randomness to a show that pleasingly veers between fun anecdotes and something more confessional.

14.  The Truth

This independent New York-based podcast is simply… very weird, and that’s why ‘The Truth’ has such a dedicated cult following. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell, the all-new stories – which tend to last around a half-hour – mostly skew towards the surreal and darkly comic. But what really defines them is Mitchell’s lush, trippy sound design: it’s recommended that you listen via headphones, and yes, you absolutely should.

15.  The Other Stories

After some straight-up chills down your spine? ‘The Other Stories’ is completely unabashed about saying it wants to be a modern version of ‘The Twilight Zone’ or ‘Tales from the Crypt’ and features all-new tales of terror, sci-fi, and in its own words, ‘WTF’ every week. It’s a mercurial show based on new work: not every episode will be to everybody’s taste. But the episodes are of an eminently digestible size – around 20 minutes – and it’s in a great American tradition of creepy storytelling.

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25 Crazy Travel Stories You Need To Read To Believe

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What is your craziest travel story?

That is exactly what I asked some of my favorite bloggers.

The result?

A list of 25   truly crazy travel stories you need to read to believe!

While this compilation has many funny travel stories, you’ll also find scary stories, wild road trip journeys, and outrageous anecdotes that will make your heartbeat quicken as you imagine yourself along for the ride. Honestly, some of the stories below might even make you tear up.

Like many of the best travel stories tend to do, they’ll certainly make you feel something, and will likely leave you with an important life lesson, as well.

Make some popcorn, grab a beverage, and settle in, as you’re about to travel around the world through short crazy travelogues!

Experience Travel #BeyondTheGuidebook [Free Personality Quiz]

Before we dive into some of the craziest travel stories you’ve ever heard, I want to invite you to take my free travel personality quiz .

This short and fun quiz helps you uncover your perfect type of trip based on your answers.

Not only that, but your results come with suggestions for unique trips you won’t find in your guidebook.

Once you get your results, feel free to share them on social media using the #BeyondTheGuidebook hashtag to keep sharing and discovering incredible journeys.

On that note, let’s dive into these great travel stories sharing truly shocking moments from the road.

Can You Believe These Crazy Travel Stories?

1. crazy encounters on the bus in south america.

My journal pages are filled with interesting short travel stories from riding the bus in South America .

One of these craziest experiences took place when I was riding from Cuzco to Lima in Peru.

Now, if you’ve ever ridden this windy bus leg, you know it’s almost impossible not at least feel a little ill. Honestly, if you’re only a bit queasy and not puking out the window, you’re lucky.

Somehow I actually didn’t feel that unwell, though at one point I did need to use the restroom. Luckily, this bus had a toilet in the back.

Or maybe that was unlucky, because as I walked down the aisle, a man stood in the center, blocking me.

“Perdóneme? Perdóneme?! Perdóneme??!!” I said, asking to be excused multiple times.

He didn’t budge. Instead, he stared at me with vacant eyes, almost like his soul had left his body.

As I stood there trying to pinpoint what was wrong with this man — and also how I could get him to move before I peed my pants — he proceeded to projectile vomit on the both of us.

On the plus side, he bent his head down at he did it so it mainly got on my shoes and pants and not my face…Yay?

This is one of the many funny crazy stories I have from this trip.

-Jessie from Jessie on a Journey

2. A crazy experience getting high in India

If you love short funny trip stories , then you won’t want to miss this next one:

In the humorous video above, I share about trying bhang lassi in Varanasi — and the very unexpected and wild night that ensued because of it.

By the way, if you’ve tried bhang lassi before, I’d love to know in the comments of the video if you had a similar experience.

Or is it just me?

Either way, this is one of my funniest travel stories from the road and one of the India travel stories I always love to share!

-Jessie of Jessie on a Journey

3. An ordeal in Madrid

One of my craziest travel experience stories happened when I was on a gap year in Grenoble, France, and mum and I were invited to Estepona, Spain, by a friend. We had three days of fun and on the fourth day were driven seven hours to Barajas Airport for our flight back to Lyon .

I’m a bookworm and once engrossed in a book, I’m truly lost. This got me in trouble when it was time to check-in and my bag had disappeared.

My bag…with my passport and film camera, gone!

We asked the people around us, but nobody saw anything.

Cue panic, frantic conversations in broken English, and gesticulations to find security to report.

We finally found airport security, filled out a form, and were told that most likely it was a cleaner that stole it when I was occupied as such theft was common there. There was nothing to be done but report it to the U.S. Embassy.

“What’s the embassy address, please?”

“I don’t know.”

Okay then. Looks like we’re in for a long weekend.

This was a Saturday evening.

Stranded in Madrid with not many Euros, my mum’s card only worked in France so we had no way of paying for a hotel until Monday. We dug up some coins to use a payphone to call our host in Estepona to explain the situation, ask for some Euros (to be repaid), and help with rescheduling departure.

Somehow, we got a taxi and had him take us to a cheap hotel which I’m sure was used for “alternative purposes.” Honestly, I felt that people thought that we were prostitutes — from their leers and us not having Euros to pay — since we were Black female travelers .

While there was definitely a language barrier when trying to request a room without putting a deposit down, we somehow got it.

We also asked for Western Union to receive Euros from our host, deciding that if I couldn’t get my passport on Monday, we’d insist on an emergency travel document. So, our host rescheduled tickets back to Lyon for Monday night.

I barely remember Madrid because of the stress; the language barrier, trying to find the U.S. Embassy, and having difficulty finding anybody willing to communicate with us.

Luckily, someone finally took pity on us and provided an information number to call. Thank goodness, because at this point we had little cash to get by until our wire transfer arrived.

On Monday morning, my mum and I got into a cab and gave the driver the address to the embassy. He recognized it immediately, and let us know that it was blocked and he couldn’t drop us at the gate.

This was confusing until we got there and saw these giant rock-like obstructions placed in a maze-like pattern on the walk towards the gate, and it wasn’t a straight walk either. I’m pretty sure we were being monitored via sniper rifles, which was incredibly nerve-wracking!

We reached the gates alive, asked for Consular Services, and headed in. I had no other details or documents to prove citizenship — it was 2002, so we didn’t have smartphones.

Luckily, the Universe and copious tears helped as I remembered I was a dual citizen and they could verify in their database from that. I wasn’t living in the U.S. at that point so double whammy.

I got a new passport in an hour after I cried that I couldn’t stay in Madrid and just wanted to return to France that day.

It probably helped that my mum scolded me again in their presence and they felt I’d suffered enough.

We had checked out and took our luggage to the embassy so they saw that we were serious about leaving. Thankfully, we made it to Lyon and caught a bus to Grenoble.

I’ve never been to Spain since then as that was a traumatic experience. I know it doesn’t represent the country as a whole, but it definitely soured my appeal for Madrid, at least.

– Ena from Musings and Adventures

4. A short travel story about a long way home

In March 2020 we were happily campervanning in Puglia — in the far south of Italy — when the Italian government announced a nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

We were traveling 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) in a straight line to our home in southern Poland, and we knew we either had to head there immediately or we would have to stay in Italy for an indefinite period.

We didn’t want to go through northern Italy, but a phone call told us that the Albanian ferry was not an option. For a moment we considered taking a boat from Rome to Spain, which was virus-free at the time. Fortunately, in retrospect, I had a feeling against this, and so we decided to make a beeline up the Italian motorways for home.

The Italian roads were deserted apart from heavy goods vehicles, and we crossed into Slovenia easily. We found a lovely little isolated farm on a hill and thought we would stay there for a week or so to self-isolate while this thing blew over.

The next day our host asked if we could leave as we had been in Italy and he was nervous about that.

News had come through that Poland would be closing its borders within days.

A straight road home through Hungary was already closed, so from the quaint rural idyll of Slovenia we turned north-west and joined the big Austrian autobahns, and now we wanted to head north-east to go back home through Slovakia.

From the Slovak border to our home it’s only a 400-kilometer (250-mile) drive. Unfortunately, the Slovakian border guards turned us away.

This border was already closed.

We headed west and tried the Czech border, and the same happened; this border was closed as well.

It looked like we were stuck in Austria, though there was one more option:

Drive around the Czech Republic and go through Poland through Germany — just an extra 1,000 kilometers (621 miles).

The Austrian – German border was easy to cross, but unfortunately, the long drive wasn’t kind to our van and approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the border the van broke down.

In all of this misery, we found a great car mechanic’s workshop. The diagnosis took only a few minutes, but waiting for the new part took an additional day.

Finally, on the eighth day of our trip, we were on our way home with a brand new driveshaft.

We arrived at the Polish border after queuing for a whole day on the roads. We felt so fortunate to be in our vehicle with all home conveniences, while so many others sat out the long day and evening with their families packed into small cars.

We crossed at exactly midnight.

And finally, home.

Talk about crazy road trip stories!

The Polish border guards had taken our address and contact details, and we spent the next fortnight after our 3,500-kilometer (2,175-mile) 10-day road trip in statutory home quarantine. Our quarantine was administered by a phone app and police visit to check if we were home and to bring us milk for coffee.

