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The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

Amanda Kendle

Booking Overview

A travel interview show focused on reflective travel experiences, cultural understanding, local perspectives, language, and careers in tourism, typically featuring several firsthand travelers, local experts, and travel professionals per episode. PR agencies could credibly pitch travel writers, authors, tourism entrepreneurs, destination specialists, and professionals with distinctive cross-cultural experiences; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 433

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

amandakendle@me.com

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Host

Amanda Kendle - Travel writer, blogger, podcaster, and host focused on thoughtful travel experiences and cultural understanding.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand international travel or relocation experience, local or destination expertise, travel writing or authorship, or professional experience in tourism, hospitality, travel businesses, or travel-related products.
Required Achievements:  
Operating a travel, tourism, hospitality, or travel-experience business, Publishing books or writing about travel, language, or culture, Building a career or product in the travel industry

Recent Guest Discussions

Colin Johnston - Living In Ireland, Local Traditions, Visitor Expectations, And Travel Knowledge About The Country.

Tony O’Sullivan - Living In Ireland, Irish Traditions, Visitor Surprises, And Practical Travel Insights.

Laura Pakenham - Irish Language, History, Culture, And Local Perspectives On Ireland.

Aabiskar Thapa - His Path Into Travel Work And The Influence Of Tourism Around Pokhara, Nepal.

Jana Marie Bald - Moving From Agricultural Science Into Tourism And Developing A Travel-related App.

Recent Topics

Travel, Travel Experiences, Cultural Travel, Local Experiences, Travel Careers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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405 Travel Can Cause Significant Change

October 27, 2026

Travel can change your life! It sounds like a cliched salesy headline but it's my experience that it's true, and the guests in this episode would agree. I start off chatting with Mike Clapper who had a career epiphany - and set up a now successful new business - off the back of a particular moment in Iceland. Lindsey Danis explains how she and her partner made a huge life change after contemplating what they loved so much about their honeymoon in Thailand. Finally, Tudor Morgan describes some...

Book Club 27: Nala's World by Dean Nicholson

October 23, 2026

This special episode is the audio of the livestream of the October 2026 meeting of the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club, chatting about the book "Travels with Nala" by Dean Nicholson. If you'd like to join the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club, sign up for our updates at https://thoughtfultravellersbookclub.substack.com/ You can also read more about it at https://notaballerina.com/bookclub, and you can keep up with all the thoughts about our current books in the Thoughtful Travellers F...

404 Egypt and the Nile: Cruising with Catherine

October 15, 2026

I had the joy of visiting Egypt in September 2026, and spending ten days seeing Cairo and cruising the Nile, visiting historical highlights including Dendera, Luxor, Kom Omob, Esna and Aswan. I'll be sharing my experiences across several episodes but to start with, I've got an overview of the trip plus a chat with my friend and travel companion Catherine Marshall. Although choosing favourites was extremely hard, we discuss some of our best meals, sightseeing spots, learnings, surprises and sh...

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How do I get in touch with The Thoughtful Travel Podcast?

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Kendle. Its publicly listed email is amandakendle@me.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Thoughtful Travel Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: amandakendle@me.com.

How many listeners does The Thoughtful Travel Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Thoughtful Travel Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Thoughtful Travel Podcast?

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand international travel or relocation experience, local or destination expertise, travel writing or authorship, or professional experience in tourism, hospitality, travel businesses, or travel-related products. Common among recent guests: Operating a travel, tourism, hospitality, or travel-experience business; Publishing books or writing about travel, language, or culture; Building a career or product in the travel industry. Recent guests include Colin Johnston, Tony O’Sullivan, and Laura Pakenham.

How hard is it to get booked on The Thoughtful Travel Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Thoughtful Travel Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Travel Experiences, Cultural Travel, Local Experiences, and Travel Careers. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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