“You are adventurers, why not give it a try […] No need for wise advice, forget the compass and let yourself be carried away. It is from these sweet words sung and written by Edie Blanchard and composed by Jean Thévenin begins the first episode of Destination unknown.
This adventure, through the rails of France and Italy, takes a poetic look at a means of transport that everyone knows: the train ! One of the greenest, safest and most accessible ways to travel.
An odyssey that highlights the advantages of Trainline. An application that allows its users to book travel by train or bus in Europe. It also allows you to compare hundreds of companies to save money on your train tickets or life adventures in the case of this podcast.
Also, as life is well done, sales on Trainline are open from 4 May for all journeys from 4 September to 8 November. The perfect time to plan your next trip to Europe and avoid the summer tourists!
A feminist podcast about solo travel
The main message of Destination unknown could be “The important thing is not the destination, but the journey”. Beyond her fictitious side, through Edie’s many encounters and questions, listeners will receive advice on solo travel and tips for exploring the cities of Milan and Lyon more serenely. Starting from the reduction of the mental load related to one’s finances, thanks to the use of Trainline, which allows you to compare all fares and book the best train journey.
For the creators of the podcast, it is above all about restoring the taste for travel and learning to let go in order to experience personal growth. Because the journey by train, whatever the destination, is also this! Having the ability to go anywhere, anytime, with or without luggage, alone or with others. In short, it’s an adventure at your fingertips.
What is the “Destination Unknown” podcast about?
The first episode titled: “Budding traveler or how travel can (maybe) allow you to take control of your life” announce the color! The protagonist played by Edie Blanchard, director and author, is tired of the daily routine and is looking for a way to stop feeling like a sixty-year-old at just 30.
He decides to go to Italy, without too many goals, except to stroll in the most romantic country there is and above all to eat pasta. al dente. Well, Edie is a freelancer, she can work anywhere. This podcast is fiction, but Destination unknown it might sound like a real-life Edie Blanchard episode (especially since his character has the same name).
His only problem, which he gets rid of quite quickly, is that he lives with a partner, his partner is quite a homebody and he feels that this romance is about to end. This decision to go on a trip is therefore timely for Edie. The opportunity to clear your mind and focus on your true desires and to know yourself.
Sure, if you’re the type to plan ahead, Destination unknown it can already be a first taste of what your future excursion could be. Because Edie’s journey has many surprises in store for you. Composed of eight episodes of about 25 minutes each, the podcast will retrace the different stages of her journey as if you were there. Total immersion available on all listening platforms (Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcast…)!
Of course, if you’re still cautious about this idea, you can just start by browsing the Trainline application to dream about the journey you might take. You’ll click the button when you’re ready, everything comes to the point of those who wait.
Here is some information that will surely convince you to take the train, or at least allow you to shine in society:
- The entire rail network accounts for less than 1% of Europe’s CO2 emissions (cars and aircraft account for 74%)
- Trains emit five times less CO2 than planes
- There is a high-speed rail alternative for one in three of Europe’s busiest air journeys
Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
