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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Travel Writers Radio

Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)

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Interviews, reviews, features and news from the Travel Writers Radio Show, produced by PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers - our international network of food, lifestyle and travel journalists and broadcasters. Now heard live every Wednesday 5-7 pm (AEST) and Saturdays 1pm to 3 pm on Melbourne's J-AIR 88 FM; online at www.j-air.com.au and on SoundCloud. Email us: info@travelwritersradio.com
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Award-winning travel writer Lea Lane shares travel memories and travel tips with passionate travelers, travel experts, and savvy locals around the world. She has traveled to over 100 countries. Is the author of nine books, a blogger at forbes.com, and contributor to dozens of guidebooks. Smart. Fun!
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Travels With Jim and Rita

Jim Santos, travel writer and host of the International Living Podcast

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Discussing the challenges, rewards, and drawbacks of living overseas. Follow our decision to sell our home and live abroad until the housing market adjusts. Information for the would-be expat, digital nomad, roving retiree, or just plain traveler. Host Jim Santos is a published travel writer with over 200 articles and seven books (jimsantos.net). He and his wife Rita lived in Ecuador for 6 years, and are currently test-driving the roving retirement lifestyle. Jim is also the host of the popu ...
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Spain To Go

Daniel Welsch

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Everything you ever wanted to know about life in Spain, from a longtime expat and travel writer in Madrid and Barcelona. This podcast talks about Spanish travel, language, history, politics, food and much more.
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Go around the world and across the country with Big Blend Radio’s ”Food, Wine & Travel” Show that features travel writers, photographers, and authors, as well as destination, tourism, and hospitality members of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). New episodes air every second Tuesday & Friday, and every third Monday.
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Travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield will be joining expert guides with rich local and historical knowledge. Venturing to the great cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, they'll explore centuries-long stories of foundation and growth, and examine how contact between continents shaped these far-flung places. Along the way, they'll introduce the colourful characters who played pivotal roles in the development of these cities, and lead listeners through the must-visit palac ...
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The Content Byte

Rachel Smith and Lynne Testoni

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Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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The Good Life France's podcast

Janine Marsh & Olivier Jauffrit

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Everything you want to know about France and more… in a free podcast. Janine Marsh, Editor of The Good Life France, award-winning travel writer and author of best-selling memoirs about life in France with her unruly chickens, dogs, cats, ducks and geese, quirky neighbours and the joys of renovation, and Olivier Jauffrit, the vintage French music expert at Radio Paris Chanson – have teamed up to make a podcast!
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Big Blend Radio’s ”Wander the World with Sharon” Podcast features award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz. New episodes air every first Wednesday at 12pm CST. Sharon Kurtz is an accomplished travel writer and award-winning photographer based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next a ...
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The Wander Woman Podcast frequently charts in 'Travel and Places' in over 13 countries around the world and, on all of Apple Podcasts, has been ranked #1,345 out of 500,000+. It is the first travel podcast to take on a magazine style - rather than the format of an interview – and has been listened to and downloaded in more than 72 countries from the UK to Australia and beyond, by tens of thousands of people. It has been selected as “Best of” travel podcasts by The Telegraph, The Guardian and ...
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With more than 40-collective years living and working in Asia, co-hosts Trevor Ranges and Scott Coates know the ins and outs of travel in the region, and love sharing them. Having spent over a decade as a travel writer for the likes of National Geographic and Fodors, Trevor implicitly understands how to see and figure a destination out. Scott has spent much of his time crafting bespoke adventures as the co-founder of a luxury travel company and knows how to make travel truly flow. Whether tr ...
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Travel That Matters (named one of the 10 Best Podcasts of 2022 by Men’s Journal) explores the world’s most extraordinary travel experiences and destinations with award-winning editor, writer, and luxury travel expert Bruce Wallin. Bruce’s remarkable guests share inspiring, life-shaping stories about their adventures and cultural explorations, as well as travel tips and recommendations for the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, activities, and more. Their travel tales and insights cover ...
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The adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning. Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away. Let us help you go further. Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place. Hosted by Katie Bowman, mum and editor of Family Traveller magazine, and Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and d ...
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Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