– Ania from The Travelling Twins  

5. Stuck in the Troodos Mountains

Our craziest travel story happened in Cyprus in 2015. We had booked an expensive spa day in the Troodos Mountains and after a wonderfully relaxing day where we had massages, facials, and the works we came to pay on our credit card.

After trying a few times and ascertaining we didn’t have enough cash to pay, we ended up leaving our passports as a guarantee to come back and pay the following day. After checking our online banking, we realized we had made the worst rookie mistake:

We hadn’t authorized the credit card to be used abroad. So, we ended up withdrawing the cash using our debit card and incurring foreign transaction fees that we were trying to avoid.

The following day we set off back up the mountain to pay our dues and retrieve our passports when nearing the top of the mountain our hire car came spluttering to a halt. We had checked the digital fuel gauge before setting off and had a quarter of a tank that now was empty.

We did the only thing we could think of and called a local guy we had been scuba diving with earlier that week to ask if he happened to know of a fuel station nearby.

After a quick Google he found that there was one two miles back down the mountain in a tiny village we had passed through. We managed to freewheel the car back down the winding mountain road to the village and into the fuel station…

…only to find it was closed because it was Sunday!

Now we were panicking, stuck halfway up a mountain with little to no cash, no passports and now no car when a lorry driver pulled into the station.

He came over to ask if we were okay and even though he didn’t understand much English he worked out our dilemma and pointed us to where the lorries fill up.

There was the option to pay at the pump!

Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers , as he helped us out with the pump and the machine, which was in Cypriot, and we thanked him profusely and continued on our way.

We arrived at the spa 10 minutes before they closed and were able to settle our bill and retrieve our passports.

– Steph from Book It Let’s Go

6. Experiencing the deepest earthquake ever recorded

We had no idea what was going on.

We had just completed an incredibly complicated set of instructions which led us to our Airbnb “cozy room” in Tokyo, and cozy it was indeed.

The whole bathroom was a kind of prefabricated pod — such as you might find on an airplane — and the bedroom was compact, to say the least.

I woke up with a white wine hangover from a wild celebratory night to a most unexpected sensation:

The whole room was swaying in a peculiar manner from side to side.

My friend Julie was up and screaming “what’s happening, what’s happening?” as if I had any clue. We had only just got there for heaven’s sake.

I was very woozy but my mind was working.

“I think it’s an earthquake,” I said calmly.

“What?!” she screamed.

I staggered out of bed and all I could think of doing was to Google “what to do in an earthquake.”

“Get underneath a table,” I read.

I looked ruefully at the very small table in the room.

Then I noticed a helpful “bedroom browser” laminated guide which was actually on the small table that I hadn’t noticed before.

The room stopped swaying and then started again lurching this time from side to side like a drunken sailor. The cups were shaking and I was feeling rather sick.

Sure enough, the bedroom browser had a section on what to do in an earthquake. It noted that all buildings in Tokyo were earthquake-proof, though if you were worried the door frames could protect you as they were all reinforced steel.

We didn’t feel particularly protected. Julie rushed downstairs to seek assistance, though she was met with a shrug from the old lady downstairs who simply replied that Japan sometimes shakes.

By now, I’d emailed our Airbnb hosts, who also noted that Japan sometimes had earthquakes, but that they were almost always small.

Well, the earthquake we experienced that night in the Shibuya District of Tokyo was the deepest ever recorded. It was 677 kilometers (421 miles) down, which is almost incomprehensible.

Although the epicenter was off the coast of the Ogasawara Islands, it shook the whole of Japan and the aftershocks were felt as far away as India and Nepal. The center of the earth actually bubbled up through the pavement in some places.

I was aghast that it got so little international attention. It didn’t cause a tsunami — the more shallow quakes actually do this — and no nuclear power plants were affected — but it was still a crazy experience.

– Elaine from Eccentric England

7. A scary travel story about a time I nearly drowned in Zimbabwe

This is one of the scariest travel stories I’ve ever shared and a truly crazy experience.

Wandering around Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, my travel companion and I saw a sign that read “Go whitewater rafting in the Zambezi.”

We figured, why not?

At the raft landing, a guy was giving instructions. I remember him saying, “Whatever you do, if the raft overturns, don’t let go of the rope.”

The safety equipment and the raft itself looked worn but we imagined that’s how frequently-used equipment should look.

We were not rafting experts, but one thing we knew for sure was that Level 6 rapids were only for extreme adventurers — not novices booking tours — everywhere in the world. Rapids go from Level 1 to Level 5 like a roller coaster in the water, but for tours, you never see a Level 6.

Once we were in the raft and rapidly rushing down the river, our guide, Banu, turned to me with a smile and noted we were going to experience Level 6 rapids. I was shocked and looked for a way to the shore, but it was too late. We were already about to encounter our first rushing rapid.

Whenever I think about the travel horror story that unfolded next, I see everything in slow motion:

The raft began to overturn. As I continued to hold on to the rope, I realized that the raft was tipping at such an angle that I must either release the rope or my arm was going to break. In that nanosecond, I calculated that I had a better chance of surviving with both arms than with one broken arm despite the guide’s warning to not let go.

We were immediately sucked into a whirlpool further and further into the dark water. I struggled toward the light above me thinking if I didn’t reach the surface within the next few seconds, I wasn’t going to make it.

At that moment, I had an overwhelming sense of disappointment that I was going to end my life then and there.

Suddenly I reached the surface but saw the raft too far away. I could hear another rapid coming and knew I couldn’t survive another drop without a raft.

One of the men that had been in the raft with me had also overturned but he managed to hold on to the rope. I could see in the distance he was debating whether to let go and reach for me to pull me in, risking his own safety, or to continue holding on like he was instructed.

He let go, reached me, and pulled me in.

We made it back safely. Later I found the guy who helped me and brought him and his wife a drink.

– Talek from Travels With Talek

8. A memorable train journey

Towards the end of my semester abroad in Florence , I decided to visit my friend from Brno. We agreed to meet in Vienna, so I purchased dirt-cheap tickets for a 12+ hour overnight train from Venice in coach.

I was self-assured by my ability to travel solo by then, so this didn’t phase me. But, within an hour of getting on the train, a man came to sit in my cabin across from me.

He was Indian, but I remember him so distinctly because he spoke German. And he was a very loud man.

About five hours in, my eyes were getting heavy. I noticed his fleeting glances, but I shrugged it off as curiosity. At 2am, it was hard not to drift to sleep.

Sometime past 3am, I was woken up. This man had moved across the cabin to sit in the seat immediately next to me. He was shaking my shoulder aggressively, demanding, “Massage? MASSAGE?’

“Ummm, excuse me?”

My heart started thudding like bricks. I tried to move cabins but was dismissed by the clearly exhausted conductor.

Miserably, I slumped back down in my seat, with Massage Man across from me for four more agonizing hours until we finally reached his stop. The entire way, I sat fighting back every urge to fall asleep as best as I possibly could.

I shook off the incident and had the time of my life that weekend. My friend and I visited Austria, the Czech Republic, and even Slovakia in just four days!

On my ride home, I was in a cabin full of businessmen. I sighed to myself, thank goodness.

But after a few short hours, they had disappeared, one by one. I was left, once again, alone in a cabin with not a man this time, but a boy. He was maybe 16, and he was crying.

My heart sunk. This was going to be another difficult ride.

What I learned was that this boy was Syrian. His family was nowhere to be found, but he had an uncle living outside of Venice that he was supposed to meet. He spoke virtually no English or Italian, and he was clearly distraught.

The first few hours were uncomfortable but I could feel him opening up, calming down.

We spent the final hour of our train ride playing Pictionary. I wrote every Italian phrase I thought might help him on a piece of paper and shoddily illustrated what each sentence meant, watching as he shook his head or nodded in understanding.

As the doors closed behind him at the train station in Venice and I made my way back to Florence, I watched him slowly disappear, paper clutched in hand. I remember the subtlest hint of a smile forming at the edge of his mouth, though there were still tears in his eyes.

You could say that moment was enough to exonerate the craziness that was Massage Man. And maybe it was. Because even though I was shaken up by the weekend’s series of events, the very next Friday I boarded a flight for yet another solo trip destined for Portugal .

And there have been countless solo trips since.

– Rachel from Rachel Off Duty

9. Handcuffed in Berlin

My crazy travel story involves a case of faulty handcuffs.

I was leading a student trip in Berlin a few years ago, and as we strolled along the banks of the Spree, we came across a number of pop-up stands selling World War II memorabilia.

Hats, badges, and bits of the demolished Berlin Wall crowded the tables. My students skipped over anything historical and went straight for a pair of metal handcuffs.

A student named Alex ended up buying them, putting them on with both hands held out in front of him. Unfortunately, immediately after posing for pictures he realized the key to open them didn’t work; it just kept turning in the hole.

The original seller was no help, he didn’t have a key that worked. Alex was stuck!

We walked a few blocks down to a bike shop, hoping that they might have a tool that would be helpful for opening handcuffs. The well-intended bike repairman took a stab at opening them with his wrench, but as we heard a click-click we realized he had actually made them tighter!

Time being of the essence for Alex’s slightly blue fingers.

