On today’s episode of the podcast, I am joined by Aradhana Khowala who is a very influential voice in the travel and tourism industry and the luxury hospitality sector. Aradhana is also a regenerative tourism expert, so even though she globetrots the world on a regular basis, responsible travel is always at the core of everything that she does. Episode Highlights: • Georgia • Russia • Ladakh, Kerela, Kashmir, Rajasthan, Calcutta -...

On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Farida Ahmed, who is the General Manager of Frying Pan Adventures – Dubai's pioneer in food and culture walking tours. Now many culinary experts believe that the best way to experience the culture and heritage of a place is to go on a food tour. And at Frying Pan Adventures, Farida and her team have made it their mission to take their guests on an exploration of the city through the various flavors from around the world that exist here, presenting...

On the episode today, we will be venture into the world of solo travel with a fabulous travel nomad Sonia Haboub. Sonia is an educationist by profession but a traveler at heart who loves exploring the most unexplored parts of the world – all on her own. As a solo traveler, she has so far covered 95 countries around the globe, and she joins us on the podcast today to talk about her solo travel stories to some very enchanting parts of the world. Episode highlights: • Nuku Hiwa, French...

So today’s episode is dedicated to all the foodies out there coz we are going to be discussing all things food and travel. And to take us on some mouthwatering culinary journeys around the world, we have none other than the Foodiva herself Samantha Wood. Samantha is not only the founder of the award winning and impartial restaurant review website, Foodiva.net and curator of chef-led dining experiences but she’s also a member of the global guild of food writers in addition to being a board...

Since the launch of this podcast, we have been talking a lot of experiential travel and the transformational power of travel. But what are all these terms really? Is transformational travel just a trend or is it the new chapter in travel? On this episode of the podcast, we will dive into the world of wellness travel and transformational journeys with none other than the very lovely Niamh Keohan who is the Managing Director of We Love Transformational Travel, the world's first booking platform...

For this episode today, I have someone who calls herself a global citizen and is an expert in the travel space. Sophia Tamang is a Dubai-based Travel Industry Strategy Consultant with an impressive track record of over a decade. On the podcast today, we’ll talk about culture and people and why travel is so transformational in most people’s lives. Episode Highlights: • Russia • Space Travel https://brochure.virgingalactic.com/spaceflight/ ...

My special guest on today’s episode is someone who has a rather impressive endurance background and he travels all around the world to compete with himself and other fellow adventurers. Of course he’s done the Inca trail, of course he’s climbed 6000 meters up to the Himalayas and Mt Kilimanjaro and he’s also completed the Marathon Des Sables. But the game changer for him has been the Atlantic Ocean Row, which is the world’s toughest rowing race and which he completed unsupported from Lo...

My special guest on today’s episode is someone who I can confirm has the most intoxicating energy. Julie Lewis is an adventurer, an explorer, a warrior and an author who’s in fact just released her latest book, “Unchartered Waters”. Julie started the first Female expedition company in the Middle East and she believes that travelling is living and her life therefore is filled with the most enriching experiences and she joins us today to speak about her amazing travel tales of her very exciting...

On the episode today, I’m joined by the very amazing travel writer Sarah Hedley Hymers. Sara is also a TV presenter and an author and has recently released her latest book – The Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi guide. With her many years of experience in the travel world, Sarah is definitely that one person who has some really fascinating travel stories to share and I’m super excited to go on a journey around the world with her today. Episode highlights: • Dubai ...

On this episode today, I have someone who is an explorer, an adventurer and a storyteller who brings his travels to life through his various TV shows that broadcast in 123 countries. Famously knows as the ‘Guy in the Sky’ and the ‘Guy in Dubai’ – the TV shows that he hosts, Paris Noriss is here with me in the studio today to share his exhilarating travel stories. Episode highlights: • Pacific Ocean • Jordan • Morocco • Muscat • Istanbul, Turkey • Oman • Hawaii • Antarctica • Cape Town,...

