Tripology: Travel Podcast

We love India! It's no secret, but it is complicated. This is our love letter to India, a country that we believe is the most authentic, the most real. We share the reasons why we cannot stop thinking about India, as well as what you can expect if you travel there, too. If there's only one place on earth you ever travel to, let it be India.
Stay tuned for the Lost & Found section, as Adam getting drunk on a plane and Alun questions the difference between smelling and sniffing. Who nose?

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Adam's following in the Beatles' footsteps and practicing Yoga in Rishikesh, but what's it like visiting India's Yoga capital? Tune in for a fun and bendy episode... Oooommmm!
The Lost & Found section sees Adam discussing a few travel options for a day trip around the Kerala backwaters, but can Alun guess which option Adam will choose?

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The Varanasi scam continues, as Adam explains the confronting scenes he saw during the funeral ceremony, including the moment he was tricked into donating money. Tune in, as the scam unfolds, and make sure that if you're in Varanasi or anywhere else in India, you question interactions with strangers involving religion and spirituality; there's every chance you'll be expected to hand over money and you may feel like you have no choice.
Please be advised: Listeners may find the content of this episode distressing.

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Adam was scammed in Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital, in one of the most confronting ways imaginable: criminals exploiting the cremations and funerals of Hindu families to pressure tourists into donating money.
The original conversation was recorded before Adam knew he had been scammed. What follows is a raw, vulnerable and sensitive conversation about his experience witnessing one of Hinduism’s most significant practices — and the difficult questions it raised about death, religion, respect and tourism.
Please be advised: some listeners may find this episode distressing.
Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam relives an awkward encounter with a shop assistant who was doing anything but playing it cool...

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What is the Taj Mahal? Adam's in hectic Varanasi, surrounded by spirituality and noise pollution, but the topic of today is India's iconic and universally recognisable travel destination, the Taj Mahal. Do you know what the Taj Mahal is and why it was built? Adam shares the story of his recent visit, involving a very uncomfortable late night train ride, as well as delivering a Taj Mahal quiz. Tune in to learn how much you didn't know!
Alun takes over the Lost & Found section with a story involving a suspicious encounter and some very bad manners. Were Alun and his housemate on the brink of joining a Japanese porn ring or was this just some innocent fun? You decide!

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Alun's returned after summiting Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. Upon reaching the top, he quickly realised he was the only person there! Tune in for travel tips on how to climb Mount Fuji, and find out why most people stop before reaching the top! Grab your warm things, your onigiri, and your ankle-high hiking boots... It's about to get sticky!

Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam recounts his plane journey from London to Delhi. Flying into India can be turbulent, but that was the least of his worries. Choose your neighbours wisely and get your paper bags ready!

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Japan has many great cycle routes but none more spectacular than the Shimanami Kaido. Out of breath and sunburned, Alun shares his recent experience of taking on the 70km ride across the Seto Inland sea. We discuss how to access the Shimanami Kaido from Hiroshima, a curious hostel in the famous seaside town of Onomichi, and how you can get your hands on the world's number 1 sleep mask. Jump on, strap in, and follow that blue line all the way to the end.

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Alun returns from a trip to Hiroshima that has changed his opinion of Japan! Taking time away from Tokyo in order to reconnect with his inner backpacker, Alun travelled to the modern city of Hiroshima. The recent history and museum exhibitions, regional cuisine, sports events and traditional Japanese theatre will have you falling in love with Japan all over again!Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Adam reveals a full-circle moment and an exciting opportunity that he's wanted for years.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcastGet your travel stories in: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/ev53YtjbnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX.com: https://x.com/TripologypodThank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.

In a hungover state, Adam attempts to round off his time in Japan. He spent two weeks travelling around Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost and largest prefecture. But what's his fascination with Hokkaido? Join in the fruitful conversation, as we get well and truly distracted. This may be a better week than most to join our Patreon community!

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Sumo Wrestling is Japan's National Sport but not something tourists often get to experience. However, Alun, now a Tokyo resident and our Japan correspondent, has been lucky enough to nab some tickets to the Nagoya Basho: an annual Grand Sumo tournament. Tune in to find out how to see this surprising and misunderstood sport LIVE.
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