Listen "Why We Travel: Interview With Ash Bhardwaj"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, Nathan interviews travel writer, filmmaker, and storyteller Ash Bhardwaj. The conversation includes a discussion about the role hedonism plays in our motivation to travel, how seeking out the “other” can push us to travel to certain places, why a desire for self-discovery can be a powerful motivator, how certain types of disconnection can lead to the most meaningful travel experiences, and much more.
The interview is built around Ash's new book, Why We Travel: A Journey Into Human Motivation.
The interview is built around Ash's new book, Why We Travel: A Journey Into Human Motivation.
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