A manifesto for wonder seekers and expanding minds, Why We Travel is a fresh infusion of travel, tourism and migration. We’re here to flip the paradigm behind the labels: “tourists”, “nomads”, and “expats” with real stories from real people – using academic insight to better understand themselves, the world we live in and ultimately unpack…Why We Travel.
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Recent Episodes
New episodes are released weekly every Wednesday.
Why We Travel: The Hero’s Journey
In this episode, Joshua Best, host of Why We Travel, shares his personal story, experience, and truth. A compelling tale of triumph and a vivid journey of life — Get to know about your new favorite digital nomad and podcast host.
Why We Host: Welcome to Thailand
Meet Miao, a Remote Year City Manager, and Ton, a former Remote Year city team member. Hear their story about what it’s like living and growing up in Chiang Mai, being a remote worker, and all things in between.
Why We Matter: Cultural Differences and Ethnic Minorities
Jin Hee Lim is a second year PhD student at the University of Oxford with research about minority groups. Today, we talk about cultural differences, ethnic minorities, and how to lower the barriers
Why We Explore: Getting Out Of Our Comfort Zone
Today’s episode is all about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and making authentic connections with people. We talk about travel, people, and how language acquisition change how you perceive the world.
Why We Grind: The Magic of Muay Thai
How can you really deal with losing motivation? Professional Muay Thai Fighter and Musician, Casshan, shares his martial arts journey, finding balance, and lessons learned from the oh-so-famous daily grind and hustle culture.
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