We decided to head to Alexanderplatz where we knew there would be a policeman. No one offered to help us as we walked, and I later questioned what type of city Berlin was that no one stopped to question why there was a woman with a boy walking down the street in handcuffs at 3pm.

We finally found a good-humored policeman in Alexanderplatz and as he wearily looked at Alex’s bound hands I used my one semester of German to explain “Wir haben ein Problem.”

He laughed and took us to the police station where he came out with a terrifying tool that was finally able to cut off Alex’s handcuffs.

Hopefully, this is the only school trip I ever have to chaperone that involves handcuffs!

– Kristin from Growing Global Citizens

10. Crazy storms in Algonquin Park

Here’s a story about what not to do on a canoe trip.

I was part of a guided multi-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada — the largest Provincial Park in Ontario. It can be pretty remote in the interior.

With clear skies in the forecast, our group made a day trip from our camping site to a beautiful sandy beach. Beside the beach — up on a hill — sat a small wooden cabin which had been boarded up.

That afternoon, we swam and relaxed without a care in the world. But when it was time to leave, the wind had changed direction creating large waves that crashed into the beach. We now couldn’t launch the canoes from the beach without tipping. So, the group decided to wait it out.

While we were waiting, the sky became very dark and the clouds looked rippled. The wind began to kick up sand and create bigger swells that crashed the shore. Then the rain and lightning started — further away at first and then much closer.

It became apparent that this storm was coming right for us.

People started to panic. We couldn’t head for the trees because they were falling. We couldn’t head for the water because of the waves. We couldn’t stay on the beach because of the lightning. So, we were trapped, and the storm was getting worse.

In a split-second, we made a decision:

Someone pried a board off one of the cabin’s windows, smashed the glass with a rock, climbed inside, and opened the door for all of us to scramble inside. I will never forget running along the beach towards the cabin in wind and rain so disorientating we could hardly see.

Luckily, everyone — a few dozen people — got into the cabin safely. The group was soaked and some were in tears. Others just watched the storm in awe.

After the storm passed, it became too late in the day to leave the beach so everyone had to sleep in that cabin. Thinking we would be back at the campsites that evening, only one group had brought their food barrel so we all had to ration spoonfuls of a pasta dinner.

Early the next morning we canoed double the amount to make up for the lost time. We later found out that the storm system produced a tornado that had touched down in the area!

 – Eric from Ontario Away

11. The sailing trip turned drug-running operation in Indonesia

If you’re looking for crazy real stories, get ready for this one.

Our boat weighed anchor in a small bay off the beach of a small island that was part of the eastern islands in Indonesia, the ones located between Lombok and Flores.

The crew gathered us for a briefing of our stop and, unlike other stops, informed us that disembarking would not be optional. We would all leave the boat and partake in a hike to the center of the island to swim in a series of natural waterfall pools.

Despite the protests of a few passengers who were not up to a hike, we loaded into the small boats and were brought to shore.

Nobody was staying on the boat and nobody would be staying on the beach. Reaching the beach, I began to swing my leg over the side to leave the boat when several men stepped out from the tree line. It took me all of two seconds to realize they were holding guns.

I hesitated, along with the rest of my fellow travelers. Our eyes locking in an instant of terror.

“So, this is how this happens,” I thought, envisioning the headlines across western news:

“Travelers go missing in Indonesia” or “Travelers held for ransom in Indonesia.”

I knew how this could end.

We looked to our guides, who at the time looked chill and unphased by the men on the beach. They calmly told us to exit the boat, as this is where we would start the hike.

Unsure what other options we had, we all hopped onto the beach, gathered ourselves, and began following one of our guides into the jungle.

Tailing the rear of our group was one of the armed men. Trotting to the front, I asked our guide why there were men on the beach with guns, for one, and why we were being escorted by one on our “hike.”

He looked at me, smiled, and said, “He’s just here to make sure we don’t leave early.”

To the surprise of our whole group, 40 minutes of slogging along a jungle trail found us at the waterfall we had been promised.

Trying to relieve our anxiety, we all proceeded to spend the next 90 minutes swimming in the pools, exploring the area, and pretending that what we had just seen was a hallucination.

The anticipation was undeniable as the beach drew closer on our return. What would we see? Would this be the part where we were kidnapped? Shot?

My imagination was running wild as the trees opened up to the beach. Much to our surprise, we were brought directly to the small boats, while the armed beach men watched from the tree line.

Moving my camera to the side to get in the boat, they stepped slowly back into the trees, perhaps thinking I was attempting a photo opportunity. I’m not that stupid, but at least they didn’t overreact.

Boarding the main boat again, the crew acted as if nothing happened. They prepared lunch and chatted with us about the afternoon activities.

Of course, none of us could let it go.

That night, we made our way to the front of the boat to watch the sunset. It was at that point we all realized that the more than 100 large blue barrels that had been sitting in the space below us, were gone.

– Lina and David from Divergent Travelers

12. Robbed of everything on my solo trip to Europe

I have been a solo traveler for over six years, and the crazy travel story I’m about to share — which takes place on a two-plus-month solo trip through Europe — has been my worst experience so far.

Missing two busses in a row to Bruges, I decided to go to Brussels instead, arriving by an overnight Flixbus at Brussel-Noord station early in the morning.

Getting off the bus, I placed my bag down for a few seconds to put on my jacket. It probably took less than 30 seconds, but when I looked down to pick the laptop bag, it was gone!

In total shock, I thought of at least collecting my backpack from my bus first; however, when I walked to the other side of the bus where it had been stored, I realized in shock that it was also gone.

I had to be hallucinating. How was this possible?

I checked with the driver. He looked around, but of course, it was gone. What was even more startling was that he replied calmly that robbery was quite common there and then he left. I didn’t receive any contact number, let alone support from Flixbus.

So on just my fifth day in Europe, in less than two minutes, I had lost almost everything — 200+ Euros, my credit and debit cards, my clothes, and my laptop.

Being a full-time travel blogger , losing my laptop — my bread and butter — was a huge blow. I was alone in a new city with no one that I knew and nowhere to go. I will never forget the anxiety, anger, and fear as I sobbed.

Luckily I was wearing a sling bag, where I had kept my passport and mobile phone. After a while, I called people back home and found connections from friends about someone in the city.

He arrived and took me to the police station, and let me stay in his apartment until I sorted things.

After two days, I shopped for everything, gathered some courage, and continued the rest of my trip. It was a crazy experience indeed!

Reshma from The Solo Globetrotter

13. Accused of kidnapping in China

We took our first international family trip to Beijing when our son was five months old. Although we were nervous about the flight, we were also excited to explore the city and walk on the Great Wall of China.

During our time in Beijing, we had a lot of fun and were photographed a lot — which we expected, being two Black women with a biracial son. A woman even chased us down the street to ask if our son was Korean.

Overall, it was an interesting experience, but our story starts when we were departing Beijing.

While at the airport, we were waiting to go through security and were pulled aside for questioning. We were surprised and confused, especially as we were escorted to a small room with security with our baby.

When we got into the room we were suddenly hit with a barrage of questions:

Where was our son born?

Who is his father?

Did we have pictures of the birth?

Who carried the baby?

Could we prove he was our son?

I was shocked, as I considered that we were being accused of kidnapping.

How could we have kidnapped our own son when we received a Chinese visa and had no problems when we arrived?

Their questions didn’t make sense given the fact we provided all of the required documentation to receive the visa.

After getting over the initial shock, we showed pictures throughout my pregnancy, our son’s birth certificate, pictures taken immediately after his birth, our donor contract, and a statement from our fertility doctor.

Luckily, we had all of the documentation handy because we were going through the adoption process — to avoid things like this in the future.

Once they reviewed the documentation, they were satisfied that we did not kidnap our son and we boarded our flight back to San Diego.

– Corritta and Mea from It’s a Family Thing

14. An intimidating encounter in Venezuela

The first time I traveled abroad was to Venezuela. I was 24, incredibly naïve, and spoke no more Spanish than you’d find on a Taco Bell menu.

During my trip, I intended to fly from one part of the country to another for a couple of days. Thinking something along the lines of, “Well, I won’t be leaving the country,” I left my passport in the safe inside my room at the resort where I was temporarily living.

At the airport and in line to board my plane, an angry camouflage-adorned man with an automatic weapon as tall as me pulled me aside and loudly demanded to see my passport.

I tried explaining that I’d left it in my room — and what the hell did I need it for anyway since I wasn’t even leaving the country — and whatever else I thought would help.

The entire time he was yelling at me in Spanish, waving the hand that wasn’t hovering over the trigger, and getting angrier by the minute. This is also while my plane was boarding without me.

Just at the moment when I think I’m for sure about to get locked up abroad, a tiny elderly Venezuelan woman approaches and shoves herself between us.

She, apparently completely aware of what was going on, proceeded to yell back at the man whose gun was definitely larger than her. He yelled at her, she yelled back, she pointed at me, he pointed at me, they both yelled some more.

Before I knew it, the intimidating angry officer turned and left. She smiled timidly as I thanked her and walked away without a word.

I have no idea what they said to each other. I didn’t even know why the whole situation took place until I read the news a few days later.

