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Alaska by land and sea
With Derek Mooneyham
Derek Mooneyham, an Alaska rail guide with Holland America Princess, joins Daniel to explore how a cruise can be combined with an unforgettable journey…
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Alaska by land and sea
Derek Mooneyham, an Alaska rail guide with Holland America Princess, joins Daniel to explore how a cruise can be combined with an unforgettable journey into the state's vast interior.
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Lagos: Nigeria’s cultural hub
With Vanessa Jev
Festival director Vanessa Jev joins Daniel Edward for an insider’s guide to Nigeria’s largest city – and the creative energy that persuaded her to…
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Coastal Croatia: Island hopping in the Adriatic
With Mary Novakovich
Travel writer Mary Novakovich joins Daniel to unlock the islands, ferry hubs, food and local customs of coastal Croatia, drawing on decades of travel…
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Legend of the Seas: Royal Caribbean’s newest WOW! ship
With Kaye Holland
Travel journalist, Kaye Holland, was onboard the inaugural sailing of Legend of the Seas and joins Daniel to tell us all about this exciting…
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Celebrating 250 years of American Independence with Sandra Potter
With Sandra Potter
In this special episode, Sandra Potter – specialist North America travel agent and owner of Frontier Travel – joins Daniel to share tales of…
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Epirus and Meteora: hikers’ paradise in Northern Greece
With Sofia Mastoridis
Delve into the hidden treasures of Northern Greece, exploring the breathtaking regions of Epirus and Meteora, with Sofia Mastoridis from Natura Greca.
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Angola with Africa specialist Ian Packham
With Ian Packham
In this episode, we're unlocking the south-west African nation of Angola with guidebook writer, Ian Packham. Ian has become a specialist in Africa, from…
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Everything you need to know for your first safari
With Vivian McCarthy
Vivian McCarthy is a director and co-founder of Acacia Africa – a specialist tour operator focusing on adventure and safari trips to Africa. This…
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Valletta and other highlights of Malta
With Juliet Rix
Juliet Rix – author of the Bradt Guide to Malta and Gozo – shares her fascination with the small island nation of Malta.
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Epic cycle tours with Ride & Seek
With Dylan Reynolds
Dylan Reynolds – founder of cycling tour company Ride & Seek – shares his passion for long-distance bike tours that span multiple countries over…
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Accessible Travel: Inspiration for everyone
With Matt Dennis
Matt Dennis (AKA. the Empowered Traveller) breaks down accessible travel for tourists and companies, in this inspirational episode that showcases the power of a…
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Maremma: Embrace Tuscany’s wild side
With Sarah Matilde Madiona
Travel writer Sam Baldwin fell in love with Slovenia at just the right time. In this episode, he tells Daniel how Slovenia helped him…
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Slovenia: the heartbreak cure you’ve been waiting for
With Sam Baldwin
Travel writer Sam Baldwin fell in love with Slovenia at just the right time. In this episode, he tells Daniel how Slovenia helped him…
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Did somebody say tapas? See you in Seville
With Paul Stafford
Guidebook writer Paul Stafford shares everything you need to know before visiting Seville, including when to go, and what to see, do, and eat…
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Set sail on NCL’s new ship Norwegian Luna
With Kaye Holland
Travel journalist Kaye Holland was invited onboard NCL's Norwegian Luna for a very special inaugural cruise from Miami.
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How Holly Budge found purpose through adventure
With Holly Budge
World Record holding adventure, Holly Budge, has turned her thrill-seeking into a method for raising attention and money for impressive wildlife conservation and female…
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Bristol: A year of food and festivities
With Susie Bowers
Bristol's annual calendar is stuffed full of events and festivals, from the Bristol Light Festival in the winter, through to the Bristol International Balloon…
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Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan: Wilderness adventures await
With Shiv Singh
Adventure and sport tourism leader, Shiv Singh, joins Daniel to talk about Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan – two central Asian countries that he says offer…
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Lymington: A hidden gem of the New Forest
With Catherine Gosney
Private members' travel club founder and ladieswear boutique owner, Catherine Gosney introduces the charming and historic market town of Lymington on the edge of…
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Perth: Australia’s west coast surf capital
With Emily Gelineau
Jazz musician and lifelong “Perthian”, Emily Gelineau, introduces her city; the capital of Western Australia. With plenty of insights into the food and music…
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Mountains: Up in the peaks with Mountains Magazine
With Olly Beckett
Editor of Mountains Magazine, Olly Beckett, joins Daniel to chat about the world’s greatest peaks, tips for enjoying the best mountain holidays, and insight…
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Cape Town, the Garden Route and Safari
With Carly Singer
Luxury travel concierge Carly Singer joins Daniel to plan a Cape Town stay, Garden Route road trip and first safari in South Africa.
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Istanbul: Where Europe meets Asia
With Dilek Orubegarcia
Licensed local guide Dilek Orubegarcia joins Daniel to unlock Istanbul’s essential sights, local neighbourhoods, food traditions and the scams visitors should avoid.
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