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The art of authentic travel

Penny ThomasThe West Australian
Narrow street in Tokyo with izakaya restaurants at night - Kristina Blokhin / stock.adobe.com. Inset: Penny and friends at Public Bar Zako in Tokyo
Camera IconNarrow street in Tokyo with izakaya restaurants at night - Kristina Blokhin / stock.adobe.com. Inset: Penny and friends at Public Bar Zako in Tokyo Credit: Supplied

On this week’s episode, the travel team discuss different ways to dive deeper into local cultures and create more meaningful travel moments.

Stephen Scourfield shares his fascinating experience with the women divers of Jeju Island from his recent visit to South Korea. While Penny Thomas tells us about a spontaneous encounter at an izakaya in Tokyo.

We also hear about a hands-on workshop Penny did in the scenic mountain village of Yoshino in Japan’s Nara Prefecture. Plus, Megan French considers why travellers are increasingly drawn to seeking out authentic experiences and whether social media helps or hinders these moments.

The episode wraps up with yet another round of “this or that” which raises some eyebrows but guarantees a good laugh.

Penny Thomas, Stephen Scourfield and Megan French from The Pod Well Travelled
Camera IconPenny Thomas, Stephen Scourfield and Megan French from The Pod Well Travelled Credit: Jackson Flindell

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