Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. Today’s episode with Lindsay Davies of the travel blog I’ve Been Bit is a great example of the many different ways people travel throughout their lives. From travelling for sports and then robotics competitions growing up, to moving throughout North America for co-op positions in Italy, to becoming a master of local travel, and even branching into snow and sun destinations, Lindsay is constantly adding new ways of travel to her life experiences.
Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. I’m incredibly excited to bring you conversations with fellow travellers whose paths I’ve had the pleasure of crossing with around the world. Subscribe for weekly updates!
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
This week on Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Lindsay Davies from the Canadian-focused travel blog I’ve Been Bit. We chat about her background as a graphic designer and how that’s influenced her career in travel blogging. We also discuss travelling for sports throughout her childhood, brushing up on her French skills to work in Québec, and her desire to venture into backcountry camping. Lindsay also shares a fantastic piece of travel advice from her mom.
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MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Lindsay’s Song Choice – Raging (Kygo)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Lindsay Davies, Owner of I’ve Been Bit Travel Blog
05:15 From Graphic Design to Travel Blogging
18:21 First Trips & Childhood Experiences
24:25 How to Choose Where to Travel: Snow & Sun, Say Yes Era, Bucket List Trips
30:56 Travel Traditions
32:20 Language & Travel: Speaking French for Work in Québec + Favourite Phrases
37:23 The Impact of Technology on Travel & Solo Female Traveller Safety
41:55 Preparing for Travel: Blogs, Google Maps, & Personal Recommendations
45:15 Documenting Travel Memories: Journalling, Collecting Items, & Photos
48:13 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Skill Development
50:51 Most Surprising Destinations: Yellowknife
53:41 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner
56:28 Untried Types of Travel: Cruises & Backcountry Trips
57:28 Something You Do When Travelling that You Don’t Do at Home
59:42 Weirdest Place Slept: Art Hotel in Berlin
01:03:26 Using Points & Miles for Travel
01:05:33 Necessary Travel Items
01:07:58 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers
01:10:25 How to Deal with the Post-Trip Blues
01:11:31 Travel Playlist: Lindsay’s Choice
01:13:27 Speed Round: Spontaneous Trips, London’s Overrated, You’re Never Stuck
01:16:38 Until Next Time & Where to Find @ibbtravel
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