As it turned out, my trip had coincided with the 2007 Venezuelan constitutional referendum, an election in which Hugo Chavez sought to abolish presidential terms, therefore potentially becoming president of Venezuela forever.

This was also during a time of heightened tensions between Chavez and now former U.S. President George W. Bush — a time during which Chavez had accused Bush of sending Americans to Venezuela to tamper with the election.

Unbeknownst to me, I’d fallen right into this national suspicion. Chavez ended up losing that election, his first and only loss in his nine-year presidency, and a loss I had nothing to do with. I swear.

– Ashley from My Wanderlusty Life

15. When upsetting experiences turn into inspiring travel stories in Costa Rica

Driving on a rural dirt road in Costa Rica in Central America, we were miles from anywhere. We stopped along the road to snap a photo of the bright yellow Sloth Crossing sign when something moved in the yard of a run-down shack and startled me.

Suddenly, a spider monkey came running on the ground toward me, but just as quickly its head was jerked back when the tether it was chained to ran out, flipping it back onto its belly.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The small female was tethered to a clothesline by a tight collar around her neck. She looked into my eyes and seemed to plead for me to do something. Anything.

The house looked abandoned, we had no cell phone and felt helpless. We couldn’t risk trespassing and a confrontation with her captor. Though we knew it was illegal to hold monkeys in captivity, we were in a foreign country, with no one to turn to and just a few hours until we had to leave.

So we did the only thing we could think of:

Took photos of her captivity, noted the latitude and longitude of our location and the direction we’d taken from Puerto Viejo, and begged her forgiveness at having to leave.

As soon as we arrived at the airport the next morning, I emailed our friends at the Jaguar Rescue Center who had expertise in rescuing and rehabilitating monkeys. I was certain they could help.

After we got home, weeks passed with no word, until one day an email came from the owner Sandro, written in Italian.

He thanked me for our call for help. They’d followed my directions and found the monkey, still chained to her tether. After weeks of nourishment and care, they released her back into the jungle.

But then something even more amazing happened.

A female spider monkey they had released just weeks earlier, who’d been separated from a sibling and was always sad whenever she was left alone, came running from the jungle to embrace the new monkey being released.

It was the sibling she’d been separated from, and the two were finally reunited!

Sometimes just when you think there’s nothing you can do to change an impossible situation, the simple act of reaching out can make all the difference. This is truly one of the most amazing travel stories I’ve ever experienced.

– Lori from Travlinmad

16. Quarantined on an exotic island

My craziest travel story is also my most recent, a COVID-related misadventure that happened just before borders shut around the world.

The Philippines only had about 30 cases at this stage and had travel restrictions from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, but not Vietnam, where I was flying from.

On day three in the Philippines, one of my tour buddies had a slight fever at one of the mandatory temperature checks, which meant we had to head to a rural hospital for her to get checked before reaching our overnight stop in a small coastal town.

Hours later, she was taken to the main hospital on Palawan for further tests, and we continued to our overnight stop.

We finally made it to the tiny seaside town at 9pm — six hours behind schedule — where we were told by local authorities we weren’t allowed to set foot in the town due to health concerns.

After another two hours of sitting on the bus, it was decided last minute that until our friend got her results back, we were going into quarantine…

…on a private island, a short boat ride away!

We had 30 minutes to shower and pack a small bag of essentials before jumping onto a boat in the pitch black.

There was no power on the island except for a single light and no reception or showers. We slept in tents on the sand and spent the next day searching for turtles in the bay (we found one!), playing volleyball, and trying not to think about how long we’d be out there for.

Additionally, we consumed copious amounts of rum and sat around a bonfire at night sharing our craziest travel stories so far.

On the third day of being on the island, we headed out to a snorkel stop where our guide managed to get a spot of cell service. He was hoping for news on our tour mate, preparing for what we thought was the worst-case scenario, us being out there for 14 days.

What he didn’t expect to hear was that Manila was going into total lockdown in 36 hours and that we had to get back to the mainland, then the main city, then fly to Manila and all fly out of the country ASAP.

To break this down further, we had to get a boat to the mainland, then a bus to Puerto Princesa, and during the drive all 21 of us had to book flights from Puerto Princesa to Manila while every other tourist on the island was doing the same.

A bunch of us managed to get one of the first flights out at 7am, but others in the group missed out and spent the entire next day at the airport waiting for standby flights, finally being allowed onto one that landed at 11pm, an hour before Manila’s lockdown came into effect.

The following day we all had to book urgent flights back to our home countries, as Manila Airport was allowing foreigners to return home, but not to visit another destination. $2600 later, I was on a one-way flight to New Zealand, my home country where I haven’t lived for three years, to “move in” with my parents who I haven’t lived with in 10 years!

Absolutely.

But, was the island the coolest place in the world to be quarantined?

Oh, and my friend’s test came back negative, thank goodness!

– Alexx from Finding Alexx

17. From hell to heaven in Mumbai

Several years ago, I went to Mumbai to meet a friend booked into an Airbnb. Airbnb was still relatively new in India , so I knew I was taking a risk. But I never thought I would end up in the “chicken dungeon”!

The chicken dungeon was a large sub-basement room at the base of an apartment building; the only real window was a door to the tiny backyard filled with chickens wandering freely, squawking constantly, and making a mess.

Opening the door was unappealing, but keeping it shut plunged the room into dungeon-like darkness. It was a gloomy space and the only good thing about it was that my Facebook updates kept my friends entertained.

So after three days, I logged back into Airbnb and chose somewhere close by, but very different. I went to see it and when I walked through the door…

… it was like heaven.

The room was in a light-filled apartment, facing the Arabian Sea. Huge windows looked out to the shimmering waters; at sunset, I had a front-row view.

It was perfect, so I went back to the chicken dungeon, grabbed my things, and moved out. My friend arrived that day and I had to quickly change for the opening night of the Mumbai Film Festival.

First, we went to the opening ceremony, in a grand building that was still in the last stages of renovation. I had to go into a narrow hallway, still under construction, to find the women’s washroom.

At the first door I found, I gave a big push. It was the men’s room and Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan was coming out the door. I narrowly missed smacking him in the head, which would have been very bad as he was the emcee. It was my first “run in” with the Bollywood legend, widely considered the world’s number one movie star.

After the ceremony, we all went to the opening night party, which was at Antilia — the world’s most expensive house, with a cost of $2 billion USD to build.

In just one day, I went from the worst place I have ever stayed, the chicken dungeon, to the world’s most expensive house, an elaborate 27-story building in south Mumbai.

In India, everything is possible.

– Mariellen from Breathedreamgo

18. A knife fight on a bus

I looked down in disbelief at the big knife in my hand. I guess I had just been in my first “knife fight.”

After spending the most amazing time in a converted school bus in a Colorado village, I’d ridden the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver in Colorado . I was keeping costs down on a two-month trip around the U.S.

The bus was completely full and as we clocked up the hours to Denver, the gentleman in the aisle seat opposite me started acting weirdly.

Initially friendly and chatty at the beginning of the ride, he started to get louder and more disturbed, smacking the chair in front of him. His Mountain Dew bottles — I later found out — were full of something that smelled like peach schnapps.

He hotboxed the only toilet on board, and coming back to his seat smelling of weed and booze.

He also started to get “friendly” with the girl in the seat next to him. I intently tried to mind my own business, being very British, slipping earphones in to listen to music, and gazing toward the front of the bus.

The man’s direct seat neighbor was tough, though. He started to stroke her leg suggestively, but she kept rebutting him, moving his hand off, and giving him a piece of her mind.

But then it happened far too fast, though his inebriated actions seemed so slow. A knife came out of a holster from his bag, and he was holding it at the woman’s throat, telling her to “stop being a b*tch.”

I don’t quite know what got into me.

My state of not wanting to get involved turned into a lurch across the bus. I held his hand back and then she managed to get the knife out and pass it to me. I had no idea what to do, but to pass it to the people behind me, and it made its way down the bus.

Strangely, he was so intoxicated he doesn’t seem to notice the loss.

We stopped in the next town for what the bus driver said would be a smoking break, but it was just a rouse. The chap got off, lit up his cigarette, and the driver drove off.

He was left in a vest top, in freezing November temperatures in the Colorado highlands. His jacket, wallet, phone, and bag were all next to me, still on the bus.

When we arrived in Denver, I packed up his belongings and tried to give them to the driver. He wouldn’t take them. I left them at the driver’s feet on Denver bus station pavement and finally got to walk away.

– Dave from Dave Chant

19. A funny travel story about Thai trotts and hornet hives

It was a crippling cramp that came from absolutely nowhere.

I doubled over with the pain but my friends were not in the least bit sympathetic to my cries. The bus we’d been waiting for in the searing Thai heat for the last two hours had just arrived and there was no way we were not going to get on it.

The pain in my stomach came in long, sweat-inducing waves and my dizziness raced along with the endless palm-fringed landscapes that passed our window. And then, thump, my stomach dropped like a rock from my ribcage to my ankles and it became apparent that I would need to find a bathroom – post haste.

Clambering my way to the driver, I presented him with a primal look of fear that seemed to transcend all communication barriers.

I darted off of the bus before it had even stopped and ran towards some small buildings up ahead. Two men in shirts and ties stood smoking in the doorway of what looked like an office – the local tourist office, I decided.

