This week we’re off to Hong Kong with lifestyle and travel writer Kee Foong. Together we explore the diverse landscapes, historic neighbourhoods, cutting-edge art and delicious food in one of Asia’s most exciting destinations. Tune in for Michelin star dim sum, jaw dropping hikes and a serene monastery nestled in the mountains. Kee recommends: Bar leone https://www.barleonehk.com/ Cardinal point https://www.cardinalpoint.com.hk/ City hall dim sum https://www.maximschinese.com.hk/brand/1 Forum ht...
May 09, 2024•35 min•Season 7Ep. 6
In anticipation of the upcoming Euros, we’re off to Munich and Bavaria with travel and culture writer Rachel Preece. In Munich we explore everything from historic art and architecture to the upstart creative businesses that are rethinking the city’s traditional image. Further afield, Rachel regales us with the region’s charms – think lofty mountains, beautiful lakes and fairytale palaces. Tune in for the inside scoop on Oktoberfest, Munich’s beloved standing wave and plenty of beer recommendatio...
Apr 25, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 5
This week we've got a very special bonus episode with social media sensation Kacie Rose, whose funny and refreshingly honest account of the highs and lows of living abroad has earned her a following of over 1.5 million people. In conversation with Lucy Richards, Kacie talks all about the joys of solo travel, dealing with homesickness, embracing failure and the importance of doing the sh*t that scares you. Plus, tune in for a behind the scenes look into the making of Kacie's brand new book, You D...
Apr 18, 2024•35 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This week we’re off to Glasgow with travel writer and whisky expert Sarah JC Gillespie. Home to exciting independent businesses, lively nightlife and an unparalleled music scene, Glasgow packs a cultural punch. Tune in for a Victorian cemetery beloved by Hollywood filmmakers, drool-worthy doughnuts that are building a reputation and unmissable whisky distilleries for those who want to taste their tipples right at the source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 11, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This week we're off to Stockholm, famous for its clean living, sleek design, crisp winters and long summer nights. Our guest Malcolm Jack shares the best late-night bites, the locals' favourite swimming spots and the story of an ill-fated warship extraordinarily well preserved by the Baltic waters into which it sank. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Stockholm episode without mention of saunas and ABBA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 28, 2024•44 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This week we’re off to Quebec with food and travel writer Pamela MacNaughton. Together we explore the vibrant culture, sights and flavours of Canada’s largest province, often fondly referred to as “the Europe of North America.” Tune in for hot chocolate snobbery, postcard perfect views in Quebec City, mural art in Montreal and ice canoeing across the Saint Lawrence River. Of course, we couldn’t forget to mention Canada’s national dish in the place it originated – it goes without saying poutine i...
Mar 14, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Where to Go is back for season 7! Starting off in style, we're headed to the Deep South with special guest Lynn Brown. Home to world-famous festivals, evocative landscapes, an unmatched musical legacy and a complex history, this week's region gives us plenty to talk about. Tune in for unmissable jazz in New Orleans, the little-known white sand beaches in Alabama and the surprising connection between food and the civil rights movement. Lynn's hole-in-the-wall spot is Betty’s Place: https://bettyz...
Feb 29, 2024•35 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Where to Go returns on 29 February for more travel adventures! We'll be bringing you new destinations every fortnight, with our first trip taking us to the American Deep South alongside writer and professor Lynn Brown. Make sure to like and subscribe and we'll see you very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2024•48 sec
This week we’re off to the Emerald Isle with travel writer and returning guest Nicola Brady. From breathtaking lakeside hikes and dramatic coastal drives to haunting Traid sessions and life-changing lobster, Nicola takes us through some of the best things to do when you visit. Tune in for night kayaking amidst bioluminescence, hostile local Dusty the Dolphin and an update on the Viking buried under Lidl… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 28, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 10
From amazing art and ground-breaking music to historic pubs and picturesque parks, London really has it all. In today’s special episode, James and Lucy are proudly repping their city and sharing all their recommendations. Tune in for the best views, delicious donuts and pirate pubs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Hosting a mind-boggling array of monuments, Egypt is a historical destination on the grandest scale. The towering Pyramids of Giza and hieroglyphic-rich tombs of the Valley of the Kings may be the country’s main calling card, but today’s guest Monica Gerges shows us there is far more to the country than its ancient bounty. We discuss everything from the delightful chaos of culture-rich Cairo to the rainbow reefs of the Red Sea and the serene hot springs of the Siwa Oasis. Plus, we get an intrigu...
