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True Travellers Society Podcast — November 3, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of on-the-road innovations, space milestones, smart travel gear, and a thought-provoking take on time itself.
The New Road Culture Overland Oasis Is Building
By Daniel Scheffler — November 2, 2025
Overland Oasis is building modern resupply stations for RVers, overlanders, campers, and adventure motorcyclists—think clean showers, laundry, EV charging, reliable Wi‑Fi, and secure parking without the overnight stay. The concept blends tech-enabled access, sustainability (solar, water recycling), and community, with an initial 15–25 Western U.S. locations and a longer-term national network spaced ~500 miles apart. Memberships, dynamic pricing, and a la carte services anchor the business model as road travel modernizes.
Dream of the Desert, il primo treno di lusso che attraverserà l’Arabia Saudita
By Redazione Travel — November 2, 2025
Arsenale S.p.A. and Saudi Arabia Railways are launching “Dream of the Desert,” a 14-car luxury train linking Riyadh to Al‑Qurayyat with immersive cultural design and just 66 guests, debuting in late 2026. Expect suites (including presidential), gourmet dining, and curated stops at UNESCO sites along a 1,300‑km route. Framed by Saudi Vision 2030, the project targets high-end international tourism and new economic opportunities.
Merz action plan aims for world’s first commercial fusion reactor
By Haley Zaremba — November 2, 2025
Germany’s €1.7 billion push into fusion marks a dramatic pivot from its anti‑nuclear past, aiming to lead the global race to commercial reactors as part of deep decarbonization. Officials frame fusion, alongside renewables, as crucial to energy sovereignty after fossil fuel phaseouts, aligning with shifting pro‑nuclear sentiment across Europe. With accelerating breakthroughs in the U.S. and China, the first nation to commercialize fusion could gain a transformational geopolitical and economic edge.
Japanese hotel chain offers travelers a tiny bed and pajamas for their prized plushies
By Regina Sienra — November 2, 2025
Toyoko Inn’s “Sleepover Plan with Plushies” rents a mini bed and matching striped pajamas for stuffed companions for 300 yen, tapping into Japan’s oshi‑katsu fan culture. After tests in Osaka, the service is expanding to 55 additional locations, with pre‑booking available until 2:00 PM the day before. It’s a charming, low‑cost perk that acknowledges how travelers personalize their journeys.
The bold idea that spacetime doesn’t exist
By Daryl Janzen, University of Saskatchewan — November 2, 2025
This essay argues spacetime is a descriptive map of events, not a thing that “exists,” and that events themselves don’t exist—they happen. Separating occurrence from existence dissolves time‑travel paradoxes and clarifies debates in philosophy and relativity without changing any physical predictions. It’s a linguistic reset with deep implications for how we think about reality and time.
Sigma’s 20–200mm is the widest travel zoom ever made — but is it good?
By Not specified — November 2, 2025
PetaPixel’s take: Sigma’s 20–200mm earns praise as a compact, sharp, ultra‑versatile travel lens—an easy one‑lens solution for city, landscape, and street shooting. It’s not fast enough for serious night or portrait work, but in daylight it performs impressively well for the size and range.
A hilltop home that brings together family, friends, and panoramic beauty
By Not specified — Date not provided
Details for this architecture piece were not included in the provided data. Visit the source to explore the full visual feature highlighting a hilltop residence designed around togetherness and sweeping views.
Why Rocket Lab boss Sir Peter Beck loses sleep before every mission — and expects to again this week
By Neil Reid — November 2, 2025
Ahead of Rocket Lab’s 76th launch—deploying a SAR satellite for Japan’s iQPS from Mahia—CEO Sir Peter Beck says he still gets pre‑launch nerves despite a strong 2025 success streak. The stakes are high in spaceflight: tiny component issues can have outsized consequences, and failures make global headlines. Up next, Rocket Lab‑built probes are headed to Mars on a Blue Origin launcher, potentially putting the company’s logo on 20% of Mars orbiters.
Casio G‑SHOCK Nano DWN5600 ring watch
By Lauren Wadowsky — November 2, 2025
Casio’s G‑SHOCK Nano DWN5600 shrinks the brand’s durable DNA into a compact ring watch with shock resistance, 200M water resistance, and a backlit digital display. Timers, stopwatch, alarms, and long battery life make it a playful but practical everyday companion for travel and outdoor use.
Landscape, portrait, or both — this dual‑monitor addon for laptops is a multitasking lifesaver when I go on trips
By Rebecca Spear — November 2, 2025
Windows Central finds the JSAUX FlipGo Horizon Pro a flexible way to add two portable 1080p screens in landscape or portrait, boosting productivity on the road. Setup can be fiddly and color/brightness are modest, but the final hardware resolved early flicker issues and the hard‑shell cases simplify travel. At ~$499, it’s a compelling option if you need multi‑screen workflows away from a desk.
