Travel Truth and Lies Unmasked

Oct 16 2020

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In this series, renowned behavioural psychologist Martin Lindstrom, separates fact from hype about travelling in a ‘coronavirus world’. Based on extensive interviews with top airline, hotel and travel executives, Lindstrom explores the true risks, and shares a practical step-by-step guide on how to fly, dine, and check into hotels safely. Written in association with Intertek Protek. Discover more at www.protek.com. © 2020 by Martin Lindstrom and Intertek Group plc

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Foreword by author Martin Lindstrom

Oct 16 2020 6 mins

In this first episode, bestselling author and globetrotter Martin Lindstrom explains what inspired him to write this book, and how he’s combined unique research with expert insights for the benefit of all travellers.

Chapter 1 – The world has changed, and so will you!

Oct 16 2020 14 mins

Chapter 1 introduces the real risks of travelling and how your behaviour will have to adapt.

Chapter 2 – The day I realised I knew nothing about cleanliness, and neither did the airlines

Oct 16 2020 10 mins

Here, Lindstrom reveals the enormity of the challenge facing airlines and its impact on passengers.

Chapter 3 – Seat 14E

Oct 16 2020 9 mins

This chapter tells the true story from 2003 of how a deadly virus spread on board a flight from Hong Kong to Beijing.

Chapter 4 – Discovering a tiny, invisible, and contaminated souvenir

Oct 16 2020 15 mins

Listen to Lindstrom’s shocking discovery of the three contamination sources he’d never considered.

Chapter 5 – The serious police officer’s dirty little secret

Oct 16 2020 23 mins

Chapter 5 reveals that the real danger from Covid-19 from air travel, isn’t in the air.

Chapter 6 – Hands off the TV remote

Oct 16 2020 12 mins

In this chapter you find about the next danger zone, as you arrive at your hotel.

Chapter 7 – Changing is easy, until you try it

Oct 16 2020 13 mins

Chapter 7 looks at the ups and downs of changing the way we do things.

Chapter 8 – Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, and other tricks to use if you want to stay safe when travelling

Oct 16 2020 11 mins

Here Lindstrom guides you through his smart safety travel tips from taxi to take-off and beyond.

Chapter 9 – A New Chapter

Oct 16 2020 15 mins

In this final chapter we learn how this pandemic may be the wake-up call that we needed to get to a more positive future.