This was one of the most special parts of our whole round the world trip, celebrating and learning about Day of The Dead festival in Mexico.  We were able to talk to families during their most precious time together as they kindly let us and you in on this special tradition. You don't want to miss this! Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get money towards your first stays. We also get some credit so it's a win win!...

Join us as series 4 heads back to Europe with our Portugal episode. We tell you all about our time in Lisbon & Porto, listen to traditional music, find out what inspired Harry Potter and eat delicious food. Have we found the best food and the coolest, most talented muggles in Europe? We think so!!!!! Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get money towards your first stays. We also get some credit so it's a win win!...

This mini episode is your guide to Carnival in Brazil. What even is Carnival? Where should you celebrate it and what should you do? We experience Carnival in three different cities: Belo Horizonte, Rio De Janeiro & Sao Paulo, get tips from locals about their favourite place for Carnival and let you know how to stay safe and sexy ;-) Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get money towards your first stays. We also get some credit so it's a win win!...

Bolivia, a must for backpackers. This country punches way above it’s weight because where else can you get the world’s largest salt flat, cities in the mountains, indigenous culture, fighting ladies, the strangest prison in the world, bowler hats, cheap food, a metro system in the sky, the largest lake in South America and a crazy man called Dave. Confused? You need to listen now! THIS IS BOLIVIA!!!!!!! Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get money towards your first stays....

Welcome to paradise! If you've never heard of the San Blas Islands before then you've been missing out! But no worries, in this episode we show you exactly what it's like to visit these perfect islands with San Blas Adventures. This episode isn't just sun, sea, drinks and palm trees, we also get very cultural as we introduce you to the native Kuna people and learn about their unique and special way of life Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get money towards your first...

This one is Panama and this little country really surprised us. If you think it's just a country to pass through in-between South & Central America then think again!  We chat about the most impressive engineering achievement in the world, we get lost and found in the cloud forest and chill in da Caribbean maaaan. For this month's innuendo themed game Nick takes Amy up the canal. Spit bucket at the ready, this one is wet and wild! Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get...

Here is our second documentary podcast and this one is a massive topic! In this doc we explain what has happened to Venezuela, we travel Colombia meeting the locals to see how the crisis has affected Venezuela's neighbour, we met Venezuelans making a new life in Colombia and we hear direct from Caracas, the Venezuelan capital. Join us on this journey to meet some fascinating people & places, and learn about the worst humanitarian crisis ever in the Americas! Also, if you want to join...

Welcome to our second Brazil episode and this one is packed full with info about the lesser travelled places, away from the popular tourists spots. We saw just one other traveller in 2.5 months!! If you like travelling the local way... you'll love this one. Amy also starts a new career as a football commentator, plus we're all treated to a very special performance!!!!! This was probably our favourite 3 months of our big round the world trip and we hope it comes across in this episode. Brazil...

Want to travel the world full time? Maybe even become a digital nomad? Well this is the podcast for you. But make sure to check out our first Long Term Travel episode back in series 3 first!

Join us as we travel around the iconic Galapagos islands learning about the history, geology, culture and unique wildlife from the expert guides at Metropolitan Touring. Why is this place so special, what's the big deal, who is Charles Darwin and what on earth are blue footed boobies? All covered in this episode!

For this mini episode we explore an alternative way of travelling. Overland in your own mobile home. Kolja & Arthur have been travelling South America in their Combi/Campervan and were kind enough to give us a ride and share their experiences with us, good and bad!  As this is What The Pho we also play a game, this time inspired by road trips. The licence plate game! Is this the best way to travel the world? Have a listen and you decide.  Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this...

Welcome to the second episode of series 4. Turkey is a country with mixed reviews so it should make for an interesting podcast. Is it brilliant or dangerous? In this episode you can join us in the capital Ankara, the no1 hot air ballon spot in the world - Cappadocia, as well as Konya, Pamukkale, Eskisehir and Europes biggest city; Istanbul!!! We get familiar with the food, language, spa treatments and our game this month is a special one. We play The Apprentice on location in Istanbul. Can we...

In this podcast documentary we spend time on both sides of Cyprus to find out why the island is divided and what it means to be Cypriot. We speak to the following people: James Ker Lindsay - Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics who has lived in Cyprus and was even involved in past United Nations peace talks Spyros Christofi - Photographer who's mother is a refugee from the ghost town Famagusta Panos Panayiotopoulos - Masters Graduate who has played for the Republic of Cyprus...

