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Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers39- How to Explore Scotland by Train: Sleeper Trains, Harry Potter Routes & Hidden Gems w/ TheNonFlyingScotsmanWhat if you could explore Scotland without flying and experience some of the most beautiful train journeys in Europe?In this episode of Travel Devil, yout host Clara talks to James, also known as The Non-Flying Scotsman, who has been travelling the world without planes for over 10 years. After a frustrating experience with an airline, he made it his mission to prove that you can explore the world by train, ferry, and sleeper trains instead.We dive deep into Scotland’s incredible rail network and discover:The most scenic train journeys in Scotland (including th...
2026-02-1955 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers48- Germany train travel guide 2026 🇩🇪 | Deutsche Bahn Explained (Tickets, Delays & Deutschlandticket)Thinking about traveling Germany by train in 2026?This is your complete and honest guide to Deutsche Bahn and train travel across Germany.In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken breaks down everything you need to know: from ICE vs regional trains, booking tickets step-by-step, how to save money, seat reservations, BahnCard discounts, the Deutschlandticket, and even how to get refunds when your train is delayed.Clara lives in Germany for 5+ years and has been traveling across the country regularly ever since.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference be...
2026-02-1253 min
The Sacred Travel PodcastEP 99: The Soul of Slow Travel: Sustainability, Alignment & ConnectionIn this episode, Julia is joined by Clara Francken, host of the Travel Devil podcast, a Belgian-born, Germany-based sustainable traveler who has chosen train travel as a living philosophy. Together, they explore slow travel as an ethical, relational, and deeply human way of moving through the world.This conversation opens a different doorway into conscious travel — one rooted in alignment, lived values, connection, and sustainable stewardship of the Earth.🎉 Celebrating 100 episode of The Sacred Travel Podcast 🎉And as we approach Episode 100, I invite you into the field:Send me a 1-minute voice/ video message...
2026-02-0645 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers47- This Steam Train Changed How I See Travel in GermanyIn this solo episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken takes you along on her winter steam train adventure through Germany - from snowy train platforms in Saxony to wooden vintage carriages, smoky landscapes, and a behind-the-scenes look inside the locomotive cabin.You’ll hear and see what it feels like to travel on a coal-powered steam train, how these historic trains actually work, and why slow travel experiences like this can make you appreciate modern train travel even more. Clara also shares practical tips for affordable train travel in Germany, including how to use the Deutschland Ti...
2026-01-2233 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers46- He Runs to the Train And Picks Up Everything Along the Way — Plogging with Paul WayeTrain travel is often praised as a sustainable alternative to flying.But if you’ve spent time around train stations, platforms, and tracks, you’ve probably noticed something else: trash. A lot of it.In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken sits down with Paul Waye, the world’s first professional plogger - someone who runs and picks up litter at the same time. Recorded on location in the Netherlands, this conversation talkes about why public spaces around trains are so polluted, why cigarette butts are one of the biggest hidden problems, and what behavi...
2026-01-0841 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers45- I Traveled from Greece to Germany Without Flying - Here’s the Full Route & Cost! (Train, Ferry, Bus)Is there anything more beautiful than arriving at your destination by land instead of air? In this solo episode, host Clara Francken shares exactly how she traveled from Greece to Germany without flying - using ferries, regional trains, high-speed trains, and even the most stunning Flixbus ride of her entire life.This episode is a mix of stories, practical tips, cost breakdowns, and slow-travel inspiration. Whether you dream of doing an Interrail trip, want to reduce your travel footprint, or simply love hearing about chaotic but wholesome journeys… this one’s for you.✨ Total...
2025-12-0436 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers43- Will ChatGPT save or destroy sustainable travel?AI is transforming the way we travel, from how we plan our trips to how we book hotels and trains. But is it really sustainable?In this solo episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken explores the climate footprint of artificial intelligence and its growing role in tourism. From ChatGPT to Gemini, she looks at how AI tools can both harm and help our planet - AND how travelers can use them responsibly.We break down:How much energy AI actually consumes compared to GoogleTips on how to use ChatGPT to plan your sustainable...