Erin Elizabeth Hynes of Pina Travels

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What does it take to make travel better for people and the planet? Join travel writer Erin Hynes, podcast producer, Kattie Laur, and their guests, as they explore their curiosities about what truly makes travel and tourism responsible. Follow us on Instagram: @curioustourismpod Reach us by email: erin@pinatravels.org
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The Big Travel Podcast: Exploring Life-Stories Through Travel. Taking you on a journey of discovery, with a wonderfully diverse selection of characters, The Big Travel Podcast explores life-stories in travel; from childhoods with little money but a spirit for exploration to fabulous tales of exotic climes and incredible adventures. Celebrities, authors, sports people, politicians, famous faces from TV, radio, music, stage and screen, SAS soldiers, adventurers and ordinary people taking extra ...
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Host Glenn Haussman is a well know travel industry personality, renowned industry speaker, writer, consultant, and publisher of novacancynews.com. Each show features incredible hospitality leaders that educate and empower listeners.
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Hi I'm JJWalsh, a Hiroshima, Japan based sustainable travel consultant, content creator, educator, writer & bespoke small group tour guide. Every Tuesday, I will be exploring great travel destinations in Japan I've had the pleasure of visiting or talking to insiders living and working in the area. It's a deeper, more interesting way to plan your next sustainable-travel adventure in Japan. This podcast is an extension of the Seeking Sustainability Live Talkshow-Podcast launched in 2020– inter ...
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The Dirtbag Diaries

Duct Tape Then Beer

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This is what adventure sounds like. Climb. Ski. Hike. Bike. Paddle. Run. Travel. Whatever your passion, we are all dirtbags. Outdoor writer Fitz Cahall and the Duct Tape Then Beer team present stories about the dreamers, athletes and wanderers.
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Going Places

Yulia Denisyuk

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Stories of people and places near and far hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who’s worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Guided by Yulia’s years of working in the travel media industry, we meet the people living in the Middle Eastern deserts, culture writers in Hong Kong, street a ...
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Talk with Audrey is an audiocast hosted by former Essence magazine executive Audrey Adams, who has insightful conversations with celebrities, guest experts and authors from the fashion, cosmetic, health, fitness, travel entertainment and financial industries to inform, inspire and empower women.
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Backyard Road Trips

Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler

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Once an avid traveler, writer Zack Lamothe's faraway travel dreams were put on hold as he became a father in 2015. Since then, he's focused on traveling in his own backyard. First a website, and now a podcast where cohosts and New Englanders, Zack and Jim Wheeler talk hiking trails, family-friendly activities, places they enjoy, craft beer and whatever else they desire to. (Along with plenty of harebrained banter). Read more at www.backyardroadtrips.com
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Casual conversations about a life that values truth, goodness, and beauty above all else. Tsh Oxenreider, a writer, teacher, travel guide, and Catholic convert, talks with various friends about what it means to live in alignment with what matters most. Pull up a chair and pour yourself a glass. thecommon.place
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Get set for your next trip to Europe by joining writer and lover of European travel Scott Hartbeck on a grand tour of the continent, celebrating all the great things to eat, drink, and do while you’re there. Expect plenty of travel tips and inspiration as Scott explores a wide range of European destinations—from the iconic to the underrated—alongside local experts and globetrotting friends. Scott has been going to Europe for nearly 20 years and, in addition to collecting an abundance of stor ...
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The Avant-Garde Travel Podcast

The Avant-Garde Travel Podcast

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Straight from the mouth of the Isle of Arran’s strangest musician, teacher, international development worker, activist, artist and travel writer, Scott Harwood brings you strange tales of travel and whimsy. With twenty-three countries under his belt and rising, Harwood is becoming renowned across the world simply for not being at home. Oh, and he has also written a few books. Fàilte air a bòrd!
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Utah: Life Elevated

