Welcome to our second bonus episode. These were recorded a while ago when we were playing around with a new format and we thought, why not share them with you! This time we're talking about World Wonders and asking, are they worth it? If you like What The Pho, then we think you'l love our new travel / football themed podcast, Around The World in 90 Minutes. It's not just for football fans, you might be surprised! Links below... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/around-the-world-in-90-...
Mar 04, 2025•27 min
Welcome to one of two bonus episodes. These were recorded a while ago when we were playing around with a new format and we thought, why not share them with you! This one is controversial, overrated and underrated countries (in our opinion!). We're sure you'll disagree lol! If you like What The Pho, then we think you'l love our new travel / football themed podcast, Around The World in 90 Minutes. It's not just for football fans, you might be surprised! Links below... Apple: https://podcasts.apple...
Feb 25, 2025•31 min
That's right! We've made a brand new podcast! And if you're interested in travel, football, culture, food, history, or different communities then we think you'll like to listen to Around The World in 90 Minutes. If you're a fan of What The Pho, then take a listen to this episode where we introduce the new series to you, plus we have a bit of a catch up! It's needed, since we haven't uploaded for a while. Did you know this podcast has been around for 10 years now! WOW! Time flies when you're trav...
Jan 28, 2025•21 min
Join us in an underrated European destination, Poland! The home of Kazakh apparently, according to Borat!? In this episode we are focusing on our trip to the capital, Warsaw, but we do also share some information on the city of Kraków and Auschwitz Concentration Camp. There's also an exciting announcement at the end of the show! In this episode... We take you on a city tour with tour guide Iza We learn some Kazakh, I mean Polish! We talk about Polish food We drink vodka And we enjoy a free conce...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Hey hey and welcome to Helsinki! Join us in the Nordic (not Scandinavian!) country of Finland where we spend most of our time either extremely hot or extremely cold, and we bloody loved it! In this episode we cover: Finnish history The health benefits of Sauna Top restaurant recommendations The Capitals Game - Ice Edition! Why life is great in Finland Heavy metal rock Sleeping in an igloo Many thanks to our guide Heidi and MyHelsinki for having us! Attraction recommendations... Allas Seapool: ht...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Welcome to Austria! In October 2022 we had an epic adventure around this country as part of the national tourist board's 'Stories Untold' press trip. We started in the capital city Vienna and ended in the heart of the Alps. This episode is jam-packed full of goodness bursting into your ears, such as... Skiing 365 days a year on the Hintertux Glacier Trekking in Zillertal Ice caves Our game 'Aggressive German' with Mike Schibel ( Travel With Meaning Podcast ) A beginners guide to skiing in Austri...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Welcome to Austria! In October 2022 we had an epic adventure around this country as part of the national tourist board's 'Stories Untold' press trip. We started in the capital city Vienna and ended in the heart of the Alps. This episode is jam-packed full of goodness bursting into your ears, such as... Life in Vienna - Best city in the world? Language lessons Austria history & facts Our Sigmund Freud inspired game 'Daddy Issues' Alpine life in Innsbruck and Seefeld How to yodel like a cow Na...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Who do we think we are? In part 1 we found out! We took DNA tests to reveal our heritage and the journey our ancestors had taken over thousands of years. In this episode, it's now time to travel to our DNA homelands! Where in the world will we end up? Tune in to find out. Thanks to the following people who helped with this episode... Our Helsinki tour guide Heidi from https://www.myhelsinki.fi Our Gurgl (Austria) tour guide Daniel from https://www.gurgl.com/winter.html This podcast is produced b...
Apr 16, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Who do we think we are? In this episode we find out! We take DNA tests to reveal our heritage and the journey our ancestors have taken over thousands of years. Are we British, Scandinavian, African, Jewish, Arabic? At the time of recording we didn't know what our results would be, so tune into this episode to hear to big reveal during our game, DNA Bingo! This DNA business turned out to be a real journey for us, one that we couldn't have predicted. Join us in part 2 where we actually travel to o...
Apr 03, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Bonjour! Welcome to France, the most visited country on the planet! Why has it taken us this long to make a podcast about it? We spend our time learning about French culture in the city of Bordeaux, towards the South West of the country. We tell you what you can do in this beautiful city, how you can explore the wine regions, where you should be eating and we melt your brain with some mad France facts! We also play our game 'French or Fiction' where we invited one of you to spot the real French ...
