Island life, island time, there are all kinds of phrases we use that evoke that special feeling of islands - be they tropical or otherwise, small islands are exotic places to visit and I've got such a long list of islands I've loved, and long to return to.

Turns out I'm not alone and in Episode 204 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, I chat with three guests about some of their own favourite island experiences and what it is they love about island travel.

First up is Seana Smith who, despite being born in a "small, freezing Scottish town", discovered that she could indeed travel to far-flung islands and describes experiences in Africa and Asia.

Next, Ben Pearson takes us to Indonesia and has a fun story he likes to tell about a particularly famous island, home to a certain dragon ...

Finally, I chat with Nan Caple who has spent many years returning to Kangaroo Island in South Australia, a special place that has captivated her family and turned into something more than just a spot they love to spend their holidays.

Links:

Seana Smith - Hello Sydney Kids  https://www.hellosydneykids.com.au/

Ben Pearson from World Animal Protection - https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au

Nan Caple - Snellings View accommodation on Kangaroo Island - https://snellingsview.com.au/ 

My old story of Abruka Island in Estonia - http://www.magiccarpetjournals.com/abby_of_abruka_island.htm 

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