The knowledge one gains from travel is very strong. It makes one more cosmopolitan, maybe instills some wisdom in us. But what biases does it bring to us just as people who don't travel have biases? If you've traveled a lot, what biases are you likely to end up with that you need to guard against? "You start taking new things for granted"
Travel writer Juan Pablo Villarino had visited 90 countries before making the trek to exotic Arlington, Virginia for this chat with Tyler. Amazingly enough, this recording marked his first trip to the mainland United States, which is now the 91st country in an ever-expanding list.
The world's best hitchhiker talks with Tyler about the joys of connecting with people, why it's so hard to avoid stereotypes (including of hitchhikers), how stamp collecting guides his trips, the darkest secrets of people he's gotten rides from, traveling and writing books with his wife, the cause of violence in the Americas, finding the emotional heart of a journey, where he's going next, and more.
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Recorded May 4th, 2018 Other ways to connect