Armchair Productions

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Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that takes you on an unforgettable road trip through the Beehive State with travel writer and host Aaron Millar. From stepping onto active dinosaur dig sites to rappelling down canyons and mule riding through red rock desert, this series is full of moments that capture Utah's unique stories, histories, and perspectives. Recorded on-location with cinematic-style surround sound, each episode will make you feel like you're right at the hea ...
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Welcome to TravelWritersRadio, produced by PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle And Travel Writers. Our international team covers the flavours of travel (food, wine and experiences) plus leisure destinations, business travel and events.
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Action Packed Travel

Felice & Peter Hardy

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Welcome to Action Packed Travel! Our podcast features amazing travel stories...without having to go anywhere. The episodes are interviews with people who've been inspired by their adventures. They're also full of information and useful links, all of which you can find on our Show Notes. Our podcast can be used for future travel ideas and plans for the days when we can explore the world again! About us: we're Felice & Peter Hardy and we’ve spent half a lifetime travelling to just about every ...
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Design Travel

Stephanie Williams

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Design Travel is a podcast about design-led hotels, airlines, airports, transport and travel products from around the world. Stephanie Williams interviews industry leaders in lively, fun and informative discussions. Stephanie is an interior designer and travel writer, and her guests are leaders in their fields - from top airline designers to people with a genuine passion for what makes a great hotel experience, each episode will share insider knowledge on how a designer creates a space, a fe ...
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Media in Minutes podcast features in-depth interviews with those who report on the world around us. They share everything from their favorite stories to what happened behind the lens and give us a glimpse into their world. With host Angela Tuell, this podcast is published every other week. Connect with us on Facebook @CommunicationsRedefined; Twitter @CommRedefined and Instagram @CommRedefined. To learn more, visit www.communicationsredefined.com. #PR, #Public Relations, #Media, #Journalists ...
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WorldRider Journeys Around The World On A Motorcycle