2025-11-1356 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers44- Camping in Gardens: The Belgian Platform Changing Travel w/ Manon, Welcome To My GardenHave you ever imagined camping for free in someone’s backyard? In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken talks to Manon from "Welcome To My Garden", the Belgian non-profit platform that connects travelers with locals who offer their gardens as camping spots.Together, we talk about how the project started, why it’s revolutionizing slow travel, and what it means for the future of sustainable tourism in Europe. Clara also shares her own experience cycling across Belgium and staying at Welcome To My Garden spots.📌 In this episode:How Welcome To My Garden...
2025-10-3046 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers42- What Every Traveler Should Know About Microplastics w/ Dana ZhaxylykovaWhen we think about sustainable travel, we often picture avoiding flights or packing eco-friendly gear. But what if the real danger lies in something we can’t even see - in microplastics?In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken talks to Dana Zhaxylykova, a microplastic researcher from Kazakhstan and co-founder of the Microplastic Free app, about how travel habits contribute to microplastic pollution. We discuss topics from tire dust on roads to the “paper” cups we drink from on planes.Dana shares her journey from the Aral Sea region to studying microplastics across Europe...
2025-10-0953 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers41- Why the Bus Beats the Train in Thailand & Laos w/ Eva & The PlanetWhen you think of traveling through Southeast Asia, do you imagine hopping on a quick flight between islands? In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken sits down with Eva Werners from Eva & The Planet to talk about the real side of slow and sustainable travel in Thailand and Laos.Eva shares her stories from night buses, VIP buses, overnight trains, and the legendary two-day slow boat along the Mekong River. Together we dive into what it means to travel like a local and why the bus so often beats the train.In this e...
2025-09-251h 04Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers40- Cruise Industry Exposed: Greenwashing & Alternatives w/ Joe SillsFrom documenting the world’s largest sailing ship, the Royal Clipper, to walking on mega cruise liners with thousands of passengers, Joe Sills has seen both sides of the ocean travel spectrum. In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken sits down with Joe Sills, journalist and photographer, to dig into one of travel’s most controversial industries: cruises. Together, they explore the environmental cost of cruising, the rise of greenwashing in tourism, and whether sailing ships and boutique cruises could offer a better way forward.What we cover in this episode:The diffe...
2025-09-041h 01Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers39- Best Travel Hacks for Vegetarians & How Eco-Tourism Works w/ Caroline Muller from Veggie WayfarerHow do you survive as a vegetarian traveler in a world where menus are often heavy on meat? And what’s the real story behind eco-tourism and “green” hotels? In this episode of Travel Devil, I sit down with Caroline from Veggie Wayfarer, a sustainable travel blogger who has been exploring the world as a vegetarian for years. She shares her best hacks for finding veggie-friendly food on the road, why eco-hotels are more than just a buzzword, and how conscious choices can transform the way we travel.We talk about:Best and worse countri...
2025-08-2847 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers38- Spiritual travel as a path to healing? Discover yourself w/ Julia from SoulwisdomIn this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken talks to Julia Weigert from Soulwisdom about her transformative journey through life, travel, and spirituality. Julia shares how her own challenges led her to create Soulwisdom, a platform helping people reconnect with themselves and find deeper meaning in their lives.We dive into her experiences living abroad, how travel shaped her spiritual path, and the lessons she’s learned about trusting intuition, slowing down, and embracing the unknown. Julia also gives insights into creating more soul-aligned travel experiences and how connecting with different cultures can inspire in...
2025-08-1450 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers37- How Finland Became a Biker’s Paradise – EuroVelo 10 w/ Henna PalosaariEver dreamed of cycling across Finland? In this episode of Travel Devil, Clara Francken chats with Henna Palosaari from Bikeland about one of Europe’s most stunning long-distance cycling routes — the EuroVelo 10, also known as the Baltic Sea Cycle Route.We cover everything from riding along Finland’s beautiful coastlines to exploring Lapland’s wild nature by bike. Henna shares tips on how to plan your trip, the best seasons to ride, how the EuroVelo 10 connects to Finland’s wider Bikeland network, and what makes Finland a unique cycling destination.We talked about…What makes Finlan...
