The Worst Traveller

Visiting every country in the world is certainly not an easy task, but that is a challenge that this week's guest, Garrett Gravesen, has undertaken, and he is just 5 away from achieving that incredible feat.

I had the absolute joy of chatting with Garrett a few weeks ago about his journey so far, he told both incredibly poignant and hilarious stories along the way, I know you're going to enjoy it!

Check out Garrett's book that he talks about in this episode here...

Also, be sure to follow Garrett on his journey to completing this incredible challenge on his Instagram: @ggworldwide - you'll find the tuxedo pictures there too!

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If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

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This year marks 35 years since the horrific nuclear disaster in Chernobyl. I chatted with a great friend of mine, Dave Mullis, about his experiences exploring Pripyat and Chernobyl.

Dave has had the opportunity, through university research, to visit the disaster zone four times since 2008, and the stories he tells about those experiences in this episode are fascinating. He describes the sights of abandoned apartments and empty milk bottles outside a school still awaiting collection 35 years on...

I've uploaded some of Dave's photos on Instagram @worsttraveller

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

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I had the honour of speaking to Josh Garman before he headed off on an incredible endurance journey cycling 5000 miles around the coast of Great Britain raising money and awareness for Hope for Hasti. 

Last year throughout lockdown, I was in awe following Major Chris Brannigan walking barefoot for 700 miles across Britain from Lands End to Edinburgh for Hasti, his daughter, who has a rare genetic condition.

Josh was inspired by this story and got involved by taking on a cycling journey in 2020 before this one that he is currently on right now!

If you feel able to, please do donate to Hope for Hasti via Josh's fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/coast5000

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

After getting a little obsessed with the VanLife movement - I talk about my experience of life on the road, whilst roadtripping Australia!

In March 2018, I drove an RV along the Great Ocean Road from Adelaide to Melbourne with my parents and brother and I chat all about our experiences on that trip, from crashing the RV to seeing some of the most incredible wildlife on Earth. Enjoy!

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

I chat with Olivier Award Nominee, Lucy Anderson, about her travel through India, Uganda aged 18 and then up to now where she is currently renovating her own van, Kay the Camper.

In this episode you'll hear stories that'll have you on the edge of your seat, and really be immersed in the world that Lucy creates for us. I hope you enjoy it!

Give Lucy a follow on Instagram too to follow her journey - @redrucksacktravel + @lucy_anderson.1

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

On this trip in April 2019, I was lucky enough to have some absolutely incredible wildlife encounters in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.

Give this episode a listen to hear the beauty of this gorgeous national park. I'd love to head back one summer to see it in a different light - and maybe get a bear sighting in too!

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

If you want to support The Worst Traveller in these tricky times, please give this Amazon Audible Free Trial a go - you have the option to cancel the trial before the end and still keep your free audiobook if you so wish :) (2 free, if you're an Amazon Prime Member)

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The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

In 2017, on my solo backpacking trip around India, I was lucky enough to visit one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - The Taj Mahal.

In this episode I chat all about the experience and how I had almost become desensitised to the beauty that was around me. I hope you enjoy it :)

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

If you want to support The Worst Traveller in these tricky times, please give this Amazon Audible Free Trial a go - you have the option to cancel the trial before the end and still keep your free audiobook if you so wish :) (2 free, if you're an Amazon Prime Member)

Audible:  CLICK HERE FOR FREE TRIAL

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

This week we take a look at some of the craziest travel world records. Hopefully it'll inspire you to take on some of your own challenges when we're able to and maybe even give you ideas for your next trip!

Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube!

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

If you want to support The Worst Traveller in these tricky times, please give this Amazon Audible Free Trial a go - you have the option to cancel the trial before the end and still keep your free audiobook if you so wish :) (2 free, if you're an Amazon Prime Member)

Audible:  CLICK HERE FOR FREE TRIAL

The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

Have you ever had an urge to travel? Backpacking the world, I think, is one of the best adventures you will ever do.

In this episode I chat with Tom and Will, co-founders of Salkan, about backpacking and why everyone should try it! We also chat about some of their worst travel stories and how, from meeting each other on a ski season, they came to create a backpack that is now sold all over the world!

Salkan produce some of the most beautiful backpacks you'll see! Check them out here: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12

Also, give Salkan a follow on Instagram too: @discover.salkan

Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

If you want to support The Worst Traveller in these tricky times, please give this Amazon Audible Free Trial a go - you have the option to cancel the trial before the end and still keep your free audiobook if you so wish :) (2 free, if you're an Amazon Prime Member)

Audible:  CLICK HERE FOR FREE TRIAL

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!

Today is the 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast, and as a result you have an absolute JOY of an episode to listen to.... We talk Hitchhiking on Cargo Ships to Turkmenistan, Reindeer Herding in Mongolia and being amongst 250,000 Penguins on South Georgia!

This week I chat with Jarryd Salem from Nomadasaurus, one of the world's most popular Adventure Travel Blogs, and spend just a couple of minutes on nomadasaurus.com and you'll be instantly inspired to book your next trip!

Check Jarryd and Alesha out on Instagram too @nomadasaurus for quality travel content to give you that travel fix we're all craving right now!

Also, check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com

If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world!

If you want to support The Worst Traveller in these tricky times, please give this Amazon Audible Free Trial a go - you have the option to cancel the trial before the end and still keep your free audiobook if you so wish :) (2 free, if you're an Amazon Prime Member)

Audible:  CLICK HERE FOR FREE TRIAL

The Equipment I use:

Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/33yNyiY

On The Go Mic: https://amzn.to/3jLycgk

My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller

My TikTok: @theworsttraveller

See you next week!