Distressed, I asked, “Toilet? Toilet? Bathroom! WC!” But they didn’t understand.

Desperate now, I put my charades skills to work and roleplayed a man pissing at a urinal, then pulling his trousers down and sitting on a toilet. My audience on the bus behind me continued to cheer me on, which bothered me only because it distracted the man from the matter at hand.

Finally, he waved his hand towards a corridor inside the office and nodded.

I ran inside like a headless chicken and opened the door, greeted by what I can only describe as a hole dug in the dirt. Not a moment too soon, just as I was about to be thrust into the air by the force of my own bowels, I assumed the position and relaxed into pure, unadulterated bliss.

I didn’t care that I could hear the bus pulling off.

I didn’t care that I had lost all dignity or that I’d probably never find my way home.

I didn’t even care that every corner of this blessed “bathroom” — which had one of the craziest toilets I’d ever seen — housed countless hornet nests the size of basketballs, in and out of which buzzed angry residents the size of blackbirds. They hovered around my face and ears and landed on my back, but I simply didn’t care.

I was so blissed out by the sense of relief that I surrendered to them entirely.

With a modicum of sensibility now restored, I wandered slowly like a drunk back into the office, where I found the man in the shirt and tie lying down on a sofa, watching TV. I waved and held my hands together to say thank you and he did the same as I hobbled towards the door.

And that’s when the true horror of it all came crashing down.

First I spotted a kitchen, then a few family photos dotted around the place on frilly little doilies. It wasn’t an office at all, but someone’s home that I had barged my way into like a marauding white devil, demanding to be escorted to a bathroom so that I could decimate it.

Back outside, the bus was, of course, nowhere to be seen. But my friends, to my dismay, were sitting at the side of the road with our bags and their thumbs in the air.

Seemingly moments later we were all crammed into the back of an old pick up truck, bouncing along dusty roads with a gang of farmworkers gawking at us.

My friends didn’t speak to me for days, but somehow it didn’t matter, for I had experienced the ultimate in Thai hospitality.

It really was amazing.

– Ben from Driftwood Journals

20. A very unusual CouchSurfing experience

I’ve always been a fan of the website Couchsurfing.com because it connects you with locals while traveling. Couchsurfing in Africa is my favorite because I’ve had unique experiences with my hosts.

I was staying at eco-hotel in Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda, which was a beautiful place to disconnect and experience the lake that inspired Wakanda from Black Panther. Yet, I yearned to immerse myself more into the local culture .

I looked for a Couchsurfing host who was from the lake and found a guy named Josh. He said he could pick me up at my hotel with his canoe and that I could spend a night at his home.

When Josh came to pick me up, I was surprised that his boat had no motor and only one paddle.

Josh started paddling, and naturally, we conversed about our lives. I thanked Josh numerous times for picking me up and finally asked what time he left his house to get me.

He told me 5am!

That meant the canoe trip would take four hours. I had no idea I’d be in a canoe for so long, venturing off to a random place with a person whom I met online.

During the canoe ride, it started to downpour, so we found the closest land and huddled under a tree until it passed. The whole situation was humorous to me since this was a truly unusual experience.

The boat ride was enjoyable, and I appreciated the slow pace.

After four hours, we finally made it to Josh’s home, and I immediately loved it. You could tell the home was built with love.

Josh’s house is far away from regular amenities like grocery stores, so it is essential to be self-efficient. There were lots of fruits and vegetable trees, and Josh even taught me how to make the infamous “ rolex ” that you’ll find as street food throughout Uganda.

Josh and I were similar ages, but our lives were quite different. He wakes up and decides what activity he will do to entertain himself, whether that is building something new on his dock, being social with friends in the village, or taking his canoe for a day-long trip to pick up a Couchsurfer.

– Kesi from Kesi To and Fro

21. Tsunami evacuation in Sri Lanka

It is rare that I get to bring my mum with me on my world travels, but when I do I always make sure they are experiences to remember. Although not always for the intended reasons.

“Never Again!”

On this occasion, she had just flown from the UK to meet me in Bangkok before a shorter haul flight to Sri Lanka the next morning.

She was in her late 60’s at the time and her verbal protest was about two days before she arrived into the mayhem of Sri Lanka tuk-tuks and traffic.

So she was more than relieved to set base on the southern coast at Ahangama — 3 kilometers (less than two miles) from the city of Galle, when we sat down to celebrate with food and drinks at our beachfront hotels.

But before our biryani had even arrived, a deafening siren sounded across the coastline as an 8.6-magnitude quake rocked the Indian Ocean. We were otherwise clueless at the time as everyone else was running in all directions, panicked, until I decided to get up and ask what’s going on.

By this time the hotel manager had already jumped in the back of a tuk-tuk and when I asked the only member of staff around on what to do he pointed to a tall red pole on the horizon and said to climb it. Fortunately, there was a big tour bus in the hotel who let us jump in the back with them as we joined the mass evacuation of the coastline.

After around 30 mins driving uphill, we were all welcomed by a betel chewing farmer who let us wait in his gardens until the warnings were eventually lifted and we returned to the hotel.

That night we barely slept through the aftershocks until the next morning when we escaped the coastline and I forced my mum back onto tuk-tuks and local buses through eight hours of travel to reach the scenic hill town of Ella.

– Allan from It’s Sometimes Sunny in Bangor

22. Getting scammed in New Delhi

If you love crazy short stories that also teach a lesson, here you go:

After nine years of dreaming of India, I had officially arrived in the infinitely chaotic and historical city of New Delhi.

After finally making our way through immigration, my partner Charles and I got right into making our first mistake — an epic travel fail that would shape the unfortunate events to come.

I stupidly decided to buy an Indian SIM Card. Not only was it overpriced, but I was told it wouldn’t activate for over four hours, which was far from ideal.

Nevertheless, I was still in my dream country and was thinking of all the delectable street food that would be up for tasting later that night.

Or so I thought.

Though I had opted to use our budget hotel’s pick up service, no one was there to greet us, and without cell service, making a call was out of the question.

So the metro it was. The metro ride itself went without issue. It was only once we wandered out of the underground station and found ourselves thrust into a gaggle of rickshaw drivers did our fate really set in.

Overwhelmed and a bit taken aback by the cacophony of scenes and sounds unfolding all around us, we easily slipped into our second mistake:

Hiring a rickshaw to take us to our hotel with no compass, maps, or cell service to speak of.

As I sat in the back of the rickshaw transfixed by Delhi life, we were suddenly brought up to a gate being guarded by two heavily armed men.

“Paharganj is very dangerous, you cannot enter without permission.”

Scared, naive, and of course lacking any means of communication, we agreed to be taken to this tourist agency.

The small, official-looking office was headed by an exceptionally suave young man who insisted that riots had shut down Paharganj, a budget-friendly neighborhood known to be frequented by backpackers.

The man proceeded to call our “hotel” where a man answered and reiterated that yes, in fact, the hotel and neighborhood were closed. As I pushed him to look up other budget-hotels in Delhi, the calls he made always had the same result that they were full or closed.

Soon we were left with an ultimatum:

Stay in a “safe” 5-star hotel or accept their offer of a private taxi driver to take us hundreds of miles north to Himachal Pradesh, a mountainous state we had planned to head to tomorrow.

Due to a combination of stress, jet lag, culture shock, being out of my comfort zone, and, of course, no way to check any of these claims or prices, we acquiesced. And so began our journey with Lali, a taxi driver they contracted to drive us for nearly a day straight on little to no sleep.

The next 24 hours were a whirlwind. Within an hour, Lali’s exceptionally jovial personality had come out. He procured us Indian hashish, fresh mangoes, and our first taste of real local cuisine.

All was well and good — until Lali nearly fell asleep at the wheel, that is. After insisting we stop for the night, we pulled off into the next motel we saw, a random establishment on the side of the highway.

Twenty-four hours and one near-crash in the foothills of the Himalayas later, we finally arrived, thankful our absolutely insane start to our Indian adventure was about to be traded in for the tranquility of the mountains.

It would take a week for us to truly come to terms with just how badly we’d been scammed.

We learned that the correct price for a taxi that distance was ⅓ of what we paid. Additionally, Paharganj never closed, wasn’t particularly unsafe, and all the phone calls made to the budget hotels were actually fake as the “employees” on the other end were in fact just players in the scam.

Though it might have started off on a very bad foot, the rest of our time in India was magical.

We even returned for a much longer trip the following year, this time armed with the knowledge that cell phone service — even if it’s roaming — and the use of Uber are two essentials for a successful Delhi experience.

– Samantha from International Detours

23. A crazy short story about a false alarm

Here is one of my most embarrassing travel stories :

I was staying in a five-star hotel in Malacca, Malaysia, with my boyfriend when suddenly we heard “gunshots” outside.

As a Pakistani, my boyfriend was instantly reminded of the infamous 2008 Mumbai Hotel Attack, in which a group of gunmen sieged a high-end hotel and killed scores of people. He wanted to cautiously check out the hotel lobby but when he moved the door lock, it made a strange sound that we had never heard before.

Scared for our lives, we locked ourselves inside the bathroom with all lights off. We tightly embraced each other and barely dared to move even a millimeter.

