Blind and Partially Deaf Solo Traveler Tony Giles On Engaging Your Senses, Trusting Strangers, Inadvertent Inspiration and Traveling In 130 Countries

Tony Giles has visited 130 countries on 7 continents and counting. He’s written 3 books, delivered an epic TEDx talk, and has been featured in major media all over the globe, including the BBC and Travel + Leisure.
In this episode, Tony shares his inspiring story of traveling the world as a blind solo traveler. He talks about his struggles growing up with alcohol and kidney disease, his trust in strangers, the surprising advantages of being blind, how he unintentionally became a motivational speaker, and so much more.
How did Tony’s story change your perspective on travel?
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Tune In To Learn:
How Tony become blind and partially deaf, and his personal struggles with alcohol addiction and kidney disease
The pivotal moments that sparked Tony’s passion for travel and the challenges he’s overcome
How Tony’s book, “Seeing the World My Way,” came to fruition and the therapeutic effects of sharing his story
How Tony navigates through the world by utilizing “body feeling”
The drawbacks of traveling as a sighted person and the advantages of traveling blind (like being able to touch the Liberty Bell!)
The story of how he unintentionally became an inspirational speaker
Why Tony feels he is less vulnerable than sighted people and how he’s learned to trust others
What solo travel has taught Tony about himself
His most memorable interactions and experiences
Which countries may be more difficult for him to visit
Where you should visit on your trip to England
His best travel advice for everyone
And so much more
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