Voices of Inspiration
Claim This Podcastby Amelia Old
Podcast Overview
<p>Voices of Inspiration is a travel podcast that goes beyond the guidebook. Hosted by Amelia Old, each episode centers on the people who give a destination its soul—travelers with transformative stories, locals who call these places home, tourism professionals shaping how we experience them, and others whose work or lives are deeply connected to a place.</p><p><br></p><p>Through candid conversations, Amelia uncovers the moments, challenges, and personal histories that reveal what a destination is truly like. These aren't surface-level travel tips—they're stories about identity, belonging, resilience, and discovery. The kind that help you understand not just what a place is, but why it matters to the people who know it best.</p><p><br></p><p>At its core, this podcast is about connection: how travel brings us face-to-face with perspectives we might never encounter otherwise, and how every destination becomes richer once you've heard the voices behind it.</p><p><br></p>
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Publishing Since
1/15/2021
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Recent Episodes
February 20, 2026
Dinosaurs in Keqiao: The Pangu Fossil Museum
Fang Lei didn't plan to build a museum. She and her husband were interior designers from Hong Kong with a love for fossils. But when they found the right building in Keqiao, an ancient town in Zhejiang Province, they decided to make their private collection public. What started as a personal passion is now the Pangu Fossil Museum with over 3,000 specimens. In this episode, Amelia sits down with Fang Lei to discuss what it means to preserve ancient history. The museum houses dinosaur fossils, ...
February 7, 2026
Preserving 2,000 Years of Tradition: Shaoxing Wine with Zhu Qingli
Zhu Qingli runs an intangible cultural heritage-themed homestay in Zhejiang Province entirely dedicated to yellow rice wine—or Huangjiu—a craft that has defined his hometown near Jianhu Lake for generations. In this episode, Amelia sits down with Zhu to discuss what makes Shaoxing wine irreplaceable. The region's mineral-rich water, unique bacteria, and climate create conditions you can't replicate anywhere else. Zhu walks through the traditional brewing process—over twenty steps, including a...
January 29, 2026
Inside a Thousand-Year-Old Village: Shen’ao and Eight Blessings Inn
Shen’ao Village sits just outside Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province. This is where Amelia met JoAnn Leung. JoAnn left city life behind and restored a 240-year-old courtyard house here, turning it into Eight Blessings Inn. It isn’t built around amenities or schedules. It’s built around meals, conversation, and the belief that time spent together still matters. In this episode, Amelia and JoAnn talk about following a calling later in life, starting over without certainty, and taking respon...
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- What is Voices of Inspiration?
<p>Voices of Inspiration is a travel podcast that goes beyond the guidebook. Hosted by Amelia Old, each episode centers on the people who give a destination its soul—travelers with transformative stories, locals who call these places home, tourism professionals shaping how we experience them, and others whose work or lives are deeply connected to a place.</p><p><br></p><p>Through candid conversations, Amelia uncovers the moments, challenges, and personal histories that reveal what a destination is truly like. These aren't surface-level travel tips—they're stories about identity, belonging, resilience, and discovery. The kind that help you understand not just what a place is, but why it matters to the people who know it best.</p><p><br></p><p>At its core, this podcast is about connection: how travel brings us face-to-face with perspectives we might never encounter otherwise, and how every destination becomes richer once you've heard the voices behind it.</p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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