Best Rachel Trusty Podcasts (2024)

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S4E23: New Zealand - 'Snowboarders, drinking games and a single dreadlock' 42:46

2M ago42:46

42:46

In this episode, Rachel and Emily journey back by rereading their blog entries to some more Queenstown memories, this time involving a pair of Australian snowboarders, a whole baked salmon, the 'car of death' and some drunken hairstyling.By Emily and Rachel

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S4E22: New Zealand - 'Mini-golf, hostel hunting and a cabin in the woods' 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog entries from more Queenstown adventures, including a startlingly creative mini golf course, a desperate search for hostel accommodation, and Rachel being struck down by a mysterious illness. Mentioned in the podcast: Emily's round up of the world's best mini golf courses https://www.lonely…

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S4E21: New Zealand - 'Disastrous hikes, dining out and tearful farewells' 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog entry from the day they spent in NZ's Queenstown recovering from their hangovers, being plunged further into financial turmoil on an otherwise tranquil hike, and waving off their good friend Claire after a month of travelling friendship.By Emily and Rachel

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S4E20: New Zealand - 'Canyon swings, revelations and birthday fun' 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

In this very special episode, Rachel and Emily look back at the day of Rachel's 19th birthday, celebrated in Queenstown NZ. Among other things we hear, in great detail, about Rachel undertaking the town's infamous Canyon Swing, the mad dash for balloons, and a chaotic night out which results in the unfortunate decimation of Rach's birthday cake. We…

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S4E19: New Zealand - 'Unhinged bus drivers, Milford Sound and sub-optimal weather' 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

In this episode, Rachel and Emily remember the unfortunate day they spent exploring New Zealand's glorious Milford Sound, featuring a highly theatrical bus driver, close encounters with local wildlife, and the most inefficient checking of a weather forecast known to mankind.By Emily and Rachel

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S4E18: New Zealand - 'Queenstown, optical illusions, and cocktail fails' 44:03

4M ago44:03

44:03

In this episode, Rachel and Emily re-read the blog entry from their time spent at renowned NZ attraction Puzzling World. Among other things, we hear of the pair experiencing anti-gravity whilst horrendously hungover and getting hopelessly lost in a maze, as well as their first ever glimpse of Queenstown and Rachel entering a 'hori-bungee' cocktail …

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S4E17: New Zealand - 'Lakeside views, human pyramids and attempts at romance' 47:15

4M ago47:15

47:15

In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over the blog entry documenting their lengthy journey through stunning scenery to NZ's lakeside town of Wanaka. Among other things, we hear of greenscreen style landscapes, chaotic hostel check ins, monopolising the time of passing strangers to take multiple group photos and Emily's attempt to create roma…

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S4E16: New Zealand - 'Glaciers, stalagmites and sexy tour-guides' 52:22

5M ago52:22

52:22

In this episode, Rachel and Emily recount and relive the blissful day they spent hiking around on New Zealand's famed Fox Glacier, led along the way by a particularly chiselled tour-guide. Among other things we hear of the stupendous beauty of the natural surroundings, elite level bribery of two glamorous Danish men, and Emily trying and failing to…

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S4E15: New Zealand - 'Possums, bearded bushmen and reflective lakes' 54:38

5M ago54:38

54:38

In this episode, Emily and Rachel recount their experiences of a day spent learning about New Zealand's possum pest-control methods, and travelling onwards to the country's stunning Franz Josef glacier. Among other things, we hear of the eminently memorable 'Possum Pete', owner of the educational bushman centre, the meeting of Pete's singular pet p…

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S4E14: New Zealand - 'Partying, painting and costume design triumph' 53:06

6M ago53:06

53:06

In this episode, Rachel and Emily recount the day of the Kiwi Bus' infamous 'Poo Party' on the beautiful Lake Mahinapua, where they finally get to showcase their incredible craft prowess and take the swinging 60s fancy-dress costumes for a spin. Amongst other things, we hear of ageing and grumpy party-host Les and his unceasingly cantankerous manne…

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S4E13: New Zealand - 'Bus mates, rugby and fancy dress production' 42:11

7M ago42:11

42:11

In this episode, Rachel and Emily look back fondly over a frantic 24 hours spent procuring and constructing some wildly ambitious fancy dress costumes ahead of the Kiwi bus institution - the Lake Mahinapua 'poo party'. Among other things we hear about a highly tense rugby match between Ireland and the All Blacks, the charms of the town of Westport,…

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S4E12: New Zealand - 'Hiking, hire cars and aquatic slow jams' 49:58

7M ago49:58

49:58

In this episode, Emily and Rachel journey back and relive the blissful day they spent exploring NZ's Abel Tasman National Park. Among other things, we hear of the water taxi driver and the obsession with mid 2000s RnB he was so proud to share with others, a family of ducks with no personal boundaries, and an ongoing battle with the ever encroaching…

