Best SUITCASE Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Now Playing: Our Inside Scoop to LA, California 51:28

2y ago51:28

51:28

Calling upon Adam Burke – President & CEO of LA Tourism – and Francine Sheridan – Regional Vice president for Europe and the Middle East for LA Tourism – we’ll be spotlighting their go-to LA recommendations, sharing their insider stories and showcasing the places our audience should have on-radar in this conversation-starting podcast episode. From …

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Under-the-Radar European Spots the Jet-Set Love 31:17

2y ago31:17

31:17

In this energetic episode Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Justin Jesso, who has amassed hundreds of millions of streams for his collaborations with Kygo, Ricky Martin and the Backstreet Boys, is joined by Sangyay Chen; a fashion, beauty and lifestyle tastemaker who has graced the cover of Vogue and has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram. They…

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Unexplored UK: Why Adventure is Good For You 41:55

2+ y ago41:55

41:55

This episode is proudly sponsored by away. Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials. Completing 52 UK adventures within 52 weeks - and welcoming their first-born along the way - Cha…

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Tacos, Tequila and Under-the-Radar Mexico with Michelin-Starred Chef Santiago Lastra 41:19

2+ y ago41:19

41:19

This episode is proudly sponsored by away. Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials. Nicknamed the “nomadic chef,” Santiago Lastra has cooked the learnings of his international trav…

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The Rise in Nostalgic Travel ft. Explorer Tété-Michel Kpomassie 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

38:27

This episode is proudly sponsored by away. Follow @away on Instagram, Twitter & TikTok. Or to browse the full line-up and find your ideal travel companion, visit their website at awaytravel.com or IRL at their London store, located in vibey Seven Dials. In this moving episode, Penguin Modern Classic author Tété-Michel Kpomassie lifts the lid on his…

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Live in LA: Celebrating Creativity, Diversity and Artistry in California 38:03

2+ y ago38:03

38:03

Tune in as @PHLEMUNS founder James Flemons unveils why Los Angeles has the most liberating landscape in the US for launching a relevant fashion brand, while mother/daughter design duo Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka of @houseofaama discuss the Black experience that is conveyed in their timeless garments. @theculturistgroup founder Danny Guerrero exp…

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Is Monterey California's Most Sustainable County? 33:44

2+ y ago33:44

33:44

The final instalment of our three-part podcast series with Visit California, we catch up with executive chef Matthew Beaudin who is at the helm of the innovative, sustainably-driven food program at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks to Matt and his team, the Aquarium has become a leader in the conservation field and is making waves with its environmenta…

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Why Greater Palm Springs is a Hotbed for Art, Culture and Design 34:50

2+ y ago34:50

34:50

The second episode in our three-part podcast series with Visit California, we chat to Alexis Palomino and Chris Ramirez, the founders of a design collective called Superbloom. The dynamic duo’s endless passion for Greater Palm Springs is infectious. Giving us a wealth of insider tips and in-the-know local recommendations to help you plan your next …

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How San Diego has become the Epitome of Cali Cool 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

35:29

The first episode of our three-part podcast series with Visit California, Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunksi, owner of San Diego based sustainable clothing brand Sew Lowka, gives us her insight into the city’s buzziest neighbourhood; Barrio Logan. A fountain of knowledge on the area and an integral part of the community, she explains why this is the epice…

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A Practical Guide to Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Track Japan 31:45

3y ago31:45

31:45

Calling upon the expertise of Paul Christie, CEO of trailblazing tour operator Walk Japan, we’ll be spotlighting the Japanese prefectures you (probably) haven’t heard of but should be making tracks to, his top Japanese travel tips and why Japan is leading the way for slow travel. Plus, Paul shares his insider guide to the Kunisaki Peninsula in Kyus…

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Where We're Travelling to in 2022 32:48