2025-08-0752 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers36- Why I love trains & Childhood memories with grandma in BelgiumIn this solo episode of Travel Devil, your host Clara Francken takes you on a journey through memory lane. All the way from hometown Ghent to the seaside, to Christmas markets in Germany. Clara reflects on why she loves train travel, how it shaped her growing up, and shares a few of her favorite (and funniest) moments on the rails, including a sweet story told directly by her grandma.This episode is about the beauty of slow travel, the joy of strangers, and why we shouldn’t let angry internet comments take away the magic of meaningful mo...
2025-07-2420 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers35- Why whale watching isn't always ethical & dolphins research w/ Joana Castro, AIMMIn this episode, we’re diving into the world of dolphins, whales, and what it really means to observe marine life responsibly. Guest Joana Castro is marine biologist and founder of AIMM – Marine Environment Research Association. She has spent over two decades researching cetaceans (whales and dolphins) along the coast of Portugal and beyond.We often think of dolphin and whale watching as harmless, even educational, but Joana reveals why that’s not always the case. From noise pollution to chemical contamination, and from plastic to tourism overload, this conversation sheds light on how human presence, even well-m...
2025-07-1750 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers34- Why 12 Students drove a bus to Guinea-Bissau to become teachers w/ Raquel DinisWhat if your teaching degree included crossing continents in a DIY travel bus? In this episode, your host Clara Francken chats with Raquel Dinis, who shares her experience with DNS Teacher Training College. She talks about where the classroom is the world and Guinea-Bissau was the final stop.We dive into how a group of student-teachers from Denmark rebuilt a bus and hit the road to West Africa, learning from communities, each other, and the world outside a textbook. Raquel tells us what it's really like to live and study on the move, how it shaped her...
2025-07-101h 13
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers33- Flixbus to Slovenia & Ouigo Train to Paris – StorytimeEver wonder what slow travel really looks like when you’re trying to avoid planes? In this solo episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken gets personal about the highs and lows of her sustainable travel choices.From the Eurostar train to Paris to smelly Flixbus rides across Europe, Clara shares the truth behind trying to lower her carbon footprint.This week’s chat isn’t about perfect eco-friendly travel, it’s about real, sometimes messy choices:The truth of still taking the plane sometimesHow taking the train beats flying, even when it’s longerA hi...
2025-07-0324 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers32- Marine Conservation Without a Degree? How to Do It w/ Maddie HowarthHave you ever dreamed of working in marine conservation or diving with manta rays? But you don't have a science degree? In this episode, your host Clara Francken speaks with Maddie Howarth, a passionate scuba diver, content creator, and ocean advocate, who proves you don’t need a marine biology degree to make waves for the planet.From a high school dream to filming dolphin research and marine wild life in Greece to diving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - Maddie shares her journey of combining creativity and conservation. We talk about finding ethical conservation programs, what gree...
2025-06-1952 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers31- Why American Trains Are Worth Your Time w/ Simply RailwayThibault Constant, the creator behind the YouTube channel Simply Railway, talks about the reality of traveling by train across the U.S. In this episode of Travel Devil, host Clara Francken sits down with Thibault to talk about Amtrak, the national railway company in the United States.Thibault has crisscrossed North America by rail, documenting night trains, scenic sleepers, and cross-country chaos. Together, we explore how Amtrak compares to European rail systems, what it’s like to sleep in a coach seat for two nights straight, and why the slow train might just be the most soul-nourishing fo...
