Best Lonelyplanet Podcasts (2024)

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038: Living like a local, with Lamorna Ash 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Lamorna Ash is a British writer, and her award-winning book ‘Dark, Salt, Clear: Life in a Cornish fishing town’ documents her time spent in the Cornish town of Newlyn. We spoke about what it is to fully immerse yourself into a new environment, and what she took away with her, from her experiences at sea.…

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037: Cycling around the world, with Meaghan Hackinen 35:42

2+ y ago35:42

35:42

Meaghan Hackinen is a Canadian writer, ultra-endurance cyclist, and adventure-seeker. Her first book, South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels has been nominated for two Canadian book awards.By Gemma Thompson

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036: How to make the most of your alone time with Francesca Specter 35:47

3y ago35:47

35:47

Francesca Specter is the author of ‘Alonement - How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.' We discuss the best ways to make the most of your alone time.By Gemma Thompson

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035: India’s Borderlands with Suchitra Vijayan 40:32

3y ago40:32

40:32

Writer and Photographer Suchitra Vijayan spent seven years travelling solo, across 9,000 miles along India's many borders, from Pakistan to Myanmar to Afghanistan.By Gemma Thompson

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034: Breaking into solo travel with Gem Bowles from HolidayPirates 36:47

3y ago36:47

36:47

Gem Bowles is a solo travel advocate and one of HolidayPirate's deal hunters. In this episode we talk about getting started in solo travel and also some top unexpected tips that can turn a good trip into a great one.By Gemma Thompson

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033: Solo travel in Antarctica with Preet Chandi 36:22

3y ago36:22

36:22

Preet Chandi is a polar explorer. She is currently training to become the first Asian woman to complete a solo unsupported expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica.By Gemma Thompson

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032: Why it is never too late to start travelling, with Patti Lefkos 28:23

3+ y ago28:23

28:23

Patti Lefkos is an adventure travel writer. She did not try solo travel until she was in her sixties, and she published her first book at the age of 73.By Gemma Thompson

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031: Solo travel in Scotland with Helen Ochyra 33:11

3+ y ago33:11

33:11

Helen Ochyra shares her experience of solo travel in Scotland and what makes this country so special.By Gemma Thompson

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030: Jo McClintock from Skyscanner on travel in 2021 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

25:29

I talk to Jo McClintock, the Senior Director of Global Marketing and Brand at Skyscanner, about how travel may look in 2021By Gemma Thompson

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029: Rachel Khoo on food, travel and chocolate 39:13

3+ y ago39:13

39:13

I talk to Rachel Khoo about food, travel, the best things about Paris, London and Stockholm and of course, chocolate!By Gemma Thompson and Rachel Khoo

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028: The World’s Most Dangerous Borders with Reza Pakravan 29:56

3+ y ago29:56

29:56

I talk to Reza Pakravan about his new Amazon Prime series, The World’s Most Dangerous Borders.By Gemma Thompson

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027: The Ultimate Travel List by Lonely Planet 6:23

3+ y ago6:23

6:23

A new book review of ‘The Ultimate Travel List’ by Lonely Planet.By Gemma Thompson

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026: Travelling while black with Nanjala Nyabola 1:10:47

3+ y ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Nanjala Nyabola shares some of her experiences of travelling solo as a black African woman.By Gemma Thompson

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025: How to meet other solo female travellers on the road, with Heeral Pattni 18:51

3+ y ago18:51

18:51

Heeral Pattni, founder of Amica App, shares her tips on meeting other solo female travellers on the roadBy Gemma Thompson

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024: Solo camping in the Australian Outback with Kath Swinbourne 58:43

3+ y ago58:43

58:43

Kath Swinbourne shares some wonderful tales and tips from solo camping in Outback AustraliaBy Gemma Thompson

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023: Travel sleep stories to help you drift off with Candace Rardon 40:40

4y ago40:40

40:40

Candace Rardon writes sleeps stories for Calm app. We talk about how these travel stories can gently guide you into another world, and help you drift off. Candace is also a travel illustrator and has had her work published in National Geographic, The New York Times and BBC Travel. We also discuss how sketching can open up a whole other world when t…

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022: Can travel ever heal a broken heart? With Rosie Wilby 36:44

4y ago36:44

36:44

Rosie Wilby shares her knowledge of the good and bad parts of solo travel and relationshipsBy Gemma Thompson

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021: Travelling after having kids, with Sophie Black 34:17

4y ago34:17

34:17

Sophie Black shares her solo travel experiences both before and after having kids

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020: Liz Warner: The girl who ran across the world 36:45

4y ago36:45

36:45

Liz Warner is currently taking on the challenge of running 30 marathons in 30 different countries, raising money for various women-empowerment charities within each countryBy Gemma Thompson

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019: Hiking The Path of the Gods 14:18

4y ago14:18

14:18

Join me on The Path of the Gods where I will guide you through this beautiful hike on The Amalfi CoastBy Gemma Thompson

