The World Awaits: Travel Tales To Inspire Your Wanderlust podcast

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EP 95 A river cruise through Laos on the Boheme; the world's most ravishing runway & set-jetting - travel inspo from the movies 36:45

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"The best way to see the Mekong is slowly," says travel journalist Michael Turtle. He takes us on a cruise down the river in Laos on board the beautiful new boat Boheme . With only 13 cabins, it runs between the royal city of Luang Prabang and the capital, Vientiane, connecting you to the lifeblood of the country, all while exploring Laos' cuisine and visiting its villages. "Watch longtail boats, see temples... on a river cruise, you see the river at all times of the day, while people are fishing or swimming," says Michael of the six-day sailing journeys. For more about the Boheme, visit mekongkingdoms.com and add a stay at the Avani+ Luang Prabang, avanihotels.com And to follow Michael, see timetravelturtle.com Also, what's the world's most beautiful airstrip? This list of ravishing runways will have you fighting for the window seat. https://www.allcleartravel.co.uk/blog/the-worlds-most-beautiful-airport-landings/ And finally, tap into the set-jetting trend and get your travel inspiration from movies and TV series. We're talking Thailand, Malta and the UK - tune in to see what's filmed where. 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 READING RECOMMENDATIONS If you'd like to read Belle's story on the young woman shaking up PNG's traditional drumming scene, visit airniuginiparadise.com Send us a text Support the show Visit us at https://theworldawaits.au…

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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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