Tripology: Travel Podcast

Tripology: Travel Podcast
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Welcome to Tripology, the travel podcast that's entirely nomadic! Broadcasting from across the globe, two best friends get together every week to share their travel experiences. We tell vagabond adventure stories, give travel quizzes, answer questions from listeners and solve backpacking conundrums! Explore the world with Tripology- New episodes every Tuesday. Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/tripologypodcast Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/tripologypodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@tripologypodcast Music: 'Silence Can Say So Much' by Elephant Stone

  1. 22H AGO

    Why You Should Never Trust New Zealand Ferries

    Adam's New Zealand road trip was flipped on its head when the interisland ferry he'd booked was cancelled. With his travel plans for the North Island effectively erased, and his options even more scarce than a kiwi, he tried every trick in the book to get onto another boat, quickly learning why you should never trust New Zealand ferries. Tune in for this New Zealand nautical nightmare! Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun shares his passion for tennis and Adam reveals what drives him to continue travelling. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip Verandahs Parkside Lodge: https://www.verandahs.co.nz Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/xFQVnyTsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

    31 min

  2. FEB 10

    Seoul & South Korea: How Much Do You Really Know?

    Alun's arrived in Seoul, South Korea's sprawling capital, but it hasn't been plain sailing. After a disappointing layover in Shanghai, we hear how Alun's airplane seat resulted in a moral dilemma. Turbulence was the least of his worries! Adam throws a South Korean pop quiz in for good measure. Alun's only been in Seoul for a few days, but correcting the jet lag with buckets of kimchi is all the preparation he needs. Stay tuned for the Support the show and access the Lost & Found section; this week, we discuss Alun's travel plans for Seoul, as well as how to invite a complete stranger to a public bath. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=Ambassador Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/Kcps95DF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/ Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.com X: https://x.com/tripologypod Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.

    32 min

  3. FEB 3

    Why East Asia? Leaving Home for a Life in South Korea & Japan

    East Asia bound! Alun announces he's off to South Korea, and then onto Japan to commence his Japan working holiday visa, but why? We hear Alun's motives, as he prepares for life in two countries that he's fantasised about for a long, long time.Tales of a Trip returns with a powerful message from a seasoned traveller. We dive into prejudice, the real impact of expats on local communities, and why integration matters when living abroad.Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as we continue to discuss the thought-provoking travel topics above, as well as how we've observed backpacking change over the past decade. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripJapan WHV episode link: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/episodes/japan-working-holiday-visa-success Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/Kcps95DFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

    36 min

  4. JAN 27

    Caught Red-Handed in New Zealand! Sea Kayaking in the Marlborough Sounds

    It's a pirate's life! While sea kayaking in New Zealand's stunning Marlborough Sounds region, Adam visited an open-ocean mussel farm. He took his chance and snagged New Zealand's prized greenshell mussel - but with Harbour Patrol hot on his tail, would he make his escape? The Marlborough Sounds is New Zealand's top sea kayaking destination, and a local favourite for its world-class fishing. Stingray isn't on the menu this week but red snapper is! Adam's treated to the freshest seafood he's ever eaten and witnesses a rare super-moon. Maybe there is such a thing as a perfect travel day? Support the show and access the Lost & Found section, as Alun takes a trip down memory lane. Alun and his family took off on a road trip to visit the home he grew up in. It's nostalgic and wholesome! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/p2M74rgZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

    31 min

  5. JAN 20

    Is Backpacking a Sustainable Lifestyle? The Truth About Long-Term Travel

    Can you really travel forever? As Alun prepares for another adventure, we dive into the truth about long-term travel. In an episode inspired by a listener's curious questions, we define what 'long-term travel' really means, discuss backpacking burnout, and ask the question every traveller faces: is backpacking a sustainable lifestyle? With a combined 20 years abroad, things are about to get existential, baby! Plus, Tales of a Trip returns with a travel story involving South Korean bagels. Allow this full circle moment (that's a bagel joke) to warm your hearts and fill your stomachs. Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun disarms a drunk woman who's wreaking havoc with a mop!Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/p2M74rgZInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

    33 min

  6. JAN 13

    Hiking New Zealand’s Most Underrated Trail: The Copland Track

    New Zealand's most underrated trail, the Copland Track, has it all: dense rainforest, ice cold glacial rivers, waterfalls, swing bridges, and hidden hot pools... with a nasty surprise! Tune in to hear about Adam's favourite hike in New Zealand so far. Adam also shares a few anecdotes from his trip up New Zealand's wet west coast, including a romantic glow worm walk with a Chinese tour group, an offensive interaction involving a banana smoothie, and the most bizarre Police check point, proving that the New Zealand Police Force are not only upbeat but festive, too! Free hot dogs anyone? Support the show and access the Lost & Found section. Alun's been out and about in Blackpool, UK, helping the locals get home safely, using games involving Disney films. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Want to be featured on the show? Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip Get 10% off your Betterhelp subscription: https://www.betterhelp.com/tripology Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=Ambassador Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/2rA7R9pv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/ Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcast X: https://x.com/tripologypod

    31 min

  7. JAN 6

    The Routeburn Track: Why You Shouldn't Run New Zealand's Great Walks

    Adam ran the Routeburn Track and regrets it! Nestled in the Fiordland National Park, and perhaps New Zealand’s most beautiful ‘Great Walk’, the Routeburn Track stretches 32km, through alpine meadows, stunning valleys and lush forest. It’s possible to complete the track in one day, but should you? Adam shares his thoughts and feelings on running the track, as well as the surprises, struggles, and how the experience relates to the broader topic of travel. Support the show and gain access to the Lost & Found section. This week, Alun shares a rollercoaster of a story involving an airport delay, an emergency landing, and the importance of carry-on luggage! Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=AmbassadorRequire an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ Discord: https://discord.gg/2rA7R9pvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

    32 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    What Does Stingray Taste Like? Trying Kuala Lumpur's Unusual Street Food

    Forget rice for breakfast - this week, it's stingray for dinner! Alun's been exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's fast-developing capital, including its culinary delights. We hear all about his experience trying Malaysia's unusual street food, stingray, at the popular night market: Jalan Alor Food Street. Apologies to all you divemasters out there!Alun also shares a heartwarming, full-circle moment, revisiting an old friend he met on his very first backpacking trip to China; along with a story involving a wealthy Swedish man, an airport lounge, and a Lebanese football team. If this isn't what travel's about, then we don't know what is!Support the show and gain access to the Lost & Found section. This week, Adam's been partying on the outskirts of a small hippie town in Golden Bay. 24-hours, 200 people, a hidden forest location, and lots of bare feet. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast Submit your travel stories here: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatripNeed travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&utm_source=26035801&utm_medium=Ambassador Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/JB9wcRbqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tripologypodcastX: https://x.com/tripologypod

    30 min
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Welcome to Tripology, the travel podcast that's entirely nomadic! Broadcasting from across the globe, two best friends get together every week to share their travel experiences. We tell vagabond adventure stories, give travel quizzes, answer questions from listeners and solve backpacking conundrums! Explore the world with Tripology- New episodes every Tuesday. Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/tripologypodcast Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/tripologypodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@tripologypodcast Music: 'Silence Can Say So Much' by Elephant Stone

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  • Creator
    Tripology: Travel Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tripology: Travel Podcast
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