Looking for some unusual attractions in Bangkok, Thailand? Look no further.

In this episode, we talk to expert travel writer and house DJ Barbara Woolsey.

Barbara is a culture and travel writer who splits her time between Bangkok and Berlin. She has authored several Lonely Planet Thailand guides and covered the country for Atlas Obscura, Thrillist and more. Barbara is also as DJ (known as Babxi), playing house and disco in famous nightclubs in Europe and SE Asia.

In this episode you’ll find out…

• How you can earn good karma by paying to release a captive animal
• Where you’ll find a menu including duck in bile and pig brain with chilli
• Why you shouldn’t go around touching people on the top of the head

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Barbara’s picks on the pod website: www.strangeoldworld.com

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You can read Barbara’s latest travel articles at barbarawoolsey.com — or listen to Babxis’s music at soundcloud.com/babxi. She’s also on Facebook and Insta

Planning to travel to Thailand? Buy Barbara’s brand new Lonely Planet Thailand book (or wait for her Thailand’s Islands & Beaches book — it’s out this summer)

If you’re interested, this is the Pyongyang skyscraper Joe talked about in the ep

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Looking for unusual attractions in Marrakech, Morocco? Look no further.

In this ep, we talk to writer, podcaster and travel consultant Mandy Sinclair.

When Mandy relocated to Marrakech in 2011, she launched a travel blog and podcast called Why Morocco. She also founded Tasting Marrakech, offering food and cultural tours of the city. While Mandy no longer lives in Marrakech, she often returns and worked on the latest Lonely Planet Morocco guidebook.

In this episode you’ll find out…

• Where you can go to create your own unique perfume
• Why you don’t have to pay a fortune to attend a film premiere
• Which unusual flavour of milkshake is a big hit in Marrakech

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Mandy’s picks on the pod website: www.strangeoldworld.com

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Venture over to Mandy’s website — mandyinmorocco.com — to read her blog articles, listen to her podcast and learn all about her Tasting Marrakech tours

There are also links to her freelance writing. Articles we mentioned on the pod:

• Where to Find the Best Street Art in Marrakech - Culture Trip
• How to spend a day in trendy Sidi Ghanem - The Independent

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Looking for some unusual attractions in Andalusia, Spain? Look no further.

In this episode, we talk to local Andalusia travel blogger Molly Sears-Piccavey.

Originally from Nottingham, England, Molly has lived in Spain since 1998 and now resides in Granada, Andalusia. She is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about local gastronomy, history and culture. Read her blog at piccavey.com or reserve one of her Spain Food Sherpas tours in Seville, Granada and Málaga.

In this episode you’ll find out…

• Why not all men in pointy hoods are members of the KKK
• How a sprinkling of sheep brains and testicles can pep up an omelette
• When your mum’s savage insult hurts more than a military surrender

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Molly’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com

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Read her latest Spain blog articles or follow her on Facebook, X or Instagram

Here are a couple of the blog articles we mentioned on the pod:

• Spanish Christmas Lottery – Why is it such a big tradition?
• Street Food in Spain – Snack like a local in Granada

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