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

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right

Lagt till forty-eight veckor sedan

Innehåll tillhandahållet av The World Awaits. Allt poddinnehåll inklusive avsnitt, grafik och podcastbeskrivningar laddas upp och tillhandahålls direkt av The World Awaits eller deras podcastplattformspartner. Om du tror att någon använder ditt upphovsrättsskyddade verk utan din tillåtelse kan du följa processen som beskrivs här https://sv.player.fm/legal.

Peak Travel

1
Why Petra Needs Its People 28:39

för 13 dagar sedan28:39

Spela Senare

Listor

Gilla

Gillad

28:39

For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving the geological site for tourists. But if the residents are forced to leave, and if their heritage has been permanently changed, then what exactly is being preserved? SHOW NOTES: Meet The Man Living in The Lost City Carved in Stone Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers The tribes paying the brutal price of conservation “There is no future for Umm Sayhoun” Jordan’s Young Bedouins Are Documenting Their Traditions on TikTok Check out Sami's company Jordan Inspiration Tours Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

för ungefär ett år sedan 28:46

MP3•Episod hem

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 important a good night's sleep is, and we (over)share some rather ...precarious situations we've found ourselves in while trying to sleep on a holiday (hint: what ARE those people doing in next room?)

And our tip this week is about how to maximise your European rail pass, thanks to Rail Europe, raileurope.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworldawaits/message

Send us a text

Support the show

Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au

94 episoder

#Lifestyle #World Awaits #Travel #Adventure #Wanderlust #Aviation

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

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

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

published för ungefär ett år sedan

Dela

MP3•Episod hem

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

Send us a text

Support the show

Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au

94 episoder

#Lifestyle #World Awaits #Travel #Adventure #Wanderlust #Aviation

Alla avsnitt

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 89 Where do inflight blankets go? Avgeek Dennis Bunnik tells all; best destinations for enlightenment & how to avoid flight delays 34:39

för 5 dagar sedan34:39

34:39

What do you do when a revolution breaks out? If you're Dennis Bunnik, you throw yourself into the thick of it. Dennis is co-owner of Bunnik Tours which, in 2025 celebrates 30 years taking Australians to every corner of the globe, and he chats to Belle about the situations he's found himself in as a very, very hands-on small group tour operator. He's also a hardcore aviation geek with a huge YouTube following for his airline reviews and behind-the-scenes access into the world of aviation, answering all the big questions like, "What happens to airline blankets?" He shares his hot tips for best airlines in all classes, adds a few airport lounge hacks and 'fesses up to the country-counting competition of his family. See bunniktours.com.au Also, where to go if you're seeking spiritual enlightenment on your next trip. New research from Psychic World reveals the top destinations we're searching for that deepen our connection to faith, heritage and history. And a new study by Australian luggage brand Kadi Luggage reveals the best time and day of the week to schedule your flights at five major Australian airports to avoid the dread flight delays. https://kadiluggage.com/ Finally, where is Belle off to this week? Tune in... https://www.youtube.com/c/DennisBunnikTravels https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/world-book https://www.psychicworld.com/ Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 88 Adventurer Laura Waters on paddling Australia's longest river; top tourism operators & best destinations for the Aussie dollar 35:25

för 12 dagar sedan35:25

35:25

First, she walked the length of New Zealand and now adventurer, author and inspirational speaker Laura Waters has completed an epic journey paddling the length of Australia’s longest river, the Murray River. The 2,400-kilometre challenge saw her paddle for weeks on end. She tells us why she did it, recounts the tough challenges she faced along the way and tells us where the best spots are if you want to follow in her wake. Watch Laura here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCRARCeTKyw The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards has revealed the best in the business, from tourist attractions and festivals to five-star accommodation. And non-bank lender MONEYME has analysed Australia’s 10 most popular holiday destinations to find the best and worst value destinations for travellers. Finally, we give you a sneak peek into one of Melbourne's most anticipated luxury hotels, 1 Hotel , and explain why this hotel is gaining so much attention. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 87 Travels for bookworms; Aussie travel trends & which airlines are overcharging for extras 37:58

