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Travel Devil

Clara Francken

38 episodes

5 days ago

In 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 unkn...

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In 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 unkn...

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Travel Devil

How Finland Became a Biker’s Paradise – EuroVelo 10 w/ Henna Palosaari

Ever 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 ne...

3 days ago

51 minutes

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36- Why I love trains & Childhood memories with grandma in Belgium

In 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 interne...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

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35- Why whale watching isn't always ethical & dolphins research w/ Joana Castro, AIMM

In 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 che...

3 weeks ago

49 minutes

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34- Why 12 Students drove a bus to Guinea-Bissau to become teachers w/ Raquel Dinis

What 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...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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33- Flixbus to Slovenia & Ouigo Train to Paris – Storytime

Ever 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 someti...

1 month ago

23 minutes

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32- Marine Conservation Without a Degree? How to Do It w/ Maddie Howarth

Have 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 combinin...

1 month ago

51 minutes

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31- Why American Trains Are Worth Your Time w/ Simply Railway

Thibault 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 ...

2 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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30- Sustainable Travel in Greece: How to Make Local Impact w/ Joanna Kalafatis

When 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 G...

3 months ago

50 minutes

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29- Vanlife in Canada is fun, but can it be sustainable? w/ Alise from Outdoor Nerds

Vanlife 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?T...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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28- From Pro Cyclist to Bicycle Touring Mom w/ Fatima Berton

Can 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 ...

5 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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27- Safety for Girls on Trains: We Need to Talk About This

When 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 discus...

5 months ago

26 minutes

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26- Cycling to the Climate Conference: A Ride for Change w/ Guillaume Otrage

Would 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 cy...

6 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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25- Beyond Cleanups: Creative Action to Save our Oceans w/ The Trash Traveler

They 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 in...

6 months ago

52 minutes

Travel Devil

24- What High School in Turkey is Really Like as an Exchange Student - Christmas Edition

Attending 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.&nbs...

7 months ago

56 minutes

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23- Walking 1,000 km: Eco-Mobility & Climate Action in Botswana

How 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 mod...

8 months ago

39 minutes

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22- Portugal to Germany by Train: The Truth About Sustainable Travel

In 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 th...

8 months ago

33 minutes

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21- Crossing borders by train, EU politics & upcoming changes w/ Jon Worth

From 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 w...

8 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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20- Can we Feed Monkeys and Why Not? This is Primate Tourism w/ Connie Needham

Can 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 s...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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19- 50,000km by Train! Spies, Border Control & more w/ Victor Figèra, La Route Du Soja

In 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 i...

9 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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18- From Refugee Shipwreck to Ocean Cleanup w/ Daniel Angelis

Today'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 hu...

10 months ago

59 minutes