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S4E11: New Zealand - 'Ferry crossings, landmarks and super noodles' 45:09

8M ago45:09

45:09

In this episode, we are treated to a full recount of Rachel and Emily's adventure on the high seas, as they set sail to cross from the heady pursuits of New Zealand's north island to the chilly climes of its south. The pair relive the few days they spent in the city of Nelson post crossing, struggling for warmth under threadbare duvets, eating supe…

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S4E10: New Zealand - 'Arguments, home comforts and embassy hell' 48:23

9M ago48:23

48:23

In this episode, Rachel and Emily look back fondly at yet another chapter of embassy nightmares as they continue to relive their time spent in NZ's capital city, Wellington. Among other things we hear of a spicy altercation, passport theft related frustration and more escapades that absolutely do not include making the most of staying in the world'…

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S4E9: New Zealand - 'City exploring, giant squid and goon' 45:54

9M ago45:54

45:54

In this episode, Rachel and Emily read back over the bizarre blog entry from their first day in New Zealand's lively and windy capital city, Wellington. Among other things, we hear of an accident involving dried fruit in a local supermarket, the city's hallowed Giant Squid exhibition, and the deeply disgraceful result of many hours of hostel drinki…

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S4E8 - New Zealand: ‘Waterfalls, skydiving and head-banging trauma’ 58:26

10M ago58:26

58:26

In this episode, Emily and Rachel reopen some old wounds and relive the trauma of the day they spent attempting to skydive over New Zealand's beautiful Lake Taupo, reading back over the blog they wrote on the day. We hear of the deeply stressful assent to 15,000ft in a miniscule plane, Emily's near-premature launch out of the plane door, and the ov…

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S4E7: New Zealand - 'Cow milking, black water caving and rugby hooligans' 1:04:40

10M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

In this episode, Emily and Rachel reread and relive their time in the NZ village of Waitomo, famous for its glow-worm bedazzled underwater caves. Amongst the usual mindless content, we hear of the formative time Rachel spent at a rural farm show, the awkward and cumbersome process of making new bus friends, EXTREME black water caving, Rachel's mult…

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S4E6: New Zealand - 'Scenic views, awkward interactions and geothermal activity' 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, Emily and Rachel continue to read back over and reminisce on their time spent in the geothermal hot spot of Rotorua, New Zealand. We hear of a bonding trip to a local spa, a narrow escape from an incredibly inappropriate situation with the Pennsylvania State University Glee Club, and many, MANY unnecessary details about the value f…

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S4E5: New Zealand - 'Maori villages, extreme luging and Glee Club' 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

In this episode, Emily and Rachel read back over their blog documenting the first day they spent in the geothermal New Zealand town of Rotorua. Among many other stunningly banal details, we hear of their time learning about Maori culture, luging at break-neck speed down forested hills, and, more exciting than all combined, the chance meeting of an …

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S4E4: New Zealand - 'Incessant rain, Mercury Bay and crazy pool' 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

36:57

In the fourth episode of series 4, Emily and Rachel reread the blog entry from their, in all honesty, fairly uneventful visit to New Zealand's Mercury Bay, viewing its highlights through unceasing drizzle. As well as this, we hear of wet weather wanderings, the world's most poppin' hostel bar, and a detailed review of the local children's play park…

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S4E3: New Zealand - 'Dolphin watching, island hikes and 'bread-gate'' 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

50:36

In the third episode of series 4, Emily and Rachel continue reliving their time travelling around New Zealand's beautiful north coast, by rereading the blog diary from their second day in Paihia. Among other things, we hear of a marginally successful dolphin-watching boat trip, hours of wandering around various idyllic islands and an unfortunate ho…

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S4E2: New Zealand- 'Kiwi bussing, hostel hot tubs and the Bay of Islands' 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

In the second episode of series 4, Emily and Rachel continue to recount stories of their time travelling through New Zealand, as they begin the odyssey travelling north from the bustling city of Auckland to the country's beautiful north coast. We hear of the pair's first experience of the Kiwi bus, their failure to make new friends due to being lar…

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S4E1: New Zealand - 'Unpleasant flights, hostel bars and binocular hands' 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

50:57

In the first episode of series four, Emily and Rachel read back over the blog entries from their first few days in New Zealand, as they land, after an unfortunate flight, in the buzzing north island city of Auckland and struggle to adjust to the timezone shift. We hear of New Zealand's intensive airport security measures, hostel mishaps, more embas…

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Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Backpacking buddies: meeting new people 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

48:44

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to Kate Higham about meeting lifelong friends on her gap year, and travel introvert Debora Da Costa about her techniques for overcoming shyness in hostels. We hear about the LA skate…

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Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Travel after dark: unforgettable nights out 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