2025-05-291h 13Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers30- Sustainable Travel in Greece: How to Make Local Impact w/ Joanna KalafatisWhen we talk about sustainable travel, we often focus on carbon footprints and eco-hotels. But what about the local people? In this episode of Travel Devil, your host Clara Francken talks to Joanna Kalafatis. Joanna is a travel writer, photographer, and author of the Best of Greece Moon Guide. Today we talk about what it really means to travel responsibly in Greece.Together, we explored how to support local economies and go beyond the typical tourist experience. With insights from Joanna’s Greek background and her work in publishing, this episode is a deep dive into conscious tr...
2025-04-2451 min
I’m Intrigued!#24 On Track with Sustainability: Traveling the World by Train with Travel Devil’s Clara FranckenIn this episode, we’re joined by Clara Francken, host of the Travel Devil podcast and passionate advocate for sustainable travel. She shares her inspiring journey of exploring the world with a low carbon footprint—mostly by train when possible! We dive into how slow, conscious travel can transform not just our experiences, but also the impact we leave on the planet. From practical tips to big-picture insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about greener ways to see the world.Contact info:Instagram: clarafrackenPodcast: Travel Devil
2025-04-101h 09
Travel Mug PodcastTraveling by Train & Sustainable Travel Tips with Clara FranckenHave you considered traveling by train instead of flying? While it's not usually our first thought in North America, Clara Francken, host of the Travel Devil Podcast shares her insights on traveling sustainably, and tips for planning your train journeys!Episode Resources:Clara's Instagram @clarafrackenTravel Devil PodcastClara's Youtube channelSupport the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Stor...
2025-04-0836 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers29- Vanlife in Canada is fun, but can it be sustainable? w/ Alise from Outdoor NerdsVanlife offers freedom, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes, but what about its environmental impact? In this episode, your host Clara Francken sits down with Alise from Outdoor Nerds to dive into the reality of vanlife in Canada. Beyond the Instagram-worthy views, we explore what it takes to live on the road while keeping sustainability in mind.What we cover in this episode:The true environmental footprint of vanlife, how much fuel does it really take, how to build an eco-friendly van?The biggest challenges of living in a van full-time, from extreme weather to finding...
2025-03-271h 13
Grounded in Maine138: Sustainable Travel with the Travel Devil, Clara FranckenI found Clara Franken in a podcast newsletter, and started listening that morning to her podcast, Travel Devil, and the first episode I listened to was about the Trash Traveler; a man who travels and brings attention to himself by cleaning up the area, and I knew I wanted to hear all about what else she's learned hosting a podcast all about sustainable travel.Clara lives in Germany, but is from Belgium, so she travels a lot, but she mostly travels by train, or "slow" travel, as she calls it. And she explains why. And she really...
2025-03-2546 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers28- From Pro Cyclist to Bicycle Touring Mom w/ Fatima BertonCan you be a cyclist, a mother, and a content creator—all at once? Fatima Berton (@bertoniiii) proves that you can.In this episode of Travel Devil, we dive into bike touring as a family, the realities of women in professional cycling, and how Fatima balances life on two wheels with motherhood. From competing at a pro level while working full-time to challenging stereotypes about what’s possible as a mom, Fatima shares her inspiring journey of resilience, adventure, and passion.Why she left professional racing despite her love for cyclingHow she star...
2025-02-271h 12
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers27- Safety for Girls on Trains: We Need to Talk About ThisWhen we talk about sustainable travel, we often focus on the environment, but what about personal safety? In this episode of Travel Devil, we explore the challenges women face when using public transport, particularly trains.With real-life experiences and eye-opening statistics - like the fact that 93% of s3xual violence victims on Parisian public transport are women, and 26% are underaged girls - this episode sheds light on an issue that affects millions of travelers worldwide.We’ll discuss:Practical safety tips for traveling by trainThe role of safe spaces in train stationsHow bystanders can he...
2025-02-2027 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers26- Cycling to the Climate Conference: A Ride for Change w/ Guillaume OtrageWould you cycle 6,500 km to highlight climate change? For Guillaume Otrage, the answer was yes. Instead of hopping on a plane to attend the COP29 Climate Conference, he went on a six-month bicycle journey from Paris to Baku. Together with a team of volunteers and participants, the aim was to deliver 10 proposals to leverage cycling for climate protection. In this episode of Travel Devil, your host Clara Francken sits down with Guillaume to talk about:Why the team of riders chose to cycle instead of fly to a major climate event.What it's like to attend C...