Allan Karl, TV & Podcast Host, Photographer & Speaker–WorldRider Producti

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Travel Around The World—Adventures with WorldRider Allan Karl & Special Guests Join Allan and his globetrotting guests as he travels the world alone on his motorcycle. Host of the upcoming television series "Border to Border" Allan films his show, and shares insight, meets fascinating people, and explores places all around the world. When not traveling Allan takes listeners around the world through the tales and experiences of other extraordinary world travelers, engaging in lively conversat ...
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Join us on an immersive first-person journey through South Dakota, the land of infinite variety. Recorded on-location, this in surround sound audio is designed to do more than just let you hear what it’s like to be there; it’s designed to let you feel what it’s like for real. Discover South Dakota like never before, with our expert guides, local characters, and award-winning travel writer and host, Brian Thacker. Join me as we delve deep into the true heart of South Dakota – with the people ...
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Travel Stories with Moush is the first travel podcast in the Middle East. Each week, travel blogger and broadcast journalist, Moushumi, talks to a special guest who takes the listeners on a journey around the world by talking about their best travel destinations and experiences as well as their worst travel encounters, whats hot on their travel list and lots more.
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I’m a Cuban-American writer and podcaster passionate about food, wine, and travel. Follow my colorful South Florida adventures as I review Miami restaurants and spotlight local chefs, somms, and others within our food community. I am a Michelin dining enthusiast, but nothing is off-limits. After all, I was raised on pan Cubano, cafecito, and pastelitos. Keeping up just got much easier.
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Culturally rich China remains on many an Aussie travel wish list, whether it’s climbing the Great Wall, cruising the mighty Yangtze or close-up encounters with a giant panda. Good news is that Australians planning to stay there for 15 days or less, no longer require a visa. Sydney travel writer Mike Smith caught up with a pioneer of organised China…
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"So this is it. I am thirty nine years old. I am sitting at a table in a medieval piazza with a black moleskine journal. I am sipping a glass of Chianti Classico. I stare at the menu with none other than Luca Signorelli on the cover. I like the words Gran Caffe Signorelli. Luca Signorelli was born in Cortona in 1441. He is still revered. Signorelli…
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From Castles and Roman City Walls to the lively capital city of Cardiff, Snowdonia National Park, and the Wales Coastal Path, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA travel writer Barbara Redding focuses on what you can experience in Wales. On a recent visit to Wales, Barbara quickly discovered that this small count…
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There's a bear out there! Helen Hayes has just been to Anchorage, and then from Seward to Vancouver on a Viking cruise. A long-time traveller, and travel editor, Helen describes this last frontier as "the most beautiful place I've ever been".More information: vikingcruises.com.auPhoto: Helen Hayes shows a black bear eating freshly caught salmon…
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There are many cities around the world affected by over-tourism. And it is not a problem only during traditional holiday periods. Increasingly local residents are being forced out of their own accommodation because landlords can make more cash on short-term rentals through organisations like Airbnb. Barcelona was one of the first Spanish cities to …
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her Colorado River running adventures through Utah's Cataract Canyon with OARS. Cataract Canyon is a section of the Colorado River between Moab, above Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon. The river flows through the heart of Canyonlands National Park, th…
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This week on the podcast, Rachel is unwell, so Lynne is on her own talking with new author and court reporter Lucia Osborne-Crowley. Lucia's latest book, The Lasting Harm, Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, is a powerful examination of the trial of Maxwell and all the behind-the-scenes machinations with the victims and the lawyers. We talk …
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Author Susan Cahill recommends some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris, then an American who married a Frenchman describes her experiences raising three young children in a small town outside Paris. And writer Frances Mayes, who lives in both Tuscany and North Carolina, discusses just what makes a place feel like hom…
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I caught up with Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple Hotels Inc. during the Southern Lodging Summit, where she shared insights on optimizing hospitality operations through implementing cutting-edge technology and personalized guest experiences. Key highlights include: Optimizing Tech Stacks: Insights into Staypineapple’s recent tech stack overha…
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Discover the secrets behind the success of LivAway Suites, an innovative upscale economy extended stay hotel. In this episode, COO Kevin Dailey and I explore the brand's unique approach to guest experience, technology integration, and property design. Learn how LivAway Suites is redefining the extended stay market with its focus on essential amenit…
