After retiring from his position as Assistant Commissioner in the London Fire Brigade following over three decades of service, David O’Neill MBE joins host Abbey Cousins in this week’s episode of Travel For Curious Minds. David and Abbey chat about his incredible career so far and the life-changing adventures that have shaped it.

With moving tales from the frontlines of international rescue efforts, including when David led the UK response team in the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake, and fascinating stories that will transport listeners to the jungles of Bhutan, lakesides of Pakistan and mountains of Nepal, this episode takes listeners on an adventure far from the beaten track.

To find out more about David and his work, you can head over to:

David O'Neill - LinkedIn

InSTR - LinkedIn

Fire Aid - Facebook

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“All of the fabulous things in life are on the other side of our comfort zones” – Listen to today’s episode of Travel for Curious Minds as host of the ‘Thrive Solo’ podcast (formerly ‘Spinsterhood Reimagined’), Lucy Meggeson talks all things travel in a round of quickfire questions – including why people thinking about their first solo adventure should make the leap.

To find out more about Lucy, you can head over to:

Instagram

The Thrive Solo Website

The Book – Shiny Happy Singles

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In this episode, Abbey is joined by Lucy Meggeson, the host of the ‘Thrive Solo’ podcast (formerly ‘Spinsterhood Reimagined’). Lucy is on a journey to change the narrative around what it means to be single and child-free.

With adventures shaped by her love of music, road trips, photography, maps and nature, hear how incredible travel experiences can happen because you are travelling solo – not in spite of it.

To find out more about Lucy, you can head over to:

Instagram

The Thrive Solo Website

The Book – Shiny Happy Singles

For more information about travel for your curious mind:

Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds