My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, Shotgun Rainforest Wedding, host Andrew Rainnie travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he makes some spicy new friends, cuddles up with some tiger cubs, gets up close and personal with some Muay Thai fighters, curses his soul to damnation by drinking Holy Water, and then flies through the trees like a giant ginger gibbon.

Oh, and he gets married!

Topics and themes in this episode

• The wonders of a hostel with a great atmosphere
• The moral quandaries of visiting animal attractions
• Why it’s a good idea to go to local live events
• What not to do when a monk hands you Holy Water
• Being safe when doing adventure activities
• How not to get married

Links

• Spicy Backpackers (permanently closed)
• Tiger Kingdom
• Doi Inthanon National Park

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

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Andrew interviews two friends about Cambodia!

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, Bangkok Has Me Now, host Andrew Rainnie travels to the Thai capital of Bangkok, where he finally discovers why his right leg is tastier than his left!

He looks at the joys of meeting old friends in new places, making new friends in old places, life imitating art and the expectations of Bangkok versus the reality.

Topics and themes in this episode

• Why Bangkok has you now
• Why people who work in hotels are superheroes
• The perils of taking a tuk tuk
• The openness of sex and ladyboys in Thailand
• Which zoo not to go to (hint - the one that is shut)

Links

• @Hua Lamphong Hotel
• Wak Saket and the Golden Mount
• Safari World Bangkok

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

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Andrew gets married in Chiang Mai!

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie travels to the Thai beach sort town of Hua Hin, home of the royal summer palace, a famous night market, and the mythical Monkey Mountain!

He looks at the perils of traveling after a night of partying, the rejuvenating qualities of a swimming pool, the dangers of climbing hills in the Thai heat, and why it is better to try and fail.

Topics and themes in this episode

• Why you should never drink the night before getting on a ferry
• The advantages of learning German
• Knowing how to read a map
• Why Thai food is tremendous
• How to stay calm when you lose your phone.

Links

• The Amara Resort in Hua Hin

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew is claimed by the streets of Bangkok.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie delves into a specific event on the Thai island of Koh Samui, where he walked all night to get back to his hostel, accompanied by a stray dog. He delves into the feelings of loneliness and other emotions that he was experiencing in his first few weeks as a solo backpacker.

Topics and themes in this episode

• Why dogs are awesome
• How to deal with feelings of loneliness while travelling

Links

• Niall Harbison on Instagram
• Happy Doggo (please make a donation)

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew reaches the beautiful coastal resort town of Hua Hin, Thailand, and tries to find a mysterious mountain.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie recalls his experience journeying to the Thai island of Koh Samui, taking a day tour around the entire island, and wondering what it was like without tourists.

He looks at making peace with early rises to travel, the joys of a rain shower, the best place in Koh Samui to get breakfast, and the recurring motif of phallic-shared rocks on his adventures.

Topics and themes in this episode

• The joys of receiving a room upgrade
• The pros and cons of doing a day tour
• Animal cruelty
• Taking advantage of free food and drink
• What not to do when you meet Swedish pop stars
• Whether or not you should jump on stage with a reggae band

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode…

Andrew drunkenly decides to walk back to his hostel in Koh Samui, making a new friend along the way.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie recalls his experience exploring the Thai province and town of Krabi, an area known for its beautiful beaches and surrounding islands.

He looks at the benefits of planning ahead when travelling, reminisces about the book that inspired him to travel, and makes friends with an intrusion of cockroaches.

Topics and themes in this episode

• The benefits of having a personal guide to arrange things for you
• Alex Garland’s novel The Beach and the inspiration it offered
• The universal language of cock jokes
• The positive and negative aspects of elephant trekking
• The difficult art of learning how to relax and take things easy

Links

Krabi Tourism (with Ms. Patty)

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Koh Samui, Thailand.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on his brief foray into the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as he came to know it.

The episode explores the panic of waking up on a bus alone, the serendipity of starting a conversation with fellow travellers, and how to politely decline being propositioned by sex workers while traveling.

Topics and themes in this episode

• Why you should always arrive in new destinations in daylight
• Travelling overnight on a bus to save on your budget
• Checking which days things may be closed in other countries
• Why you should never leave a bag lying near the Batu Caves
• Why you don’t have to vibe with every place you visit

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Krabi, Thailand.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on Singapore, the island-country and city-state that was his first stop on his round-the-world journey in 2011. It was also somewhere he stayed during his honeymoon years later, offering a unique contrast.

This episode explores first impressions, budget backpacking realities, unexpected kindness, and how a place can feel entirely different depending on where you are in life.

Topics and themes in this episode

• Why Singapore is an ideal starting point for a round-the-world trip
• First impressions after arriving from a long-haul flight
• The contrast between budget backpacking and luxury travel
• Exploring Singapore on foot: districts, street art, and hidden corners
• Visiting museums and learning through travel
• Budget travel habits, such as free passes, cheap meals, and overnight buses
• Forgetting essential items on the road and learning to let go
• The chaos of leaving Singapore by bus from the Golden Mile Complex

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Kuala Lumpur.

The trailer for My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left, the retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this opening episode of My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on the moment he decided to quit his job, leave London, and spend a year backpacking around the world.

Drawing from his original travel journals, Andrew explores why people travel, what pushes someone to leave a familiar life behind, and how to prepare both practically and emotionally for a long-term backpacking trip. From burnout and heartbreak to creativity, freedom, and fear, this episode offers an honest look at the motivations behind travel and how to plan a meaningful journey in today’s world.

Whether you’re thinking about backpacking, dreaming of long-term travel, or simply craving inspiration, this episode lays the foundation for a podcast about experience, reflection, and the lessons learned on the road.

Topics and themes in this episode

• Why people feel compelled to travel, and why running away can be okay
• How burnout, creativity, and major life changes influence travel decisions
• The realities of preparing for a round-the-world backpacking trip
• Planning vs. spontaneity: how much structure you really need
• Budgeting, savings, and working while travelling
• Choosing the right backpack and essential gear
• Clothing, shoes, and technology for long-term travel
• Why books, music, and podcasts matter on the road
• How travel shapes perspective, resilience, and empathy

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew begins his round-the-world adventure in Singapore!