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Alastair Miller in conversation with Lonely Planet Co-Founder Tony Wheeler

Hosted by Alastair Miller and his guest Tony Wheeler, AO

Listen to a lively discussion between British photographer Alastair Miller and Lonely Planet Co-Founder Tony Wheeler. A pioneer of modern travel, Tony delves into the genesis of his guidebook company: an unforgettable trip across the iconic Hippie Trail with his wife, Maureen, in the early 1970s, followed by hitchhiking on a yacht from Bali to Australia. Based on these experiences, Tony and his wife wrote a book called Across Asia on the Cheap, which became the very first Lonely Planet guidebook. Follow along as he recalls his top travel memories, including visiting lesser-known countries, and shares his unique perspective on how traveling the world has changed over the past 40 years.

Listen to a lively discussion between British photographer Alastair Miller and Lonely Planet Co-Founder Tony Wheeler. A pioneer of modern travel, Tony delves into the genesis of his guidebook company: an unforgettable trip across the iconic Hippie Trail with his wife, Maureen, in the early 1970s, followed by hitchhiking on a yacht from Bali to Australia. Based on these experiences, Tony and his wife wrote a book called Across Asia on the Cheap, which became the very first Lonely Planet guidebook. Follow along as he recalls his top travel memories, including visiting lesser-known countries, and shares his unique perspective on how traveling the world has changed over the past 40 years.

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