2025-01-301h 08Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers25- Beyond Cleanups: Creative Action to Save our Oceans w/ The Trash TravelerThey picked up 650,000 cigarette butts and piled them in the city center. Why? To take a striking stand against trash & pollution.In this episode, I chat with Andreas Noe, aka The Trash Traveler, who’s changing beach cleanups into powerful awareness campaigns. From creating trash art to organizing massive cleanups, Andreas is on a mission to show that small actions can lead to big change.We discuss:Why beach cleanups aren’t enough to solve plastic pollution.How trash art and visuals inspire people to act.The surprising challenges travelers face in redu...
2025-01-1653 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers24- What High School in Turkey is Really Like as an Exchange Student - Christmas EditionAttending Turkish high school as foreigners? This is our personal experience during the winter time in Turkey. This episode is my Christmas gift to all the international students abroad. Host Clara Francken and her best friend Debbie talk about attending high school in Turkey as an exchange student. We reflect on our year living and studying in Izmir and Mersin, Turkey. We talk about everything from skipping class (yes, it happened!) to celebrating Christmas and New Year in a new culture. If you’ve ever thought about cultural exchange or living abroad, this episode shares the highs, the...
2024-12-2457 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers23- Walking 1,000 km: Eco-Mobility & Climate Action in BotswanaHow far would you go to raise awareness about climate change? Reuben Ntuluki walked 1000 km through Botswana to prove that sustainable travel is possible and necessary. In this episode of Travel Devil, your host Clara Francken uncovers the challenges, triumphs, and lessons from Reuben’s inspiring journey.Topics covered:Reuben's untold story of walking 1000 kmThe truth behind funding for climate projects in BotswanaThe link between eco-mobility and reducing carbon footprintsTraditional and modern sustainable travel practices in BotswanaHow Reuben overcame the odds to secure international recognition for his NGOThis episode is a must-listen for anyone pa...
2024-12-0540 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers22- Portugal to Germany by Train: The Truth About Sustainable TravelIn this solo episode, your host Clara Francken shares her firsthand experience traveling from Portugal to Germany by train - an epic 4-day journey filled with highs, lows, and important lessons. From breathtaking views in southern France to logistical nightmares at border crossings, Clara unpacks the realities of choosing sustainable travel over cheap flights. This episode is sharing real stories about how to embrace the joys - and frustrations! - of eco-friendly travel.Discover answers to these questions:Where can travelers find affordable train options across Europe?Why should you avoid wasting time booking seat reservations...
2024-11-2834 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers21- Crossing borders by train, EU politics & upcoming changes w/ Jon WorthFrom funny and awkward border-crossing moments to the occasional frustrating delays, this episode is packed with relatable and entertaining train tales. Host Clara Francken welcomes Jon Worth, an independent EU policy commentator and expert on sustainable transport, for an engaging discussion on European train travel.It's not just about stories, this episode dives into the bigger picture of sustainable travel across Europe. Discover how EU policies are shaping the future of rail travel, how we can solve the ticketing issue, and how Europe wide data sharing can solve the hassle of finding the best train connections. Whether...
2024-11-211h 11Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers20- Can we Feed Monkeys and Why Not? This is Primate Tourism w/ Connie NeedhamCan we take selfies with monkeys? Can I feed apes? Why are macaques aggressive towards humans? Can I eat primates? In this episode of Travel Devil, we're exposing the wildlife exploitation in southeast Asia's tourism culture - with Connie Needham. While Vietnam and Southeast Asia is a backpacker’s paradise, it’s also home to more and more wildlife exploitation marketed as “once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” Today we focus on primates: monkeys and apes. Researcher Connie shares her insights on street-level exploitation of monkeys on chains for tourist photos and how travelers can make more ethical choices. Join us as we di...
