EP 57 Secrets of the Blue Zones, where Aussies are travelling & quirky honeymoon stays

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

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This week we reveal the secrets of the Blue Zones – where people live the longest and healthiest lives. Blue Zone Vice President Nick Buettner explains how they discovered Blue Zones, the habits of those living there, and lessons you can learn from visiting these regions. And the Netflix show Nick mentions is Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones see netflix.com/title/81214929

We also reveal new research from Emirates that shows where Aussies are travelling, and share some quirky hotels for an unforgettable honeymoon, with luxury hotel travel booker Mr & Mrs Smith.
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EP 94 Giving a voice to the women who shaped Australian history; the sober-curious movement & tips to manage motion sickness 41:28

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Do you know who was behind the design of Canberra? What about the first person hired to manage the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Both are women whose stories have historically rarely been told. That’s something tour guide, feminist, history nerd, and author Sita Sargeant plans on changing. Frustrated by the lack of recognition for women’s historical contributions, she founded She Shapes History – a tourism company offering entertaining and engaging walking tours in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne to make sure the remarkable achievements of women are not lost. She chats to us about how she got started with her tours, and what her plans are to ensure the message is spread far and wide. We also talk about the sober curious movemen t and how Avani Hotels is ensuring no one is left sipping a boring drink! And Health Direct has some top tips for avoiding motion sickness. This mini-series is brought to you by Avani Hotels & Resorts . With more than 40 properties across five continents, Avani offers city hotels, tropical resorts and retreats in nature. For more, visit avanihotels.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 93 Moving to Italy for summer; Mother's Day gift guide & do people really care about giving back when they travel? 43:07

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Have you ever thought about packing everything up, renting or selling the house and moving to Italy? Well, that’s just what our guest this week did. Award-winning freelance food, travel and lifestyle journalist Natascha Mirosch has swapped the sunny shores of Brisbane to move temporarily to a tiny village south of Rome. We chat about why she did it, what there is to see and do in the region where she’s now living and how you could do it too. We also have a last-minute Mother’s Day guide for the travel-loving mum in your family (or yourself) and do people really care about giving back when they travel? We give you the feedback from some of the experts including Booking.com's 2025 Sustainable Travel report . Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 92 Does the USA want Aussie travellers? Gatsby turns 100, the price of Bali belly & best luxury train trips 32:25

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Should Australians be concerned about travelling to the US now? With a super-strong US dollar and reports of 'enhanced vetting' at US borders, economics groups forecast a 12% drop in visitors to the States this year. So just how welcome are travellers these days? New York State is bucking the trend, says Michael Cassis, the Australian representative for the state, and shares some tips for smooth entry into the US. And - jazz hands to the ready - 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of iconic American novel The Great Gatsby. Author F Scott Fitzgerald set the novel amongst the mansions of Long Island, so Michael takes us back to 1925 and where to visit to find the romance and glamour of the Jazz Age, iloveny.com Also, monkey bites, bag snatches and Bali belly - Southern Cross Travel Insurance spills the tea on the most unusual claims submitted by Australians holidaying in Bali and the biggest, most eye-watering claims, scti.com.au Finally, if you've ever had an opulent train trip in mind, this North American beauty is the last word in luxury, according to research from Japan Rail Pass, jrpass.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 91 Australia's Ultimate Beaches, the top airports around the world & the best countries for a road trip 32:15

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Australia has more than 10,000 beaches, so if you need a beachside break, how do you choose where to go? Celeste Mitchell, author of Ultimate Beaches Australia has scoured the nation to come up with 80 of the best beaches from the big names to some secret spots; places for world-class surf breaks or rock pools for the kids. Celeste is also the owner of the slow travel booking site, Life Unhurried and she reveals some of her top picks for beachside slow stays. Also, Skytrax’s annual survey of the top airports around the world is out. Can you guess which airport takes the top gong? And DiscoverCars.com reveals the best countries for a road trip. Take a listen to find out where they are! And co-host Belle Jackson visits the Bendigo Art Gallery for the Frida Kahlo: In her own image exhibition – a look at one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 90 The Cocos Keeling Islands, hot spots for European travel right now & top tips for staying safe when travelling solo 30:04

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Giant green palms, sugar-white sand beaches where every shell seems to move with life, and gin-clear waters home to an aquarium of kaleidoscopic marine life. Welcome to the Cocos Keeling Islands – an atoll almost halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka where the airport runway doubles as the golf course, so infrequent are the flights. We explain why this special little spot should be on your travel bucket list – and if you’re travelling from Australia, you don’t even need a passport to get there. We also chat about Emirates' new data about the hot European destinations this winter, and Airbnb's spring travel report is out with some top tips for staying safe when you are a solo traveller. https://cocoskeelingislands.com.au/ https://news.airbnb.com/2025-spring-trends-travelers-embrace-soft-slow-travel/ Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 89 Where do inflight blankets go? Avgeek Dennis Bunnik tells all; best destinations for enlightenment & how to avoid flight delays 34:39

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What do you do when a revolution breaks out? If you're Dennis Bunnik, you throw yourself into the thick of it. Dennis is co-owner of Bunnik Tours which, in 2025 celebrates 30 years taking Australians to every corner of the globe, and he chats to Belle about the situations he's found himself in as a very, very hands-on small group tour operator. He's also a hardcore aviation geek with a huge YouTube following for his airline reviews and behind-the-scenes access into the world of aviation, answering all the big questions like, "What happens to airline blankets?" He shares his hot tips for best airlines in all classes, adds a few airport lounge hacks and 'fesses up to the country-counting competition of his family. See bunniktours.com.au Also, where to go if you're seeking spiritual enlightenment on your next trip. New research from Psychic World reveals the top destinations we're searching for that deepen our connection to faith, heritage and history. And a new study by Australian luggage brand Kadi Luggage reveals the best time and day of the week to schedule your flights at five major Australian airports to avoid the dread flight delays. https://kadiluggage.com/ Finally, where is Belle off to this week? Tune in... https://www.youtube.com/c/DennisBunnikTravels https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/world-book https://www.psychicworld.com/ Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 88 Adventurer Laura Waters on paddling Australia's longest river; top tourism operators & best destinations for the Aussie dollar 35:25

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First, she walked the length of New Zealand and now adventurer, author and inspirational speaker Laura Waters has completed an epic journey paddling the length of Australia’s longest river, the Murray River. The 2,400-kilometre challenge saw her paddle for weeks on end. She tells us why she did it, recounts the tough challenges she faced along the way and tells us where the best spots are if you want to follow in her wake. Watch Laura here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCRARCeTKyw The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards has revealed the best in the business, from tourist attractions and festivals to five-star accommodation. And non-bank lender MONEYME has analysed Australia’s 10 most popular holiday destinations to find the best and worst value destinations for travellers. Finally, we give you a sneak peek into one of Melbourne's most anticipated luxury hotels, 1 Hotel , and explain why this hotel is gaining so much attention. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 87 Travels for bookworms; Aussie travel trends & which airlines are overcharging for extras 37:58

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If your dream destination is anywhere curled up with a great book in a cosy nook by the fire or by the pool, let Lucy Pearson take you on a reading retreat. Lucy is a bibliotherapist and bespoke library curator who has designed a series of upcoming reading retreats in France, Wales and Australia. Expect silent book clubs or find a cosy nook by the fire or pool to read, as well as a bibliotherapy session and a book 'prescription'. Each retreat has a theme, stories shaped by the sea, a French-inspired reading list inspired by the allure of France, and a winter retreat where houses are the central character. Co-host Belle also asks Lucy for her travel lit hot list, which includes: Holy Cow! (India) Sarah MacDonald Wild (USA) Sheryl Strayed In Search of Silence (India & New Zealand) Poorna Bell Eat Pray Love (India, Italy, Indonesia) Elizabeth Gilbert Hideous Kinky (Morocco) Esther Freud and her favourite travelogue; A Year in Provence (France) Peter Mayle. For more about Lucy's reading retreats in Provence, Wales or Daylesford here in Australia and her bibliotherapy practice, visit thelitedit.com You can also sign up to her substack , and follow her on Instagram . And what kind of holidays are we taking? Find out what's hot right now, according to new research from experience network Big Red Group. We also hit the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival ; Kirstie went to the Longest Lunch - think hundreds of meters of tables set along the lawns of Kings Domain, while Belle went to gaol. She sat down to what should have been Ned Kelly's final dinner the atmospheric Old Melbourne Gaol . There are still more free and low-cost events at the festival, or pop in the diary for the 2026 festival; https://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 86 A&K's groundbreaking philanthropy; the changing habits of Aussie travellers & top five passport mistakes 38:46

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“These women are selling bikes to families who are using them to get to the river to fish, fields to farm and to get to school… we have one bike shop in Zambia that has sold over 8,000 bikes in that local community… and they are ferocious entrepreneurs and it’s so fun to hear them talk about their lives now compared to when they started nine years ago,” Keith Sproule, the Executive Director of Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy . Keith Sproule oversees 55 philanthropy projects for A&K in 24 countries, including this one that he mentions, where A&K opens bike shops for women across Africa and the Middle East who use the money to buy homes and ensure their children have access to a better education. Also, TravelInsurance.com.au research shows many Aussie travellers are choosing Asia over Europe – we explain why, and our tip is about the top five passport mistakes you need to avoid by Smartraveller. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 85 Celebrating St Patrick's Day, Marvellous Melbourne & the art exhibitions you can't miss 38:45

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Discover what fills your heart with Ireland, be it the rich culture, the legendary Irish hospitality, the stunning scenery, ancient cities or world-class food. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Tourism Ireland . Learn more at ireland.com This coming week sees the celebration of St Patrick's Day , one of the biggest festivals on the Emerald Isle. Walk the famous saint's waymarked way, or find your own celebration, from the long-running Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival to the Puca Festival , marking the pagan event Samhain, the ancestor of Halloween. Ireland's most famous literary son, Oscar Wilde, died 125 years ago in 2025, and is celebrated in a new Wilde weekend, In Our Dreams . Then, we take an about-turn back to Australia. "Melbourne is a city of stories," says author, guide and Melbourne aficionado Dale Campisi , whose new book, Naarm/Melbourne Neighbourhoods is a wealth of history, walks and minutiae about the Victorian capital. We ask Dale all your burning questions; did Melbourne narrowly avoid being called Batmania? Which Melbourne skyscraper is drizzled in (symbolic) blood? And was Flinders Street Station really supposed to be built in Mumbai? He also talks about Naarm/Melbourne's indigenous history, and what the land was like before Europeans settled here. We also have a giveaway! To win a copy of Dale's book, drop us a line at hello@theworldawaits.au to be in the running. And our tip this week is the art exhibitions you need to see right now. We're talking Inca gold, Japanese pumpkins and Australia's contribution to Europe's 20th-century, avant-garde art movement. Melbourne @ National Gallery of Victoria ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/yayoi-kusama/ Sydney @ Australian Museum australian.museum/exhibition/machu-picchu/ Canberra @ National Gallery nga.gov.au/exhibitions/anne-dangar/ Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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Ep 84 The Australian woman walking the length of the Earth; the best food cities & how to avoid jet lag 37:32

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“I don’t see a town any sooner than five days and now 10 to 20 days … so it’s remote, it’s very cold …and there are grizzly bears, and wolves and they travel in packs… so I start at daylight and I’ve always got a podcast playing because of predators,” says Lucy Barnard , the Australian woman walking the length of the Earth. With International Women's Day fast approaching, there couldn’t be a more fitting interview for this week as Lucy attempts to be the first woman to walk the world from Argentina to Alaska, covering 30,000 kilometres across 14 countries, with her dog Wombat in tow. Lucy shares her favourite places to hike and explains what it’s like walking through regions so dangerous you need a police escort tanglesandtail.com Also, the world's best food destinations according to British online travel agency Travel Bag - which Australian city's taken the coveted prize of the global food capital and we're talking gold-covered baklava (say Dubai without saying Dubai) travelbag.co.uk NIB Travel has seven top tips to beat jet lag, nibtravelinsurance.com.au and Belle opens the doors to the Little National Hotel in Sydney’s CBD littlenationalhotel.com.au/Sydney/ Drop us your thoughts on this week's episode at hello@theworldawaits.au - we love hearing from our listeners! Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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Ep 83 An insiders' guide to Vienna, cherry blossoms without the crowds & everyone must go to NZ 29:12

