The Road Less Travelled (#TRLT) is a lively and inspiring Twitter chat that commenced on Tuesday 5 November 2013. The first session exceeded our expectations and we were trending during the chat. The following chats also trended and attracted even more activity.
#TRLT regularly ranks as one of the top 5 busiest Twitter travel chats in the world, and we have the highest response rate per question of any Twitter travel chat.
#TRLT discusses destinations overlooked on Twitter travel chats, such as Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Central America. These are places that deserve to be considered as holiday options by more travellers and #TRLT is one way to generate discussion and interest in these destinations.
Founded by Shane, Ariana and Savannah, we all possess personal experience in places infrequently travelled by others, with Afghanistan being a particular favourite for each of us.
If you are a novice or seasoned traveller on such rarely trodden paths, or even if you are seeking to place your first foot on #TRLT then join us on the following times each Tuesday:
US PT: 1000 NYC time: 1300 (1 pm)
UK TIME 1800 (6 pm)
West Europe: 1900 (7 pm)
United Arab Emirates: 2100 (9pm)
What is a Twitter Chat? A brief explanation on how our twitter chat works. Five questions are asked on a chosen theme at approximately 10-12 minute intervals, and these are prefaced with Q1, Q2 and so on. You answer each question with the relevant answer (A1, A2 etc.) and interact with others. It is important to include #TRLT hashtag so your tweets can be followed by the hosts and other participants.#TRLT is a busy chat, and the best way to follow is to open a separate windows for #TRLT and one for Interactions so you can follow the chat and who is chatting directly with you. I personally find TweetDeck offered by Twitter a very effective method of achieving this as it allows multiple windows to be displayed on the one screen.
November 6th, 2018 “CULTURE”
#Q1: What aspect of other cultures do you most enjoy? Food, music, art, tradition or something else? Share a photo! via @bradtguides #TRLT
#Q2: What is your favourite culture on The Road Less Travelled. Shre a photo! #TRLT
#Q3: What culture on The Road Less Traveled felt most different to your own and what did you learn from it? Share a photo! via @FuninFairfax @GoGreenGatsby #TRLT
#Q4: Which culture were you reluctant to experience, but ended up absolutely loving? Why? Share a photo! via @heidisiefkas #TRLT
#Q5: How do you best experience other cultures? Share your advice! via @cruisewriter #TRLT
Former topics
- June 5, 2018 “Summer”
- May 29, 2018 “Coming Home”
- 15 May, 2018 “Colours”
- 8 May, 2018 “Accommodation”
- 1 May, 2018 “Textures”
- 24 April, 2018 “Sounds”
- 17 April, 2018 “Tastes”
- 10 April, 2018 “SIGHTS”
- 03 April, 2018 “AROMAS”
