Tripology: Travel Podcast

Where is Dan? He's in the TRIPOLOGY Studio! When Dan isn't exploring backstreets, rooftops, or dangerous neighbourhoods, he's hunkering down and editing travel vlogs for his YouTube channel Where Is Dan. In this interview, we hear all about Dan's nomadic lifestyle, YouTube insights, and how speaking multiple languages can unlock certain doors... even ones you're not supposed to...

Prepare for freezing temperatures and bleak, barren landscapes, as Adam recounts his journey from the city of Irkutsk, central Siberia, to the deepest lake in the world: Lake Baikal. The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, spanning over 9,280kms and crossing 8 time zones! In 2015, Adam completed the entire length, traveling from Moscow to Vladivostok, in winter, over t...

In our most quizzical episode yet, we hear of Alun's audacious attempt to win the jackpot on the popular British TV quiz show Tipping Point. Running low on money but desperately trying to leave the UK to start a life in Canada, Alun was willing to pull out all the stops to earn the funds necessary to continue the trip. Applying to be a contestant on a TV quiz show is both daring and unorthodox...

If there's one thing Brits love, it's a piping hot cup of tea. So it's maybe no surprise Adam and Alun both got scammed by the infamous tea house scam in Beijing, China. Scams of this nature, usually taking place in traditional tea houses, bars or restaurants, involve inflated menu prices and attractive locals posing as students wanting to practice their English. Unfortunately scams ar...

True inspiration for quite literally millions of backpackers over the last decade, this week we're honoured to be chatting with Will Hatton aka The Broke Backpacker. Will started his travel journey 15 years ago, at the tender age of 19, first travelling to India, where he spent two years exploring the country's deepest, darkest corners. Stretching a budget of just $10 per day, Will became an exper...

This week TRIPOLOGY Podcast was recorded in its 7th country: United States. Join Adam & Alun as they relive their fond memories of a road trip through the stunning Rocky Mountains, Canada. Crossing the border from British Columbia into Alberta, they had been tasked with hand-delivering a new born puppy! Freezing temperatures of -32 degrees Celsius and 7 hours of driving through snowy, icy moun...

After tempting fate in previous episodes, Adam describes his nail-biting encounter with a bear. Whilst hiking in Nelson, British Columbia, Adam came face to face with a bear cub. Knowing its mother would be close by, Adam frantically tried to remember all of the advice from the 'Take a Hike!' episode. Alun's fresh from his trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland. A short city break with an o...

Wow! Adam thought this day would never come. New Zealand and the UK have announced improvements to their Working Holiday Visa schemes, including increasing the age limit from 30 to 35, extending the maximum period of stay, and increasing the length of time individuals can work. These upgrades will benefit travellers and expats from the UK and New Zealand, with more news on the horizon from the Aus...

The TRIPOLOGY community continues to grow, as we welcome Canadian content creator Hannah Teslin into the studio. Originally from Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Hannah made the decision to move to Hamburg, Germany, back in 2014. Hannah works as a Global Event Marketing Manager and in recent years has shot to fame on Instagram and TikTok, creating fun, engaging content about her life in Germa...

TRIPOLOGY Podcast is your one-stop shop for travel guides, backpacking advice, and big tips! Tipping culture is hot topic at the moment. Adam & Alun tackle the concept head-on, including cultural differences, travel faux pas, and advice for travellers who may be anxious about the tipping culture in other countries. Adam shares the story of his terrifying motorcycle accident whilst riding throu...

This week, we welcome Tom Hopcroft into the TRIPOLOGY studio. Tom, an English expat from Birmingham, UK, has been living in Madrid, Spain, for the past 6 years. A web designer by day and content creator by night, we hear about Tom's rise to fame on Instagram and TikTok, discussing his refreshing approach to sensitive topics. Proudly embracing the term “Guiri" (foreign tourist), Tom shares...

Seasonal Work plays a huge role in the lives of many backpackers. Passionate about organic farming, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and often volunteering to acquire knowledge and new skills, travellers use seasonal work as a way of earning money whilst experiencing the world. However, it doesn’t always go smoothly! In this episode, Adam shares an embarrassing experience he's tried hard...

Adam & Alun return to the TRIPOLOGY studio for another edition of Tales of a Trip. This week, Alun relives his serendipitous couchsurfing experience in Nazca, Peru. The Ancient Gods were looking down on Alun, as they not only granted him a free night's accommodation, but a place on the couch of a leading expert on the awe-inspiring geoglyphs, The Nazca Lines. Alun's "perfect cultu...

