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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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. ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Where to Go is coming back for more 2023 travel adventures! Returning from 16 February, there'll be host of brilliant guests joining Lucy and James, once again providing the inside track on the places which they’ve chosen to call home... For this season, the team will also be focusing on sustainable travel and asking our guests about their best tips for a more environmentally-friendly visit. So get your planners out and mark down the 16 February for our first trip, visiting writer Ros Belford...

Ending the season with a bang, James and Lucy are joined by food and travel journalist and author of I heart Rome, Maria Pasquale to discuss the iconic Eternal City. Rome brings history to life like nowhere else but don't mistake it for some dusty old museum – this vibrant city is in no way stuck in the past. Tune in for a feast of timeless Roman delights, from astounding art and architecture to delectable cocktails and carbonara! Where to Go will be back! We’d love to hear your feedback or...

This week James and Lucy are joined by travel writer Lucie Grace who is based in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. From tiny temples in the jungle to all the excitement of a big city, Lucie explains how Chiang Mai blends the best of ancient and modern culture. After tempting us to Thailand, Lucie talks travelling around 9 countries in Europe without a single flight – including taking a train ferry from Sicily to Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by journalist and author of How to Live Korean, Soo Kim. In her day job, Soo is interviewing Squid Game stars and reporting on the latest K-pop news but today she chats to us about all things Seoul. Packed with ancient palaces and glitzy skyscrapers, the city is the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Soo takes us through her favourite spots, from the neofuturistic buildings housing design exhibitions to the craft breweries...

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki, owner of online trip planner MarocMama and CEO of Marrakech Food Tours. After moving from the US to Morocco, Amanda began blogging about her experience of living in Marrakech, which she lovingly describes as a metropolis with a small town feel. Today, she takes us on a whirlwind tour of the city, from exploring once-buried buildings to riding in World War II motorcycle sidecars. Hosted on Acast. See...

This week on the podcast James and Lucy are joined by journalist and travel writer, Mary Novakovich. Mary first fell in love with her parents’ home country while spending a summer there as a child. Today, she paints a vivid picture of a Croatia lesser-known to many travellers. Tune in for the country's wild beauty, welcoming locals, hidden gems and a reading from Mary’s new book, My Family and Other Enemies: Life and travels in Croatia’s hinterland, which is out online and in all good...

This week we're talking to award-winning travel journalist Emma Thomson, an expert on remote destinations and responsible, adventure-based tours. Join James and Lucy as Emma guides us to three lesser-visited destinations from her travels... Journey to the end of the world to Greenland, an icy wilderness where often the only sound heard is the cracking of an iceberg. If you thought it couldn't get more remote than this, think again, as we head to the volcanic Marquesas Islands where the locals...

Dubai is often making headlines for its modern mega-developments and glitzy glamour. This week on the podcast we're diving deeper into the city behind the buzz and exploring the local scene with our guest Hayley Alexander, who has lived in Dubai for six years. From paddle boarding at the Palm to sand boarding in the desert, starting the day with Jamaican brunch to saluting the sunset with a South African cocktail – the world is your oyster in Dubai! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on...

"Lyon is better than Paris." Can our guest back up her bold claim? This week, sustainable travel writer Anna Richards argues that Lyon deserves more love than the City of Light! Between streets painted into optical illusions, markets piled high with cheese, bars with French wine on tap, plus a packed calendar of events, we just might be convinced... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.