Things did not get any better when we realized the WiFi was turned off and there were steps near the door. In a great panic, I decided to contact my mother and tell her about the situation, while my boyfriend posted on Instagram.

After about three hours, the phone in our room rang. Not sure of what to expect, my boyfriend carefully left the bathroom to pick up the phone.

The minute while he was on the phone was perhaps the scariest time in my life. Who could have called us? Was it the receptionist telling us to stay inside or the attackers announcing our last hour?

My boyfriend came with a big grin on his face.

“Get out, everything is fine!” he told me, laughing.

It was the hotel lobby who called. They had heard about our panic and wanted to reassure us that everything was fine and the “gunshots” we heard were actually fireworks!

Relieved and embarrassed at the same time, I called my mother and told her about the false alarm.

In an even more embarrassed tone, she told me that she had contacted the Malaysian police from the other end of the world and that she now had to call them back because of our false alarm.

When I thought it could not get any worse, I turned back towards my boyfriend staring at his phone and saw yet the most embarrassed face ever. Among his Instagram followers were very well-connected people who in response to his posts had notified various Pakistani politicians as well as the embassies of three countries in Malaysia about the “terrorist attack on a Malacca hotel.”

Now it was my boyfriend’s job to explain the situation to his audience.

He went on an Instagram livestream to apologize for the false alarm; however, most of his followers believed he had just pulled a giant prank and never forgave him.

– Arabela from The Spicy Travel Girl

24. An encounter with an angry buffalo

I volunteered at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya with a small group of women, and we worked on a variety of projects there. We tracked and photographed endangered giraffes, collected wire snares to combat poaching, and set out to repair an animal hide.

There was a small building in the bush where you could observe animals without being seen; however, before we started to work on the building itself, we needed to clear a path to the little hut because it was covered in weeds and rocks.

Our group of four, along with two guides, hacked away at the thick overgrowth with machetes. One guide kept our vehicle close and another stayed far ahead of us as we worked.

Suddenly, I heard our guide up ahead screaming. I couldn’t make out what he was yelling, but my instincts told me to run. I raced as fast as I could back to our vehicle and swung open the back door.

I glanced up ahead:

A massive buffalo was stampeding towards us!

Jumping into the JEEP as quickly as possible, I slammed the door behind me. Our other guide was safely in the car — honking the horn repeatedly in an attempt to scare away the buffalo — and one of the women was safe in the passenger seat.

The mother-daughter duo in our group wasn’t far behind, and the daughter raced to one side of the car. Her mom jumped on the hood of the car to try to escape the buffalo.

Just as her daughter pulled her off the hood, the buffalo smashed its horns into the car.

The JEEP shook back and forth violently. The buffalo backed up and snorted heavily. The daughter pushed her mom into the front driver’s side door and I pulled the mom’s arms to get her into the car.

Once her mom was mostly inside, the daughter dropped and rolled underneath the car. Luckily, the buffalo walked to the opposite side of the vehicle at this point. The buffalo raged once again, slamming its horns into the side of the car. We shook back and forth as I stared into the buffalo’s eyes from inside the vehicle.

Every day, when we drove around the nature reserve, we typically saw large groups of buffalo grazing in the fields. They always watched us from a distance, and never seemed too threatening.

Sadly, this particular buffalo was injured and isolated from her group. When she heard us working in the thicket, she was angry and lashed out at us.

Thankfully, the buffalo eventually stopped attacking our car and wandered away on her own. But, one of our guides — the one that warned us — was still missing.

I was so grateful to be alive, but I was so worried about him. Did he warn us, just in time, before the buffalo killed him?

It took several more minutes, but he soon emerged from the bushes.

To escape the buffalo, he had jumped into a giant cactus tree. Although he had some cuts and scrapes, he was alive.

The preparedness of our guides and his screaming saved our lives. It really was a miracle that we all survived.

– Lauren from Justin Plus Lauren

25. File this under crazy hotel stories

One of our weirdest travel stories was during our trip to Assam.

Our train to Guwahati arrived 10 hours late. Instead of reaching at 10am in the morning, we reached at around 8:30pm at night. Once we were out of the railway station we started looking for hotels for the night.

We approached a few hotels but without any luck, likely because it was peak season at the time.

Finally, we went to a decent-looking hotel and got a small room. It was a sorry-looking room with a single bed, but we were supposed to stay only for the night and so we decided to take it.

It was quite late at night when we could hear some, err, “funny noises” coming from the room beside us. I looked at Agni with a “What have we gotten into?” expression. But we were so tired that we did not want to think about it and simply slept.

It was little after midnight when there was a lock at the door. We did not pay heed at first, but the knock was persistent and then we heard a voice from outside saying, “Open the door or we will break it. Police outside!”

Our sleep vanished in a jiffy and soon Agni opened the door. In came two police constables, who started asking various questions.

Huh? Why have the police come to the hotel?

I looked out and saw other policemen taking some people away.

They asked us various questions about our place of stay, where we were going, and many others.

For some reason, they were not ready to believe that we were married. The policemen looked skeptical and they took Agni away to another room for questioning while a female constable started asking me questions.

After about 15 minutes of interrogation, they wanted to see our marriage proof.

Quick note: This incident happened almost eight years back and India was still quite a conservative society then and did not approve of a girl and a boy staying together outside marriage.

We were not carrying our marriage certificate then; however, Facebook came to our rescue at that time. I went to Facebook and opened our marriage album that was full of photographs of our happy moments of marriage.

The lady constable somehow seemed to trust me.

Very soon, Agni was also brought in. The policemen talked among themselves and then told Agni very sternly, “If you are a family man, then you should book rooms in proper hotels.”

We seemed to have convinced them. Later, we realized that the hotel was a completely seedy one and dealt with a number of shady businesses. The next morning, we checked out of the hotel as soon as possible, vowing to never return to this place again.

Looking back now, we can add this to our list of funny vacation stories; however, at the time, we were a bit scared when the police came barging through the hotel door.

Nevertheless, we learned a valuable lesson that day – we should carry a copy of our marriage certificate everywhere to prove that we are married!

– Amrita and Agniswar from Tale of 2 Backpackers

Travel Insurance

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There are some really crazy stories in this list! My favourite is the one where the monkey gets rescued in Costa Rica and reunited with it’s sibling. We have a few crazy stories from before we had children – such as a trip to Goa where we somehow ended up dancing round a camp fire in the middle of the jungle with a couple of locals and a toothless musician!

I love everything about this post! What a cool, fun read. I really can’t believe some of these. Thank you for sharing these stories.

Ahh!!! Haha, I can relate to so many of these stories! Especially urgently needing a toilet in Southeast Asia + accidentally getting high (accidentally tripped in Gili T lolol). Travel is full of so many crazy, gross, scary, weird, awkward moments….but that’s part of what makes it so fun and interesting.

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Why is it travel bloggers don’t comprehend that most people loathe travel stories? It’s akin to hearing someone account a dream. And no, the rest of us aren’t jealous. We’re just bored of the one sided conversation incessant travelers have with themselves while we are present.

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Travel Stories Podcast - Inspiring and Tip for Travel

Travel Stories Podcast – Inspiring and Tip for Travel

If you love travelling, and you love podcasts, then you’re gonna want to stick around here!

Welcome to the Travel Stories Podcast! Here we will be sharing inspiring and tips for travel from some of the most well-travelled people out there. Whether you are looking to get inspired for your next trip or learn some practical tips, this is the podcast for you.

We source the very best podcasts – and podcast episodes – which are about or featuring travel stories, and present them all here, allowing you to discover (and rate and review) your next favorite podcast about travel.

Submit your own podcast to get some shares here too – or if you’ve found a great podcast or podcast episode all about travel that you think should be in here, then feel free to make a recommendation using our online forms.

For example, and while we’re getting started building out our systems, have a listen to the below travel stories podcast, from the Laugh Daily Podcast:

Got the idea?

Well… be sure to bookmark and share this page with your travel buddies online as we’ll be featuring and uncovering more podcasts than you can listen to while awaiting a delayed flight at Heathrow…

Arrive safely, friends!

186. Our Crazy Travel Story

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A few takeaways from our trip:

::We never got the opportunity to meet Jamie’s mom, but it was so special to hear family and friends share about how she impacted their lives. It was such a reminder to invest our lives in what matters and to not take any relationship for granted.

::Be sure to double check dates before booking flights. Ahem. Also, double-check the address to your hotel. And finally, double-check that you have your photo ID. Listen to the episode for more details on all that. 🙂

::Flying with a two-year-old is never boring. Kierstyn and Micah both did well on the flights and the two-hour drive from Philly to Wilkes-Barre and back, but K was quite confident in her navigational skills at the airport and we quickly learned we needed to push her in the stroller lest she dart ahead of us and get lost in a crowd! Also: I have no idea how parents travel by themselves with a toddler and a baby. We felt like we were barely pulling it off and there were two adults!

::Wilkes-Barre is not pronounced like I expected. But the locals can’t seem to agree on the correct pronunciation.

::It was our first time for both of us to leave D. We missed him so much and can’t wait until he’s adopted and we don’t have to have prior written approval from DCS for him to travel! But our older three kids did an amazing job watching him.

