Episodes
Today we are joined by travel and football YouTuber, George Benson. George has an interesting relationship with travel through experiences all over the world both for work and pleasure, now living on the Indonesian island of Bali. This week's episode is sponsored by Zencastr! Make sure to check them out for all your podcasting and video/audio recording, they're the best in the business and have completely revolutionised the way we record Travel Talks. If you use the code 'traveltalks' you can...
Published 10/10/21
Published 10/10/21
In today's episode of Travel Talks, Alex and Saunders take a look at a recent article by TimeOut magazine counting down their best cities in the world in 2021. This week's episode is sponsored by Zencastr! Make sure to check them out for all your podcasting and video/audio recording, they're the best in the business and have completely revolutionised the way we record Travel Talks. If you use the code 'traveltalks' you can get yourself a 40% discount off a professional membership for your...
Published 09/19/21
Today we are joined by motorsport presenter and YouTuber, actress and former Made in Chelsea star, Emma Walsh. Emma was a fantastic guest on Travel Talks and shared stories from a life of travel in the spotlight, both through performing around the world in musicals and for exhilarating work in the world of motorsport. This week's episode is sponsored by Zencastr! Make sure to check them out for all your podcasting and video/audio recording, they're the best in the business and have...
Published 09/12/21
In today's episode of Travel Talks, Alex and Saunders take a look back at their favourite ever Travel Talks moments! This week's episode is sponsored by Zencastr! Make sure to check them out for all your podcasting and video/audio recording, they're the best in the business and have completely revolutionised the way we record Travel Talks. If you use the code 'traveltalks' you can get yourself a 40% discount off a professional membership for your first three months. We have been fortunate...
Published 09/06/21
Today we are joined by co-host of JaackMaate's Happy Hour, former Soccer AM star and YouTuber Robbie Knox. Robbie was the perfect guest for Travel Talks as he absolutely loves talking all things travel and has some hilarious stories from his time exploring the world. Listen to everything from why he loves skiing to his unique problem with Canadian people which will be sure to make you laugh and his advice on why you should step outside of your comfort zone. This was an absolutely hilarious...
Published 08/29/21
In today's episode of Travel Talks, Alex and Saunders take a look at the most wish listed AirBnBs in the whole world! This week's episode is sponsored by Zencastr! Make sure to check them out for all your podcasting and video/audio recording, they're the best in the business and have completely revolutionised the way we record Travel Talks. If you use the code 'traveltalks' you can get yourself a 40% discount off a professional membership for your first three months. From treehouses in the...
Published 08/22/21
In today's episode of Travel Talks, Alex and Saunders have invented an alternative to the Olympics... The Travel Olympics! Based on different holiday criteria, the boys will be awarding bronze, silver and gold medals to countries for a variety of categories! Budget holidaysLuxury travelActivity holidaysBeach holidaysNightlifeFoodHistory and culture Which medals would you have awarded to countries in each category? Let us know by messaging us on Instagram @TravelTalksPodcast or sending us an...
Published 08/08/21
In today's episode of Travel Talks, Alex and Saunders bring to you six must visit destinations you have probably never heard of. With travelling becoming more accessible this summer and the thought of travelling around the world growing ever more likely, Alex and Saunders went away to research some hidden gems which you need to add to your bucket lists. From hidden gems in Europe which you could visit straight away, to some incredible once-in-a-lifetime trips to watch animals in breathtaking...
Published 08/01/21
Today we are joined by five-time champion racing driver Nick Cassidy. Nick has an incredibly interesting and successful life in racing which has involved him travelling around the world from a young age and calling many different countries home. On episode 37 of Travel Talks we spoke about what life was like growing up in New Zealand, how travelling solo aged 16 helped him grow as a person and his special relationship with the country of Japan. This was one a fascinating episode and we can't...
Published 07/25/21
Today we are joined by two-time Olympian snowboarder Aimee Fuller. Aimee shared stories from her incredible snowboarding career, from what it was like moving from Kent to Virginia aged 12, how the sport has allowed her to travel the globe and some behind-the-scenes secrets about the Olympics. This was one a fascinating episode and we can't wait to hear what you think of it, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media or send us an email. If you enjoyed the episode then why not...
Published 07/18/21
Travel Talks' new show sees us look back on what we have been doing in our four week break including discussing each of our holidays, both in the UK and abroad to Spain. We weigh up the pros and cons to allow you to decide which suits you best for your summer holiday this year! We are keen to know what your plans are for your summer holiday this year. Reach out to the show on Instagram @TravelTalksPod or by emailing us on [email protected] to give us your opinions and we'll read...
Published 07/11/21
Travel Talks' new show sees us go through each country playing in EURO 2020 as holiday destinations, predicting the tournament and crowning our favourite country at the tournament. Before we get into the episode, it's important to make it clear that this episode requires no football knowledge, we're just using the tournament as a basis for our discussion. We take a look at all 24 countries represented at the tournament, pick the order of each group and every knockout game before choosing our...
