What if some of the most fascinating stories in the world are right in front of us and we simply aren’t noticing?

On this episode of Speaking of Travel, I’m joined by award-winning travel journalist and National Geographic contributor Ronan O’Connell, author of Hidden in Plain Sight. Ronan takes us beyond the postcard view to uncover the forgotten stories, mysteries, history, and human experiences hidden within some of the world’s most iconic places.

Our conversation becomes a deeper exploration of curiosity and what happens when we slow down enough to really see what’s around us. Ronan is thoughtful, wise, funny, and endlessly curious, and his perspective may make you look at familiar places, and perhaps even your own life, a little differently.

As Ronan reminds us:

“Even in this modern age, there’s still a lot of mystery. There’s still a lot of things right in front of your face you might not be noticing that are fascinating and important.”

Maybe one of the greatest gifts of travel is not simply seeing somewhere new, but learning how to truly notice.

Tune in and discover what you may have been missing, hidden in plain sight.

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