för 19 dagar sedan37:58

37:58

If your dream destination is anywhere curled up with a great book in a cosy nook by the fire or by the pool, let Lucy Pearson take you on a reading retreat. Lucy is a bibliotherapist and bespoke library curator who has designed a series of upcoming reading retreats in France, Wales and Australia. Expect silent book clubs or find a cosy nook by the fire or pool to read, as well as a bibliotherapy session and a book 'prescription'. Each retreat has a theme, stories shaped by the sea, a French-inspired reading list inspired by the allure of France, and a winter retreat where houses are the central character. Co-host Belle also asks Lucy for her travel lit hot list, which includes: Holy Cow! (India) Sarah MacDonald Wild (USA) Sheryl Strayed In Search of Silence (India & New Zealand) Poorna Bell Eat Pray Love (India, Italy, Indonesia) Elizabeth Gilbert Hideous Kinky (Morocco) Esther Freud and her favourite travelogue; A Year in Provence (France) Peter Mayle. For more about Lucy's reading retreats in Provence, Wales or Daylesford here in Australia and her bibliotherapy practice, visit thelitedit.com You can also sign up to her substack , and follow her on Instagram . And what kind of holidays are we taking? Find out what's hot right now, according to new research from experience network Big Red Group. We also hit the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival ; Kirstie went to the Longest Lunch - think hundreds of meters of tables set along the lawns of Kings Domain, while Belle went to gaol. She sat down to what should have been Ned Kelly's final dinner the atmospheric Old Melbourne Gaol . There are still more free and low-cost events at the festival, or pop in the diary for the 2026 festival; https://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 86 A&K's groundbreaking philanthropy; the changing habits of Aussie travellers & top five passport mistakes 38:46

för 26 dagar sedan38:46

38:46

“These women are selling bikes to families who are using them to get to the river to fish, fields to farm and to get to school… we have one bike shop in Zambia that has sold over 8,000 bikes in that local community… and they are ferocious entrepreneurs and it’s so fun to hear them talk about their lives now compared to when they started nine years ago,” Keith Sproule, the Executive Director of Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy . Keith Sproule oversees 55 philanthropy projects for A&K in 24 countries, including this one that he mentions, where A&K opens bike shops for women across Africa and the Middle East who use the money to buy homes and ensure their children have access to a better education. Also, TravelInsurance.com.au research shows many Aussie travellers are choosing Asia over Europe – we explain why, and our tip is about the top five passport mistakes you need to avoid by Smartraveller. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 85 Celebrating St Patrick's Day, Marvellous Melbourne & the art exhibitions you can't miss 38:45

för 5 weeks sedan38:45

38:45

Discover what fills your heart with Ireland, be it the rich culture, the legendary Irish hospitality, the stunning scenery, ancient cities or world-class food. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Tourism Ireland . Learn more at ireland.com This coming week sees the celebration of St Patrick's Day , one of the biggest festivals on the Emerald Isle. Walk the famous saint's waymarked way, or find your own celebration, from the long-running Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival to the Puca Festival , marking the pagan event Samhain, the ancestor of Halloween. Ireland's most famous literary son, Oscar Wilde, died 125 years ago in 2025, and is celebrated in a new Wilde weekend, In Our Dreams . Then, we take an about-turn back to Australia. "Melbourne is a city of stories," says author, guide and Melbourne aficionado Dale Campisi , whose new book, Naarm/Melbourne Neighbourhoods is a wealth of history, walks and minutiae about the Victorian capital. We ask Dale all your burning questions; did Melbourne narrowly avoid being called Batmania? Which Melbourne skyscraper is drizzled in (symbolic) blood? And was Flinders Street Station really supposed to be built in Mumbai? He also talks about Naarm/Melbourne's indigenous history, and what the land was like before Europeans settled here. We also have a giveaway! To win a copy of Dale's book, drop us a line at hello@theworldawaits.au to be in the running. And our tip this week is the art exhibitions you need to see right now. We're talking Inca gold, Japanese pumpkins and Australia's contribution to Europe's 20th-century, avant-garde art movement. Melbourne @ National Gallery of Victoria ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/yayoi-kusama/ Sydney @ Australian Museum australian.museum/exhibition/machu-picchu/ Canberra @ National Gallery nga.gov.au/exhibitions/anne-dangar/ Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
Ep 84 The Australian woman walking the length of the Earth; the best food cities & how to avoid jet lag 37:32

för 6 weeks sedan37:32

37:32

“I don’t see a town any sooner than five days and now 10 to 20 days … so it’s remote, it’s very cold …and there are grizzly bears, and wolves and they travel in packs… so I start at daylight and I’ve always got a podcast playing because of predators,” says Lucy Barnard , the Australian woman walking the length of the Earth. With International Women's Day fast approaching, there couldn’t be a more fitting interview for this week as Lucy attempts to be the first woman to walk the world from Argentina to Alaska, covering 30,000 kilometres across 14 countries, with her dog Wombat in tow. Lucy shares her favourite places to hike and explains what it’s like walking through regions so dangerous you need a police escort tanglesandtail.com Also, the world's best food destinations according to British online travel agency Travel Bag - which Australian city's taken the coveted prize of the global food capital and we're talking gold-covered baklava (say Dubai without saying Dubai) travelbag.co.uk NIB Travel has seven top tips to beat jet lag, nibtravelinsurance.com.au and Belle opens the doors to the Little National Hotel in Sydney’s CBD littlenationalhotel.com.au/Sydney/ Drop us your thoughts on this week's episode at hello@theworldawaits.au - we love hearing from our listeners! Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
Ep 83 An insiders' guide to Vienna, cherry blossoms without the crowds & everyone must go to NZ 29:12