48:48

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to Blake Freeman about how he seeks out the best parties whilst travelling, and Manu Cortes, about his greatest after-dark experiences in multiple different destinations. We hear abo…

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Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Love on the road: travel romances 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to travel newbie Andi Unceta Pereira about the power of romantic destinations, and James Rowbottom, about his dating life whilst living in Paris as a bisexual man. We hear about awkw…

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Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - When Things Go Wrong: overcoming travel disasters 49:37

2y ago49:37

49:37

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to Tom Ruck, a self-confessed accident prone traveller about his catalogue of close calls, and Zorro, a seasoned traveller and hostel worker about when things haven’t quite gone to p…

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Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Global Adventuring: epic tours and experiences 48:32

2y ago48:32

48:32

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to Drew Wilson about how throwing themself into some truly extreme travel experiences has helped on their journey to overcoming anxiety, and Claire Scott, who is in the middle of her…

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Gap Year Diaries x Hostelworld: Your Stories - Finding Your Feet: exploring new destinations 46:06

2y ago46:06

46:06

Emily and Rachel of the Gap Year Diaries Podcast chat to intrepid members of the Hostelworld community about their travel experiences. In this episode, the hosts speak to author of You Are Where You Go, 24-year-old Caitlyn Lubas, about how she has managed to tick off visiting over 70 countries in just three years, and Amanda Day, about how she harn…

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Special episode Postcard from: Chile 43:22

2+ y ago43:22

43:22

In this special episode, Rachel and Emily look back fondly over the (incredibly short) series documenting their time in Chile, and ask each other all those burnin' questions they've harboured for 12 long years about their time travelling through the country. Among other useless things, we learn of what the pair would have done differently if they h…

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S3E4: Chile - 'Backpacking friends, empty restaurants and tumorous goldfish' 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

33:50

In this week's episode, Rachel and Emily read back over the last, incredibly dull blog post from their time spent in Chile, this time 'exploring' the country's capital city, Santiago. Amongst other ludicrous content, we hear of an incredibly detailed account of a meal enjoyed in an empty Chinese restaurant, a very special goldfish, and yet another …

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S3E3: Chile - ‘Long-haul buses, stargazing and dancing shoes’ 43:52

2+ y ago43:52

43:52

In this episode, Rachel and Emily continue rereading blog entries from their time travelling south through Chile. This week, we hear of an epic 18-hour bus journey, complete with ‘barnstormingly disgusting’ on-board toilet, curious clubbing attire and the night the pair spent stargazing at the La Serena observatory that very nearly didn’t happen du…

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S3E2: Chile - 'Surfers' paradise, petty theft and Barney the Dinosaur' 47:36

2+ y ago47:36

47:36

In this episode, Rachel and Emily continue rereading blog entries from their time in Chile, this time reminiscing on the two days they spent in the bohemian surfer's city of Iquique. Among other mishaps, we hear of the theft of Emily's precious iPod, a crime for which Barney the Dinosaur is a serious suspect, the bizarre quirks of the pair's hostel…

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S3E1: Chile - 'Border crossings, Nutella and hilarious encounters' 47:32

2+ y ago47:32

47:32

In this first episode of series 3, Rachel and Emily recount their fraught and anxiety inducing border crossing from Peru to Chile, featuring an unnerving and frantic taxi driver, and entire three-generation Peruvian family. We also hear of their first night in the border city of Arica, which they spend high on Nutella and fermented pineapple, being…

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Special Episode Postcard from: Peru 1:05:04

2+ y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

In this special episode, Emily and Rachel wrap up their Peru series by answering a series of pertinent and astute questions from listeners, friends and family, on all manner of topics related to this leg of their 5 month trip. Among a myriad of other things, we find out the pair's best advice for those looking to travel to Peru, how they managed to…

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S2E16: Peru - 'Cheesecake, millionaires and suburban house parties' 41:34

2+ y ago41:34

41:34

In this week's episode, Emily and Rachel read back over the last blog entry from their time in the second country of their trip, Peru, which was spent living the high life in the elegant Southern city of Arequipa. We hear about new travelling friends, how the pair stop at nothing to demand cheesecake at any hour of the day or night, and are treated…

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S2E15: Peru - 'Oasis scenes, sandboarding fun and money woes' 47:30

2+ y ago47:30

47:30

In this week's episode, Rachel and Emily read over the blog entry documenting their time sandboarding around Peru's tiny oasis town of Huacachina, as well as recounting the severe financial traumas that began to plague them. We also hear of yet another near-death experience, some choice sandboarding eyewear, and the surreal setting in which the pai…

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S2E14: Peru - ‘Night buses, Nasca Lines and airborne disasters’ 55:47

