พอดคาสท์ World Traveller Tales ชั้นนำ (2024)

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EP 46: Custodians of wonder, World martini day & it's our birthday! 38:07

3d ago38:07

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It's our birthday! The World Awaits turns one, and to celebrate, we're talking the world's oldest and rarest cultural traditions, where to drink martinis and we even have a great giveaway! Author Eliot Stein talks about how he travelled around the globe in search of people who are maintaining some of the world’s oldest and rarest cultural tradition…

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EP 45: Women-only travel in Saudi, Round-the-world cruising & Languages of Kakadu 42:00

10d ago42:00

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Jenny Gray is the force behind Intrepid Travel’s incredibly successful women-only expeditions, which it runs in seven countries including Saudi Arabia. Jenny and Belle travelled together recently in the kingdom, exploring its deserts and meeting its people, merging two of the hottest trends in tourism at the moment - women-only travel and Saudi Ara…

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EP 44 Shikoku Island in Japan, Accessible travel & Eating Hong Kong 38:04

18d ago38:04

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‘It’s already authentic, it’s not made for the tourist, everything is there like it has been for hundreds of years, Sanjib Raj Khanal, CEO of Explore Japan. Sanjib is a leading tour operator in West Japan, and talks about why Shikoku, Japan’s fourth largest island – with its tranquil Iya Valley, ancient rope swings and famed ramen – offers an authe…

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EP 43: Mongolia on horseback, aviation disruptions and faster passports, cheaper 48:44

24d ago48:44

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How do you earn the right to list “Adventurer” as your occupation? Ride a bicycle 10,000km across Russia? Row a wooden boat to the Arctic Ocean? Or maybe spend 3 ½ years riding from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback? Tim Cope has done all three, and has written and filmed his epic adventures. His best known book is On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An E…

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EP 42: G Adventures goes luxe, best winter food festivals & booking transit hotels 40:50

1M ago40:50

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Social entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks to Kirstie about his decision to take his travel company into the luxury space after three decades – and what it means to you, the traveller. Stay to the end because you do not want to miss his most bizarre travel moment! gadventures.com Also, why n…

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EP 41: Paris for the Olympics? Oui or Non? Luxe Dubai, Flight fares fall & Travel scams 45:48

1M ago45:48

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All eyes are on Paris ahead of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, from 26 July, 2024. Magali Déchelette joins us to talk about the world’s most beloved city, and how to get the best out of a visit to Paris. Magali, who is the founder of Family Twist, a company that creates luxury family-friendly experiences across the great cultural cities…

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EP 40: Oh Oman, World's best airport & Travels with gastro 46:36

2M ago46:36

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It's the Switzerland of the Middle East, but unassuming Oman flies under the radar as a travel destination. This week co-host Belinda Jackson talks about why you should visit Oman - come for the evocative deserts, stay for the wild turtles and the rose harvest. We also take you on a quick run through the newly renovated boutique hotel The Lyall in …

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Ep 39: Slow travel, Sleeper hits & European rail tips 28:46

2M ago28:46

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Do you go on holiday, only to come back feeling like you need ...another holiday? How do we come back rested from a getaway? Journalist, author and co-founder of Life Unhurried, Celeste Mitchell talks about how to slow down when you travel, and the best places to do it, lifeunhurried.com Also, new research on travellers' sleep habits shows how impo…

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EP #38: Only in Australia, Best of the Bellarine Peninsula, ANZAC remembrances 45:49

2M ago45:49

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What’s a tourism experience you can have nowhere in the world but here in Australia? Uluru is one of our great icons, and its tourist hub, Ayres Rock Resort, turns 40 this year. So it’s a great time to catch up with Matt Cameron-Smith, the CEO of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, which manages the resort. We talk about his favourite indigenous …

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EP 37: Green Tasmania, World's best airlines & books to travel with 34:58

2M ago34:58

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How green is Tasmania? Lush mountainsides and emerald islands, but also farmers' markets and farmgates, and a story of pristine bays and innovative Indigenous experiences. The isle that is the apple of our eye lured Tourism Tasmania CEO Sarah Clark back home for the top job, and she tells Kirstie what makes Tassie different to anywhere else in the …