Mar 15, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Bonjour! Welcome to France, the most visited country on the planet! Why has it taken us this long to make a podcast about it? We spend our time learning about French culture in the city of Bordeaux, towards the South West of the country. We tell you what you can do in this beautiful city, how you can explore the wine regions, where you should be eating and we melt your brain with some mad France facts! We also play our game 'French or Fiction' where we invited one of you to spot the real French ...
Mar 01, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Are you considering becoming a digital nomad? Tune in to the latest episode of the What The Pho Travel Podcast where we discuss the ins and outs of this exciting lifestyle! We share our personal experiences, both the highs and lows (we are honest about what went wrong for us and why we came home early!), and speak with experts who are currently living the nomad life. From mental health to finding community on the road, we cover it all. Thanks to the following people who have contributed to this ...
Feb 15, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Are you considering becoming a digital nomad? Tune in to the latest episode of the What The Pho Travel Podcast where we discuss the ins and outs of this exciting lifestyle! We share our personal experiences, both the highs and lows (we are honest about what went wrong for us and why we came home early!), and speak with experts who are currently living the nomad life. From mental health to finding community on the road, we cover it all. This episode was made possible by the support of RatePunk. F...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Welcome to part two of our Faroe Islands adventure. In this half you can look forward to... - A difficult conversation with politician Ingilín Didriksen Strøm about the controversial tradition of whaling - Learning about surfing and LGBTQ+ rights in the Faroe Islands with Kali - Driving around the islands in a hire car - Puffin spotting (without puffins!) - Sharing a pint with Petur Petersen, CEO of OY Brewing - The pros and cons of living in a tiny, remote island nation - We try to phone the Pr...
Jan 16, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to series 5 of What The Pho Travel Podcast! To kick off this series we're travelling around the mysterious and beautiful Faroe Islands. If you don't know much about them either then you're in the right place! In part one of our adventure we... - Chat to Guri Højgaard, director of Visit Faroe Islands, about the best things to do on the islands - Meet journalist Siggi Einarsson to talk about the brain drain problem and why it can be hard to find a wife - Learn about Faroese music with Kris...
Jan 03, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 1
That's right! You heard us... What The Pho Travel Podcast is back! We're back to immerse you in the local culture of the world. We will be travelling to different countries and we're going to bring you along with us. In this episode, we tell you what's coming in this series, why we have been away for so long and we play another classic What The Pho game. Listen in and catch up. Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running an existing one? We've got you https://www....
Sep 14, 2022•10 min
What The Pho Travel Podcast is a radio style podcast filled with cultural info, features, games and local voices. We're here to show you the beauty of the world and why you should travel to broaden your mind and meet the most incredible people. Listen in to explore, challenge and learn your way around the world. Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running an existing one? We've got you https://www.ant-podcastmanagement.com ====================================== Co...
Sep 13, 2022•2 min
We've recorded our series 4 finale! In this episode, we say a big thank you to our Patrons who have helped to keep this podcast going. We really appreciate your contributions and support. We explain what the future of What The Pho Travel Podcast looks like and what exciting travel plans we have for the future. And how could we finish the series without a final game? We both go head-to-head on a modified classic What The Pho Game - 'The CITY game' haha! Enjoy! Do you or your company want to start...
Jul 01, 2020•30 min
Before you think "not another COVID-19 podcast" this one is a little different. We don't need to hear more bad news, instead let's hear from people around the world to learn how other countries are dealing with Coronavirus and what positive thoughts people might have. Speaking of positive, we also share with you some examples of how the human race can come together and do great things in challenging times. Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running your existing ...
Jun 01, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Join us in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest for this documentary about oil exploration and native tribes. We learn why the rainforest is so important, how it's under threat, plus we hear directly from the people who call it home, as well as those who are fighting to save it. Thanks to the follow people for being part of this documentary: Jens from Hostel Tena Naui: https://jenstoeniges.wixsite.com/hostaltenanaui Isabelle from Selina Hostel Tena: https://www.selina.com/ecuador/amazon-tena/ Erik: ...
