No.1 Canadian Travel Author: Knowing when it is time to go home – Melissa Rodway, FLY Travel Radio
About this episode
Melissa Rodway discusses the emotional aspects of travel and the journey home.
On this episode we’re joined by the Canadian traveler, author and radio host, Melissa Rodway. She is the voice behind FLY Travel Radio, author of The People You Meet , and has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, even living in six different Canadian cities. We talk about the strange pull of travel and why the journey home can sometimes hit harder than the trip itself. Melissa shares stories from years on the road, the countries that felt like a second home, and the moments that pushed her to her limits. We also explore how travel changes the way you see yourself, the unforgettable characters who shape your adventures, and the surprising challenges of travelling as a couple while chasing the freedom of the unknown. Chapters (03:30) – Do You Still Feel Most Present When You’re Chasing Freedom And The Unknown—And How Has That Changed Today? (07:33) – What Are Some Things People Can Do—Besides Travel—That They Could Try As Soon As Tomorrow To Experience A Sense Of Freedom And The Unknown? (10:45) – Out Of The Countries You’ve Visited, Which Would You Say Most Aligns With Your Values And Personality And Feels Like A Natural Second Home…
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