On this episode we’re joined by the Canadian traveler, author and radio host, Melissa Rodway. She is the voice behind FLY Travel Radio, author of The People You Meet , and has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, even living in six different Canadian cities. We talk about the strange pull of travel and why the journey home can sometimes hit harder than the trip itself. Melissa shares stories from years on the road, the countries that felt like a second home, and the moments that pushed her to her limits. We also explore how travel changes the way you see yourself, the unforgettable characters who shape your adventures, and the surprising challenges of travelling as a couple while chasing the freedom of the unknown. Chapters (03:30) – Do You Still Feel Most Present When You’re Chasing Freedom And The Unknown—And How Has That Changed Today? (07:33) – What Are Some Things People Can Do—Besides Travel—That They Could Try As Soon As Tomorrow To Experience A Sense Of Freedom And The Unknown? (10:45) – Out Of The Countries You’ve Visited, Which Would You Say Most Aligns With Your Values And Personality And Feels Like A Natural Second Home? (13:45) – Which Country Pushed You To Your Limits And Why? (19:05) – What Was Your Most Memorable Trek And Have Any Ever Changed Something In You? (26:53) – What Did You Find Easy About Travelling As A Couple, And What Was The Most Challenging? (30:30) – Can You Tell Us About A Few Characters Who Left A Mark On You During Your Travels? (34:40) – What Has Been The Biggest Learning About Yourself From Traveling? (37:08) – Quick Fire Segment: This Or That Additional References 📖 The People You Meet (Amazon Bestseller) >> https://a.co/d/07WKOYYW 🎙️ FLY Travel Radio >> https://open.spotify.com/show/4S8tp2gBoRDPo3J8PXKTzL?si=10fc04864f294600 🌍 Blog >> https://flyrodway.com/ 📸 Instagram, >> https://www.instagram.com/fly_travel_media Recommended Episodes Check out these other episodes, they dive into similar stories and topics. 🎧 EP65 | Wells Jones: Antarctic Explorer, Hollywood Actor & Amazon Bestseller | Yalla Habibi Podcast --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts TikTok --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword Summary Melissa Rodway, The People You Meet, FLY Travel Radio, Nomad, Slowmad, Adventure Travel, Backpacking Travel, Travel Author, Travel Fatigue, Solo Travel, Group Travel, Southeast Asia Travel, Central America Travel, Mountain Hiking, Dolomites Hiking, Travel Life Lessons, Travel Storytelling, Travel Memoir, The People You Meet Book, Meeting People While Traveling, Slow Travel, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes “I think anyone who repeatedly travels, is seeking new adventures because we feel more open to things and we’re living in the present moment.”“When you know that all of that is ending and you’re going back to the knowable world, it’s very, very challenging.”“I don’t think it’s the countries that teach me things, it’s the people.”“I think the thing about traveling is that you drop all your judgments and biases and you’re kind of open to everyone and anyone that comes your way.”“You don’t end a trip the same person as you started out.”“There’s a time to end it for sure, and you have to it listen when you’re ready to go.”
