In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree chats with Penny Rafferty from Luxury Lodges of Australia about the world of luxury in Australia's backyard - and the unique experiences these properties around the country offer travellers.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

Catriona Rowntree chats with author Maria Pasquale from Heart Rome Blog about her book ‘How to be an Italian’. #Italy #Travel #BooksBy Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In our latest podcast Catriona Rowntree chats with New York Times best-selling author Liane Moriarty.They talk about how a text message from Liane’s sister gave her the basis for her latest novel, Apples Never Fall.Liane shares some insights into the life of a writer and talks about some recent health issues encouraging women (and men) to go ahead …

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In our latest podcast, Catriona Rowntree talks with master gardener David Glenn and artist Criss Canning, the husband and wife owners of Lambley's Gardens and Nursery.David and Criss share their stories of gardening, art and travel with Catriona over a cup of tea.Journeys to Come is a podcast about travel hosted by Australia's Queen of Travel Catri…

In our latest podcast, Catriona Rowntree explores her new book, The Best of World Cruising.Catriona talks about her favourite cruises, shares tips for making the most of your cruising adventures, and takes you behind the scenes of writing a book while travelling the world and raising two young sons in country Victoria.The Best of World Cruising off…

To celebrate Bastille Day, join us for the latest podcast from Journeys to Come exploring France with French-Australian chef Gabriel Gaté.Francophiles Catriona Rowntree and Gabriel Gaté share stories about food, wine, books and travel and discuss the importance of rivers to food cultures, explore their passion for exploring France by trains and swa…

What’s it like to light up one of the world’s most beautiful cities?Find out in this week's episode of Journeys to Come when Catriona Rowntree talks with Lucy Keeler the light curator for Vivid Sydney!Vivid Sydney has become the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere and is igniting Catriona's home town, the Harbour C…

Hello Dear Travellers, our podcast for passionate travellers, Journeys to Come, is back!Taking off next week, our new season brings you stories from Italy with Catriona Rowntree and her fresh farmer hubby, we practise our French with Gabriel Gaté and combine art and gardens with the divine couple David and Criss from Lambley Gardens and Nursery.…

In this week’s episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree talks with Damian Canny, the owner of Barunah Plains.Live from the historic sheep station, just over an hour outside of Melbourne, Catriona and Damian explore the history of this magnificent property from Victoria’s largest sheep station to the popular wedding destination it has become t…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, the Catriona Rowntree meets Hugh & Rosella Beaugie, the owners of The Thinking Traveller.She finds out about this award-winning villa rental company and the luxury villas the find in the Mediterranean regions of Sicily and Puglia in Italy, The Ionian and Sporades islands in Greece and Corsica in France.Jo…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree visits Margan, an award winning winery and restaurant in the Hunter Valley.Catriona chat with co-owner Lisa Margan about the secrets of her success, winemaking and the restaurant’s passion for sharing local produce.Journeys to Come is a podcast about travel hosted by Australia's Queen of…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, the Journeys to Come team explores the city of Singapore made famous by the movie Crazy Rich Asians.Journeys to Come's Jack Walden meets Patrick Fiat, the GM and Chief Experience Officer at Royal Plaza on Scotts and discovers the sights, sounds and slings of this perfect stopover city.…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree continues to explore Alaska and Canada while filming new shows for Getaway.In Alaska, Catriona goes salmon fishing with Captain Pat Simmons Jnr in Ketchikan after meeting Ketchikan tourism leader Carol Dooley.In Canada, Catriona explores the Yukon with Tina Dickson. And while waiting at …

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree explores wild Alaska and meets a range of colourful characters during her recent filming for Getaway.Catriona meets another Katrina and hears about the popular pastime of mushing. She then heads to Trappers Creek and gets a tour of an authentic homestead of Joanne Porterfield and her son…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree speaks with Maeve O’Meara from Gourmet Food Safaris.‘Gourmet Safaris’ offers a program of culinary adventures into exotic cuisines readily available in some of Sydney’s most flavoursome food precincts.Food journalist Maeve O'Meara, a food author, broadcaster, and television presenter on …