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EP 36: Fly Business Class on the cheap, world's happiest country, and Da Vinci in Milan 36:57

2M ago36:57

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Tune in for a masterclass on getting into Gold Class whenyou fly, with points whisperer Chris Chamberlin of Points Hacks. Chris has travelled over two million kilometers in First or Business class (that’s to the moon and back, twice) and shares his insights on which loyalty programs to focus on, and how to strategise your spending to switch your se…

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EP 35: Cycling the world with kids, pillow talk & most delayed airlines 37:09

3M ago37:09

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Would you cycle around the world with three kids, including a one-year-old baby? Andrew and Nicola Hughes quit their teaching jobs to do just that – they tell Kirstie about how they finance their trips, the logistics of it all and the trick of juggling three kids on bicycles. “Challenge and persistence, perseverance and exploration…are values we ho…

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EP 34: Long-distance train journeys, Bali love & cheapest cities for travellers 34:55

3M ago34:55

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Do you love the romance of a long train journey? Do these names – The Orient Express, The Ghan, The Flying Scotsman or The Rocky Mountaineer – have you dreaming of riding the rails into the sunset? Belle chats with train aficionado and travel writer Tim Richards, author of several books including Heading South and Ultimate Train Journeys World abou…

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EP 33: Exploring Māori culture, Afghan Girl’s photographer & bumpiest airports 28:26

3M ago28:26

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How do you experience Māori culture? Andrew Waddel from Tourism New Zealand talks about Indigenous tourism, the balance of getting it right for both the tourist and the local tangata whenua and why it’s so important to help ensure New Zealand attracts the travellers it so badly needs to boost the economy. Also, iconic travel photographer Steve McCu…

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EP 32: Travel Guides' Kevin Moloney, luxury airports and hello, Istanbul! 39:22

3M ago39:22

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They’re billed as ‘the snobby travellers’ but is it all just a front for Channel Nine’s Travel Guides, Kevin Moloney and Janetta Stones? In conversation with Belle, Kevin gives us a peek behind the velvet curtains of the tv show, which has sent the pair travelling to every corner of the globe since Travel Guides started in 2017 (meanwhile collectin…

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EP 31: Flat-pack, luxury eco-hotels, Swiftonomics and bucket-list destinations to avoid 45:06

4M ago45:06

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Louis Thompson from Nomadic Resorts talks about how he’s flipping luxury travel on its head by creating flat-pack hotels with a low-carbon footprint – and he’s won two UN recognitions in the process. And stay listening for Louis' thoughts on how AI will have a positive long-term impact on eco-lodges in the future, nomadicresorts.com Also, we chat S…

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EP 30: Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler, friendliest accents & best car-free towns 47:25

4M ago47:25

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Tony Wheeler is one of the most recognisable names in travel, and anyone who’s ever used a Lonely Planet guidebook will have read the story on the last page about how he and his wife Maureen wrote and published their first guidebook, Across Asia on the Cheap, on their kitchen table in 1973, finally selling the Lonely Planet behemoth in 2011. He tal…

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EP 29 Secret Sumba, Indonesia, the best beach in Oz & Smartraveller 31:12

4M ago31:12

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Let us take you to a remote tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, where young Aussie couple Jess and Dan Baldock have built Alamayah, a luxury boutique retreat. Designed by Jess and built by Dan along with the people of Sumba, the tiny, six-suite retreat has been a cultural experience, as the couple learned the local language and culture i…

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EP 28: Enter the Year of the Dragon & the Stars of the Sunshine Coast 43:48

4M ago43:48

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The incoming Lunar New Year brings in the Year of the Wood Dragon – a year of opportunity and renewal, career work and success. Australian-Chinese artist Chris Chun talks us through the origins of the Chinese zodiac, and how best to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Take Chris’ recommendation and visit Melbourne’s Chinatown to see the Lunar New Year pa…

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EP #27: Ethical travel & animal welfare; Hiking Falls Creek to Hotham 40:22