- 27 March, 2018 “HEALTH AND WELLBEING. “
- 13 March, 2018 “ISLANDS AND BEACHES”
- 27 Feb, 2018 “Lights”
- 20 Feb, 2018 “UNESCO Sites”
- 13 Feb, 2018 “Wild”
- 05 Feb, 2018 “Spectacular”
- 23 Jan, 2018! “Extreme Travel”
- 2 Jan, 2018! “ICE AND SNOW”
- 12 Dec, 2017 “Fire”
- 5 Dec, 2017 “WATER”
- 28 Nov, 2017 “Earth”
- 21 Nov, 2017 “Air”
- 14 Nov, 2017 “Transport”
- 07 Nov, 2017 “Seasons”
- 31 Oct, 2017 “Mountains”
- 24th Oct, 2017 “FORBIDDEN PLACES”
- 17 Oct, 2017 “Ruins”
- 10 Oct, 2017 “Nature”
- 03 Oct, 2017 “Relaxation”
- 26 Sept 2017 “Textures”
- 19 Sept 2017 “Surprises”
- 12 Sept 2017 “Language”
- 05 Sept 2017 “Adventure”
- 29 Aug 2017 “The Best of #TRLT”
- 22 Aug 2017 “ROAD TRIPS”
- 16 Aug 2017 “Curiosity”
- 08 Aug 2017 “Safety Tips”
- 01 Aug 2017 “Travel Memories”
- 24, July 2017 “Friendly Faces”
- 11, July 2017 “Weird and Wonderful Places”
- 04, July 2017 “Remote Places”
- 27 June, 2017 “Cold Places”
- 20 June, 2017 “Hot Places”
- 13 June, 2017 “Famous Places”
- 6 June, 2017 “Quiet Places
- 30 May, 2017 “Daring Places”
- 23 May, 2017 “Busy Places”
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16 May, 2017 “Freedom”
- 09 May, 2017 “Authenticity”
- 02 May, 2017 “National Parks”
- 25 April, 2017 “Fashion”
- 18 April, 2017 “Landmarks”
- 11 April, 2017 “Diversity”
- 05 April, 2017 “Exploration”
- 28 March, 2017 “Small towns”
- 21 March, 2017 “Confidence”
- 14 March, 2017 “Unknown”
- 7 March, 2017 “Culture”
- 28 February, 2017 “Cuisine”
- 21 February, 2017 “Colours”
- 14 February, 2017 “Accommodation”
- 06 February, 2017 “History”
- 31 January, 2017 “Hope”
- 24 January, 2017 “Roads”
- 17 January, 2017 “Lessons”
- 10 January, 2017 “People”
- 03 January, 2017 “Let’s kick off 2017 right!”
- 27 December, 2016 “2016 Travel Highlights”
- 20 December, 2016 “Seasons”
- 13 December, 2016 “Discovery”
- 06 December, 2016 “World Wonders”
- 28 November, 2016 “Gratitude”
- 22 November, 2016 “Wildlife”
- 15 November, 2016 “Happiness”
- 08 November , 2016 “Changes”
- 01 Nov, 2016 “Achievements”
- 18 Oct, 2016 “Family and Friends”
- 11 Oct, 2016 “Travel Inspiration”
- 03 Oct, 2016 “Adventure”
- 27 Sept, 2016 “Luxury”
- 20 Sept, 2016 “Health”
- 13 Sept, 2016 “Buildings”
- 06 Sept, 2016 “Transportation”
- 30 Aug, 2016 “Street Life”
- 23 Aug, 2016 “Little Things”
- 16 Aug, 2016 “Elements Round Two”
- 09 Aug, 2016 “Patterns”
- 26 July, 2016 “Awe”
- 19 July, 2016 “Finances”
- 12 July, 2016 “Hot Places”
- 05 July, 2016 “Cold Places”
- 28 June, 2016 Surprises”
- 21 June, 2016 “Road Trips”
- 14 June, 2016 “Nature”
- 30 May, 2016 “Bring it on”
- 23 May, 2016 “Border Crossings”
- 17 May, 2016 “Aromas”
- 10 May, 2016 “Courage”
- 02 May, 2016 “Elements”
- 26 April, 2016 “Comfort”
- 19 April, 2016 “Architecture”
- 12 April, 2016 “Curiosity”
- 05 April, 2016 “Border crossings”
- 29 March, 2016 “Daily Life”
- 22 March, 2016 “Once in a Lifetime.”