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree speaks with some of the legends of Australian travel.Catriona's guests include:Ann PeacockGlen MoroneyNicky OatleyAnn SherryTony WheelerJourneys to Come is a podcast about travel hosted by Australia's Queen of Travel Catriona Rowntree. Each week we share memories from recent trips and ta…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree explores India with fashion designers, a spice expert and a travel writer.Discover where and when to visit and get insider tips on places to eat and explore from passionate travellers.Catriona's guests include:Rebecca Thompson, Fashion designerIan ‘Herbie’ Hemphill, Founder Herbies Spice…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, our team of travellers explore the city that has become synonymous with the Obamas, Oprah and architecture: Chicago.Aboard the First Lady of Chicago, Jack Walden talks to Ronnie Jo Sokol, a docent with the Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise.Find out which is Ronnie Jo's favourite building and …

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree explores the Queens of the sea and gets tips on planning a cruise.Aboard the Queen Eleganza, Catriona chats with Carolyn Owen about the life of a cruise director. She then boards Queen Victoria where she meets a couple celebrating a significant birthday, a country girl meeting her childh…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree spends the day cruising on board the Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas.On board she meets the Captain who 'parks' one of the world's biggest ships - this one's taller than the Eiffel tower; she meets the man overseeing the popular ice shows; and she talks weather with the Royal Carib…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree chats with travelling wine merchant Alex Wilcox, the owner of Prince Wine Store, about the world of wine tourism.From France to Italy to the USA ... and of course Australia ... Alex reveals some of the best places around the world to visit and sample a new variety or two.Discover what it…

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree talks to Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Hotels & Resorts about the future of hotels.Catriona and Michelle discuss her hotel preferences when she's travelling as well as her bucket list trip to the Northern Lights.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree talks with Juan Manuel Yanez, Tour Leader at Travel Directors.Travel Directors was the first Australian travel company to conduct tours to Cuba and Ethiopia, the first to lead groups on the Himalayan Express in Tibet, and the first to take Australian travellers to the Five Stans of Central Asia…

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree chats with Craig Howson OAM from True North Adventure Cruises.Catriona and Craig explore Australia's beautiful and remote Kimberley region including fishing, waterfalls and crocodiles.Catriona discovers the beautiful indigenous art of the region and finds out the secret to the fresh food and wi…

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree chats with world-leading illustrator Kerrie Hess.This episode was recorded at The Como Melbourne on International Women's Day 2018.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree celebrates the launch of the new book 'The Jade Lily' with a 'trip' to Shanghai with author Kirsty Manning. Join Catriona and Kirsty as they explore the city known for its sleek technology, soaring skyscrapers and street food.Learn more about this magical city that is the backdrop for Kirsty's …

This special episode of Journeys to Come was recorded on International Women's Day at the launch of Inspired by Her, a new initiative by MGallery by Sofitel.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree explores Ireland with the owner of Munsterbus Tours Tony Murphy.Catriona discovers the best way to spend seven days in Ireland as well as the best place to find an Irish coffee.Tune in to get the best travel tips for Ireland and find out why more than 10 million people a year choose Ireland as …

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree sits down with her Oracle of Paris, Michael Erwin from the Victoria Palace Hotel.Following on from their first chat in Paris, Catriona and Michael catch up in Melbourne to talk about "the Paris you don't always get to see".Tune in to discover where to get the best soufflé and the places to disc…

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree uncovers the best places to visit in Spain and Portugal. Her guest is Virginia Irurita, the owner of Made for Spain & Portugal.Catriona asks Virginia about her journey from a banker to a luxury concierge. She says: "when we travel we want to take something back with us".Tune in to discover the …

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree gets the inside scoop on how to arrange a dream Italian holiday. Her guide: luxury concierge Filippo Curinga, the owner of Italian Dream Incorporated.From organising breakfast at The Vatican before it opens to the public, to arranging a private tour of Venice's Basilica for celebrities such as …

Welcome to the first episode of Journeys to Come with Catriona Rowntree for 2018.In this episode, Catriona Rowntree talks to Julian Clark, the CEO of the Lancemore Group.From the secret to choosing the perfect hotel bed to advice on places to travel with a young family, Julian shares the story of the hotels he and his family have been operating sin…

