"I was instantly curious...what was a king doing in the mountains behaving like that?" Discover a story that's almost too fanciful to be real with the true tale of Bavaria's most eccentric monarch, King Ludwig II. When writer Andrew Eames first stepped inside King Ludwig's mountain home in southern Germany, he was blown away by what he saw. There, standing in the most unexpected royal hall he'd ever seen, he decided to visit each of King Ludwig's iconic residences to learn more about the...

"I will show you my Amazon - the Amazon that visitors never get to see." When Alex Robinson heard those words, he knew he was in for the adventure of a lifetime. His guide, Saru Mundurucu, had recently founded his own adventure and travel company, Aracá Expeditions. As the first and only Amazon adventure company owned and operated by an indigenous Amazonian, Saru promised Alex an experience unlike any other - and he delivered. Immerse yourself in rich, abundant landscapes as Alex he...

Follow travel writer Jacqui Agate on a literary themed road trip across the Deep South USA. This part of the world has inspired some of the great American writers, from Faulkner and Harper Lee to Tennessee Williams and more. Seeing it through their eyes offers a new perspective, and a new way to explore, one of the most fascinating parts of America. Travel with us from Alabama to New Orleans - this is the USA, the write way "The sunlight dripped over the house like golden paint over an art...

This is a story about eco-tourism and indigenous culture in two of Australia's most spectacular spots: Tanja Lagoon Camp on the Sapphire Coast, and Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours, in Gumbaynggirr Country, near Coffs Harbour. Combine them into a coastal road trip and you may just have the perfect Aussie adventure ... "Everywhere we look, in our country here, in Gumbaynggirr Country, we have story, to every landscape, to every mountain, to every river, to everything that we see. To every island,...

Join award-winning travel writer and broadcaster Mark Stratton on a journey that combines a mind-blowing Antarctic expedition with a bit of citizen science. "As a bristling polar wind shrieks off the bay...I experience an overpowering aura emanating from a headstone, hewn from Edinburg granite, in Grytviken cemetery. Watched by a doe eyed baby fur seal scratching against a tombstone. I feel a synthesis of everything I love about traveling: remoteness, so utterly different to normal life,...

Travel writer and global citizen Katja Gaskell explores the layered history, culture and beauty of Northern France's timeless coastline.   SAINT-SULIAC Join us as we sail through the clear blue waters near Saint-Suliac in Brittany, in the company of a duo of goémoniers, or seaweed harvesters. This regional tradition dates back to the 17th century and results in delicious dishes that we sample at the harvester's farm, Rance Estuary. THE HINTERLAND Katja guides us through mystical wetlands...

Travel writer and Swiss resident Caroline Bishop takes us on a tour of two of Switzerland's most beautiful regions: Valais and the Bernese Oberland. VALAIS With more than 40 mountain peaks over 4,000m, the largest glacier in the Alps and wonderful wildlife, the Valais region is an adventure lover's paradise. We take a trip to the edge of the Aletsch Glacier, eat fondue in Zermatt,  and pin down the best hikes in the region's nearly 5,000-miles of hiking trails. BERN Whether you want to...

Follow travel writer Lynn Houghton on a canoe journey along the Mississippi River, followed by a classic American road trip on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. "Sleep came easily after a day of paddling on the Mississippi River. Already smitten by its wild beauty and vast reach, I sensed the special energy that came from being on swirling water among eddies, backwaters and bayous, the breeze ruffling my hair" - Lynn Houghton Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine...

Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this episode explores Vietnam by Rail.  Following a line 1,700km long and connecting north with south, the Reunification Express is perhaps the best way to visit Vietnam's UNESCO sites.  Award winning travel writer Alex Robinson discusses the highlights and surprises of taking this epic journey with Aaron Millar.  Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less...

Welcome to Wanderlust: Off the page, a podcast designed to help you discover the most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet! From culture and history to nature and wildlife, we're going to be taking you behind the scenes of the magazine to go deeper into our favorite destinations and meet the travel writers, experts, and personalities who will bring our stories to life. Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this  episode features a story...

The most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet The most intrepid destinations in the world We’re going to take you inside the magazine to meet the writers, experts and explorers who bring our stories to life Don’t just read about the adventure Be there This is the Wanderlust magazine podcast This is Wanderlust: Off the Page Come with us on the road less travelled Wanderlust: Off the Page is the podcast from the UK’s top independent travel magazine and website, taking the road...

Take a moment out of your day to imagine you’re in the soothing landscapes of Austria. Walk through pine-scented forests. Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air. Listen, relax and leave the stresses of everyday life behind as we transport you to Austria…   For the very first episode of the brand-new Wanderlust Off The Page podcast, we are joined by travel writers Aaron Millar and Helen Moat to talk about the power that travel and natural spaces can have on our mind and body.    During the...

Welcome to Wanderlust: Off the page, a podcast designed to help you discover the most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet! From culture and history to nature and wildlife, we're going to be taking you behind the scenes of the magazine to go deeper into our favorite destinations and meet the travel writers, experts, and personalities who will bring our stories to life. Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this episode explores the...

Welcome to Wanderlust: Off the page, a travel podcast designed to help you discover the most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet! From culture and history to nature and wildlife, we're going to be taking you behind the scenes of the magazine to go deeper into our favorite destinations and meet the travel writers, experts, and personalities who will bring our stories to life. Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this episode chronicles the...

Welcome to Wanderlust: Off the page, a podcast designed to help you discover the most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet! From culture and history to nature and wildlife, we're going to be taking you behind the scenes of the magazine to go deeper into our favorite destinations and meet the travel writers, experts, and personalities who will bring our stories to life. Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, our debut episode explores...