- 15 March,2016 “Remote Places”
- 08 March,2016 “Urban Travel”
- 01 March,2016 “Activities”
- 23 Feb,2016 “Black and White”
- 16 Feb,2016 “UNESCO Sites”
- 9 Feb,2016 “Photography”
- 2 Feb,2016 “Air Adventures”
- 26 Jan,2016 “Happiness”
- 19 Jan,2016 “Activities”
- 12 Jan,2016 “People”
- 05 Jan,2016 “2016 Dreams”
- 29 Dec, 2015 “2015 Memories”
- 22 Dec, 2015 “Traditions”
- 15 Dec, 2015 “Firsts”
- 8 Dec, 2015 “Excitement”
- 1 Dec, 2015 “Planning”
- 24 Nov, 2015 “Responsible Travel”
- 17 Nov, 2015 “Senses”
- 10 Nov, 2015 “Weather”
- 3 Nov, 2015 “Milestones”
- 27 Oct, 2015 “Luxury”
- 20 Oct, 2015 “Inspiration”
- 12 Oct, 2015 “Relaxation”
- 05 Oct 2015 “Colours”
- 29 Sept 2015 “Personal Changes”
- 22 Sept 2015 “Returning Home”
- 15 Sept 2015 “Culture Shock”
- 08 Sept 2015 “Lessons”
- 01 Sept 2015 “Water Adventures”
- 25 Aug 2015 “Indigenous Cultures”
- 18 Aug 2015 “Urban Destinations”
- 11 Aug 2015 “Off -line”
- 4 Aug 2015 “Food”
- 28 July 2015 “Time”
- 21 July 2015 “Animals”
- 14 July 2015 “Changes”
- 7 July 2015 “World Wonders”
- 30 June 2015 “Slow Travel”
- 23 June 2015 “Hope”
- 16 June 2015 “Ruins”
- 09 June 2015 “Communication”
- 2 June 2015 “Transportation”
- 26 May 2015 “History”
- 19 May 2015 “Freedom Restricted”
- 12 May 2014 “Freedom”
- 05 May 2015 “Friendship”
- 28 April 2015 “Visas”
- 21 April 2015 “Nature”
- 14 April 2015 “Appreciation”
- 07 April 2015 “Spirituality”
- 31 March 2015 “Humour”
- 24 March 2015 “Weather”
- 17 March 2015 “Luck”
- 10 March 2015 “Courage”
- 03 March 2015 “Awe”
- 24 February 2015 Music
- 17 February 2015 “Happiness”
- 10 February 2015 “Photography”
- 3 February 2015 “Exploring Home”
- 27 January 2015 “More Perceptions”
- 20 January 2015 “Perceptions”
- 13 January 2015 ” Encounters”
- 06 January 2015
- 30 December 2014 “2014 Recap”
- 23 December 2014 “Cultural Holidays”
- 16 December 2014 “Luxury”
- 09 December 2014 ” Hiking
- 25 November 2014 “Thanks”
- 18 November, 2014 “Free”
- 11 November 2014 “Finance”
- 04 November 2014 ” Best Of On TRLT“
- 21 October 2014 “Travel Style”
- 14 October 2014 “Milestone”
- 30 September2014 “COLORS”
- 23 September 2014 “National Parks”
- 16 September 2014 ” Finding Time to Travel”
- 09 September 2014 ” UNESCO World Heritage Sites”
- 02 September 2014 “Modern Marvels”
- 19 August 2014 “Remote Places “
- 12 August 2014 “Hidden Gems”
- 05 August 2014 “Taxis”
- 29 July2014 “Travel oddities”
- 15 July2014 “Remote Places”
- 22 July2014 “Responsible Tourism “
- 15 July2014 “Remote Places”
- July 8th, 2014 “Sports”
- July 1st, 2014 “Cold Places”
- June 24th 2014 “Hot Places”
- June 17th, 2014 “Aquatic Adventures”
- June 10th, 2014 “Languages”
- June 3rd, 2014 “Spooky Places”
- May 27th, 2014 “Adrenalin”
- May 20th “Superstitions”
- My 13th “Returning Home”
- May 6th “Solo Travel”
- April 29th ” Romance”
- April 22nd ” Customs“
- 15th April 2014 “Funding Travel”
- 8th April 2014 “Animals”
- 1st April 2014 “Travel Horrors”
- 25 March 2014 “Sustainable Travel”
- 18 March 2014 “Music”
- 11 March 2014: “Gadgets”
- 4 March 2014: “Historical Sites”
- 25 February 2014: “Cities”
- 18 February 2014: “Natural Wonders”
- 11 February 2014:” Culture Shock”
- 04 February 2014: “Safety”
- 28 January 2014: “Leisure”
- 21 January 2014: “Photography”
- 14 January 2014: “Accommodation”
- 07 January 2014: “Health”
- 30 December 2013: “Memories and Dreams”
- 17 December 2013: “Border Crossings”
- 10 December 2013: “Local Transport”
- 03 December 2013: “Visas”
- 26 November 2013: “Planning”
- 19 November 2013: “Hospitality”
- 12 November 2013: “Food”
- 05 November 2013: “Inaugural”
Links to the Twitter accounts of my fellow #TRLT team can be found below:
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