In this episode, we also have an adoption update to share, I talk about a book I’m super excited about, and we laugh about recent antics of our toddlers.

In This Episode

[00:35] – It’s time for more crazy travel stories today!

[02:03] – But first, life with toddlers is never boring!

[08:10] – We have an adoption update to share!

[10:40] – I just got a  book  in the mail that I am really excited about!

[12:29] – A tip to save you money for the Christmas season.

[15:00] – Crazy travel story time!

[20:50] – Discover what happened when we were getting ready to leave.

[31:47] – What went down when Jesse tried to check in to the hotel.

[34:02] – And last but not least, “losing” my ID at TSA security check-in.

Links and Resources:

• Our Craziest Travel Stories (podcast episode)
• The Crystal Paine Show  – 100. Raising Worry-Free Girls (with Sissy Goff)
• The Crystal Paine Show  – 175. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (with David Thomas)
• The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too   by Sissy Goff
• MoneySavingMom.com
• YourBloggingMentor.com
• My Instagram account  (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
• Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics?  Send me an email:  [email protected]

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'This Place Will Go Crazy': Erik Kramer Breaks Down Lions Success

Latest All Lions podcast features guest Erik Kramer.

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The Detroit Lions had one of their most successful seasons in franchise history in 2023.

Former starting quarterback Erik Kramer has a unique perspective on why the team jelled and what has led the organization to have such a quick turnaround.

The former signal-caller expressed that Jared Goff has not changed his demeanor much since coming to Detroit and his leadership and even-keeled nature has paid huge dividends for Detroit.

"It became the story of what a great turnaround he was, which he really wasn't. He was just doing what he did every other week," said Kramer. "I think when you combine all of the the skill players on both sides of the ball as well, that's why the Lions were who they were. And obviously Dan Campbell is everybody's favorite NFL coach these days, and not by accident.

"He was a former player, has built a coaching staff of not just former players, but great teachers and people who believe in the people they're teaching. And so, I think the player, and the combination with the organization has set the standard right now for what an organization should be top to bottom."

Should the Lions bring home a Lombardi Trophy to the city, Kramer expressed the fanbase would be more than appreciative.

"This fan base has been waiting since, what was it, 1957 or whatever," said Kramer. "So, before the Super Bowl era. And so now, should they bring home a Lombardi Trophy -- this place will go crazy."

The latest  All Lions  "Bang The Table" podcast features an in-depth interview with Kramer discussing the bright future of the Lions, why Jared Goff has had a successful run in Motown, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell receiving extensions, a Caleb Williams scouting report and a look at why quarterbacks in the NFL are not excelling as well as in the past.

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21 Kid-Friendly Podcasts for Family Road Trips (2024)

I t can be challenging to find ways to keep the whole family entertained during a long drive. You need my list of the 21 best podcasts for family road trips!

When planning a long road trip with kids, it’s important to have a bag full of tricks! Music can be fun and audiobooks are great. But after a few hours, the kids will start to complain, and you’ll need something to keep you awake. This is where a good podcast saves the day.

And while it’s easy to think of podcasts as something only for adults, there are tons of great podcasts that the whole family can enjoy! Below, you’ll find some of my favorite podcasts for a road trip with kids.

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The Best Podcasts for Family Road Trips

1. wow in the world.

One of the best podcasts for family road trip fun is Wow in the World . In this NPR podcast, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz make science fun for everyone by teaching families about the world.

They look at science with humor and general goofiness, exploring everything from asteroids to spiders. Plus, they investigate the science behind it all in 20–30-minute episodes, making it easily digestible for all ages!

2. The Big Fib (Formerly Pants on Fire)

The podcast hit “Pants on Fire” is now called The Big Fib ! Can you spot a liar? In every episode, a child and two grown-ups face off. One of the adults is an expert and one is not. Kids ask questions of each adult and then evaluate the evidence presented and try to spot the liar!

You can listen to all your favorite episodes of Pants on Fire AND the latest episodes of The Big Fib on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

3. Story Pirates

Now on their 6th season, Story Pirates is the best storytelling podcast for kids out there. For each episode, they collect stories written by children and turn them into comedic shows and music just for kids.

It’s amazing to see what they can create from a child’s imagination! We like “Quest for the Crystal Crown” and “The Bear That Wouldn’t Disco.”

4. Brains On!

If you have younger children, check out Brains On! It’s a science podcast that’s educational for both children and adults. Some unique episodes include one that makes sense of how your brain reads books and even one that tackles the topic of mermaids and Kraken!

Each podcast features a different kid co-host and has a question they attempt to answer to stimulate discussion among listeners.

5. Circle Round

Circle Round is one of the best podcasts for family road trips. It features fairy tales, myths, and legends from around the world.

And you’ll recognize lots of famous voices, from Nikesh Patel to Colin Hanks and even Ed Asner. Every story is engaging and helps time fly by!

6. Tumble – Science Podcast for Kids

Each podcast of Tumble uses science to find solutions. This podcast shares different discoveries and how science can change how we think about things forever.

Some fun episodes include “The Physics of Basketball” and “Decoding Dog DNA.”

7. The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

In this serial mystery podcast for middle schoolers, performed by middle schoolers, listeners are introduced to Mars Patel and his friends. The group sets out to discover what happened to their missing friend Aurora. This sets forth an adventure of epic proportions told across 3 seasons.

It’s entertainment for all ages, making it one of the top podcasts for family road trips.

8. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

If you want a great podcast that shares stories of women in history and aims to empower young women, this is one of the best.

Rebel Girls is about rebel women who inspire us to make changes in the world. The stories of these amazing women across history will inspire everyone in your family. You can listen to all the latest episodes on their new Rebel Girls app.

9. Stuff You Missed in History Class

Stuff You Missed in History Class is different from other history podcasts. It takes a deep dive into historical events and shares facts and perspectives you didn’t learn in history books. Topics span anything and everything from the Boston Massacre to the invention of aspirin.

10. Who Would Win

If your kids love sci-fi and fantasy, Who Would Win is the podcast for them. The hosts debate who would win in a fictional battle between your favorite comic book and sci-fi characters.

It’s packed with funny commentary that will entertain everyone. Don’t be surprised if one of the battles starts a debate among your own family members!

11. Smash Boom Best

Smash Boom Best takes two things and asks listeners which one is best. Who or what will win? Contestants on the show have to argue why their person/thing is better than the other. For example, in the case of sugar vs. salt, which one is king?

There are different rounds in the Smash Boom Battle and the debaters have to share their arguments in different rounds. Kids and adults alike will enjoy listening and making their own decisions on who is the Smash Boom winner.

12. What If World

One of the most fun podcasts for summer road trips with young kids is What If World .

Each week the host, Mr. Eric, answers a “what if” question. Some crazy examples include: “What if cats could turn into vampires?” and “What if candy was good for you?” Curious minds will love hearing how these stories play out!

13. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian

This Sci-Fi storytelling podcast follows the main character, Finn Caspian , his friends, and their robots. Every week is a new adventure! Follow along as they go through life onboard their spaceship, explore new planets, and even have alien encounters.

Geared towards kids between 5 and 10 years old, Finn Caspian is perfect when you’re looking for a 15–20-minute episode the whole family can enjoy. You can listen to the whole 7 seasons anywhere you listen to podcasts.

14. Welcome to Night Vale

Welcome to Night Vale is an addictive podcast that can lead to hours of binging on a long car ride! It centers around the interesting and crazy events that take place in the fictional desert town of Night Vale.

Episodes can usually stand on their own if you haven’t listened to all of the previous ones, so choose one and dive in! The hosts have been putting out new shows 2 times a month since 2012, so you’ll have plenty to listen to. It’s perfect if you’re looking for podcasts for a family road trip.

For families who love scary stories, you’ll love Lore (so probably tweens and teens). The podcast takes a look at different true stories and the mysteries that surround them. Think about mysterious noises in the woods, disappearances, and new discoveries!

This weekly podcast is one of our favorites to listen to while driving, as it makes time fly by! I think it’s definitely one of the best true crime podcasts for families.

16. Earth Rangers Podcast

For travel lovers like us, the Earth Rangers podcast will keep you entertained and teach you something new! Across 6 seasons, you’ll follow Earth Ranger Emma as she travels the world, learning about new animals and places.

Each season is different, so the 15-minute episodes will keep you entertained over long hours on the open road! For example, in season 5, Emma finds the journal of a missing conservationist. And in season 6, she explores the US National Parks. Plus, you can check out the Earth Rangers app for even more trivia fun!

17. Red School Bus

In its second season, Red School Bus has become one of the best comedy podcasts for kids and parents alike.

In each episode, kids of all ages share their funniest stories with the podcast hosts. There are silly jokes, great stories, and hilarious fun facts along the way!

18. Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole is an 8-part podcast series all about how the online space has evolved, how it influences us, and more. This one’s on the heavier side, so you may want to save it for older kids and teens!

But if you’re in for a long drive, this interview podcast is one of the best podcasts for family road trips. Each episode is 25-40 minutes long, so you can get through it in a single day if you want.

