Travelling to soak culture, for self-discovery, and Women travelling 'alone' Ft Monisha Rajesh

Does travel really change you as a person or is it romanticised ?

How do travel experiences shape personality, behaviour and impact careers?

How can you make the most of travel experiences, what must you do for sure?

On our #WonderWomen series, we speak to Monisha Rajesh, a serial traveller, explorer, writer, and author. She’s written Around India in 80 Trains which was named one of the top 10 books on India by The Independent. Her second book, Around the World in 80 Trains won the National Geographic Travel Book of the year and was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Award.

As a journalist whose writing has appeared in Time magazine, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Guardian, etc . 

Born in Norfolk and raised in Yorkshire, with a brief stint in Madras, Monisha currently lives in London with her husband and two daughters.

Hear her talk about:

(02:45) – How travel can transform perspectives, and unravel patience and tolerance?

(05:00) - Travelling books written by men, vs those written by women

(06:45) – Women of colour, different sexes and ability vs disability while travelling (Book- Travelling while Black)

(12:30) - Travelling to discover others as opposed to discovering yourself- narcissistic vs inclusive travel

(14:00) - Being scared as a woman travelling alone- vulnerability and fear

(16:30) - Intercultural experiences while travelling- following traditions and embracing different cultures

(19:00) - Things that young people must do while travelling for sur ; Of uncomfortable experiences

(21:30) - Imposter syndrome - travel and work perceived by men and women

(25:00) - Breaking myths of travelling

(26:30) - Indian trains and complex dynamics of the Indian railway network- the uniqueness and the romantics

(29:00) - The Quinghai railways & The Venice Simplon Orient Express- the best train experiences

(32:00) - Travel and Food- a deep relationship (The story of Japan and Ekkiben Lunchboxes)

(33:30) - Travel transforming the young traveller- the minimalist approach ; of things and appearances, of thrills and experiences

(36:00) - Nobody’s watching you and nobody cares apart from your parents

Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade

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