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Ice skating, Christmas markets, imperial palaces and eating sausages in your opera gown – welcome to Vienna. Co-host Belle Jackson gives us a rundown from her recent 'coolcation' to Austria's capital and why 2025 is the year to visit, wien.info/en and how you can use Vienna as a hub for further European exploration, using a Eurail pass. We also chat about the NZ$500,000 campaign to lure Aussies across the ditch. Have you heard of the new tagline? Sublime or a stinker? Take a listen to hear our thoughts, newzealand.com And here's a link to Australia's own tourism classic youtube.com/watch?v=LaWrkBo0t1o and the current Swiss campaign, which we love, features Roger Federer and Trevor Noah, youtube.com/watch?v=5JK7vjVaIvo And how do you avoid Japan's cherry blossom crowds? We're thinking outside the box on this one... japan-guide.com/sakura/ Drop us your thoughts on this week's episode at hello@theworldawaits.au - we love hearing from our listeners! Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 82 New travel gear, world's most polite drivers & the UK's new visa 43:17

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How do you get more real estate in an economy airline seat? Tech reviewer Alaisdair Leith rounds up some great new travel gear - with a seriously unexpected find... His new travel gear recommendations are: Ninja water bottle Bellroy Lite Travel Pack Sony in-ear headphones The Bevledge - ta-da! and Belle's addition, thanks to guide James Burt of the Tasmanian Walking Company , is the Wollemi 90 Ultralight Expedition pack Also, Kirstie and Belle chat about their recent stay at the newly reopened Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall , and bring you the best news from the world's biggest travel industry meet, by TravMedia. And finally, we touch on the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and ask; where will you find the world's most polite drivers? Drop us your thoughts on hello@theworldawaits.au - we'd love to hear! Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 81 Walk Peru's high trails & the latest from Qld's Sunny Coast 29:21

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It's one of the world's greatest tourist destinations, and Machu Picchu totally lives up to the hype! Our guest this week is Sol Campos de Parry, Peru trade commissioner to Australia, who talks about the joy of hiking to the Inca City's Sun Gate. But if you miss out on a hiking permit up the Inca Trail, or are keen to explore other trails in Peru, Sol also takes us to other great walking destinations in the Amazon and Ancash's classic Laguna 69 trek in Huascarán National Park. Beware - Laguna 69 is at over 4600m, so she also shares some tips on adapting to high altitudes. Also, this week, all the news of new hotels, restaurants and adventures on the Sunshine Coast. See visitsunshinecoast.com And hello to all the lovers out there - Kirstie and Belle name their most romantic hotels for Valentine's Day, guaranteed to make you swoon! This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small-group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 80 Finding the best keepsakes in Greece, new flight routes & staying safe when drinking overseas 31:44

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"I always say 'collect, don’t shop'… so when you're purchasing something that’s a tangible representation of a destination you’re making a contribution not only financially, but also to that cultural preservation of a destination, and that’s something you’ll have forever and it’s better than any memory," says Andria Mitsakos, founder of Anthologist and global founder of AMPR. It was an accident, quite literally, that saw Mitsakos fall in love with Greece, and now she splits her time between Athens and the Greek island of Paros. She takes us to some of the country's best artisans where she buys her artefacts, and shares insider tips on the best way to enjoy a Greek getaway. We also talk about all the new flight routes landing in Australia, and our tip this week is from Smartraveller about how to stay safe when drinking overseas. Watch Belle’s interview on ABC News TV here . See Smartraveller’s tips here . This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small-group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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Ep 79 The natural beauty of Costa Rica, world's safest airlines & what currency to use when paying bills overseas 38:07

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“Costa Rica has something that’s very special… we have the second best place in the world for diving … and now the Government is thinking in blue, and you’ll hear that soon about the Costa Rica preservation, the idea is to make the coastline a [fish] nursery… so you’re going to hear very soon about the blue country Costa Rica wants to be,” Juan Carlos Rodriguez, a naturalist guide with Explore Worldwide. Few people would be as passionate about their country as Juan, who has been taking tours to experience Costa Rica's incredible flora and fauna for more than three decades. He talks to us about what makes the Central American country the best destination for a nature escape, and how it plans to be the world’s first ‘blue country’. We also chat about the world's safest airlines by Airline Ratings ; and what do you do when you make a purchase overseas and are given the option to pay in multiple currencies? We explain the best way to save with a tip from CNN journalist and host of the travel series, Quest’s World of Wonder , Richard Quest. This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small-group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration to Costa Rica from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 78 A chef's tips to eating Tokyo & world's best beaches 37:49