May 15, 2020•24 min
In this special documentary about Colombia we look back at the dark history and celebrate how far Colombia has come to turn things around. Despite this success, Colombian people still carry the burden of the past, but is this fair? Thanks to the follow people for being part of this documentary: Pablo from Real City Tours: https://www.realcitytours.com Christian from Adrenaline Addicts: https://www.adrenalineaddicts.co Music by: J Balvin DJ Snake Shakira Beats Savage: https://www.youtube.com/chan...
May 01, 2020•29 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Who wants to visit the world wonder Machu Picchu in Peru? Most people do! But what do most people not have? Either time or money. You may have heard of the Inca Trail which both takes up a lot of time and a lot of money. In this episode we delve into the three ways you can get to Machu Picchu finishing with the cheapest way that doesn't take up a whole week. It's cheap, it's fast and you can tick it off your bucket list. Listen and travel to Peru with us... Do you or your company want to start y...
Apr 15, 2020•25 min
Mexico part 2. Join us as we head into the heart of the country to discover the real Mexico! To name only a few, we explore Oaxaca, Mexico City, Puebla & Guanajuato. We learn about famous artist Frida Kahlo, where to get the best tacos in the country, Lucha Libre wrestling, we stay at the beautiful Casa Pepe & we have the strangest/ most amazing experience of our lives when we try a traditional Temazcal! You can try it too here, you won't regret it: https://www.facebook.com/ceviarem.tema...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The most beautiful place that you've never heard of! In this podcast you can learn about the best place in Mexico and how to see it for yourself! The stunning, tropical Huasteca Potosina is a lush, remote subregion of San Luis Potosí but worlds away from it in both geography and climate. Filled will incredible waterfalls and swimming holes, the result of the rivers that flow eastward from the slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental, this alluring region offers some of central Mexico's most breathtak...
Mar 15, 2020•47 min
Mexico! According to some people THE MOST DANGEROUS COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!!! We spent 3 months here and covered a lot! So much so that this is part 1. In this episode we cover the more familiar part of the country, the part that a lot of tourists visit; The Yucantán Peninsula - SPRING BREAK WOOHOO! As well as giving you the low-down on gorgeous beaches & tourist attractions, we also begin to scratch beneath the surface of this fascinating country. Do you or your company want to start your o...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This is the big one we've all been waiting for, the final episode about our long terms travels. Now that we're home we reflect on the trip, tell you how we've settled in to 'normal' life and answer your questions. Has long term travel changed us? And would we do it again? Tune in to find out Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running your existing one? We've started our own company to help with exactly that! https://www.ant-podcastmanagement.com Also, if you want...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr
Who wants to visit Ecuador? We do! And we've already been. Wow, for South America standards, this is a small country and my god, does it pack a punch! There is so much to do in Ecuador, on the coast, in the mountains or in the Amazon rainforest - it's got it all! And best of all, it is incredibly cheap! Listen to this episode to get the full low down on Ecuador including Guayaquil, Quito, Banos, Cuenca, Latacunga, Quilotoa loop, Ayampe, Montanita, Tena and Misahualli. Do you or your company want...
Feb 01, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This was one of the most special parts of our whole round the world trip, celebrating and learning about Day of The Dead festival in Mexico. We were able to talk to families during their most precious time together as they kindly let us and you in on this special tradition. You don't want to miss this! Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running your existing one? We've started our own company to help with exactly that! https://www.ant-podcastmanagement.com Also, ...
Dec 15, 2019•19 min
Join us as series 4 heads back to Europe with our Portugal episode. We tell you all about our time in Lisbon & Porto, listen to traditional music, find out what inspired Harry Potter and eat delicious food. Have we found the best food and the coolest, most talented muggles in Europe? We think so!!!!! Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running your existing one? We've started our own company to help with exactly that! https://www.ant-podcastmanagement.com Also...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This mini episode is your guide to Carnival in Brazil. What even is Carnival? Where should you celebrate it and what should you do? We experience Carnival in three different cities: Belo Horizonte, Rio De Janeiro & Sao Paulo, get tips from locals about their favourite place for Carnival and let you know how to stay safe and sexy ;-) Do you or your company want to start your own podcast, or need help running your existing one? We've started our own company to help with exactly that! https://w...
Nov 15, 2019•36 min