2024-11-141h 03
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers19- 50,000km by Train! Spies, Border Control & more w/ Victor Figèra, La Route Du SojaIn this episode of Travel Devil, I sit down with Victor Figèra from La Route du Soja to discuss his incredible long-distance train journey from Paris to Taiwan with his partner Léa. Victor shares how his childhood shaped his passion for sustainable travel and how they navigated a route that emits five times less CO2 than flying. We dive into their most memorable experiences—crossing breathtaking landscapes in China and Kyrgyzstan, a heartwarming arrival in Hong Kong, and culinary adventures in Taiwan. Victor also opens up about the challenges they faced, including illness in China and...
2024-11-071h 08
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers18- From Refugee Shipwreck to Ocean Cleanup w/ Daniel AngelisToday's episode is all about beach cleanups, sharing the story of the coastal and marine management expert and founder Daniel Angelis, who got started during the refugee crisis. Daniel shares his journey of how the refugee boats impacted his home island Lesbos in Greece, and how they dealt with the trash. He's opening up about leading ocean cleanups and tackling plastic pollution along some of the world’s most beautiful yet fragile coastlines. In Lesbos, environmental conservation met humanitarian aid as more than one refugee boat arrived on the shores. His efforts transformed coastal cleanups into missions of...
2024-09-261h 00
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers17- Solutions for over tourism in Portugal w/ Marta DominguesHow can we visit Portugal in a more sustainable way? Today's guest is the portages Marta Domingues, a founder of eco-projects and a biodiversity activist.Marta explains the problems she faces on a daily basis living in Portugal. Over tourism caused her not to visit Lisbon anymore, taking the bus can take a long time, visiting beautiful beaches with her kids became a 3-hour-queue experience by car... But all of those negatives make room for positive solutions.How can we do eco travel in Portugal? Take the bicycle, visit locals, support communities, find small businesses...
2024-08-2949 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers16- Red flags for WILDLIFE safari & volunteer tourism w/ MargreenMany tourists prefer fun facts and experiences over the heavy truths of wildlife conservation, leading to a tourism model that often neglects the needs of the animals and the environment. What are green flags and red flags of wildlife safaris? Where is a volunteer's money actually going? ...Margarita Samsonova, an unconventional GREENfluencer and the founder of Behind The Greens media, explains the big differences between fancy safaris and real conservation efforts. She shares how luxury safaris often care more about tourists than animals, leading to poor treatment of wildlife. Margarita's love for animals and nature p...
2024-08-161h 07
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers15- Bikepacking or Workpacking? Home Office on your Bicycle w/ Gunnar FehlauBikepacking or work 'n holiday? Mix both to get workpacking. This week's guest decided to leave his office and make it mobile. Gunnar Fehlau started working from his e-cargobike, as he calls it "workpacking". Gunnar shares tips on how to start your own bicycle touring workpack journey and explains how his start wasn't the best. Our host Clara Francken talks with him about the difficulties he faced and the solutions he found. How Gunnar arranged his one-year trip from idea to the start to the power to continue. Which insights did he learn? What advice can he g...
2024-08-0155 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers14- Why I Should Stop My Sea Shell Collection? w/ Praneetha MonipiResponsible travel means that we need to be aware of our impact. And to say that this conversation is a wake up call, is an understatement. Today's guest Praneetha Monipi explains all the do's and don'ts when touching nature. The goal is to keep the biodiversity alive. What is the real impact of our seashell collection? Why is rock-stacking not a good idea? What's the impact of tourism on local wildlife and communities? Host Clara Francken asks all of this and more to learn from her guest, a biologist and wildlife conservationist. Links:https://ww...
2024-07-111h 05
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers13- Recreating my parents migration on a cargo shipIn the 1950s, Klaus' parents left Germany on a ship, aiming for a better life in Canada. In this episode, our host Clara Francken talks to Klaus about his travel dreams. Klaus wishes to travel back to Germany and sail back to his roots. Why does he want to travel on a freighter ship? Why did his parents migrate to Canada? What is the impact of sailing aboard a cargo ship?Check out possible cargo ship voyages: cptnzeppos.com/en/alle-reizen/The video Klaus is talking about (Cargo Ship Travel | Everything You Need To Know...