3y ago32:48

32:48

Spark joy: order our winter issue, Vol. 35: Celebration, here. Keen to follow in our editor's footsteps? Here are their insider recommendations to enjoying a great day in Florence: Walk the length of the Arno, or hop on a bike. Visit the Sant'ambrogio market for a panino. Eat at Trattoria Sostanza for their artichoke omelette and butter chicken, Il…

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Food, Glorious, Food: A Gastronomic Getaway in Tenerife 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

31:22

Wrinkly potatoes dipped in mojo wolfed down in beachside boltholes; surf huts serving world-class red wines; hiking to walk it off in lush pine-filled forests – Tenerife is the ultimate getaway for the gourmet traveller. Calling upon two of Tenerife’s food-obsessed island insiders, Carlos Hernández and Xavi Riera, we shine a light on the island’s b…

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The SUITCASE-Approved Guide to Tenerife 28:51

3+ y ago28:51

28:51

We hear you loud and clear. We’re itching to shake off lockdown fatigue and get back into the great outdoors. That’s why we’re bringing you a destination special dedicated to the island that has it all: Tenerife. As part of our partnership with Visit Tenerife, we’re shining a light on the design-driven boutique hotels, athlete-approved hikes and wo…

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Moroccan Musings: How Hind Sebti Launched a Cult Beauty Brand Inspired by Morocco 41:16

3+ y ago41:16

41:16

Skincare obsessed? This one's for you. Join us as we transport you to the dunes, souks and oases of Morocco through the next cult beauty brand: whind. Fuelled by skin-saving science and a sensual Morrocan approach, join us as we chat to whind founder Hind Sebti about her pioneering range of skincare projects, how her homeland of Morocco inspired he…

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Homegrown Harvest: The UK Wineries Championing Community and Locality with Renegade Urban Winery’s Warwick Smith 41:56

3+ y ago41:56

41:56

Not just for wine buffs / oenophiles. Instead of getting hung up on malbec and merlot, noses and tannins, we’re raising a glass to the UK wineries shaking up the English wine-making scene. Join us as we speak to the innovative producers championing community and fuelling our love for locavore labels and natural tipples. We’re popping the cork on ho…

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Wellness Retreats: The Post-Lockdown Trip We Need ft. Artah Founder Rhian Stephenson 38:31

3+ y ago38:31

38:31

So far the 2020s have been, understatement of the century, a lot. We’re worn out, lethargic and our mind and bodies are craving some TLC. Before slinking off to a hedonistic weekend in the Balearics or booking that four-years-in-the-making road trip around the US, we’re securing a spot on a much-needed wellness retreat. Forget green juices and whit…

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The Hotels and Hideaways We’re Checking Into in 2021 ft. Villa Lena Founders Lena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey 50:35

3+ y ago50:35

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Hands up who's desperate to return to the bel paese (beautiful country)? We know that The Upgrade listeners are as infatuated with Italy as us, so we decided to join forces with the duo behind Italy’s coolest creative crash pad. Tune in to this recommendation-packed episode as we’re joined by Villa Lena’s foundersLena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey, w…

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Move Over Glamping: #Vanlife is the Next Outdoor Travel Trend ft. Anna Hart, Emma Jane Palin and Whinnie Williams 46:19

3+ y ago46:19

46:19

Sustainable? Tick. Slow travel? Tick. Affordable? Tick. Move over glamping, #vanlife is the latest travel trend we can’t get enough of. Whether you’re hitting the road in a revamped VW, careering through California in an RV or pitching up on a campsite in a static caravan, bundling your pals/ family/ pets into the back of a campervan is the way to …

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Is This the End of the Traditional Holiday? Ft. Emma Gannon 45:50

3+ y ago45:50

45:50

After a short hiatus – spent producing SUITCASE’s newest issue Volume 33: Collective (India), watching Sabrina the Teenage Witch reruns (Fleur) and avoiding baking anything (both) – we’re back. Season two of The Upgrade podcast kicks off with us asking a very important question: have we killed the traditional holiday? As people take back control of…

