My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie delves into a specific event on the Thai island of Koh Samui, where he walked all night to get back to his hostel, accompanied by a stray dog. He delves into the feelings of loneliness and other emotions that he was experiencing in his first few weeks as a solo backpacker. Topics and themes in this episodeWhy dogs are awesomeHow to deal with feelings of loneliness while travelling LinksNiall Harbison on InstagramHappy Doggo (please make a donation)About the podcastMy Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com. On the next episodeAndrew reaches the beautiful coastal resort town of Hua Hin, Thailand, and tries to find a mysterious mountain.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie recalls his experience journeying to the Thai island of Koh Samui, taking a day tour around the entire island, and wondering what it was like without tourists. He looks at making peace with early rises to travel, the joys of a rain shower, the best place in Koh Samui to get breakfast, and the recurring motif of phallic-shared rocks on his adventures. Topics and themes in this episode The joys of receiving a room upgradeThe pros and cons of doing a day tourAnimal crueltyTaking advantage of free food and drinkWhat not to do when you meet Swedish pop starsWhether or not you should jump on stage with a reggae band About the podcast My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey. To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page. For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com. On the next episode… Andrew drunkenly decides to walk back to his hostel in Koh Samui, making a new friend along the way.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie recalls his experience exploring the Thai province and town of Krabi, an area known for its beautiful beaches and surrounding islands. He looks at the benefits of planning ahead when travelling, reminisces about the book that inspired him to travel, and makes friends with an intrusion of cockroaches. Topics and themes in this episode The benefits of having a personal guide to arrange things for youAlex Garland’s novel The Beach and the inspiration it offeredThe universal language of cock jokesThe positive and negative aspects of elephant trekkingThe difficult art of learning how to relax and take things easy LinksKrabi Tourism (with Ms. Patty) About the podcast My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey. To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page. For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com. On the next episode Andrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Koh Samui, Thailand.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on his brief foray into the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as he came to know it. The episode explores the panic of waking up on a bus alone, the serendipity of starting a conversation with fellow travellers, and how to politely decline being propositioned by sex workers while traveling. Topics and themes in this episode Why you should always arrive in new destinations in daylightTravelling overnight on a bus to save on your budgetChecking which days things may be closed in other countriesWhy you should never leave a bag lying near the Batu CavesWhy you don’t have to vibe with every place you visit About the podcast My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey. To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page. For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com. On the next episode Andrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Krabi, Thailand.

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on Singapore, the island-country and city-state that was his first stop on his round-the-world journey in 2011. It was also somewhere he stayed during his honeymoon years later, offering a unique contrast.This episode explores first impressions, budget backpacking realities, unexpected kindness, and how a place can feel entirely different depending on where you are in life.Topics and themes in this episodeWhy Singapore is an ideal starting point for a round-the-world tripFirst impressions after arriving from a long-haul flightThe contrast between budget backpacking and luxury travelExploring Singapore on foot: districts, street art, and hidden cornersVisiting museums and learning through travelBudget travel habits, such as free passes, cheap meals, and overnight busesForgetting essential items on the road and learning to let goThe chaos of leaving Singapore by bus from the Golden Mile Complex About the podcastMy Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com. On the next episodeAndrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Kuala Lumpur.

The trailer for My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left, the retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this opening episode of My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on the moment he decided to quit his job, leave London, and spend a year backpacking around the world.Drawing from his original travel journals, Andrew explores why people travel, what pushes someone to leave a familiar life behind, and how to prepare both practically and emotionally for a long-term backpacking trip. From burnout and heartbreak to creativity, freedom, and fear, this episode offers an honest look at the motivations behind travel and how to plan a meaningful journey in today’s world.Whether you’re thinking about backpacking, dreaming of long-term travel, or simply craving inspiration, this episode lays the foundation for a podcast about experience, reflection, and the lessons learned on the road.Topics and themes in this episodeWhy people feel compelled to travel, and why running away can be okayHow burnout, creativity, and major life changes influence travel decisionsThe realities of preparing for a round-the-world backpacking tripPlanning vs. spontaneity: how much structure you really needBudgeting, savings, and working while travellingChoosing the right backpack and essential gearClothing, shoes, and technology for long-term travelWhy books, music, and podcasts matter on the roadHow travel shapes perspective, resilience, and empathyAbout the podcastMy Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.On the next episodeAndrew begins his round-the-world adventure in Singapore!