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There are 26,000 ramen bars in Tokyo – how do you choose the best one? Chef Luke Burgess talks about finding your way in the megalopolis that is Tokyo. Luke, who co-authored the book ' Only in Tokyo: Two Chefs, 24 Hours, the Ultimate Food City ', shares his favourite, and most confronting dishes, and talks about the endless pursuit of understanding Japanese food and its refinement. Also, Lonely Planet's much anticipated global best beaches of 2025 list has dropped and Australia has made the top two; and travel is still top of our wishlist, according to a new survey from money.com.au. This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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Ep 77 Meet the creator of Sri Lanka's first long-distance hike, the must-do summer events & travels with dogs 40:16

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Sri Lanka now has its first long-distance hiking route and we’re talking to the man who created it. The 300-kilometre The Pekoe Trail is the brainchild of adventurer Miguel Cunat, who spent a decade knitting together hill-country trails to create a walking route that ventures through tea plantations and historical sites, and visits remote villages to connect with the local culture. He talks about how he did it, and his favourite parts of the trail. We also take you to the Australian Open tennis tournament, and cover the best Australian summer events for your calendar. And our hot tip is how best to travel with your hound, thanks to Shandos Cleaver, author of Off the Leash in Australia. , see travelnuity.com This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide, which offers small group adventures with local tour leaders. Click here for adventure travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 76 Amalfi Coast adventures, top travel trends for 2025 & a world of wellness 35:28

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Dream of days wandering Italy’s Amalfi Coast? In our first episode of 2025, we are taking you there with Australian-Italian author Maria Pasquale . Maria’s new book, Mangia: How to eat your way through Italy , explores the food histories and dishes across regional Italy, including Campania, which includes the Amalfi Coast, and is famed for its fragrant lemons and San Marzano tomatoes. So let’s go explore some of the villages and beaches, Maria’s favourite eating experiences, and the best times to visit. maria-pasquale.com We also chat about the top travel trends for 2025 from coolcations to radical sabbaticals exploreworldwide.com.au/travel-trends-2025 , and we share some great tips from Etihad ’s cabin crew about inflight skincare . This episode is sponsored by Explore Worldwide , which offers small group adventures with local tour leaders. We dare you not to be tempted by these incredible tours. Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at Explore Worldwide . Don’t Just Travel, Explore. Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 75 Summer Series #4: How to fly first class & best airfares to Europe & US 52:36

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This is our last Summer Series before we return to normal programming! Tune in for a masterclass on how to fly first class with Chris Chamberlin of Points Hacks. Chris has travelled more than two million kilometres in first or business class (that’s to the moon and back, twice) and shares his insights on which loyalty programs to focus on, and how to strategise your spending to switch your seats from beside the toilets to the champagne class. See pointhacks.com.au Want to get the best airfare to Europe or the US? Co-founder of Complex Travel Group, Mark Trim shares insider secrets on airlines to watch, alternative routes and the best time to buy. Trim's advice on what constitutes the 'best' airfare might also surprise you. complextravel.com.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 74 Summer Series #3: What is slow travel & the best train journeys you need to take 45:41

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Do you go on holiday, only to come back feeling like you need ...another holiday? How do we come back rested from a getaway? Journalist, author and co-founder of Life Unhurried Celeste Mitchell talks about how to slow down when you travel, and the best places to do it, lifeunhurried.com Then all aboard for The Orient Express, The Ghan, The Flying Scotsman or The Rocky Mountaineer with train aficionado and travel writer Tim Richards. The author of several books including Heading South and Ultimate Train Journeys , he chats about why sleeper trains are back in fashion, new innovations in train travel, the best, scenic train routes and how to train on a budget, iwriter.com.au Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 73 Summer Series #2: Off the beaten track, Saudi to Antarctica and the Arctic 57:06

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Let's take you completely off the beaten track and to the ends of the Earth. Jenny Gray is the force behind Intrepid Travel’s women-only expeditions, which it runs in seven countries including Saudi Arabia. Jenny chats about travelling as a woman in the kingdom, exploring its deserts and meeting its people, merging two of the hottest trends in tourism at the moment - women-only travel and Saudi Arabia, intrepid.com And Antarctica and the Arctic are two of the last frontiers on the planet. Veteran journalist Andrew Conway takes us into these incredibly fragile places, explaining what you can expect in each, how they differ, and how we travellers can help ensure their survival for future generations https://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/ship/greg-mortimer/ Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 72 Summer Series #1: The islands episode, Sumba & Sardinia 40:46

