Travel Tales of Luxury & Backpacking in Southeast Asia (feat.Melissa Rodway)

Join hosts Shannon and Ann on Travel Time Stories with Shannon as they dive into the vibrant and unpredictable world of Southeast Asia with special guest Melissa Rodway. Melissa, author of 'The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao' and host of Fly Travel Radio, shares captivating stories from her 2010 trip through Southeast Asia and China, blending backpacking with luxury travel. Discover the challenges, unforgettable characters, and profound life lessons she encountered along the way. Don't miss out on Melissa's unique travel insights and humorous anecdotes. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for an exciting journey! Be sure to subscribe, like, and share this episode! 00:00 Welcome to Travel Time Stories 00:38 Introducing Melissa Rodway 02:01 Melissa's Journey Begins 05:54 Backpacking vs. Luxury Travel 08:31 Memorable Characters and Lessons 12:16 The Leech Story 16:13 Travel Challenges and Realities 18:11 Advice for Aspiring Authors 20:48 Travel Companionship Challenges 23:52 Luxury Hotels and Travel Fatigue 26:02 Starting Fly Travel Radio 28:16 Advice for Aspiring Adventurers 33:33 Rapid Fire Travel Questions 36:45 Conclusion and Where to Find More Melissa Rodway Book & Contacts: Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/106904430X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Instagram: /@fly_travel_media Website: https://flyrodway.com/ https://www.traveltimestories.com/