Published 06/13/21
Today we are joined by Andrew Henderson, five-time Football Freestyle World Champion. Andrew shared some incredible memories from his life growing up in Cornwall, to performing at some of the biggest sporting events in the world and working alongside the biggest footballers in the world such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This was one a fascinating episode and we can't wait to hear what you think of it, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us on social media or send us an...
Published 06/06/21
Today we are joined by Liam Masters, the host of popular podcast Football & Feelings. Liam shared some incredible stories about his time living in Thailand teaching English as a foreign language, the time he nearly died whilst solo-travelling in Indonesia and how travel can improve your mental health. This was one of our most enjoyable and interesting interviews in our time producing Travel Talks so it would mean so much to us if you could help support it. If you enjoyed the episode then...
Published 05/30/21
Travel Talks' new show sees us discuss how much travelling really costs now due to the added expenses. The way we travel has changed dramatically, and with countries added to the UK's green list on May 17th, the government have allowed British holiday makers to travel abroad again. But we all have the same question: how much extra will it cost? In this episode we pick apart the green list, discussing which countries you can visit and the requirements for each, as well as our own opinion on...
Published 05/23/21
Today we are joined by Zac Djellab, a YouTube presenter who works for Chelsea FC, Sky Sports and Football Daily. Zac has travelled a fair amount through his work as a presenter, visiting some of Europe's biggest and best football stadiums. As well as travelling for work Zac also speaks about how his relationship with travel has changed over his life and what kind of travel he enjoys the most. We also have a really interesting discussion about the 6 month period where Zac lived in Algeria...
Published 05/16/21
Travel Talks' new show sees us rank the best and worst UK summer holiday destinations in a tier list - spoiler alert: it gets controversial! After a difficult year we think it's fair to say that people are dreaming about their summer holidays, but with travel abroad being difficult, many people will be looking to take their well-earned break within the UK. We can hopefully help you when deciding where to book by ranking 15 of the most popular 2021 UK summer holiday destinations into a tier...
Published 05/09/21
Today Alex is joined by podcaster Pete Donaldson, best known for his shows Abroad in Japan, Football Rambles, The Luke and Pete Show and Wrestle Me. If you don't already know, Pete absolutely loves Japan so it was great to dig deeper about where his love for the country sparked from, what keeps him returning and the country which comes close to being his favourite. Pete is a fantastic guest and someone who we wanted to get onto Travel Talks from the shows inception, so this felt like a real...
Published 05/02/21
Today we are joined by sustainable adventurer and founder of Plug In Adventures, Chris Ramsey. Chris shared with us so many incredible stories from his fascinating adventures around the world in electric cars with the goal of disproving myths and encouraging people to change their habits to make the world a cleaner, more sustainable place. We spoke about everything from becoming the first person, alongside his wife, to complete the Mongol Rally in an electric car, the epic 17,000 mile...
Published 04/25/21
Today Alex is joined by current WBO Female Middleweight World Champion boxer and two-time Olympian, Savannah Marshall. Savannah speaks openly about travel and touches on stories from her life which haven't been told before, from the first 'wow' she experienced through travel, to the far flung countries she visited as an amateur boxer and her unusual bucket list dreams. Whether you're a fan of Savannah's, boxing, or just someone who loves travel this episode will have something for you....
Published 04/18/21
Today we are joined by travel YouTube couple and 2018 Influencers of the Year, Craig and Aimee, otherwise known as Kinging-It. Craig and Aimee shared their incredible stories from their adventurous lives travelling the world together, from completing the Mongol Rally to driving across India in a rickshaw. We spoke about everything from their unique mantra on travel, the life changing events that have helped them live their 'Kinging It' lifestyle and the goals they have for the future. This...
Published 04/11/21
Today I'm joined by Jamiul Choudhury, winner of Race Across The World series two alongside his uncle Emon. Jamiul spoke in-depth about his experiences from his time on the hit BBC show, how the journey helped him rebuild his relationship with his uncle and the life lessons he picked up from the experience. We spoke about everything the places he most wants to revisit from the race, why climbing Rainbow Mountain in Peru meant so much to him, sleeping in a strange room surrounded by taxidermy...
Published 04/04/21
Travel Talks' new show sees us try and find the worst hotel in the world, read the funniest TripAdvisor hotel reviews and discuss our own worst hotel experiences. As well as discussing the worst hotels in the world, we go head-to-head debating the best travel TV shows where things get heated when arguing between Travel Man and Race Across The World. Make sure to head over to @TravelTalksPodcast on Instagram to cast your vote for who you think won the head-to-head. Reach out to the show on...
Published 03/28/21
Today I'm joined by Andy Castell, a YouTuber who goes by the name of AJ3 and has built his channel to over 1.5 million subscribers. Andy has travelled a lot through work, visiting cities such as Amsterdam, Cologne and Los Angeles to create content but explains why he doesn't always get to enjoy the sights. Outside of work he loves seeking adventure when going away, explaining why he loves skiing and the YouTuber he would take with him to go rock climbing in Yosemite, California. We also...
Published 03/22/21