Grab your snorkel, we're going hiking! It's one of the best things about travelling, isn't it? Whether you're camping in the wilderness, thru-hiking long distances, or simply rambling through the countryside, TRIPOLOGY has you covered, with what is undoubtedly the most comprehensive guide to hiking on the internet. Trying their best to stay on track, Alun shares his heartfelt take...

Alun & Adam are back in the TRIPOLOGY Hostel Common Room, after receiving a compelling email from a fellow tripologist. This week's topic is every traveller's best friend: good old 'regret'. As wonderful as travel is, it certainly isn't perfect. Backpackers and nomads alike often lament certain aspects of their adventures; having the ability to turn hindsight into foresight...

Take a deep breath, equalize your ears, and grab a dive buddy! This week, TRIPOLOGY descends into the astonishing world of scuba diving. A popular activity within the travel community, scuba diving opens the door into an environment unlike any other. Marine life, underwater landscapes, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and the ever-suggestive sea cucumber are all to be discovered under the sea. Darling, it...

This week, we welcome a guest into the TRIPOLOGY studio. We have the pleasure of interviewing Derek Baron, founder of successful travel blog WanderingEarl.com. In 1999, shortly after graduating university, Derek left his home in Boston, Massachusetts, with $1500 USD and the rough outline of a 3-month backpacking trip around Southeast Asia. More than 20 years later, Derek is still on that trip. In...

Prepare for steep hills and even steeper prices! After an action-packed adventure in Mexico City, Adam tells of his 72 hour "layover" in San Francisco, as he staggers his journey home to Canada. In order to work off the calories consumed from eating the whole of Chinatown, Adam rents a bicycle and tours around the entire city, taking in the beautiful coastline and visiting the famous lan...

Welcome back to another edition of Tales of a Trip! Alun's in Central America, currently making his way around Guatemala. Backpacker-friendly Guatemala throws up some surprises, as Alun finds himself taking the long way round. Alun's adrenalin-filled adventure includes the remarkable natural wonder Semuc Champey, the striking stratovolcanoes Acatenango and Fuego, the historical city of Ant...

As you prepare your rucksack for a long trip, it's arguably more important to prepare your mind. Mental health will be a running theme throughout this podcast, as it is in all of our lives. In this sensitive episode, Alun and Adam share their thoughts on the topic of mental health whilst travelling. This episode aims to communicate aspects of long-term travel which are often overlooked, prepar...

Wow! Mexico City is not only the most populated city in the Western Hemisphere, it’s also the oldest capital in the Americas. A bustling, sprawling metropolis, marbled by tree-lined streets and beautiful colonial architecture. Adam has spent spring break there and gives his guidance on how to approach a trip to this wonderful place. Luche Libre wrestling, a National soccer match, vibrant local mar...

It's the layover from hell. Alun, broadcasting from deep within the Belize jungle, tells of his mammoth journey to Belize, which started in Morocco. Four flights, and multiple buses and taxis, saw him travel from Morocco to Venice, Venice to Berlin, Berlin to Fort Lauderdale, and then onto Cancun; crossing the Mexico-Belize border on foot. 30+ hours of layovers and sleeping in airports would leave...

Strap in for another TRIPOLOGY session, as Alun recounts his two-week trip around Morocco. Backpacking through the country with his best buddy, Wagner, we hear stories of sand-boarding in the Sahara, monkey filled medinas, and Moroccan feasts to die for. Rich food and coffee culture, nationwide fashion trends, and plenty of travel tips to help you plan your Moroccan getaway. Need we say more? Let’...

Wags joins the boys once again for more TRIPOLOGY chit-chat. Alun and Wagner are currently travelling in Morocco, backpacking through the country, hopping between Wifi signals and coffee shops. Wagner explains what it's like travelling as a Brazilian: working holiday schemes, learning languages, and passport perks. Alun and Wagner discuss their life in New Zealand. Questionable living conditions r...

An enormous welcome to TRIPOLOGY's first guest: Wagner. Wagner, a proud Brazilian and one of Alun's closest friends, is here to join us for an episode filled with travel insights, nostalgia, and lots of love! An amazing act of generosity brought Alun & Wagner very close, just days after meeting. Now, backpacking through Morocco, the boys share how they first met in South Africa, their...