Where to Go is coming back for more 2023 travel adventures! Returning from 16 February, there'll be host of brilliant guests joining Lucy and James, once again providing the inside track on the places which they’ve chosen to call home... For this season, the team will also be focusing on sustainable travel and asking our guests about their best tips for a more environmentally-friendly visit. So get your planners out and mark down the 16 February for our first trip, visiting writer Ros Belford on...
Feb 02, 2023•46 sec
Ending the season with a bang, James and Lucy are joined by food and travel journalist and author of I heart Rome , Maria Pasquale to discuss the iconic Eternal City. Rome brings history to life like nowhere else but don't mistake it for some dusty old museum – this vibrant city is in no way stuck in the past. Tune in for a feast of timeless Roman delights, from astounding art and architecture to delectable cocktails and carbonara! Where to Go will be back! We’d love to hear your feedback or sug...
Oct 13, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week James and Lucy are joined by travel writer Lucie Grace who is based in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. From tiny temples in the jungle to all the excitement of a big city, Lucie explains how Chiang Mai blends the best of ancient and modern culture. After tempting us to Thailand, Lucie talks travelling around 9 countries in Europe without a single flight – including taking a train ferry from Sicily to Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by journalist and author of How to Live Korean , Soo Kim. In her day job, Soo is interviewing Squid Game stars and reporting on the latest K-pop news but today she chats to us about all things Seoul. Packed with ancient palaces and glitzy skyscrapers, the city is the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Soo takes us through her favourite spots, from the neofuturistic buildings housing design exhibitions to the craft breweries reviving ancient...
Sep 15, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki, owner of online trip planner MarocMama and CEO of Marrakech Food Tours. After moving from the US to Morocco, Amanda began blogging about her experience of living in Marrakech, which she lovingly describes as a metropolis with a small town feel. Today, she takes us on a whirlwind tour of the city, from exploring once-buried buildings to riding in World War II motorcycle sidecars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Sep 01, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week on the podcast James and Lucy are joined by journalist and travel writer, Mary Novakovich. Mary first fell in love with her parents’ home country while spending a summer there as a child. Today, she paints a vivid picture of a Croatia lesser-known to many travellers. Tune in for the country's wild beauty, welcoming locals, hidden gems and a reading from Mary’s new book, My Family and Other Enemies: Life and travels in Croatia’s hinterland, which is out online and in all good bookstores...
Aug 18, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week we're talking to award-winning travel journalist Emma Thomson, an expert on remote destinations and responsible, adventure-based tours. Join James and Lucy as Emma guides us to three lesser-visited destinations from her travels... Journey to the end of the world to Greenland, an icy wilderness where often the only sound heard is the cracking of an iceberg. If you thought it couldn't get more remote than this, think again, as we head to the volcanic Marquesas Islands where the locals li...
Aug 04, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Dubai is often making headlines for its modern mega-developments and glitzy glamour. This week on the podcast we're diving deeper into the city behind the buzz and exploring the local scene with our guest Hayley Alexander, who has lived in Dubai for six years. From paddle boarding at the Palm to sand boarding in the desert, starting the day with Jamaican brunch to saluting the sunset with a South African cocktail – the world is your oyster in Dubai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Jul 21, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 7
"Lyon is better than Paris." Can our guest back up her bold claim? This week, sustainable travel writer Anna Richards argues that Lyon deserves more love than the City of Light! Between streets painted into optical illusions, markets piled high with cheese, bars with French wine on tap, plus a packed calendar of events, we just might be convinced... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Richard Barley, Director of Gardens at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Richard, who lives on site, makes us jealous with his view from the kitchen sink, shares fascinating stories about the history of the gardens, and highlights what makes Kew so special. Tune in for rare species, resident hermits and innovative projects with the power to shape the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 23, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On this week’s episode we are headed to the Caribbean island of Jamaica! James and Lucy are joined by food writer and West Winds author Riaz Phillips, who shares his recommendations on the island, including, of course, all things food and drink. Tune in for Jamaica’s incredible culinary diversity, a spell-binding blue lagoon and places to support the local community. West Winds is available in the UK now, and coming to the US/CAN on August 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Jun 09, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In an episode certain to inspire your inner adventurer, travel writer Shafik Meghji returns to the podcast to talk about Bolivia – the subject of his new book – as well as his adventures in India and Antarctica. Tune in for incredible landscapes and high-altitude football pitches in Bolivia, remote Buddhist monasteries and erotic carvings in India, plus polar plunges and penguin surveys in Antarctica! Shafik’s new book Crossed off the Map: travels in Bolivia is available in all good bookstores n...