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Luke, Job, and Jonah have been best friends since childhood, and with the end of high school looming, they set out on their biggest adventure yet. During a month-long quest to canoe from Job’s backyard in Franklin, Tennessee, to the Gulf of Mexico, they encounter storms, venomous spiders, and alligators putting their skills and stoke are put to the…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a childhood passion can blossom into a prolific career? Join us as we chat with Julie DeBolt Price, a seasoned travel writer and photographer who transformed her early love for snapping photos with a Brownie camera into a life filled with published works and global adventures. Julie shares her unexpected jo…
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Since the launch of this podcast, we have been talking a lot of experiential travel and the transformational power of travel. But what are all these terms really? Is transformational travel just a trend or is it the new chapter in travel? On this episode of the podcast, we will dive into the world of wellness travel and transformational journeys wi…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, Terri Dee shares how her early love of reading and consistent curiosity about the world around her fuels her career journey. Follow Terri’s life and work here: http://terridee.com/?page_id=17 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-dee-mba-876a7920 Public News Service: https://www.publicnewsservice.or…
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In today's episode, I speak to Khadija Farah, a travel and documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Khadija’s work appears in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Guardian and more. Khadija is a member of Inland Stories, an international cooperative of long-term documentary photographers. Her work is part of the 2020 Lit List by Au…
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Who doesn't love sea otters! Helen Hayes visited Sitka, Alaska, on a Viking cruise, and did a tour by RIB (rigid inflatable boat). Helen spoke with Tea Sailor, a wildlife biologist and guide as she took in the marvelous wildlife of the area. Yes, there were sea otters, bald eagles and more.Photo: Helen Hayes…
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In our new feature #SuiteLife this week we present the Penthouse at InterContinental Hotel Sorrento on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, Tere are two penthouses available and you don’t just get a very comfortable room with a window overlooking the Bay, you open a frosted glass door and ascend a set of stairs to a magnificent outdoor rooftop terrace…
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– Our resident wine expert, Tyson Stelzer is working with Langtons to conduct what is being billed as the largest auction of fine and rare champagne in Australian history. He tells Graeme Kemlo that a recent champagne auction in Europe run by a different auction house achieved more than 1.5 million euros And he says Australia is now the fourth larg…
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– Our next segment, What’s On In Oz has information and inspiration to get out this weekend, to see, do and enjoy in some of our cities and rural regions around Australia.To submit an event for consideration in your area, email us: info@travelwritersradio.comPhoto: Puffing Billy RailwayBy Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)
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Three-Michelin star French chef, Michel Guerard, passed away on the weekend at the age of 91, having continued to work in his later years. And you believe he has been a significant figure in the culinary world, so we should sshare his legacy with our listeners. Our Culinary Editor Rita Erlich reports.…
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Saar Zafrir is a man on a mission to transform the way hotels are designed. The Amsterdam based multi-award winning interior designer invited Bridgett Leslie to stay at the Hotel Fleur de Ville in Belgium to experience his design work - here guests are greeted with hand written notes and detailed elegance to match Zafrir's philosophy that hotel roo…
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Sydney correspondent Mike Smith, discovered a new five-star wellness retreat, Namia River Retreat which features 60 luxury villas, all with pools. It is is set to open this December in Hoi An, a part of Vietnam increasingly popular with Australian visitors. Mike speaks with Donna CampbellPhoto supplied…
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Here's what's new on Travel Writers Radio, broadcast first on J0AIR 88FM in Melbourne. The show is produced and presented by the writers and broadcasters of PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers.We welcome your interest or inquury by email: info@travelwritersradio.comThanks for listening…
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Could you, would you, on a train? We would eat chef Jean Imbert's cuisine on a train, by the sea, in a city... we would eat Jean Imbert's cuisine anywhere! Dr. Seuss jokes aside, Jean Imbert is the culinary mastermind behind some of the most iconic restaurants in the world, including those in Paris, Cannes, French Polynesia, St. Barth’s, and even t…
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Here's a little life update from The Bahamas, out there in the Caribbean. I first mentioned getting sober last year (that's episode 47, it you'd like to listen). Now it's been about a year and a half and I'm going strong. Go to the blog for more: https://expatmadrid.com/sober-paradise/ Donate to this project and support the cause here: https://expa…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Sandra Bornstein who shares her personal story of travel and skiing while grieving the loss of her husband, Ira. In 2020, their world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, terminal brain cancer. Even though…
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Wonderful interview with the inspiring carpenter-educator-writer Douglas Brooks about more of his projects in Japan, and around the world, to preserve and celebrate the traditional wooden boats of Japan. Watch the interview here on YouTube to add visuals to the images we are talking about. As always, big thanks to Casey Bean for the opening and clo…
