Tanya is joined this week by the ‘King of Bling’, Theo Fennell, for some hilarious and exuberant travel secrets.
  
Theo shares his unique upbringing in Egypt, why he enjoys the classic (and often rude) New Yorker charm and divulges a slippery encounter with a sea anemone in Japan. 
Plus, the dynami… Tanya is joined this week by the ‘King of Bling’, Theo Fennell, for some hilarious and exuberant travel secrets.
  
Theo shares his unique upbringing in Egypt, why he enjoys the classic (and often rude) New Yorker charm and divulges a slippery encounter with a sea anemone in Japan. 
Plus, the dynamic designer reveals how he almost traded in his lifestyle to become a monk after an unexpected midnight mass in Bethlehem.
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PLACES MENTIONED

Egypt 

Quetta, Pakistan

Minwalla ​Grand Hotel Karachi, Pakistan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Bronx, New York

Herefordshire, UK

Jerusalem, Israel 

Runnymede Hotel, Penang, Malaysia

Tramps, London 

Toledo, Spain 

Sambuca Trafalgar Square, Spain

Tennessee

Nashville 

Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel, Memphis  

Graceland - Memphis 

Bologna, Italy 

Pescara, Italy

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Hike Israel's National Trail!

Kit interviews Malia, who backpacked the entire 680 mile/1100 km Israel National Trail from Golan Heights to Eliat, via the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Masada.  

On this magnificient long distance trail, that takes 45-60 takes to thru hike (60% of folks section hike it), … Hike Israel's National Trail!

Kit interviews Malia, who backpacked the entire 680 mile/1100 km Israel National Trail from Golan Heights to Eliat, via the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Masada.  

On this magnificient long distance trail, that takes 45-60 takes to thru hike (60% of folks section hike it), you get a chance to experience Israel's beautiful mountains and deserts, witness tons of 'Trail Magic' of locals supporting hiker's efforts and the general kindness of strangers and fellow hikers.  

Forget the crowded more well known long distance hikes:  consider the Israel National Trail instead to get the full long term hiking experience without the crowds (only about 10,000 hikers per year vs over 200,000 on the El Camino!).

We cover what to expect, what you'll see and tips on a successful hike on the Israel National Trail.

COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, plus photos, and more cool info about hiking the Israel National Trail.

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Simon travels to Israel and Hong Kong, finding unexpected pleasures in harsh and politically volatile destinations. In particular, he enjoys the "friendly" Negev desert and the tranquil island of Tai O