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The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

Belinda Jackson & Kirstie Bedford

Where does your wanderlust lead you?To Melbourne’s cafes or the vast deserts of the Empty Quarter, a New Zealand vineyard or the pavements of New York… what’s your neighbourhood?Join travel journalists and editors Kirstie Bedford and Belinda Jackson for inspiring stories and inside information from across the world.Website https://theworldawaits.auInstagram @theworldawaitspodcastSupport us https://ko-fi.com/theworldawaits (thank you!)

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41:20

Cruise the high seas, top travel destinations for...

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2024/10/30

Send us a textLove a cruise but just can’t choose? Cruise expert Honida Beram has sailed the seven seas on more than 50 cruises; she explains the best cruise for you to choose.Also, Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel list – the breakdown of where to travel in 2025 and why, see lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travelAnd if you’re heartbroken and footloose, we reveal the best places to travel after a break-up, with travel blogger Miss Tourist giving a ‘heartbreak healing’ score for each destina...

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47:55

Savouring Peru, the best airline food &...

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2024/10/23

Send us a text“Food is our love language,” says Lima-born chef Alejandro Saravia, who takes us on a culinary adventure through Latin America.The chef, who recently opened Morena, two Latin American restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, admits he didn’t like ceviche until he was 18. “It was a sacrilege for a Peruvian. At the same time, I’m not a soccer fanatic. But I learned to love it, and every time I visit Peru, I order beautiful fresh ceviche with lots of citrus and chilli. It’s a dish that...

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34:10

Australia's best islands, Brisbane booms and...

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2024/10/16

Send us a textLove islands? Australia has thousands of them to choose from, and Emma Shaw, author of Ultimate Islands Escapes (Hardie Grant), can help you find the island of your dreams. From such all-stars as Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays to the far-flung Cocos Keeling Islands, nearly 3000km north-west of Perth, there’s an island to suit every taste and every budget. See hardiegrantgift.com.au; @exploreshawBelle and Kirstie also chat about American Express Travel’s annual ‘Trendin...

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37:37

EP 63 Greece & Bulgaria by train, tracing your...

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2024/10/09

Send us a textCo-host Belle takes us to Greece and Bulgaria, travelling by rail on a slow food, slow travel journey of these neighbouring countries, eurail.com She travelled on a Eurail pass, which criss-crosses 33 European countries, all without flying. She also gives us a peek at the new Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino on the Peloponnese peninsula, on the Greek mainland - and it's as glamorous as you would expect! mandarinoriental.com Also, would you let your 15-year-old train around Europ...

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43:29

EP 62 Living a nomadic life; the ‘not-hot’ list and...

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2024/10/02

Living a nomadic life; the ‘not-hot’ list and airport departure timesHave you ever dreamt of packing it all in and travelling the world? That’s what Tim and Sharyn Nilsen have done and the only retirement plans they have are to keep ticking off the list of countries they visit – well, those that are left. This week, Sharyn gives some great advice as to how you can do it too. https://catchourtravelbug.comWe also cover Intrepid’s ‘not-hot’ list, which are the best lesser-known places you need t...

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36:15

EP 61 Stargazing around the world; best Aussie towns...

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2024/09/25

When was the last time you really soaked up the night sky? Spotted a full moon? Admired the Milky Way? Saw an aurora?Marnie Ogg joins us to talk about astrotourism. Marnie designs and leads stargazing tours, and she is also the founder of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, which educates people about light pollution. So stay with us to learn the best places on Earth to go stargazing, aurora hunting and spotting all sorts of celestial bodies. See darkskytraveller.com.au We also reveal the bes...

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48:49

EP 60 Deserted island escapes, new flight routes from...

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2024/09/18

Would you let yourself be dropped on a remote island, for total solitude? That's explorer and entrepreneur Alvaro Cerezo's job - he drops willing travellers on deserted islands in the most remote corners of the globe. "We give fake names to protect our islands so they are secret to protect them from mass tourism.. [otherwise] we will destroy the feeling of isolation for the client… so that’s important to us to keep them secret,” he says. See www.docastaway.comWe also cover off the...

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40:11

EP 59 The waterways of Vietnam, tourist taxes &...

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2024/09/11

Done Saigon and Hanoi, ready to explore more of Vietnam? Co-host Belle Jackson talks about why you should have the water cities of Hue (on the Perfume River), Kê Gà (on Kê Gà Bay) and Can Tho (on the Mekong Delta), on your must-visit list. She also shares the cultural tourism of the Azerai hotel group, and new flights from Melbourne into Hanoi with Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet, azerai.com, vietjetair.comTo celebrate, Lonely Planet is giving away two copies of its Vietnam guidebook, wor...

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37:38

Best fares to Europe & the US, top Aussie tiny towns...

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2024/09/04

Want to get the best airfare to Europe or the US? We're going full #avgeek as flight booking expert Mark Trim shares insider secrets on airlines to watch, alternative routes and the best time to buy. He also shares tips on booking in shoulder seasons and the Asian gateways offering great lie-flat deals. The co-founder of the Complex Travel Group, which specialises in round-the-world fares, adds that the 'best' airfare may be the most wallet-friendly, or it could also be the one stuffed with f...

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40:03

EP 57 Secrets of the Blue Zones, where Aussies are...