5M ago40:22

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Should you wash elephants in Thailand? Adventure World's head Neil Rodgers talks about travelling ethically to ensure travel remains possible for our kids, including why you should avoid local tour operators who don’t protect wildlife, adventureworld.com.au Belle's just back from undertaking one of the great hikes in northern Victoria - the crossin…

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EP 26: Polar opposites - Antarctica & the Arctic 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Antarctica and the Arctic are two of the last frontiers on the planet, and the focus of this week’s feature with veteran journalist Andrew Conway. He puts the case for travel to these two incredibly fragile, vulnerable places, and how we travellers can be involved in their conservation. We’re also talking the world's most powerful passports, accord…

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SUMMER SERIES #5: Mornington Peninsula vs Phillip Island! 24:29

5M ago24:29

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We’re still in the thick of Australian summer holidays, so it’s time for the great Victorian playground play-off! We ask the hard questions – who did it better these summer holidays, Mornington Peninsula (Belle) or Phillip Island (Kirstie)? Also this episode, we cover off the top tourism spots that Australians love to hate… and the hard-loved Gold …

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SUMMER SERIES #4: The Big Guns - Bruce Poon Tip & Bill Bensley 30:06

5M ago30:06

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This week, we bring you two of the biggest names to join us here at The World Awaits – travel commentator Bruce Poon Tip and design innovator Bill Bensley. Social entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author andowner of adventure travel company G Adventure Bruce Poon Tip talks to Kirstie from Toronto about the importance of community tourism, a…

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SUMMER SERIES #3: Let's go to Spain! San Sebastian & Camino de Santiago 30:53

5M ago30:53

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We love Spain, and our two guests love it even more! This week's episode brings two of our favourite interviewees in to talk about their big love of all things Spanish. Meet Ben Groundwater - travel journalist occasional tour guide and lover of San Sebastian's food scene. He talks to Belle about how to eat like a Spaniard, breakfast beers and the b…

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SUMMER SERIES #2: Bad travel fashion faux pas & bizarre travel moments 13:22

6M ago13:22

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Vomiting comedians, being shot at in Honduras and running through a game reserve. We share some of the best responses we've received from our guests about their most bizarre travel moments. Thanks to @brenthillfiji @lisapagotto_ and @sheryltakayama for sharing stories of their escapades on the road. And hold the shame! Kirstie and I share our own f…

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SUMMER SERIES #1: The Italian episode - Rome & Florence 29:49

6M ago29:49

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Welcome to our Summer Series! We're bringing you some of our favourite interviews, kicking off with the Italian episode, featuring Rome and Florence. First up, the cuisine of Rome is carbonara, artichokes and lamb, says Italian-Australian author and journalist Maria Pasquale, who writes about Roman cuisine in her book, The Eternal City. “But if I h…

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EP 25: Laura Waters' walk to success, Cruising Norway & Christmas travel gifts 57:21

6M ago57:21

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Ever think about quitting your corporate job and following a life-long dream? Laura Waters did, and she’s now an award-winning author, travel writer and speaker. Laura talks about hiking the length of New Zealand in a life-changing experience that led to her to write her travel memoir, Bewildered, see soultrekkers.com.au Belle teams up with and ent…

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EP 24 : Lyndey Milan eats in Puglia and Morocco & Revealing Saudi Arabia 39:57

6M ago39:57

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“We go to a place where there are 70 cows this guy milks and the milk goes straight into the dairy where he makes the cheese, and then we sit in the farmhouse and eat the food … these families are getting more and more revered for what they are doing because they kept the old traditions alive… you feel the history through the food.” Lyndey Milan OA…

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EP 23: Take the Slow Road or the Spice Road 46:02

7M ago46:02

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Have you ever wanted to pack everything up and do the Big Lap around Australia? Kirianna Poole did, and so along with her husband, they bought a vintage camper, refitted it, and with a toddler in tow, circumnavigated Australia. They’ve now also covered the length of New Zealand and have Japan in their sights. Kiri talks to Kirstie about her book, T…

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EP 22: Brit film hotspots & Wellness in Mornington 47:25

7M ago47:25

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Fancy taking broomstick riding classes, or discovering thePeaky effect in the British Midlands? Maria Sykes of Visit Britain encourages you to load your watchlist with the best new Brit flix, including the new Bridgerton and The Crown series, and Welcome to Wrexham for some Welsh football action. Add Wonka to themix, then go explore the destination…