2024-05-1632 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers12- Cycling across the border of The Netherlands w/ Vincent Wever1500km of cycling around the Dutch border & crossing to neighbor countries hundreds of times. Bicycle touring around your own country while following strict rules. Vincent Wever cycled around his homecountry The Netherlands. His rules? 1. stay as close to the border as possible2. don't do the same route twiceThe borders of Holland touch both Belgium and Germany. But they also cross houses, stores, gardens, rivers and more. What inspired Vincent to travel around The Netherlands? What did he learn about crossing boarders? What are the differences between The Netherlands and Belgium? And more... coming up i...
2024-05-0234 minTravel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers11- Free public transport in the world's richest country w/Joé VonckenLuxembourg, the world's richest country, made public transport free. Today we're talking about Luxembourg and its busses, tramway and train system. This is great for the environment, is very practical and reduces the amount of traffic which was going in the capital. Luxembourgish railway system is called the SNL (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois).How did this change affect the country? Is it free to take the train to Luxembourg from neighbouring countries such as Belgium, France and Germany? Is there still a...
2024-04-1851 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers11- Free Public Transport in Richest Country Luxembourg w/ Joé VonckenLuxembourg, the world's richest country, made public transport free. Today we're talking about Luxembourg and its buses, tramway and train system - with Luxembourgish guest Joé Voncken. The Luxembourgish railway system is called the SNL (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois). Free transportation is great for the environment, very practical and reduces the amount of traffic. How did free transportation affect Luxembourg? Is it also free to take the train between Luxembourg and neighbor countries such as Belgium, France and Germany? Is there still a fir...
2024-04-1852 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers10- Europe by Train: Cheap Tickets, Tips and StoriesHow to find cheap train tickets? How to travel comfortably? Which countries should you visit by train? Join our host Clara Francken as she shares expert tips, insider secrets, and captivating stories from the rails, guaranteed to elevate your European train travel experience.Stories from delayed journeys through Belgium and Germany to sun-soaked escapades in Spain and a four-day trip to Greece, this episode is your ultimate guide to mastering European train travel. Discover how to snag budget-friendly tickets, unlock exclusive insights on packing essentials, engaging with locals, and unleashing the full potential of your Interrail pass.
2024-03-2850 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers9- Long Distance Bicycle Touring & 14,000 km From England To India w/ William SpencerWhat is it like to go long-distance bicycling? This week’s guest William Spencer biked from the U.K. to India in less than one year, experienced culture shock, danger and profound friendship on the road. Now he's older, but still traveling by bike. He explains which life lessons he learned from being on the road, why age doesn't matter, which challenges he faced and how he overcame those. William cycled more than 100.000 km across 23 countries. He even wrote a bestselling book about his 14.000 km journey to India called “Far Sweeter Than Honey”.You will laugh, get inspired...
2024-03-2134 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers8- Top 9 Ecoleaders & Travelers ft. Women's DayThese female ecoleaders are changing the travel industry by raising their voice. 9 women who will inspire you to travel differently and show that there are many solutions.Tania MuximaDalisa CamciEmma’s RoadmapMargreen Margarita SamsonovaOlivia PianaJane GoodallSylvia EarleWangari MaathaiGreta ThunbergFirst, I talk about my past interview partners (1-3) who have inspired my own travel journey: long distance cycling, hitchhiking and local travel.Afterwards, I'm sharing the stories of upcoming and wel...
2024-03-1424 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers7- 80.000 km To The Highest Mountains Worldwide w/ Jelle VeytThis guy is traveling to every continent of the world using his own human power. No plane, no car, no engine was used for his journey. He takes us back on his road in Oceania where he took the rowing boat to sail between Java and Papua. He rowed 4.00 km in Indonesia and is the first one rowing this long road. In total he rows and sails 12.000 km and cycles 70.000 km to reach his ultimate goal: the summits of Puncak Jaya (Oceania), Mount Everest (Asia), Kilimanjaro (Afrika), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Mount Elbrus (Europe).