May 26, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week on Where to Go we’re heading to the north of England to the city of Manchester, famed for its industrious spirit, musical legacy and sporting eminence. Travel writer and Manchester local Dan Stables reveals his must-see sights, the city's best curry house, how to make the most out of (all too rare) sunny days and where his football allegiances lie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Where to Go returns for series 4 with an episode guaranteed to make you hungry! Author and editor for LA Taco, Javier Cabral is on the mic making James and Lucy drool with his must-eats in Los Angeles. Sharing all the knowledge that comes with being a passionate food writer, Javier reveals everything from the top spot for dim sum to his favourite sake bar. And listen out for a quick hop across the border to Tijuana for the world’s best tacos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Apr 28, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Want to find out where you'll visit next? Where to Go, produced by the team behind the award-winning DK Eyewitness travel guides, is here to help. Subscribe to be the first to get our new fortnightly episodes, with Season 4 starting on Thursday 28th April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2022•52 sec
Before James and Lucy return with series 4 of Where to Go, they are joined in this special episode by some of the DK Eyewitness team to talk about their 2022 travel plans. They also answer some of your burning travel questions to help you plan your trips this year. Don't miss the new series of Where to Go starting on 14 April 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2022•38 min
In this edition of Where to Go, Munich-based travel writer Kate Mann chats to James and Lucy about the Bavarian city. She takes us through its friendly neighbourhoods, delicious bakeries and food markets. Listen out for a big surfing wave, how to eat breakfast with sausages and wheat beer, and a huge boat on train tracks turned into a bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 03, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This time on Where to Go we travel to Toronto where Lucy and James speak to writer and curator Sajae Elder. Sajae takes us off the usual tourist track to some of the best places to eat, dance, and spend time. In a city bursting with events and festivals, listen out for the best places to celebrate Pride, the Caribbean carnival ‘Caribana’, and Salsa on St Clair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode cook and writer Marti Buckley takes James and Lucy on a virtual tour of the Basque Country from the Guggenheim to La Rioja. As well as discussing the unique culture and scenery of the Basque Country, no trip to the area is complete without sampling the region's rich culinary heritage, and Marti takes our hosts through a tasting menu of pintxos and other local specialities, stopping by at one of the top restaurants in the world. Listen out for an amusement park from the 1920s, the...
Feb 03, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In a special episode, James and Lucy talk to MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Santosh Shah about his culinary journey through the kitchens of Nepal, Gujarat and London and his passion for celebrating and promoting Nepali cuisine ahead of the launch of his debut cookbook Ayla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This time on Where to Go we travel to Amsterdam where Lucy and James speak to Sarah Chetrit, a digital content creator and travel and lifestyle blogger based in the city. They talk Amsterdam’s food, lifestyle, and iconic canals whilst also touching upon the city’s unique, liberal culture. Listen out for the best view of the city to watch the long sunsets, where to catch the famous tulips nearby and ‘gezellig’ the Dutch equivalent to ‘hygge’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Jan 06, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today James and Lucy travel to Florence, joined by Mary Gray, a Mississippi-born writer, journalist, and editorial consultant who’s been based in Florence for nine years. A city famed for its architecture, art history, and food, Mary guides us through the must-sees but also the other side of the city, debunking the myth of La Dolce Vita. Listen out for stimulating all your senses at the Sant’Ambrogio market, the house of English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning at Casa Guidi and nearby hidden Tus...
Dec 23, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of Where to Go, James and Lucy are hopping over to Wales, where they are joined by Ben Holbrook who is a travel writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in the Gower Peninsula. Ben guides James and Lucy through this beautiful country which is famed for its spectacular coastline and countryside. Listen out for a slice of the Amalfi coast reconstructed in Portmeirion and a trip to Dyan Thomas' old house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 09, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This week James and Lucy are joined by a special guest: endurance athlete, adventurer, speaker and best selling author Nick Butter. He’s the first person to complete a marathon in every country of the world and holds 4 world records, and 2 world firsts. Nick talks to James and Lucy about three of his favourite travel destinations: Kiribati, Guatemala, and Nepal, as well as about his running career and adventures. Listen out for island life in Kiribati, running around erupting volcanoes in Guatem...
Nov 25, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this edition of Where to Go, Portland native Alex Frane chats to James and Lucy about the city's creative community – in particular, that of its famed food and drink scene. Tour through mico-breweries, food carts and local wine producers with Alex, and also importantly hear about how the events of the past few years have impacted life in the city. Listen out for a volcano in the middle of the city, the beauty of working from a café, and hidden neighbourhood gems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Nov 11, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In today’s special episode, to celebrate the release of DK Eyewitness’ new Like a Local travel guide series, James and Lucy talk to three different writers who have worked on some of the first editions: Londoner Olivia Pass, San Franciscan Matt Charnock and Berliner Barbara Woolsey. Olivia talks lidos, beautiful cemeteries and a secret chapel-cum-concert venue in London. Matt tells us about the oldest queer bar in the city, pop-up art galleries and the worlds most gorgeous Taco Bell in San Franc...
Oct 28, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this week’s episode James and Lucy are joined by Like a Local: Copenhagen author Allan Mutuku-Kortbæk. Allan takes us through the different neighbourhoods of the Danish capital where old meets new in this progressive and inclusive city. Listen out for a secret deer park, historic amusement parks and one of the world's best cocktail bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Kicking Season 3 off, James and Lucy speak to travel expert Holly Rubenstein, host of The Travel Diaries podcast. Now on the ‘other side’ of the mic, Holly talks to James and Lucy about three of her favourite travel destinations: Miami, The Cotswolds, and West Sussex. Listen out for art deco architecture and street art in Miami, the best treehouses to stay in in the Cotswolds and a village ‘like a Game of Thrones set’ in West Sussex. Beyond these three destinations hear Holly’s top recommendatio...
Sep 30, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In the final episode of Series 2, James and guest host Danielle chat to Dayna McAlpine, a food and drink writer from Edinburgh. Dayna takes us on a tour through the city, from Arthur's Seat to the Fringe, and to lesser-known corners of the capital. Listen out for eating and drinking in Leith, wild swimming in Portobello and the nightclub which became a lockdown pizzeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 12
James and Lucy visit Portugal's capital Lisbon in this episode, joined by Sofie Couwenbergh, a Belgian-born, Lisbon-based travel writer who made Lisbon her home last year. Sofie gives us a feel for the city famous for its coloured tiles (Azulejos), viewpoints, and Fado music. Listen out for a secret Chinese speakeasy, trying 18 different types of pastel de nata and a hidden park with peacocks and geese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 05, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 11
