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True Travellers Society
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
‘É como dirigir até o limite da civilização’: uma aventura pela desafiante Carretera Austral do Chile
This on-the-ground journey down Chile’s Carretera Austral captures the rugged beauty and logistical grit of a 1,240 km route carved through Patagonia’s fjords, forests, and granite. It highlights the Marble Caves’ rising allure as climate change lowers lake levels, revealing otherworldly formations, and underscores how remote communities and wild terrain reshape travelers’ timelines and expectations. The takeaway: here, the road is the point—connection to landscape, weather, and one’s limits.
Niederlande reihen sich in die Krise der Überfüllung ein
Europe’s overtourism crunch has reached the Netherlands, with cities like Amsterdam straining under visitor volumes driven by cheap flights, social media, and short-term rentals. New data lists the continent’s most crowded hotspots and shows the toll on housing, infrastructure, and local life, while Italy’s “99% of Italy” campaign pushes visitors toward lesser-known regions. The message: spread demand or risk eroding the very culture and authenticity travelers seek.
‘Lawlessness’: Satmar Rebbe expresses concern for American yeshiva students in Israel
During a visit to Jerusalem, the Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, voiced concern that some American yeshiva students are adrift and spiritually declining. He urged parents to be attentive to how their sons are spending time abroad, warning that unstructured days can undermine growth. It’s a call for guidance and accountability alongside study.
Don’t sacrifice hospitality on the altar of dynamic pricing – James Doolan
With Auckland buzzing from a Metallica concert and a major education conference, hotels leaned on dynamic pricing—but the op-ed argues rates must still reflect real value. Thoughtful pricing builds lifelong fans; gouging creates “brand anti-ambassadors” and risks public goodwill that underpins events funding. Bottom line: serve guests, not just spreadsheets.
Winter storm wallops parts of Midwest on one of the biggest travel days of the year
A powerful Thanksgiving weekend storm brought heavy snow, whiteout conditions, and major travel disruption—including a 45-car pileup in Indiana and a Delta jet sliding off an icy runway in Iowa. Thousands of flights were delayed or canceled as wintry weather pushed into the Great Lakes and Northeast, with another system possible early week. Travelers should budget extra time, check alerts, and prepare for below-normal temperatures.
I found the Lenovo Idea Tab perfect for travel, and now it’s 25% off
A reviewer calls the 11‑inch Lenovo Idea Tab a lightweight, long-lasting travel companion—especially at $179.99—with a usable stylus for sketching and note-taking. It’s not a pro workstation, but for flights, layovers, and on-the-go creativity, the value-to-portability ratio stands out. A timely pick for travelers who want capability without the bulk or price of premium tablets.