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Travel Trends in 2021: The SUITCASE Guide ft. Olivia Lopez 50:42

4y ago50:42

50:42

It’s here. The big one. The SUITCASE guide to travel 2021 has landed. We’ve been itching to share with you the trips our travel editors are planning, the hotel openings on our radar and the travel trends on the horizon. Chatting about workations and carbon-neutral holidays, seaside-town revivals and a Hawaiian island that’s undergoing creative rege…

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The Upgrade by SUITCASE Magazine x Krug: Chalet Cooking and Getting Creative in the Kitchen with Chef Michael O’Hare 46:57

4y ago46:57

46:57

This year, 2020, has been one of collaboration. That’s the C-word we’re championing, forget the other one. We’re joining forces with the brands, businesses and like-minded people that share SUITCASE’s passion for connecting people and places all across the globe. Spotlighting independent businesses and expert craftspeople, we’re sharing the stories…

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Winter Special Episode 1: Creative Burnout? Reignite Your Spark with the Founders of Birch and The Coven 53:00

4y ago53:00

53:00

Suffering from creative burnout? We’ve found the cure. At a time where burnout is all too common and creativity can be hard to muster, we’re helping you reignite your spark. Banishing the B-word for good, we’re dialling in with two powerhouse creatives who share their tips, tricks and secrets to reigniting that creative spark. We catch up with Chri…

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All Hail the British High Street: London’s Independent Shops We Love 41:59

4y ago41:59

41:59

This is our love letter to London. In our debut season finale we’re shining a light on the London independents that we love. From Hackney’s hippest lifestyle collective to a sourdough hero who is shaping his neighbourhood one loaf at a time, these are the London shop owners that help their communities thrive. We catch up with Paul Firmin, one half …

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The Staycation Edition Part Two: Our Pick of Self-Catering Homes 38:19

4y ago38:19

38:19

Join our travel editors as they lift the lid on some of their favourite UK self-catering stays, from twee Cotswolds cottages to Pembrokeshire houseboats. No longer just a crash pad for laying your head, this is the kind of accommodation at the forefront of the staycation stampede. Expect design-driven bothies in the Highlands, the South Downs’ most…

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Freedom to Travel: Meet the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the World 50:20

4y ago50:20

50:20

This week we chat to trailblazer Jessica Nabongo, an influencer with actual influence. Her following – 197,000 and counting – watched her, as we did, become the first Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world. She slept in a yurt in Mongolia, toured pyramids in Sudan and broke bread in Pakistan before finishing her two-and-a-half-year…

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Summer Loving: The Destinations Our Editors Can’t Wait to Visit Again 39:00

4+ y ago39:00

39:00

Summer 2020 might not be what you hoped for, but we’re here to salvage what’s left of it. The travel industry was one of the hardest hit during the pandemic, so we’re spotlighting the destinations we’re keen to help get back on their feet as and when travel restrictions allow. Rattling through a whole host of recommendations for this (or next) year…

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For Love or Money: How to Consciously Support the Travel Industry 37:14

4+ y ago37:14

37:14

As the world starts to open up again, we’re following the money and making sure your travel pennies are being pocketed by the communities that need them the most. Purchasing power – whether at home or abroad – is so important, even more so now as communities struggle to get back on their feet. Join us, Editor-in-Chief India Dowley and Content Edito…

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Why It’s Time to Go Off-Grid 39:28

4+ y ago39:28

39:28

Let’s be honest, we’ve had a lot of time to plan our next big adventure. Post-lockdown, when it’s safe to do so, we want to head out on an epic voyage of discovery. No more manana manana (“tomorrow, tomorrow”) it’s time to seize the day. Join us, Editor-in-Chief India Dowley and Content Editor Fleur Rollet-Manus, as we discuss (read: fight) over th…

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Why Are We Obsessed with Being in a Constant State of Travel? 42:20

