When Her Old Life Fell Apart, Tanya Fraser Chose to Travel - And Write.

It seems appropriate that we should be publishing this episode over the Easter break, a celebration that is associated with ideas of rebirth and renewal. Tanya Fraser didn't choose to walk away from her 'normal' life with a home, husband, and a career - but something happened that meant she could no longer stay. Instead of wallowing, Tanya chose adventure, self-discovery, and self-expression. On today's episode of the Travel Writing Podcast, she shares her story. She speaks of the joy and complexity of reinventing and rediscovering yourself in your 40s, and the power of travel writing to build communities and galvanize people with shared experiences. This episode was unexpectedly joined by my 14-month-old daughter Jozia, whose poignant interjections can occasionally be heard throughout the episode. It is produced by Shebs Alom, who introduced Tanya to the podcast. Tantya is the author of The PLAY Papers Substack, and her Instagram is @TheTanyaFraser