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2024/08/28

This week we reveal the secrets of the Blue Zones – where people live the longest and healthiest lives. Blue Zone Vice President Nick Buettner explains how they discovered Blue Zones, the habits of those living there, and lessons you can learn from visiting these regions. And the Netflix show Nick mentions is Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones see netflix.com/title/81214929 We also reveal new research from Emirates that shows where Aussies are travelling, and share some quirky hotels...

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49:27

EP 56: Unlocking India, travelling with jewellery &...

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2024/08/21

Rajasthan is the India of the imagination – fortresses and palaces, the grand desert, bustling bazaars and incredible colour... men in fabulous turbans and elephants and camels everywhere. But there are so many places to love in India, says Fiona Caulfield. Fiona swapped a high-profile career as a futurist and branding consultant in New York for Bangalore in southern India, where she created the Love Travel brand. She now creates bespoke itineraries through India, as well as neighbouring Bhut...

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45:13

EP 55 : Norway beyond the fjords, world's most...

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2024/08/14

Dramatic fjords, snowy mountains, midnight sun… Norway’s natural beauty is legendary. But wait, there’s more! Torunn Tronsvang is the founder of UpNorway and says there’s so much more to Norway than the stunning scenery. She leads you through Norway’s world-leading food and wine scene, shares cultural experiences with the Indigenous people, as well as its impressive architecture, including its public toilets (they really are that good), upnorway.comAlso this episode, we’re talking t...

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EP 54: Why accessible travel matters & newest World...

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2024/08/07

One in five Australians lives with a disability, and yet on hotel websites, the facilities listed to cater for these travellers are often as far down the list with the dog's water bowl. Julie Jones, creator of Have Wheelchair Will Travel and co-founder of Travel Without Limits, talks about what we can all do to make travel more inclusive for those with a disability, travelwithoutlimits.com.au As Julie says, “People assume that it’s a small percentage of the market and therefore it’s too much ...

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EP 53: Safari in Sabi Sabi, best budget destinations...

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2024/08/01

Spot the Big Five on a South African safari…and then really start seeing what the Greater Kruger National Park has to offer. Jacques Smit takes us on a tour of Sabi Sabi, a private, fence-free reserve within the Greater Kruger area. Take a birding tour, a walking safari, visit local communities; then soak up the luxury trimmings - think spa, sundowners and stylish villas, with tips on the best time to go and what to pack (bonus; a few fashion tips as well, for a stylish safari!) A...

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EP 52: Cycling in Sardinia & best countries for solo...

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2024/07/24

Would you cycle for more than 210 kilometres in 30+ degree heat around southern Sardinia? For host Kirstie Bedford it was a dream come true.Kirstie just spent a week biking the hills of the Italian island, all in the name of fun. She rode through an abandoned medieval village, biked through a Blue Zone, climbed hills to scour some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful beaches, and drank wine with locals to celebrate what Italians do best – live life to the fullest.Take a listen to learn some ...

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Winter Series #4: Mindful Hiking in New Zealand & Nepal

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2024/07/17

This week, we go to the high mountains and quiet forests with two mindful hikers, in Nepal and New Zealand.Ever think about quitting your corporate job and following a life-long dream? Laura Waters did, and she’s now an award-winning author, travel writer and speaker. Laura talks to Kirstie about hiking the length of New Zealand in a life-changing experience that led to her to write her travel memoir, Bewildered, soultrekkers.com.au Walking slowly in silence in the Nepalese Himalayas is ...

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55:15

Winter Series #3: The Travel Entrepreneurs – Bruce...

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2024/07/10

This week, two of the world's biggest travel entrepreneurs speak to The World Awaits.Social entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks about his decision to take his company into the luxury space after three decades – and what it means to you, the traveller. “The beautiful thing of travel [is] you have the opportunity to transform lives if you step out of your comfort zone,” says Bruce Poon Tip, gadventures.comAnyone who’s ever used a Lonely ...

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35:20

Winter Series #2: Talking travel gear, whale swims, a...

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2024/07/03

Need some travel tech or gear inspo? We’ve got you covered this week, with Belle and our producer Alaisdair Leith back behind the mic. We’ve also teamed up with Gypsea Loop to give away a gorgeous Hair Tie Bangle, talk whale swims and Rick Stein's NSW hotel, pop into Melbourne bar Brass Monkey’s love letter to Victoria, and stay at the W Sydney. Here's our travel gear hotlist:Gypsea Loop Hair Tie Bangle, our gorgeous giveaway, is designed by Tracy Morris of The Blonde Nomads Australian ...

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51:40

Winter Series #1: The Big Guns - the TV star & the...

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2024/06/26

Welcome to the winter series, where we talk to two of the biggest influences in the travel industry. He’s eaten tarantulas, jumped out of planes, dropped his kilt while Highland dancing and even…gone camping *quelle horreur!* Kevin Moloney, together with his wife Janetta Stones, are 'the snobby travellers' on the incredibly successful Travel Guides show on Nine network. See https://www.9now.com.au/travel-guidesAlso this week, should you wash that elephant in Thailand? Adventure Worl...

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EP 47: Luke Mangan, kid-free hotels & becoming a...

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2024/06/19

Chef, restaurateur, author and all-round nice guy Luke Mangan has restaurants in hotels, cruise ships, airports and even in a pylon in the Sydney Harbour Bridge He has an OAM for his services to hospitality and has just launched his own wine brand. Kirstie chats to him about his favourite places to travel and eat, how he got his start and what he’s up to next. See lukemangan.com We also talk through some of the world’s best adult-only hotels for a kid-free getaway, and share some tips o...

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