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Welcome to our Summer Series for 24/25. We're kicking off with our islands edition, and we're taking you to Indonesia and Italy! Let's go to a remote tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago , where young Aussie couple, Jess and Dan Baldock have built Alamayah , a luxury boutique retreat. Designed by Jess and built by Dan along with the people of Sumba, the tiny, six-suite retreat has been a cultural experience, as the couple learned the local language and culture in the process, embedding Alamayah into the community, all the while raising their own young family on the island, alamayah.com Would you cycle for more than 210 kilometres in 30+ degree heat around southern Sardinia ? For host Kirstie Bedford it was a dream come true. Kirstie spent a week biking the hills of the Italian island , all in the name of fun. She rode through an abandoned medieval village, biked through a Blue Zone, climbed hills to scour some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful beaches, and drank wine with locals to celebrate what Italians do best – live life to the fullest. Listen for Kirstie's vote for the prettiest Italian town and how you can follow in her bike tracks, utracks.com And you can read Kirstie's latest story about her trip here: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/australian-geographic-adventure/destinations/2024/12/pedalling-for-pasta-a-week-of-cycling-around-southern-sardinia/ Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 71 Get on the pointy end of the plane, holiday scams & best Xmas travel gifts 44:03

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Fly up the pointy end of the plane with air mile loyalty specialist, Adele Eliseo of The Champagne Mile. “Points collection is less about flying and more about where you can maximise your points on the ground," says Adele, "In almost every area where we spend money there’s a way to get points , so start by analysing your spending and where you could collect points.” And she walks the talk, having flown her entire family business class around the world, thechampagnemile.com.au Also, the summer travel scams you need to watch out for according to booking.com , and with Christmas mere seconds away, we've got gift suggestions for the jetsetter in your life. Buy experiences at redballoon.com.au Search hardtofind.com.au & buyfromthebush.com.au Bluetooth luggage tags: tile.com & apple.com Buy a goat unwrapped.oxfam.org.au Destination-inspired candles glasshousefragrances.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 70 Musical roadtripping in the USA, get Wicked, world's best bars & unspent holiday cash 47:47

25 weeks тому47:47

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Southern USA rings with the sweet sounds of blues, soul and R&B – this week, we’re designing the perfect musical roadtrip through the southern states with iconic rock journalist Glenn A Baker. “Memphis really is the centre of the journey,” says Glenn, who suggests starting in New Orleans and driving through four or five states – with even a river cruise in the mix – to find the places of legend. We're talking the crossroads where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange for fame, the studio where Rolling Stone Keith Richards sat on the toilet and wrote the lyrics to Wild Horses , whether Elvis really was afraid of flying and the Tallahatchie Bridge, to name just a few sights on his dream US roadtrip, follow him here: facebook.com/officialglennabaker He’s even built us a soundtrack to drive by. So get a big convertible, plug in the playlist, and step on the gas. Also, we’ve got Wicked fever as Belle checks out the new movie and the Novotel Melbourne Central and its Wicked packages. Also, the World’s 50 Best Bars list is out, and three of them are here in Australia, and what do you do with your left-over foreign currency? ALL.com says Australians are sitting on more than one billion dollars in unspent foreign currency! If you have spare cash, you could donate it to the good people at UNICEF via this currency exchange outlet, travelmoneyoz.com/donate-foreign-coin For more, see; www.hardiegrantgift.com.au/books/ultimate-island-escapes-australia-9781741178821 www.theworlds50best.com/bars/index.html novotel.accor.com/a/en/offers/apac-wicked-the-movie.html novotel.accor.com/a/en/offers/novotel-family.html We also asked Glenn A Baker for his mix tape for a US roadtrip through the musical south. Here's what he gave us: Elvis Presley - That’s All Right Mama/Good Rockin’ Tonight Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire/Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely Little Richard - Tutti Frutti/Long Tall Sally B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone Booker T & MGs - Green Onions/Soul Limbo/Time Is Tight Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog Otis Redding - I Can’t Turn You Loose Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman Sam & Dave - Hold On I’m Coming/Soul Man Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour/Land of 1000 Dances Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Mar Kays - Soul Finger Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood Hank Williams - Move It On Over Jimmie Rodgers - Blue Yodel Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 69 The best of Bali, life at sea & the world’s top vineyards 30:19

