EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 24 MIN
Massive Culture Shock in Zanzibar | Owen Jones
from The Funny Travel Stories Podcast · host Yi Ping Bao
In this episode, Owen Jones takes us into the historical and cultural experiences of the places he’s been to. From his travel memories in Zanzibar, to crossing the border from Singapore to Malaysia.Owen also shares experiences in Turkey, Romania, and Tunisia, and recommends everything from reading in the woods of Ireland to sunny beaches in Guam, the Marshall Islands, and Palau. We also hear why London is where he considers an ideal place to live long-term.Owen explains how New York has transformed before and after Covid, and how a high school trip in Vietnam made him witness the change during the process of helping others. Finally, Owen shared the places where he really wants to go — Iran, Syria, and Myanmar — while reminding us to check embassies, restrictions and safety before travelling.
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In this episode, Owen Jones takes us into the historical and cultural experiences of the places he’s been to. From his travel memories in Zanzibar, to crossing the border from Singapore to Malaysia.Owen also shares experiences in Turkey, Romania, and Tunisia, and recommends everything from reading in the woods of Ireland to sunny beaches in Guam, the Marshall Islands, and Palau. We also hear why London is where he considers an ideal place to live long-term.Owen explains how New York has transformed before and after Covid, and how a high school trip in Vietnam made him witness the change during the process of helping others. Finally, Owen shared the places where he really wants to go — Iran, Syria, and Myanmar — while reminding us to check embassies, restrictions and safety before travelling.
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