för 7 weeks sedan29:12

29:12

Ice skating, Christmas markets, imperial palaces and eating sausages in your opera gown – welcome to Vienna. Co-host Belle Jackson gives us a rundown from her recent 'coolcation' to Austria's capital and why 2025 is the year to visit, wien.info/en and how you can use Vienna as a hub for further European exploration, using a Eurail pass. We also chat about the NZ$500,000 campaign to lure Aussies across the ditch. Have you heard of the new tagline? Sublime or a stinker? Take a listen to hear our thoughts, newzealand.com And here's a link to Australia's own tourism classic youtube.com/watch?v=LaWrkBo0t1o and the current Swiss campaign, which we love, features Roger Federer and Trevor Noah, youtube.com/watch?v=5JK7vjVaIvo And how do you avoid Japan's cherry blossom crowds? We're thinking outside the box on this one... japan-guide.com/sakura/ Drop us your thoughts on this week's episode at hello@theworldawaits.au - we love hearing from our listeners! Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 82 New travel gear, world's most polite drivers & the UK's new visa 43:17

för 8 weeks sedan43:17

43:17

How do you get more real estate in an economy airline seat? Tech reviewer Alaisdair Leith rounds up some great new travel gear - with a seriously unexpected find... His new travel gear recommendations are: Ninja water bottle Bellroy Lite Travel Pack Sony in-ear headphones The Bevledge - ta-da! and Belle's addition, thanks to guide James Burt of the Tasmanian Walking Company , is the Wollemi 90 Ultralight Expedition pack Also, Kirstie and Belle chat about their recent stay at the newly reopened Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall , and bring you the best news from the world's biggest travel industry meet, by TravMedia. And finally, we touch on the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and ask; where will you find the world's most polite drivers? Drop us your thoughts on hello@theworldawaits.au - we'd love to hear! Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 81 Walk Peru's high trails & the latest from Qld's Sunny Coast 29:21

för 9 weeks sedan29:21

29:21

It's one of the world's greatest tourist destinations, and Machu Picchu totally lives up to the hype! Our guest this week is Sol Campos de Parry, Peru trade commissioner to Australia, who talks about the joy of hiking to the Inca City's Sun Gate. But if you miss out on a hiking permit up the Inca Trail, or are keen to explore other trails in Peru, Sol also takes us to other great walking destinations in the Amazon and Ancash's classic Laguna 69 trek in Huascarán National Park. Beware - Laguna 69 is at over 4600m, so she also shares some tips on adapting to high altitudes. Also, this week, all the news of new hotels, restaurants and adventures on the Sunshine Coast. See visitsunshinecoast.com And hello to all the lovers out there - Kirstie and Belle name their most romantic hotels for Valentine's Day, guaranteed to make you swoon! This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small-group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 80 Finding the best keepsakes in Greece, new flight routes & staying safe when drinking overseas 31:44

för 10 weeks sedan31:44

31:44

"I always say 'collect, don’t shop'… so when you're purchasing something that’s a tangible representation of a destination you’re making a contribution not only financially, but also to that cultural preservation of a destination, and that’s something you’ll have forever and it’s better than any memory," says Andria Mitsakos, founder of Anthologist and global founder of AMPR. It was an accident, quite literally, that saw Mitsakos fall in love with Greece, and now she splits her time between Athens and the Greek island of Paros. She takes us to some of the country's best artisans where she buys her artefacts, and shares insider tips on the best way to enjoy a Greek getaway. We also talk about all the new flight routes landing in Australia, and our tip this week is from Smartraveller about how to stay safe when drinking overseas. Watch Belle’s interview on ABC News TV here . See Smartraveller’s tips here . This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small-group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
Ep 79 The natural beauty of Costa Rica, world's safest airlines & what currency to use when paying bills overseas 38:07

