Take a Walk

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Special: For Audio Podcast Listeners Only.  A casual chat as I walk to work in the city.  

What do we gain from a long walk? Craig Mod is a photographer and writer who has done treks and pilgrimages around the world. From the Camino de Santiago to the Old Tōkaidō Road, Craig Mod transforms the simple act of walking into a meditative journey and creative practice. In hi ...  Show more

In this episode of Slate Money Travel, Felix Salmon speaks with Craig Mod about why he loves to walk on vacation. Check out Craig Mod’s latest book, “Things Become Other Things”. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free ...  Show more

In our catch-up segment, we share our honest (possibly controversial) thoughts about spooky season. Ceara spent the previous weekend on a tourism shoot for Iowa. We chat about the benefits of living and visiting the Midwest. As lovers of the hot girl walk, this was such a fun epi ...  Show more