26 weeks тому30:19

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“The thing I like most about Bali is [it’s] like one big resort, and when you go on holiday you leave all your baggage behind… so everyone is enjoying themselves, it’s very optimistic,” says esteemed Australian designer, artist and owner of Pineapple Hill, Stuart Membery. Stuart, the former head designer of Esprit, now splits his time between Bondi, Australia and Bali, Indonesia. He talks to us about his new boutique luxury Balinese villa, Pineapple Hill, how Bali has changed over the decades and gives us some insider picks of where you should go on your next trip to the Island of the Gods, see stuartmemberyhome.com or instagram.com/pineapplehill_bali/ We also chat about life at sea, with one US residential cruise ship launching a multi-year, around-the-world voyage to 'escape' the incoming US presidency, and we reveal the world’s best vineyards, which includes several in Australia and New Zealand, see worldsbestvineyards.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 68 Sailing solo around Antarctic, safest countries to travel & Bali bargains 45:52

27 weeks тому45:52

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Solo sailor Lisa Blair has sailed around Antarctica not once, but twice, and her book Facing Fear records that first, near-fatal expedition. Lisa has a rack of world records under her belt – just this year alone, she set the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman solo monohull record, slicing an incredible four days off the previous record; and is the first person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around New Zealand, a feat that took just 17 days. Having spent so much time on the ocean and seeing the effects of pollution and climate change, she is a powerful advocate for sustainability with the Climate Action Now project and Boating Industry Australia 's Sustainability Ambassador. See l isablairsailstheworld.com and the new movie about her adventures, Ice Maiden . Which do you think are the safest countries to travel ? Travel insurer Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s research shows some of the best are very, very close to home; bhtp.com/blog/safest-places-to-travel/ And how do you get a bargain in Bali ? The Bali Bible shares some tips for getting not the lowest price, but the price that is fair for both you - the buyer - as well as the seller. The trick? To treat haggling as a charming game, see thebalibible.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 67 New Zealand's sacred north, Hunter Valley getaway & how to get more holidays 38:53

28 weeks тому38:53

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Is the 'Land of the Long White Cloud’ on your travel to-do list? This week, our resident Kiwi, co-host Kirstie Bedford chats about all the reasons you should head to New Zealand’s far north . From a moving cultural experience to bedding down in the ultimate luxury at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, pretty Northland ticks many a box and you’ll leave with a new appreciation of this sacred land to Māori, the Indigenous Peoples of Aotearoa, rosewoodhotels.com/en/kauri-cliffs Belle also takes us on a little detour to one of NSW’s major wine regions , and how long does it take to save for a holiday ? Money.com runs the numbers. Finally, a hot tip on how to get a 10-day holiday with only a few days of unpaid leave, thanks to seek.com Read Kirstie's story about Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, karryon.com.au/luxury/rosewood-kauri-cliffs-northland-new-zealand And Belle's tips for a Hunter Valley getaway include: Accommodation @ Cypress Lakes, cypresslakes.com.au Oud massage @ Elysia spa, elysiaretreat.com.au Vamp wine rooms by Lisa McGuigan, vampwinerooms.com.au and Make-up & Merlot by The Boys Studio theboysstudio.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 66 Cruise the high seas, top travel destinations for 2025 & holidays for the heartbroken 41:20

29 weeks тому41:20

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Love a cruise but just can’t choose? Cruise expert Honida Beram has sailed the seven seas on more than 50 cruises; she explains the best cruise for you to choose. Also, Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel list – the breakdown of where to travel in 2025 and why, see lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel And if you’re heartbroken and footloose, we reveal the best places to travel after a break-up, with travel blogger Miss Tourist giving a ‘heartbreak healing’ score for each destination. misstourist.com Belle’s reading tip for armchair travel to Savannah, USA; Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil by John Berendt Kirstie’s tip for the adult-only island resort Likuliku likulikulagoon.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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EP 65 Savouring Peru, the best airline food & scariest Halloween spots 47:55

30 weeks тому47:55