för 11 weeks sedan38:07

38:07

“Costa Rica has something that’s very special… we have the second best place in the world for diving … and now the Government is thinking in blue, and you’ll hear that soon about the Costa Rica preservation, the idea is to make the coastline a [fish] nursery… so you’re going to hear very soon about the blue country Costa Rica wants to be,” Juan Carlos Rodriguez, a naturalist guide with Explore Worldwide. Few people would be as passionate about their country as Juan, who has been taking tours to experience Costa Rica's incredible flora and fauna for more than three decades. He talks to us about what makes the Central American country the best destination for a nature escape, and how it plans to be the world’s first ‘blue country’. We also chat about the world's safest airlines by Airline Ratings ; and what do you do when you make a purchase overseas and are given the option to pay in multiple currencies? We explain the best way to save with a tip from CNN journalist and host of the travel series, Quest’s World of Wonder , Richard Quest. This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small-group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration to Costa Rica from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 78 A chef's tips to eating Tokyo & world's best beaches 37:49

för 12 weeks sedan37:49

37:49

There are 26,000 ramen bars in Tokyo – how do you choose the best one? Chef Luke Burgess talks about finding your way in the megalopolis that is Tokyo. Luke, who co-authored the book ' Only in Tokyo: Two Chefs, 24 Hours, the Ultimate Food City ', shares his favourite, and most confronting dishes, and talks about the endless pursuit of understanding Japanese food and its refinement. Also, Lonely Planet's much anticipated global best beaches of 2025 list has dropped and Australia has made the top two; and travel is still top of our wishlist, according to a new survey from money.com.au. This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
Ep 77 Meet the creator of Sri Lanka's first long-distance hike, the must-do summer events & travels with dogs 40:16

för 13 weeks sedan40:16

40:16

Sri Lanka now has its first long-distance hiking route and we’re talking to the man who created it. The 300-kilometre The Pekoe Trail is the brainchild of adventurer Miguel Cunat, who spent a decade knitting together hill-country trails to create a walking route that ventures through tea plantations and historical sites, and visits remote villages to connect with the local culture. He talks about how he did it, and his favourite parts of the trail. We also take you to the Australian Open tennis tournament, and cover the best Australian summer events for your calendar. And our hot tip is how best to travel with your hound, thanks to Shandos Cleaver, author of Off the Leash in Australia. , see travelnuity.com This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 76 Amalfi Coast adventures, top travel trends for 2025 & a world of wellness 35:28

för 14 weeks sedan35:28

35:28

Dream of days wandering Italy’s Amalfi Coast? In our first episode of 2025, we are taking you there with Australian-Italian author Maria Pasquale . Maria’s new book, Mangia: How to eat your way through Italy , explores the food histories and dishes across regional Italy, including Campania, which includes the Amalfi Coast, and is famed for its fragrant lemons and San Marzano tomatoes. So let’s go explore some of the villages and beaches, Maria’s favourite eating experiences, and the best times to visit. maria-pasquale.com We also chat about the top travel trends for 2025 from coolcations to radical sabbaticals exploreworldwide.com.au/travel-trends-2025 , and we share some great tips from Etihad ’s cabin crew about inflight skincare . This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide , which offers small group adventures with local tour leaders. We dare you not to be tempted by these incredible tours. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

1
EP 75 Summer Series #4: How to fly first class & best airfares to Europe & US 52:36

för 15 weeks sedan52:36

52:36

This is our last Summer Series before we return to normal programming! Tune in for a masterclass on how to fly first class with Chris Chamberlin of Points Hacks. Chris has travelled more than two million kilometres 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 seats from beside the toilets to the champagne class. See pointhacks.com.au Want to get the best airfare to Europe or the US? Co-founder of Complex Travel Group, Mark Trim shares insider secrets on airlines to watch, alternative routes and the best time to buy. Trim's advice on what constitutes the 'best' airfare might also surprise you. complextravel.com.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

Välkommen till Player FM

Player FM scannar webben för högkvalitativa podcasts för dig att njuta av nu direkt. Den är den bästa podcast-appen och den fungerar med Android, Iphone och webben. Bli medlem för att synka prenumerationer mellan enheter.

Lyssna på 500+ ämnen

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

TurboTax Deluxe 2024 Tax Software, Federal & State Tax Return [PC/MAC Download]

TOSY Flying Ring - 12 LEDs, Super Bright, Lost Mode, Auto Light Up, Safe & Soft, Waterproof, Lightweight, Birthday, Camping Toy, Easter Gift for Kid/Boy/Girl

Podcaster värda att lyssna på

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust « » Ep 39: Slow travel, Sleeper hits & European rail tips

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

Podcaster värda att lyssna på

Välkommen till Player FM

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

Ring Battery Doorbell, Head-to-Toe Video, Live View with Two-Way Talk, and Motion Detection & Alerts (2024 release), Venetian Bronze

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (newest model), free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote, smart home controls, HD streaming

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

Snabbguide

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust « »
Ep 39: Slow travel, Sleeper hits & European rail tips