Andrew John Rainnie

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left

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My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast hosted by writer and filmmaker Andrew Rainnie. In 2011, Andrew left his job, packed his bags, and set out on a year-long journey around the world. Based on his travel journals and book of the same name, this podcast revisits those adventures, where he shares stories of wonder, mishaps, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or someone dreaming of your first big trip, join Andrew for honest reflections, practical tips, and inspiring tales from life on the road.

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Andrew John Rainnie

Episodes

Actung Baby 25.05.2026 21:36

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie travels to the Thai beach sort town of Hua Hin, home of the royal summer palace, a famous night market, and the mythical Monkey Mountain! He looks at the perils of traveling after a night of partying, the rejuvenating...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time 03.05.2026 19:04

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie delves into a specific event on the Thai island of Koh Samui, where he walked all night to get back to his hostel, accompanied by a stray dog. He delves into the feelings of loneliness and other emotions that he was e...

Flip Flops And Free Booze 18.03.2026 25:56

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie recalls his experience journeying to the Thai island of Koh Samui, taking a day tour around the entire island, and wondering what it was like without tourists. He looks at making peace with early rises to travel, the...

Getting Krabi with Patti 01.03.2026 18:26

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie recalls his experience exploring the Thai province and town of Krabi, an area known for its beautiful beaches and surrounding islands. He looks at the benefits of planning ahead when travelling, reminisces about the b...

The Sex Workers of Kuala Lumpur 08.02.2026 26:01

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on his brief foray into the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as he came to know it. The episode explores the panic of waking up on a bus alone, the serendipity of starting a conversation with fellow t...

Welcome to Singapore 01.02.2026 20:39

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on Singapore, the island-country and city-state that was his first stop on his round-the-world journey in 2011. It was also somewhere he stayed during his honeymoon years later, offering a unique contrast. Th...

Trailer 23.01.2026 0:59

The trailer for My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left, the retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

Not All Those Who Wander... 03.01.2026 26:40

In this opening episode of My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left , host Andrew Rainnie reflects on the moment he decided to quit his job, leave London, and spend a year backpacking around the world. Drawing from his original travel journals, Andrew explores why people travel , what pushes someone to leave a familiar life behind, and how to prepare both practically and emotionally for a long-term ba...