About this episode
In this episode, Andrew sits down with Anne Marie Wells to hear about her solo hitchhiking trip across Iceland, where she spent weeks asking strangers one question: “What is your happiest memory?”. From there, she would venture out to visit the scene of the memory. Anne Marie shares the emotional highs and quiet moments that defined her trip and how curiosity and courage opened doors she never expected.Guest: Anne Marie WellsPoet, playwright, and authorCreator of the books Write Some Cool Sh!t and Mommy, Why am I a Bird?Upcoming memoir Happy IcelandWebsite: annemariewellswriter.comTopics Covered:Why Anne Marie chose to spend her 30th birthday in IcelandThe origin of her “happiest memory” questionConversations with strangers across Iceland’s landscapesUnplanned encounters and the kindness of localsThe emotional impact of traveling solo with purposeHow the experiment became a forthcoming bookLessons on spontaneity, reflection, and joyful connectionResources and Links:Anne Marie’s website: annemariewellswriter.comCall to Action:Check out our website at oneofftravelstories.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Share your favorite travel stories with us on social media using #OneOffTravelStories.
