What are the best places you've ever traveled to? What are some standout moments from your travels? Where are some places you would like to go? Is music an integral part of your traveling experience? How so?
Discussed on today's podcast:
More on Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Qawwali
Special thanks to: insomniasexx bgood79 sounds_sound and cliffelam
Music:
tngpodcast intro song: Steven Clausnitzer Zorbing Stornoway National Swiss Anthem Yodeling Haiti Arcade Fire Nothing Without You Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Can't You Tell Vetiver The Obvious Child Paul Simon Waste Phish
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Happy Anniversary to you two! I have to agree with sounds_sound. gq and I tend to stumble through our trips. If we are in a new place, we typically pick a few things to be seen, or places to go, but we leave the 'when' and 'how' to the moment, and reserve the majority of time for whatever strikes us. Most of my best travel moments don't directly relate to the place I was, but something that happened to me while I was there.
M and I like to have a short list of places we're keen to check out when we're in a city. No nailing them down to a particular day, and no committing to all of them. Just a list of places to head to if we don't have anything better going on. A lot of the time we just end up exploring new territory. Sometimes the list I mentioned is secret and M doesn't even know about it, -I just note a couple places I'd like to take her that I think she'd dig if the day permits. Sometimes the best plans are secret plans because nobody except me knows (and therefore cares) when they get broken :p
Every year on their anniversary, my parents get in their car and essentially flip a coin as to which direction they will go. They drive until they reach a place they've not been before and that seems appealing to them. From their accounts, it seems to be a fantastic way to travel. IMO, expectation is an executioner of sponteneity. Best to leave them out of your plans.
There's nothing like a little "Safety Dance" at 12,000 ft.
My dream is going to Machu Picchu and hiking the Inca Trail! I want to do it next summer!
Also, I'd be glad to recommend a place to stay in Cuzco. We had a great experience there.
Cadell, If you need any recommendations as far as guides go or companies to take you on the trek to Machu Picchu, let me know. The woman that took us on the Trail to Machu Picchu had a degree in Peruvian history as well as botany and was the ideal guide. If she still does this, you should most certainly have her by your side. Let me know.