Nov 30, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 8
With more pretty buildings and breath-taking views than you can shake a stick at, Prague has been dazzling visitors for the better part of a millennium. Travel and comedy writer Joseph Reaney takes us through the iconic sights, advising how best to enjoy them without the crowds. Then we explore some more niche spots in the city and surrounding areas, including a grisly chapel made from human bone. Of course, it would be a sin to discuss Prague without discussing beer. After all, this is the home...
Nov 16, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 7
This week native Chicagoan and lifestyle journalist Ari Bendersky sets us straight about the USA’s so-called Second City. With its astounding architecture and treasure-laden Art Institute, iconic sports teams and sprawling Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago sits in no city’s shadow. As if that’s not enough to boast about, the Windy City’s wonderfully diverse neighbourhoods offer virtually every cuisine you can imagine – from Chinese to Chilean, Korean to Cambodian, Venezuelan to Oaxacan. If peanut...
Nov 02, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This week we’re off to Denmark, home of some of the happiest people on earth, progressive politics and cutting-edge design. Returning guest and travel writer Allan Mutuku-Kortbæk takes us on a whirlwind tour of this beautiful country and inspires us to embrace the Danish lifestyle. We learn that culture vultures are spoilt for choice between artistic Aarhus and uber-cool Copenhagen, while the rugged coastline of Jutland is the best place for those in search of sandy beaches and top tier surf spo...
Oct 19, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This week James and Lucy are joined by the DK Eyewitness team to discuss their favourite winter destinations. From Moorish marvels in Andalucia to the aurora borealis in Iceland, Dan Stables gives us the lowdown on Europe's hottest winter spots. Next, Leila Siddiqui proves the US is the place to be this season – whether you prefer exhilarating winter sports or hunting down hearty comfort food. Finally, Zoë Rutland reveals the cosy side of Seoul and an unmissable festival in Hokkaido. Hosted on A...
Oct 05, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 4
This week James and Lucy are visiting the Thai capital with Dane Halpin, Director of PR and Communications at Minor Hotels in Bangkok. We explore the contrasts of a city that is simultaneously traditional and modern, frenetic and serene. Join us for a mouth-watering foodie tour, an eye-opening street art trail and an unmissable festival that keeps locals cool in the scorching summer months… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 21, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This week we’re heading off to Japan with travel writer and photographer Todd Fong. Together we get off the beaten path and explore the full extent of what these immensely varied islands have to offer – think historic hamlets of thatched roofed houses, scenic sea-crossing cycle routes and neighbourhoods that transport you back to the Tokyo of 50 years past. Tune in for the joys of Japanese craft gin, advice for your first onsen visit, tips to make your yen go further and myth busting about Fukus...
Sep 07, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Where to Go is back! Kicking off season 6 with a bang, we return to one of the world’s most visited cities: Paris. Culture and travel journalist Lindsey Tramuta joins us to go beyond the traditional postcard image of Paris, discovering the innovators, creatives and local businesses that are shaping the city’s lesser-explored neighbourhoods. Tune in to hear how experimental chefs are bringing new flavour to traditional dishes, how upstart baristas are overturning the city’s poor coffee reputation...
Aug 24, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Brace yourself listeners, you're about to feel hungry! For the season finale, Saveur Travel Editor Benjamin Kemper treats us to a foodie tour of Madrid. From young upstart chefs serving feasts out of food stalls to traditional tabernas that have been selling wine for centuries, heavenly churros to hearty pig ears (perhaps a dish reserved for the daring), the Spanish capital is a gourmet's delight. Beyond the plates we discover street parties, superb galleries, grisly histories and the cheekily n...
Jul 20, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 12
This week James and Lucy are heading to Vienna with creative extraordinaire Adia Trischler. A native New Yorker who moved to the Austrian capital 17 years ago, Adia has become one of the city's leading talents and the host of the Vienna Tourism Board’s official Youtube series. We explore ubiquitous coffee houses made for lingering, immersive museums detailing Vienna's unique history and vibrant neighbourhoods that feel a world apart from the Baroque pomp of the first district. Further afield, we...