19. The Happiness Lab

Looking for a feel-good podcast for a family road trip that still teaches you something new? Check out Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

All of the podcast episodes feature a different aspect of happiness: what makes us happy, how science plays a role in happiness, and more. Dr. Laurie interviews some surprising celebrity guests, too! From Katie Couric to Elmo, there’s something for everyone here.

20. Radiolab for Kids

American Public Media and NPR are known for their top-notch radio shows. Radiolab with Jad Abumrad has been one of the best podcasts out there for two decades. And Radio Lab for Kids is the perfect radio podcast for a family road trip if you’re a fan of the original show.

It’s a curated collection of the best episodes from the investigative podcast that even younger kids will find entertaining. Listen while the hosts dig deep into everything unique about Planet Earth.

21. The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd

And no list of best family podcasts is complete without The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd , the longest-running drama podcast for kids! It’s a great listen for all ages, with 10-minute adventures through American history.

There is a ton of wacky fun, as it’s an “old-time radio” production inspired by Rocky and Bullwinkle. You won’t be able to listen to just one episode!

Find the Perfect Podcast for Your Next Family Road Trip

If you’re looking for creative and fun ways to cut back on-screen time and video games, consider one of the many amazing kid-friendly podcasts out there. You can find them on every topic, including storytelling, celebrity interviews, science, history, and even musicals! The right podcasts for family road trips listening will engage not just the kids, but parents as well! Why not spend those long hours on the road learning and laughing together.

While you’re planning your next road trip, check out my other ideas for passing the time!

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This redefined a long-distance call.

Earth just received a laser transmission from a world- (and perhaps universe) record-breaking 140 million miles away — which could have major implications for the future of space travel.

However, this correspondence wasn’t extraterrestrial in origin: It was actually sent by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which is currently located approximately 1.5 times the distance between Earth and the Sun.

“This represents a significant milestone for the project by showing how optical communications can interface with a spacecraft’s radio frequency comms system,” Meera Srinivasan, the project’s operations lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, said in a statement.

This major breakthrough was achieved by using a Psyche feature called Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, one of the droid’s several task per Space.com. Its main directive is exploring 16 Psyche, the $100,000 quadrillion asteroid from which it takes its name.

NASA wanted to show the potential for laser communications to be conducted across interstellar distances, allowing for high bandwidth and a much speedier connection — from 10 to 100 times faster than what’s available today — between humans and the probes they send into space.

This achievement was particularly significant as, along with sending the laser message a record-breaking distance, NASA also managed to transmit actual data gathered from the spacecraft.

“We downlinked about 10 minutes of duplicated spacecraft data,” explained Srinivasan. “Until then, we’d been sending test and diagnostic data in our downlinks from Psyche.”

To wit, in November of last year, Psyche sent back to Earth from 10 million miles away, but it was pre-loaded test data and not any “real” info.

This marked the culmination of a series of messages sent by the probe since it launched on October 13th atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket.

During a prior dry run in December, Psyche beamed data back from 19 million miles away, sending it at the system’s maximum rate of 267 megabits per second.

This correspondence — which included footage of an orange tabby cat named Taters — took around just over a minute and a half to reach earth, which is comparable to broadband internet speeds.

By contrast, this latest DSOC transmission was only 25 megabits. This was due to the fact that Psyche was seven times further away, reducing the speed at which it could send and receive messages.

Despite the comparatively syrupy speed, this nonetheless eclipsed the project’s goal of “proving at least 1 Mbps was possible at that distance,” per the release.

This watershed moment provides a taste of how spacecraft “could use optical communications in support of humanity’s next giant leap: sending humans to Mars,” NASA wrote.

Psyche is slated to fly by the Red Planet by 2026, whereupon it will fly toward its main destination, 16 Psyche, which it should reach by 2029.

Like the early pioneers’ search for the Northwest Passage, it will aim to map out this final frontier El Dorado, which contains enough precious metals to crash the gold market.

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Taylor Swift Has Given Fans a Lot. Is It Finally Too Much?

Swift has been inescapable over the last year. With the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” her latest (very long) album, some seem to finally be feeling fatigued.

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Four new studio albums. Four rerecorded albums, too. A $1 billion oxygen-sucking world tour with a concert movie to match. And, of course, one very high-profile relationship that spilled over into the Super Bowl .

For some, the constant deluge that has peaked in the past year is starting to add up to a new (and previously unthinkable) feeling: Taylor Swift fatigue.

And it is a feeling that has only solidified online in the days following the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” which morphed from a 16-song album into a 31-song, two-hour epic just hours after its release .

Many critics (including The New York Times’s own) have suggested that the album was overstuffed — simply not her best. And critiques of the music have now opened a sliver of space for a wider round of complaint unlike any Swift has faced over her prolific and world-conquering recent run.

“It’s almost like if you produce too much… too fast… in a brazen attempt to completely saturate and dominate a market rather than having something important or even halfway interesting to say… the art suffers!” Chris Murphy, a staff writer at Vanity Fair, posted on X .

Which is not to say nobody listened to the album; far from it. Spotify said “Poets,” which was released on Friday, became the most-streamed album in a single day with more than 300 million streams .

And of course, many of Swift’s most ardent fans, known as “Swifties,” loved her 11th album or, at least, have decided to air any reservations in private conversations. The first days of the album’s release have been greeted with the usual lyrical dissections for key allusions hidden within the songs, attention to every word that few other artists receive.

But others, including some self-identified Swift fans, have freely admitted frustration. Fans and critics alike have contended that Swift’s lyrics have become a tad verbose and that the tracks on this latest album — many of them breakup songs — sounded a whole lot like others she has already put out . The internet has also provided an almost unlimited supply of jokes about the length of the album .

Some admonished Swift for selling so many versions of “Poets” only to double its size after those orders were in, part of a cynically corporate rollout . (Care for the CD , vinyl or the Phantom Clear vinyl ?) The Daily Mail cobbled together what it deemed “The 10 WORST lyrics in Taylor Swift’s new album — ranked!”

For its part, Reductress , the satirical women’s magazine, offered a post titled “Woman Doing Her Best to Like New Taylor Swift Album Lest She Face the Consequences.”

Those who dare to publicly criticize Swift are acutely aware of the potential for backlash. Murphy, the Vanity Fair writer, made a dark joke about it . At least one X user who posted a lengthy thread eviscerating Swift, the album and its rollout took the post private after it got more than three million views. Paste Magazine opted not to put a byline on its harsh review of Swift’s album, citing safety concerns for the writer.

In an unusual twist, even Swift herself is widely viewed as admonishing her most militant defenders in one particular song on the new album, “But Daddy I Love Him.” Some contingents of Swift’s fanbase strongly disapproved of her brief relationship with Matty Healy of the 1975 and appear to now be bristling at the amount of record real estate Healy consumes on the latest album .

Weird, complicated times in Taylor land.

“It might be a tough few days for the fanbase,” Nathan Hubbard, a co-host of the Ringer podcast, “ Every Single Album ,” wrote in a social media thread about “Poets” on Friday . “They’ll hear some valid criticism they aren’t used to (if the critics dare), and for many they’ll have to reconcile their own truth that this isn’t their favorite, while still rightly celebrating it and supporting her.”

Indeed, grinding through the 31-song double album after midnight had felt like “a hostage situation,” Hubbard wrote.

On a new podcast episode, which was released over the weekend, Hubbard and his co-host, Nora Princiotti, were among those who pointed out that while the album may be imperfect, Swift simply may have needed to purge herself of the songs on “Poets” to process a turbulent time in her life.

Princiotti said she enjoyed much of the album and was careful to stipulate that “Poets” did contain several “special songs.”

But she also allowed for some “tough love.”

“Musically, I do not really hear anything new,” she said, adding that Swift “could have done a little bit more self editing.”

“I don’t think the fact that this is a double-album that is more than two hours in length serves what’s good about it,” Princiotti said. “And I think that for the second album in a row, I’m still sort of left going, ‘OK, where do we go from here?’”

Princiotti ultimately graded “Poets” a “B.” And in the world of her podcast and universe of Taylor Swift, Princiotti acknowledged — that might have been an all-time low.

An earlier version of this article misstated the title of Taylor Swift’s new album. It is “The Tortured Poets Department,” not “The Tortured Poets Society.”

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Inside the World of Taylor Swift

A Triumph at the Grammys: Taylor Swift made history  by winning her fourth album of the year at the 2024 edition of the awards, an event that saw women take many of the top awards .

‘The T ortured Poets Department’: Poets reacted to Swift’s new album name , weighing in on the pertinent question: What do the tortured poets think ?  

In the Public Eye: The budding romance between Swift and the football player Travis Kelce created a monocultural vortex that reached its apex  at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Ahead of kickoff, we revisited some key moments in their relationship .

Politics (Taylor’s Version): After months of anticipation, Swift made her first foray into the 2024 election for Super Tuesday with a bipartisan message on Instagram . The singer, who some believe has enough influence  to affect the result of the election , has yet to endorse a presidential candidate.

Conspiracy Theories: In recent months, conspiracy theories about Swift and her relationship with Kelce have proliferated , largely driven by supporters of former President Donald Trump . The pop star's fans are shaking them off .

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