After more than 20 years of travelling, I’ve learned that travel isn’t just about where you go. It’s about how you show up while you’re there.

I’ve experienced some truly magical moments on the road… and I’ve also been stuck next to some wildly uncomfortable travel behaviour. The kind that doesn’t ruin a trip entirely, but subtly drains the joy out of flights, airports, tours, and group adventures.

This episode of Tourist to Traveller is a candid, good-humoured look at my biggest travel icks... shared not with judgement, but with the hope that we can all travel a little more consciously, respectfully, and confidently.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The most common airport and plane behaviours that frustrate travellers
• Why small actions can have a big impact in shared travel spaces
• Cultural travel habits that disrespect destinations
• Group travel dynamics that can derail an otherwise great trip

Helpful Resources & Links

• Read the full blog article My Biggest Travel Icks (And How Not to Be That Traveller).

Connect & Explore

Find destination guides, travel planning resources and more at touristtotraveller.com, and follow along on Instagram @_touristtotraveller for behind-the-scenes planning and future travel inspiration.

If you’ve seen the news lately, chances are you’ve seen headlines about escalating conflict in parts of the Middle East and Europe. And when those headlines start appearing, many travellers immediately ask the same question: Should I still travel?

It’s a complicated space to navigate. Safety matters, of course. But the world is also far more nuanced than a breaking news alert or a dramatic headline.

In this episode of Tourist to Traveller, I’m sharing the process I personally used when this event impacted my travel plans, and how I recently made the decision to pivot my upcoming trip.

Because becoming a confident traveller isn’t about ignoring risk, it’s about learning how to navigate uncertainty with clarity and good judgement.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The simple “pause, re-assess, pivot” framework I use when evaluating destinations
• The exact decision-making process I used when reassessing my own upcoming trip
• Practical ways to adjust your itinerary rather than cancelling travel entirely

When global tensions rise, it’s natural for travellers to feel uncertain about their plans. Ultimately, this episode is about shifting the mindset from fear-based travel decisions to informed travel decisions. With the right information and a flexible approach, travellers can continue exploring the world responsibly, even when global events create uncertainty.

Helpful Resources & Links

If you’d like a simple framework to help you plan your next trip, my guide Travel Planning Like A Pro In 5 Easy Steps walks you through the same decision-making process I use so you can plan trips with confidence.

If this episode helped you think differently about travel during uncertain times, feel free to share it with a fellow traveller who might need the same reminder: pause, re-assess, and pivot... but don’t stop exploring the world.

Connect & Explore

Find destination guides, travel planning resources and more at touristtotraveller.com, and follow along on Instagram @_touristtotraveller for behind-the-scenes planning and future travel inspiration.

Some travel memories blur with time. Others stay so vivid you can almost taste them again.

For me, so many of those lasting memories are tied to food... not just what was on the plate, but where I was sitting, who I was with, and that exact moment when I took a bite and knew it was special.

In this episode, I’m sharing the most unforgettable meals I’ve eaten around the world. These aren’t fancy fine-dining experiences or viral Instagram spots. They’re the meals that made me pause and smile, the ones I still think about years later.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why food creates some of our strongest travel memories
• The meals around the world that left a lasting impression on me
• How simplicity often beats complexity when it comes to unforgettable food
• Why food-led travel creates deeper, more meaningful experiences

Helpful Resources & Links

• Related Blog Post: The Best Food I’ve Tried Around the World: Meals I Still Dream About Years Later
• Explore More: Destination guides, itineraries and travel tips over on the Tourist to Traveller blog.

And if you loved this episode, head to the blog to explore the full food guide, or browse other Tourist to Traveller episodes for more inspiration to help you move from tourist to traveller.

Connect & Explore

Find destination guides, travel planning resources and more at touristtotraveller.com, and follow along on Instagram @_touristtotraveller for behind-the-scenes planning and future travel inspiration.