4+ y ago42:20

42:20

What do two travel editors do when they’re faced with months of lockdown and lots of paused plans? We side-step tie-dye projects and sourdough starters in favour of creating our own at-home adventures. For the past few months, we’ve fantasised about travel more than ever. Whether rustling up our favourite dishes from the Amalfi Coast, immersing our…

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The Staycation Edition: How Will Travel Change Post Coronavirus? 37:49

4+ y ago37:49

37:49

Restless and itching to get out? Us too. That’s why we’re bringing a dose of escapism to wherever you may be listening. We’ll be dissecting what post-pandemic travel might look like in the first episode of SUITCASE’s debut podcast, The Upgrade. Helping you to travel smarter, we’re exploring staycations as the new holiday of choice and looking forwa…

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Introducing The Upgrade, the debut travel podcast by SUITCASE Magazine 2:04

4+ y ago2:04

2:04

Introducing The Upgrade, a new travel podcast from SUITCASE Magazine designed to help you travel smarter. We’re launching our debut episode on Wednesday 3 June, bringing a dose of escapism to wherever you may be listening. Every two weeks, we’ll bring you intel from trailblazing hoteliers, our favourite chefs, off-grid explorers and the local heroe…

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Now Playing: Our Inside Scoop to LA, California 51:28

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Under-the-Radar European Spots the Jet-Set Love 31:17

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Unexplored UK: Why Adventure is Good For You 41:55

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Tacos, Tequila and Under-the-Radar Mexico with Michelin-Starred Chef Santiago Lastra 41:19

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The Rise in Nostalgic Travel ft. Explorer Tété-Michel Kpomassie 38:27

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Live in LA: Celebrating Creativity, Diversity and Artistry in California 38:03

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Is Monterey California's Most Sustainable County? 33:44

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Why Greater Palm Springs is a Hotbed for Art, Culture and Design 34:50

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How San Diego has become the Epitome of Cali Cool 35:29

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A Practical Guide to Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Track Japan 31:45

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Where We're Travelling to in 2022 32:48

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Food, Glorious, Food: A Gastronomic Getaway in Tenerife 31:22

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The SUITCASE-Approved Guide to Tenerife 28:51

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Moroccan Musings: How Hind Sebti Launched a Cult Beauty Brand Inspired by Morocco 41:16

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Homegrown Harvest: The UK Wineries Championing Community and Locality with Renegade Urban Winery’s Warwick Smith 41:56

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Wellness Retreats: The Post-Lockdown Trip We Need ft. Artah Founder Rhian Stephenson 38:31

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The Hotels and Hideaways We’re Checking Into in 2021 ft. Villa Lena Founders Lena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey 50:35

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Move Over Glamping: #Vanlife is the Next Outdoor Travel Trend ft. Anna Hart, Emma Jane Palin and Whinnie Williams 46:19

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Is This the End of the Traditional Holiday? Ft. Emma Gannon 45:50

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Travel Trends in 2021: The SUITCASE Guide ft. Olivia Lopez 50:42

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The Upgrade by SUITCASE Magazine x Krug: Chalet Cooking and Getting Creative in the Kitchen with Chef Michael O’Hare 46:57

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Winter Special Episode 1: Creative Burnout? Reignite Your Spark with the Founders of Birch and The Coven 53:00

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All Hail the British High Street: London’s Independent Shops We Love 41:59

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The Staycation Edition Part Two: Our Pick of Self-Catering Homes 38:19

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Freedom to Travel: Meet the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the World 50:20

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Summer Loving: The Destinations Our Editors Can’t Wait to Visit Again 39:00

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For Love or Money: How to Consciously Support the Travel Industry 37:14

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Why It’s Time to Go Off-Grid 39:28

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Why Are We Obsessed with Being in a Constant State of Travel? 42:20

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The Staycation Edition: How Will Travel Change Post Coronavirus? 37:49

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Introducing The Upgrade, the debut travel podcast by SUITCASE Magazine 2:04

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