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EP 21: Rebuilding Maui & Life in Bhutan 47:54

7M ago47:54

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“Maui needs visitors, it’s very much open .. and the more people that come to visit and spend money here, the better it is for Maui’s recovery”, says Lianne Driessen from Sail Trilogy, a 50-year-old tourism business integral in helping rebuild Maui. Lianne talks to Kirstie about the fires that devastated Maui, including claiming her own home 12 wee…

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EP 20: Mindful travel in Nepal & Hiking with refugees 39:11

7M ago39:11

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Walking slowly in silence in the Nepalese Himalayas is just one of the ways travel writer Nina Karnikowski says we can embrace mindful travel. Belle talks to Nina about taking the time to travel, and taking in the world around us on a more acute level. “We can travel at a pace so fast, we actually miss all the wonder around us as we tick our boxes …

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EP 19: Bill Bensley on philanthropy & Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2024 42:55

8M ago42:55

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Bill Bensley is world renowned for his unique, inspiring and award-winning hotel designs and eye-catching architecture, bringing to life more than 200 resorts, hotels and palaces in over 30 countries. He is also a concerned conservationist and passionate philanthropist, and a pioneer in helping communities, and preserving conservation and wildlife.…

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EP 18: Where to ski this winter, Spookiest haunts & Best travel gadgets 40:40

8M ago40:40

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Skiing in Japan in 2023/24 is going gangbusters. Europe is having a sweet spot with prices and new snow experiences. And there’s always Canada – Whistler and the Powder Highway string of resorts. The question is: where should you ski this northern winter? Powder hound and journalist Flip Byrnes has slid on every continent, and answers all your ski …

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EP 17: On Country in Kakadu & Travels with a healthy gut 47:58

8M ago47:58

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Bininj man Ben Tyler talks to Belle about growing up in what’s now Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory. The creator of the Dird Full Moon Feasts at Cooinda Lodge, Ben talks about foraging for bush tucker, speaking language and the power of Country. To find out more about the Dird dinners and travelling in Kakadu, visit kakadukitchen.com…

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EP 16: Max Allen on Australia’s alternative wines & Softcore wellness in south-east Asia 50:35

8M ago50:35

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Where do you go to step off the beaten track of wine – away from the unholy trinity of chardonnay, shiraz and sauvignon blanc? Author and wine writer Max Allen talks to Belleabout his new book, Alternative Reality: How Australian wine changed course. The book includes the best cellar doors in Australia where you can explore the exciting alternative…

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SPECIAL EP 15: The long road to restore tourism in Morocco 45:12

8M ago45:12

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Morocco is a country that relies heavily on tourism, and it has a long road ahead to recover from the devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,900 people when it struck the High Atlas Mountain range near Marrakech just weeks ago. Australian David Mannix of Arcadia Expeditions, who lives in Marrakech, talks about his experience “being shot aro…

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EP 14: Travel to China is back, and we go to Canada in search of wild bears 46:11

9M ago46:11

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It’s the last country to open its doors after the pandemic, but travel to China is finally back, as Wendy Wu, founder of Wendy Wu Tours tells us. Also, what do you do if you meet a bear in the woods? We ask former software developer Marg Leehane, now the owner of the Great Bear Lodge in the wilds of British Columbia. Also, how to claim credits for …

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EP 13: South Korea & Responsible travel 48:19

9M ago48:19

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K-Pop, too-cute hanok guesthouses and some of the world’s best street food: travel consultant Lachlan Woodland talks about why you need to get on board the next flight to Korea. Also, Toni Ambler of The Travel Corporation on how you can help keep ancient traditions alive – from weaving to flamenco – by travelling responsibly. We also talk about how…

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EP 12: How to do Bali better, and unforgettable wildlife encounters 41:04

10M ago41:04

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Have the best wildlife encounter (best for you, best for the wildlife), and is Bali really all it’s cracked up to be? Also, sip your way around the world at these leading wine destinations and find out how you can while away your time (for free!) at the airport. What an episode! Kirstie catches up with award-winning wildlife photographer and journa…