2024-02-2930 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers6- Spending Christmas Abroad As An ExpatIn this week's solo Christmas special, Clara is talking about her experience celebrating Christmas for the firs time abroad. Spending Christmas away from the family, in a place surrounded by new friends only. Social life is already hard during winter times, let alone finding people to celebrate Christmas with. Your host Clara Francken explains how her family Christmas tradition looks like, how she spent her Christmas in Turkey, and answers your questions about spending these days away from home. Get ready to laugh and to get cozy!!Write us your thoughts on the showWant...
2023-12-2118 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers5- My Gap Year In TurkeyEverything you need to know about a gap year, and more. What is living in Turkey like? Living in a host family? Learning a new language? Travel Devil host Clara shares her own experience in this week's episode. She answers your questions about her year abroad, and explains how she chose to travel with the exchange organization AFS. At first, she opens up about the process of deciding the country Turkey and shares insights of AFS camps. Then she dives into how living in Turkey, Izmir, changed her perspective on life. After that, she answers all your questions which...
2023-12-0730 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers4- How To Weekend Trip w/ EmmasRoadmap about BelgiumHow to explore your home country? Can you travel close to home and have fun? See beautiful destinations? Travel Devil host Clara talked about weekend trips and micro adventures with Emma. She started exploring Belgium when the pandemic hit, and shares her experience on Instagram on @emmasroadmap. In this episode, she'll share the top beautiful destinations in Belgium, how to find micro adventures close to your home, how to plan your weekend trips, and more. This episode is full of fun tips and will inspire you to start explore your own home country.Write us your thoughts...
2023-11-2336 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers3- Cargo Ship Travel: Everything You Need To Know w/ CptnZepposIs cargo ship traveling better than boarding a cruise ship? Travel Devil host Clara talked to Joris, he traveled the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger on a container ship. After that life-changing experience, he started his own travel agency CptnZeppos. In this episode, Joris shares everything you need to know about being a passenger on a cargo ship. I promise you will feel good, inspired, and laugh during this episode. Want to watch the podcast-related video? Go to https://youtu.be/vJIZgIryJesWrite us your thoughts on the showWant more? Follow t...
2023-11-1627 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers2- Solo Bikepacking As A Woman: Is It Dangerous? w/ Tania MuximaIs it really dangerous to go bike packing solo as a woman? Travel Devil host Clara talked to Tania, full-time traveler on her bicycle about 8 month a year! Tania did a 10.000 km tour in South America, 9.000 km in Afrika and many more km's on other trips. Her story isn't only very strong, she's extremely inspiring and was a big inspiration to start Clara's own bicycle touring journey.Write us your thoughts on the showWant more? Follow the podcast on Instagram @traveldevil.podcast Connect with me on Instagram @clarafrancken Watch more on my YouTube ch...
2023-11-0941 min
Travel Devil – Guilt-free Sustainable Travel for Adventure Seekers1- My Flixbus Horror StoryJoin Clara for her first solo episode where she opens up about her Flixbus experiences and tells you about this new travel podcast. In the theme of Halloween this is a horror story which takes place at the bus station in her home town. Clara shares her personal experience with Flixbus and reacts to other's bad experiences on Reddit. If you're asking yourself if you should travel by bus... This episode is for you!Write us your thoughts on the showWant more? Follow the podcast on Instagram @traveldevil.podcast Connect with me on...
2023-10-3125 min
Ravagemakers & MakkersClara FranckenIn deze nieuwe Makers & Makkers is het woord aan Clara Francken. Een content creator, die graag video’s maakt over alternatief reizen. Gooi nog wat wilde verhalen over leven in het buitenland en haar dove kat in de mix, en we hebben de ingrediënten voor weer een top-podcast.
Clara's YouTube: youtube.com/c/ClaraFrancken
Clara's Instagram: @clarafrancken_photography
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