Jul 06, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 11
For this week's episode we invited members of the DK Eyewitness editorial team to the podcast to talk about their upcoming travel plans. And between travelling across Italy by train, completing the South West Coast Path, savouring tapas in Granada, island hopping in Greece and solo road tripping between Slovenia and Croatia, the team's summer plans did not disappoint! Tune in for flamenco shows located in caves, the island that inspired the legend of Atlantis and plenty of swooning over Italian ...
Jun 22, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week James and Lucy head to Brazil with sustainable travel blogger Elaine Villatoro. Joining us from the idyllic island of Boipeba, Elaine takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this mammoth country, including restless Rio de Janeiro, historic Salvador, the incredible Iguaçu Falls and the unrivalled crystal-clear waters of Bonito. Tune in for mangroves alight with bioluminescence, open-air art galleries in the middle of the woods and stalactite-covered caves perfect for scuba-diving. Hosted on ...
Jun 08, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 9
This week James and Lucy head to Boston with Massachusetts-born travel writer Jared Ranahan. Think of Boston and you might think of Harvard University, Revolutionary history or even its recent feature in HBO’s The Last of Us . You might not think of whale watching, Colombian food and one of the biggest Greek wine selections in the country. In this episode, Jared takes us beyond the well-trodden tourist trail, to the experimental breweries, quirky museums and foodie hotspots that make Boston one ...
May 24, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 8
This week we’re heading to one of Canada's most strikingly beautiful provinces: British Columbia. Vancouver-based photographer, travel blogger and outdoors enthusiast Steph Reynolds takes us on a tour of this incredibly diverse region, from awe-inspiring mountain ranges to sandy beaches, iconic ski resorts to idyllic wine country. Tune in for dramatic landscapes, coastal drives and close encounters with grizzly bears… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 11, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This week we’re heading to “the land of the long white cloud” with travel writer Viktoria De Dominicis. After travelling the world, Chicago-born Viktoria moved to New Zealand seven years ago and now spends her times exploring the country with her husband and two children. Viktoria takes us through New Zealand's diverse landscapes, including sleeping volcanoes, seething geysers and remote fiords. Tune in to discover plenty of material for your bucket list, including hikes to otherworldly viewpoin...
Apr 27, 2023•40 min•Season 5Ep. 6
All aboard for this week’s episode: we’re off to Norway with train driving sisters Gudrun and Halldis Folkedal, aka the Locomotwins! A typical route takes the so-called Queens of the Railway from the dramatic coastline of western Norway through the spectacular fjords and soaring mountains that characterise this beautiful country. When they're not driving trains, Gudrun and Halldis are out exploring Norway's natural majesty – afterall, adventures awaits whatever the season. Tune in to discover is...
Apr 13, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In today’s episode James and Lucy are exploring the exceptionally rich wild side of Great Britain with wildlife biologist, filmmaker and TV presenter Lizzie Daly. Though a small island, Great Britain offers incredible opportunities to encounter diverse fauna thanks to its varied geography and distinct seasons. But with so much to see, where do you begin? From spotting charming puffins on Skomer Island and illusive orca off the coast of the far-flung Shetlands, to seeing the stunning starling mur...
Mar 30, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This episode James and Lucy are headed to Greece to explore Thessaloniki and a handful of islands with food and travel writer Amber Charmei. Since moving from Manhattan to Thessaloniki 20 years ago, Amber has discovered a close-knit foodie community: she has a honey guy, a cheese guy, and, of course, a few wine guys. After taking us on a tour of Thessaloniki – including magnificent views of Mount Olympus, museums packed with avant-garde art and boisterous food markets – Amber rises to the challe...
Mar 16, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this episode James and Lucy are off to Mexico with Imogen Lepere, award-winning author of The Ethical Traveller: 100 ways to roam the world without ruining it . After travelling the world for 12 years, Imogen now lives in Nayarit; which she boasts has the best beaches in all of Mexico (Cancún, eat your heart out). Tune in for monarch butterflies wintering in pine forests, a mural tour of Mexico City and what really happens on the Day of the Dead (and how James Bond got it wrong). Links to com...
Mar 02, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
For the first episode of season five, James and Lucy are off to Sicily: the destination on everyone’s lips following the second season of The White Lotus. Joined by writer Ros Belford, a Sicilian resident for over a decade, they discuss the real island behind the show – via sea swimming, volcanoes, ancient ruins, wildflowers and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 1