Hello everyone and welcome to Season 3 of Travel Stories with Moush. Every episode I will share travel stories from many amazing fellow travel lovers and together we hope to entertain and inspire you to explore the world in new and exciting ways and hopefully remind you of some of your own great travel experiences. For this episode of the new season, I have with me someone who has made history as the first female Arab and the youngest to summit Mt Everest as well as the seven summits. Raha...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. If you love the world around you and you enjoy exploring different landscapes, cultures, cuisines and cities, then you are in the right place coz here every week, I’ll be talking to some incredible travel enthusiasts who take us on a journey to some of the most fascinating places by sharing their travel stories. Our special guests for today’s episode are a travel couple who are...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. So, let’s talk about ethical travel today, which is clearly becoming very important in the world that we live in now. Chloe Evans, our special guest on the episode today is someone who is dedicated towards protecting wildlife. She is someone who is very extremely passionate about animals, and this led her to also set up her company Wilde Tracks here in Dubai through which she takes...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. In the latest episode, prepare for a riveting conversation with Sean Burgess, a fearless adventurer and co-founder of Summit Expeditions. With a thirst for discovery and a love for the great outdoors, Sean has journeyed to some of the most remote and breathtaking destinations on the planet. Join us as he shares his tales of adventure, from scaling towering peaks to setting world records....

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. So, we’ve talked about adventure, we’ve talked about nature,we also talked about ethical, sustainable and responsible travel. I think it’s time we talked a bit about luxury travel on this season of the podcast now and our very special guest today is someone who pretty much walks the talk when it comes to luxury. Dipesh Depala is the co-founder and Managing partner in the home-grown...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. Our special guest today is someone who believes that travelling is gaining life experiences. Jean Winter is a philanthropist and an angel investor amongst many other things. She’s lived across continents and is the founder of the UAE’s only F&B agency that represents the top chefs in the region and around the world. And she joins us today to share her inspiring travel...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. My special guest today is someone who’s been living overseas since she was 18 years old. While globetrotting around the world was her profession at one time, today she does the same with a great sense of passion and a drive to experience the beauty of the world around us. Kelly Lundberg is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and a former celebrity stylist and today she’s here on the...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. Our very special guest in today’s episode is someone who truly believes in leaving behind a flourishing planet for future generations – a planet that is still lush & thriving without succumbing to the wounds of global warming & other threats. Vikram Krishna needs no introduction in the world of banking & after 28 successful years in the corporate world, today as the...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. Today’s intrepid traveler is no ordinary woman – she’s a mountain climber adventurer and a Guiness World Record holder to be the first woman to summit all the mountains in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. She is also one of the few people in the world to have completed all the seven volcanic summits in the world. Caroline Leon, it is such a pleasure to welcome you on the...

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Travel Stories with Moush – the first travel podcast in the Middle East. For this very first episode of the new season, I am so pleased to introduce a special guest whose true passion in life is travel…so much so that she’s even made travel her career. Zahara D’souza is an expert Travel Counsellor who can tailor make pretty much any travel requirement and she’s here to tell us about some of her most interesting travel tales around the world. Episode...

Welcome to the episode finale of Travel Stories everyone. Its been such an exciting ride and I am so grateful for all the feedback that all our listeners have given so far. Its been truly encouraging and I’m already looking forward to the next season with many more fascinating guests and listening to their travel stories. For this final episode of Season 1, I’m so very pleased to welcome Rasha Lababidi who is quite a lady to reckon with. Rasha is the brain behind the concept and strategy...

In today’s episode, I’m really looking forward to go to some very interesting places with our special guest Dara Dajani. Dara is a fascinating multi-tasker, who is an architect by profession but is also a travel information scout, a mother, a language enthusiast and the founder of Marhaba Seema which is an Arabic children’s book production company. She is currently a consultant in the Advisory Department with KPMG in Riyadh but out of everything that she does, travel really is a very big...

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to a remarkable guest who’s journey in life took an exciting turn when she followed her lifelong passion for fitness. Tina Wade is the Owner of Reset Fitness in Dubai, which is a functional training boutique studio concept that caters to all fitness levels. Tina has been a gymnast since the age of 5 but life took her around many different countries especially around the Middle East and Europe when she pursued a career in hospitality. But one thing always...

Our special guest today is Priti Mahajan - a leading brand and communication strategist in the bespoke, lifestyle segment and she focuses on destination building, cultural travel, hospitality, arts and music. She works with legacy brands and she also works with countries to promote cultural travel to global audiences and I cannot wait to dive into this conversation with her and go on a fun ride across many places. Episode Highlights: • Dubai https://alserkal.online/ ...