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Paul Merrill, a former editor in chief of weekly magazines, who established his own freelance content business five years ago. Paul talks about his early career in the golden era of magazines, the pressure of being a publisher in Australia and then how he set up his own business. Our chat…
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We discuss current trends and challenges in the hospitality industry with Mitch Patel, CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, focusing on the rise of extended stay hotels, innovative development strategies, and the importance of creating memorable guest experiences. Mitch shares his expertise on: Extended Stay Success: Why extended stay properties have b…
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Delve into southern Wales and its evocative landscape of castles, pilgrim trails, and coal mines. Then get a rare glimpse into Central Asia's largest country from a former Peace Corps volunteer. And vicariously explore some of our world's remaining desolate places. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, pr…
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Send us a Text Message. Can one transformative trip change your entire life? Neo Johnson's story suggests it can. Starting from a dark period in 2019, Neo recounts how a tragic loss prompted his journey towards a life filled with travel, personal growth, and unexpected discoveries. Listen as Neo details his experience of visiting 72 countries, from…
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Two fascinating phrases in Japanese that have very creepy origins. What are you really doing when you answer the phone "moshi moshi" anyway? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her b…
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Scott Stevens, of HREC, and Glenn Bisping, Director of Franchise Services at Extended Stay America (ESA) on why major hotel brands are entering the extended stay segment, how the market has evolved, and why it's attracting investors. Discover the benefits of partnering with brokers for hotel investments, how to navigate current lending challenges, …
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It's no wonder that Sven Lindblad is a natural adventurer. His father, Lars-Eric Lindblad, was the first person to bring private citizens to the epic wildernesses of Antarctica and the Galapagos back in the 1960s. And for over 50 years, Sven has been leading people to some of the world's most remote corners through his expedition company, Lindblad …
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Glenn and Chirag Shah, American Hotel & Lodging Association's EVP, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel, at LendingCon - Hospitality Investors Conference to explore the intersection of politics and the hospitality industry, especially with an election just around the corner. Episode Highlights: Election Impact: Discussing the potential effects o…
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Today we discuss the current state of the hospitality industry, including challenges and opportunities in the market. Ryan Bosch, Principal of Arriba Capital, Glenn and Anthony discuss impact of interest rates on hotel deals, the evolving lending landscape, and insights into the booming extended stay sector. Discover strategies for securing financi…
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Send us a Text Message. There’s a new buzzword in travel – “multi-generational” or multi-gen. That is at least 3 generations of the same family travelling together. Grandparents, parents and children choosing to holiday together despite each having their own specific wants and needs. SOUNDS TERRIFYING! Yet it is reportedly a growing trend. Keen to …
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Justine Cpstigan tells us what a great idea it was to take a mid-career break for six months during whicvh she would live in EDurope.This "Gap-Half-Year" as we dubbed it enabled her to contnue to write as a journalist and she says because she was in pqrts of Eyrope not often visited she won some story commissions from publishers in Australia.It may…
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Our Culinary Editor Rits Erlich has an interesting interview with hospitality figure Gerard Doherty, who 30 years ago began a group for chefs with the aim to introduce chefs to various cuts of meat and cooking styles - initialy it was sponsored by Australia’s meat and livestock corporation One chef would host the group in a restaurant or pub. It ha…
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– Karin Avila, who usually reports to us from Valencia Spain,. Travelled to attend a school reunion in Salzburg Austria, but decided after that to take s short break, but to avoid the densely populated areas, findint two small towns, Obertraun and Bad Ischl in Salzkammergut northern Austria to hike and climba round the local mountains. Karin recomm…
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Reporter Carmen Jenner flew to Bali for the third annual Suara music festival, but she also discovered a new "go to" destination, Nuanu City. On 44 hectares it has a growing list of amenities including schools, hotels, restaurants and condominiums . It is an ecological development that encourages harmonious living and will likely appeal to the expa…
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Since we last spoke to Kristin Henning in middle America, much has changed – Biden stepped back, Kamala Harris is contesting the Presidency, she picked a running mate and they have raised millions of dollars in just a few weeks. Meabnwhile the polls are showing Harris ahead in swing states and Donald Trump suddenly has serious opposition. What does…
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Emilie La Haye, a Dutch music teacher, is the driving force behind the new 'Amsterdam Jeugd Muziektheater,' previously known as the Boekman Choir. Her passion for fostering creativity and community among children has transformed this ensemble into something special. Bridgett Leslie recently met Emily and the kids in Amsterdam, including two Austral…
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