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018: The life of a travel broadcaster, with Lisa Francesca Nand 47:53

4+ y ago47:53

47:53

Lisa Francesca Nand talks about her career in travel broadcasting, writing and her excellent show, The Big Travel Podcast.By Gemma Thompson

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017: The mental health benefits of solo travel, with Efia Sulter 20:42

4+ y ago20:42

20:42

Efia Sulter is a solo travel writer who also focuses on mental health. Originally from Scotland, she currently lives in Melbourne.By Gemma Thompson

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016: From desk dweller to Polar Explorer, with Sophie Montagne 36:57

4+ y ago36:57

36:57

Sophie Montagne describes herself as ‘athletically very average’. Desperate for adventure, she took a year out to travel. On her return to England she applied to join an all female Polar expedition, and was picked.By Gemma Thompson

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015: First time India with Mariellen Ward 59:28

4+ y ago59:28

59:28

Mariellen Ward is an award winning travel blogger at BreatheDreamGo.com. We talk about her love of India, advice for a first time visitor, and how to have an authentic Indian experience.By Gemma Thompson

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014: What happiness looks like around to world, with Helen Russell 18:26

4+ y ago18:26

18:26

Helen Russell is a best-selling British author, currently living in rural Denmark. Helen is an expert on international happiness, and shares her findings on what happiness looks like around the world, and what we can adopt to make ourselves happier.By Gemma Thompson

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013: Race Across the World with Natalie and Shameema 55:44

5y ago55:44

55:44

BBC Two recently aired a travel show where five teams competed to travel overland from London to Singapore in the shortest time. Natalie and Shameema share their ups and downs.By Gemma Thompson

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012: How to experience deeper, more immersive travel 39:25

5+ y ago39:25

39:25

Emily Luxton is a full time travel blogger and specialises in deeper travel. In this episode she shares her tips on how we can all have a more immersive experience when we travel.By Gemma Thompson

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011: How to turn a negative situation into a positive one 37:50

5+ y ago37:50

37:50

Lindsey Cole has been affected by loss, grief and self harm. In this episode she shares her experiences of turning a harrowing time in her life, into a positive adventure.By Gemma Thompson

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010: 7 easy steps to low cost travel 43:09

5+ y ago43:09

43:09

Danielle Desir is a travel finance specialist, speaker and podcaster at The Thought Card. In the past few years, she has saved thousands of dollars on travel, paid off her student debt, and become a homeowner.By Gemma Thompson

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009: Ignoring solo travel advice 45:58

5+ y ago45:58

45:58

Travel writer Amy Baker shares some of the warnings she received before embarking on her 6 month solo trip to South America, and why she chose to ignore them.By Gemma Thompson

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008: My top 5 solo travel tips 1:04:53

5+ y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

I’ve been travelling solo since 2002 and haven’t always got it quite right. I learned along the way and have shared my top five tips for solo travellers.By Gemma Thompson

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007: How to stay safe as a solo traveller 36:57

5+ y ago36:57

36:57

Travel security expert Lloyd Figgins shares his must-dos when reducing risks on the road, without compromising on the fun of solo travel. Includes Lloyd’s essential travel safety packing list.By Gemma Thompson

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006: How to be a successful expat 50:45

5+ y ago50:45

50:45

Ever wondered what it’s like to move to a new country? Sarah Mikutel, founder of The Postcard Academy, shares her top tips on how to fit right in to your new surroundings.By Gemma Thompson

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005: On the road with digital nomads in Lisbon 31:52

5+ y ago31:52

31:52

I recently stayed at Outsite, which is a co-living space for digital nomads. I interviewed three people who are all doing their own thing and making a life for themselves on the road, working to a schedule to suit them.By Gemma Thompson

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004: How to have adventures, with Dave Cornthwaite 33:02

5+ y ago33:02

33:02

So far, Dave Cornthwaite has completed 14 out of 25 unique 1000 mile journeys, all on non-motorised transport. Dave's ethos in life is to 'Say yes more’, and in this episode we learn how we can all have more adventures.By Gemma Thompson

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003: The importance of solo travel with Anna Hart 25:12

6y ago25:12

25:12

I took the train to sunny Margate to meet up with contributing travel editor of Stylist Magazine, Anna Hart to discuss her new travel memoir ‘Departures’ and to talk about solo travel and why we should all push ourselves outside of our comfort zone.By Gemma Thompson

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002: How to travel and shoot like a pro with International Professional Photographer Laura Pearman 55:52

6y ago55:52

55:52

International Photographer Laura Pearman shares her top tips on solo travel and how to shoot like a pro when you’re on the road. Laura has even given me a free kit checklist at the end so stay tuned! Such a great value episode!By Gemma Thompson

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001: How to stay healthy on the road with Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth 52:31

6y ago52:31

52:31

Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth is Wanderlust Magazine’s resident medic. We discuss how to avoid getting Delhi belly, what to do if you have an accident or are taken ill when you’re travelling and what essential medical kit we should all take with us on each trip.By Gemma Thompson

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