<div>Blind and partially deaf traveller and writer Tony Giles has visited over 133 countries from the UN list of 193. 
 
He told Amelia about the highlights and challenges of his travels, writing his novels and tips for other VI travellers. 
 
Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website <a href="https://www.tonythetraveller.com/">https://www.tonythetraveller.com/</a> 
Find his first book 'Seeing the world my way: a totally blind and partially deaf guy's global adventures' on the RNIB Talking Books Library. 
Find his other eBooks, 'Seeing The Americas My Way' and 'Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way' on Amazon and Apple Books. 
 
Image shows: Tony feeding an alpaca some green vegetation at Awanacancha alpaca farm, a weaving centre and farm near Puka Pukara village and ruins. This is a cultural project that is presented as a living museum of the Andes. Various single storey village or farm buildings can be seen in the background. Other members of Tony’s group can also be seen feeding alpacas.</div>

Blind and partially deaf traveller and writer Tony Giles has visited over 133 countries from the UN list of 193. He told Amelia about the highlights and challenges of his travels, writing his novels and tips for other VI travellers. Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website https://www.tonythetraveller.com/ Find his first book 'Seeing the world my way: a totally blind and partially deaf guy's global adventures' on the RNIB Talking Books Library. Find his other eBooks, 'Seeing The Americas My Way' and 'Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way' on Amazon and Apple Books. Image shows: Tony feeding an alpaca some green vegetation at Awanacancha alpaca farm, a weaving centre and farm near Puka Pukara village and ruins. This is a cultural project that is presented as a living museum of the Andes. Various single storey village or farm buildings can be seen in the background. Other members of Tony’s group can also be seen feeding alpacas.

Blind and partially deaf traveller and writer Tony Giles has visited over 133 countries from the UN list of 193. 
 
He told Amelia about the highlights and challenges of his travels, writing his novels and tips for other VI travellers. 
 
Learn more about Tony and get updates on his travels on his website <a href="https://www.tonythetraveller.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tonythetraveller.com/</a> 
Find his first book 'Seeing the world my way: a totally blind and partially deaf guy's global adventures' on the RNIB Talking Books Library. 
Find his other eBooks, 'Seeing The Americas My Way' and 'Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way' on Amazon and Apple Books. 
 
Image shows: Tony feeding an alpaca some green vegetation at Awanacancha alpaca farm, a weaving centre and farm near Puka Pukara village and ruins. This is a cultural project that is presented as a living museum of the Andes. Various single storey village or farm buildings can be seen in the background. Other members of Tony’s group can also be seen feeding alpacas.

S2 Ep583: Tony Giles, Blind Author and World Traveller

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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