2+ y ago55:47

55:47

In this week's episode, Emily and Rachel recount the beginning of their journey through the south of Peru, spending a few nights in the desert city of Nasca, home of the world-famous 'Nasca Lines'. We hear of the trip the pair took in a tiny aircraft to view the lines from above, find out why Emily so deeply regretted making the most of the hostel'…

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S2E13: Peru - 'Guide books, hostel friends and the bizarre breakfast' 44:44

2+ y ago44:44

44:44

In this week's episode, Rachel and Emily re-read the blog entry from their last days spent in Cusco, which involved a raucous night clubbing, a top-bunk pillow fight and the most bizarre breakfast in living memory. We also hear of how they used an outdated and discarded copy of Lonely Planet's South America on a Shoestring and an A5 piece of paper …

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Trailer 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

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By Emily and Rachel

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S2E12: Peru - 'Inca ruins, feuding horses and questionable actions' 38:43

2+ y ago38:43

38:43

In this week's episode, Rachel and Emily continue to reminisce on and re-read blog entries about their time in Cusco, exploring the enchanting Saqsaywaman ruins on horseback. We also hear about the intense feud that two of the horses were in the midst of throughout the trek, and, later on, what happens when you mix inappropriately behaving tour gui…

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S2E11: Peru - ‘Zoom lenses, hot springs and Machu Picchu’ 44:54

2+ y ago44:54

44:54

In this week's episode, Emily and Rachel recount the culmination of their Inca Trail trek - reaching the world-famous Machu Picchu. We also hear tales of hot spring fun times, gifts of lifelong friendship, and the most fractious bus journey known to man...By Emily and Rachel

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S2E10: Peru – ‘Chair dancing, wild disagreements and tender moments’ 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

36:12

In this week’s episode, Rachel and Emily relive their last full day of trekking on Peru’s iconic Inca Trail, which of course includes many gaffes, giggles and grim toilet experiences. We also hear of the after-dark campsite incident that involves a stinky foot, angry outburst and a very tender moment……

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S2E9: Peru - 'Hiking boots, Fanny Jam and Dead Woman's Pass' 40:59

2+ y ago40:59

40:59

This week, Rachel and Emily continue re-reading their blogs from Peru's famed Inca Trail Trek, tackling the hauntingly named 'Dead Woman's Pass' at 4,200m above sea level. We also hear about the bizarre branding of certain Peruvian breakfast items, Rachel's insane approach to completing the day's trek, and the terrifying, ghostly presence that alle…

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S2E8: Peru - 'Majestic mountains, sullen Pedro and camera rations' 39:32

2+ y ago39:32

39:32

In this week's episode, we hear of Rachel and Emily's long-awaited first day of trekking the world-famous Inca Trail, led by what might be the world's surliest tourguide. We also hear about the terrible realisation that results in extreme rationing of photo taking, the truly incredible camp site in which the pair spent their first night, and the as…

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S2E7: Peru - ‘Inca beer, trek training and Satan’s own toilet’ 40:46

2+ y ago40:46

40:46

In this week’s episode, Rachel and Emily recount the tense and anxiety-ridden day before embarking on the Inca Trail, which they spent prepping for the trek in Peru’s glorious Sacred Valley. We hear about, in detail, the pair’s shamefully low levels of fitness, encounter with a traditional (and incredibly heady) Incan beer called ‘chicha’, and deep…

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S2E6: Peru - 'Pouting llamas, amateur panpiping and Cusco vibes' 37:07

2+ y ago37:07

37:07

In this week's episode, Rachel and Emily relive their bus journey to the vibrant, lively ancient Inca capital of Cusco, stopping off at a bustling roadside market en route. They recall what it was like to be literally thrust a live lamb each upon exiting the bus, to have to listen to another member of their tour group honing his beginner's panpipin…

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S2E5: Peru - 'Persistent pancakes, reed islands and alpaca pizza' 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

57:16

In this week's episode, Rachel and Emily visit the community living on Lake Titicaca's Uros Reed Islands, making giant nuisances of themselves, as we've now all come to expect. We also listen in as the pair relive the historic evening meal whereby they and their wider tour group sample traditional Peruvian cuisine, including baked flan, alpaca meat…

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Special Episode Talking travel with our mums 1:08:09

2+ y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

In this special episode, Rachel and Emily sit down with their respective mums and a nice cuppa to talk about the gap year from their perspective. We hear about what it was like for Yvonne and Jane to wave off their stupidly young offspring, only to hear nothing from them for several weeks, and have to listen to tales of lost passports, inaccessible…

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S2E4: Peru - 'Homestays, inappropriate performances and woolly hats’ 51:22

3y ago51:22

51:22

In this week’s episode, Rachel and Emily meet their homestay family on Lake Titicaca’s Amantani Island, and manage to utterly disgrace themselves by performing a meticulously choreographed rendition of an obscure song from a cult British sit-com. We also hear of the wonderful evening the pair spent trying to communicate with their host family using…

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