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Episode 11: Melbourne day walks & how to go slow Switzerland 42:37

10M ago42:37

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What’s your worst fashion disaster while travelling? Believe us, we’ve made them all – white snow gear, red wildlife safari jackets… Tune in as we spill the beans. We also go on a series of day walks around Melbourne with the authors of a new book, Day Trip Melbourne, and wind down on a slow travel journey through Switzerland with Swiss expert Caro…

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Episode 10: South Africa & Caravanning in Australia 36:46

10M ago36:46

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We’ve hit double digits! We’re talking tourism that changes the lives of children in remote South African communities with Charles Street of Inkwazi Adventures, and caravanning around Australia with the queen of the caravans, author Catherine Best. We're also talking about how to avoid being hacked from an airport selfie and how bucket-list destina…

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Episode 9: Lost in Florence & a new collection of chic, sustainable hotels 39:22

10M ago39:22

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We're in love with a new collation of stylish and sustainable stays, GoKinda, and talk the Australian author of Lost in Florence about off-the-beaten travel spots in this tourist hotspot. We also take you through all the newest Melbourne hotel openings, and do you know when you should book your travel insurance? Alison Greer is the founder of GoKin…

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Episode 8: Walking the Camino de Santiago & new travel movies 36:46

11M ago36:46

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We pick some of the most scenic movies now showing at the Melbourne International Film Festival, and find out what it’s like to walk the Camino de Santiago 35 times. We’ll also reveal the world’s most powerful passport and ask which is cheaper; a hotel or Airbnb? Welcome back to our entertainment reporter Alaisdair Leith, who’s picked movies from I…

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Episode 7: The Maldives & Bruce Poon Tip on travelling for good 34:10

11M ago34:10

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We talk to Bruce Poon Tip, one of travel’s most influential voices, about community tourism and we’ll also take you to the tropical paradise that is the Maldives. Also on the pod, best outdoor showers and tubs, and which do you think is the best country for solo travel? Social entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and owner of adventure …

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Episode 6: Going deeper into Fiji & arts tourism in Japan 36:38

11M ago36:38

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We’re off to Fiji with Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill and explore Japan's rich arts scene. We’ve also got some hacks for beating the increase in flight prices, and what do you think is the world’s most mispronounced names (and do we pronounce them correctly?) Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill tells Kirstie how he took over the top job in Fiji travel in the …

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Episode 5: Eat Spain with Ben Groundwater & would you visit Nauru? 35:56

11M ago35:56

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We’re off to Spain and Nauru, we’re talking airport lounge hacks and the world’s best airline for 2023 – does Singapore Airlines deserve the golden gong? Our guests this episode are: Ben Groundwater in conversation with Belinda Jackson Travel writer, author and tour guide Ben Groundwater tells us how much he loves Spain, and why you should love it …

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Episode 4: Going off-piste in Idaho & seeing the Big 5 in Africa 42:05

12M ago42:05

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Strap in, we're taking you to Idaho and Africa! Seeing the Big Five in Africa is a bucket list destination for most travellers. Kirstie Bedford talks to African safari specialist Patrick Clementson, who has spent more than 25 years exploring the continent, about what makes it so magical. www.abercrombiekent.com.au And one for the powder hounds, Bel…

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Episode 3 : Paris & Kangaroo Island 38:16

1y ago38:16

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We're off to Paris and Australia's Kangaroo Island! Hayley Baillie, co-founder of Baillie Lodges, one of Australia's premier portfolios of luxury properties, talks to us about its flagship property, the crown on Kangaroo Island, Southern Ocean Lodge, which was completely destroyed by bushfire three years ago, and the painstaking efforts that have g…

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Episode 2 : India, Italy & the Victorian ski fields 39:51

1y ago39:51

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We're taking you to India, to the Victorian ski fields and to Italy. Life coach and tour leader Jo Langhorne of Soulful Escapes talks about how truly transformational travel can be, and why India tops her list for travel destinations that will change you, www.soulfulescapes.com.au Also, as the Australia ski season kicks off this weekend, we catch u…

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