We're starting series 4 big! We had such an adventure in Chile and did so many things, it's hard to squeeze it all into one podcast! Join us as we explore the capital Santiago to learn about Chilean culture and history. Get arty with us in the creative city of Valparaiso before having stars in your eyes when we visit the VLTs (very large telescopes), the most productive telescopes in the world! Finally we visit the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth but it's way more than just that. It...

Here it is, the end of series 3 and the big one, Israel & Palestine! A holy land of walls, conflict and beauty. We've tried our best here to share our experience in these places, be honest about what we thought, and shed some light on what is happening in this fascinating but controversial place. We talk about our time walking the streets of Jerusalem, learning about the conflict with our Palestinian family in Bethlehem, and experiencing the good life with friends in Tel Aviv. Finally our...

For our final mini-episode of series 3 we're doing something different. We're answering your questions and there are some interesting ones. Some of you guys are pretty strange! :-D But that's why we love you! Also we had an argument just before we recorded so some shots were fired in this episode!  Enjoy! Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to get money towards your first few stays. We also get some credit so it's a win...

Join us this month as we take you into the Middle East to explore Jordan. This small country offers loads for travellers including the Dead Sea, Petra and the Wadi Rum desert. We explain all with the help of the friendly locals that we met along the way. Finally, our game this month is "Amman, I feel like a woman"………. Let's go girls! In case you're wondering we also discuss the capital Amman, Wadi Musa, Wasda, life for women and Mansaf. Also, if you want to join AirBnB then use this link to...

This latest mini-episode is about an important topic and something that we all love, food! From Feijoada in Brazil to soup in the Czech Republic… its all reviewed in this episode! This is one of our favourite things about travel so it makes sense to talk about it. As well as hearing our best and worst food destinations around the world, we also hear yours! Loads of you got in touch on social media when we asked you for your top food spots. Bon Appetit! Also, if you want to join AirBnB then...

If you're a regular listener then you'll know that sometimes our trips go wrong! This is one of those! Should make for an interesting listen then haha. Despite the troubles, in this episode we will still take you with us to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, The River Nile, Aswan, Luxor, Gamasa and Alexandria. You'll also hear from some great people we met along the way, including our Couchsurfing host Islam who showed us the Cairo nightlife, and educated us on his culture. Our game...

In this mini episode we share with you what we've learnt about life on the road. We talk honestly about the ups and downs of travel, our budget, mental health, and we answer some of your questions! ====================================== This episode is sponsored by Storyteller :-) https://www.storytellertravel.co.uk Follow us… Patreon: www.patreon.com/whatthepho Website: www.whatthephotravelpodcast.com Twitter: @phopodcast Email: [email protected] Facebook:...

Greece. What a beautiful place it is! And it's not just got the looks... it's got the personality too! In this episode we discuss Athens, Syros, Santorini, Gameshow facts, Language Lessons with Konstantinos, how to get around on Greek ferries, ancient history, a refugee hotel, we have a brand new feature called 'Pho-bservations and our game this month is 'Greek or Tweet' where Nick tries to crack Amy's greek philosophy codes. Have you been or are going to Greece? Let us know by contacting us...

This mini episode is a little bit different. We aren't even presenting it! James Belsey from The Bottomless Pit podcast interviews us on our favourite subject… you've guessed it… FREE WALKING TOURS! haha! What are they? How do they work? How can a company afford to run a company with no revenue? How much do I tip? Is it something that only your nan and grandad would do? We answer all these questions in this episode of course. This episode is sponsored by Storyteller...

JAPAN! A place most travellers dream of going to! You've got Tokyo, Osaka, Mount Fuji, Sushi, Sega, Super Mario and so much more! We discuss all of these in this episode featuring YouTuber Karl Watson. He recently visited Japan with his friend James where they travelled around by bullet trains, got up to no good in izakaya bars by talking to older men and visited the Hiroshima memorial site. In our game this month we try to actually turn Japanese! How do you do that I hear you ask? Well,...

Airmiles?! You need points, but how many? How much do I have to spend to get a point? How many points do I need to get a free flight? What is the point in points? What are points? What is life? Yeah… maybe you are just as confused as we are! Luckily this is the episode for you. We learn all the answers to these questions from Guille Montiel who travels the world on points and air miles. Plus we'll teach you something about the dating scene on airlines. ================================ Follow...