Join Catriona Rowntree as she explores Egypt from the pyramids to sailing down the beautiful Nile - tracing the steps Scenic will take guests on in 2018.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona chats to Jane Webster about her new book French House Chic.Read more about how you can experience France with Jane and her family with The French Table.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona flies into the Brisbane airport and find out why it's one of the best airports in Australia. She then heads to regional Victoria to checkout the latest exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery.She talks to Leonie Vandeven from the Brisbane Airport about "the gateway to Queensland" and explores the Edith He…

In this epsidoe of Journeys to Come, Catriona gets tips on being a solo traveller with Ken Morgan and Diane Squires from Twos a Crowd. The company is celebrating its fifth birthday this year.She also talks to solo traveller Natalie about her first solo trip to New York City; discusses Ken's upcoming trip to Iran, and asks Ken and Diane to share the…

In this podcast, Catriona explores the sounds of travel with podcaster-extraordinaire Joel Carnegie from The Space Company.Unlock the sounds of travel as Catriona and Joel discuss accents, tips and tricks of podcasting, and apps to learn new languages.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona explores the best gardens of the world to visit with her friend and garden guru Paul Bangay.Tune in and discover gardens in Australia, England, America and France that you will want to go visit.By Travel with Catriona Rowntree

SPECIAL NOTE - Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Hurricane Irma. As you may have heard, it is a traumatic time in the British Virgin Islands, where Necker Island is located, and the whole surrounding area has been in the eye of the storm. We urge everyone to donate and support in any way you can via the British Red Cross appeal…

In this podcast, Catriona explores Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the bottom of a hot chocolate Angelinas.Tune in and find out how you can contribute to painting the city’s iconic iron lady; get secrets from Catriona’s Paris guru in a special Ask The Concierge; and explore the city like a local with Catriona’s Parisian guide.Sharing thei…

In this podcast special, Catriona talks with Australian author Kirsty Manning about her new book, The Midsummer Garden, and their shared love of travel.Kirsty talks about her favourite French bookstore; locations in France and Australia that have found their way into the book, including a Tuscan vineyard and a cafe in Paris (for a cheeky rose); and…

In this podcast, Catriona shares stories from her recent travels through beautiful Bordeaux where she was filming for Getaway aboard a Scenic River Cruise. Guests include:- Bordeaux born tour guide Michael from Bordeaux Excellence- Nathalie Lassègue, Bordeaux tour guide and Saint-Emilion winemaker- Jerome Fradet, Chef, Scenic Gem, from Scenic’s Bea…

In this podcast, Catriona explores the great winter question: do you love or loathe the cooler months?Guests include:- Anton Grimus, "Legend of the Mountain", Sochi 2014 Winter Olympian, calls Hotel Pension Grimus home.- Brett Steele, Drink Tasmania Whisky Tour Expert- Marilynne Paspaley, Owner of Pinctada McAlpine House, Western Australia…

More and more people are choosing Dubai as a destination rather than a simple stopover. Join us as we discover the magic of Dubai.Guests include:- Scott Murray, Burj Al Arab Hotel Manager- Shane Jamison, Aussie expat living and working in Dubai- Kat Lebrasse, Stylist- Tom, Co-Owner of Tom and SergBy Travel with Catriona Rowntree

Catriona continues her journey through France, exploring the silk, steak and sights of Lyon. Guests include:- Blandine Thenete, Lyon Tourism- Marta Pardo-Badier, GM of the historic Art Nouveau Mercure Chateau Perrache hotel- Lionel Badier, Founder of Steak & Co. in LyonBy Travel with Catriona Rowntree

In this French special, Catriona travels through Normandy catching up with locals and finding out what makes the French coastal area so popular. Her guests include:- Thomas Alnoch, Scenic Cruise Director- Jane Webster, Owner The French Table- Marie Laure, Tourism Lyons AndelleBy Travel with Catriona Rowntree

Have you extended a work trip by a few days to enjoy the sights and sounds of the local area? Then you, my friend, “bleisured” – the ultimate in work/life balance.Guests include:David Holyoke, Head of Airbnb’s Business Travel DivisionChris Chamberlin, Journalist – Australian Business TravellerRoss Fastuca, Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder of …

In the first episode of Journeys to Come with Catriona Rowntree, Catriona talks to leaders from some of Australia's best hotels.Guests include:Helen Anderson, Gourmet Traveller Travel EditorMauro De Riso, General Manager of Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach, NSWTracy Atherton, General Manager of Jackalope Hotel, Mornington Peninsula…