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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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EP 26: Polar opposites - Antarctica & the Arctic

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2024/01/24

Antarctica and the Arctic are two of the last frontiers on the planet, and the focus of this week’s feature with veteran journalist Andrew Conway. He puts the case for travel to these two incredibly fragile, vulnerable places, and how we travellers can be involved in their conservation. We’re also talking the world's most powerful passports, according to the annual Henley Passport Index, based on data from the International Air Transport Association which shows which are the most powerful

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00:24:28

SUMMER SERIES #5: Mornington Peninsula vs Phillip...

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2024/01/18

We’re still in the thick of Australian summer holidays, so it’s time for the great Victorian playground play-off! We ask the hard questions – who did it better these summer holidays, Mornington Peninsula (Belle) or Phillip Island (Kirstie)? Also this episode, we cover off the top tourism spots that Australians love to hate… and the hard-loved Gold Coast gets repeat mentions, thanks to research by internationaldriversassociation.com But back to Victoria, we’ve both been holidaying in the top

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00:30:06

SUMMER SERIES #4: The Big Guns - Bruce Poon Tip &...

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2024/01/10

This week, we bring you two of the biggest names to join us here at The World Awaits – travel commentator Bruce Poon Tip and design innovator Bill Bensley. Social entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and owner of adventure travel company G Adventure Bruce Poon Tip talks to Kirstie from Toronto about the importance of community tourism, and what you can do as a traveller to genuinely make change to communities in need. Bruce also reveals the countries that are leading the way in travel

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00:30:53

SUMMER SERIES #3: Let's go to Spain! San Sebastian &...

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2024/01/03

We love Spain, and our two guests love it even more! This week's episode brings two of our favourite interviewees in to talk about their big love of all things Spanish. Meet Ben Groundwater - travel journalist occasional tour guide and lover of San Sebastian's food scene. He talks to Belle about how to eat like a Spaniard, breakfast beers and the best restaurant in this foodie heaven, bengroundwater.com Less eating, more walking, Wandering to World founder Glenyce Johnson tells Kirstie

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SUMMER SERIES #2: Bad travel fashion faux pas &...

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2023/12/27

Vomiting comedians, being shot at in Honduras and running through a game reserve. We share some of the best responses we've received from our guests about their most bizarre travel moments. Thanks to @brenthillfiji @lisapagotto_ and @sheryltakayama for sharing stories of their escapades on the road. And hold the shame! Kirstie and I share our own fashion travel faux pas – all born from hard experiences. On the cruise ship. On the ski slopes. On the Fijian beaches and in the wilderness… ---

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00:29:49

SUMMER SERIES #1: The Italian episode - Rome & Florence

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2023/12/20

Welcome to our Summer Series! We're bringing you some of our favourite interviews, kicking off with the Italian episode, featuring Rome and Florence. First up, the cuisine of Rome is carbonara, artichokes and lamb, says Italian-Australian author and journalist Maria Pasquale, who writes about Roman cuisine in her book, The Eternal City. “But if I had to describe Rome in one word, it would be artichoke,” she says. Maria also talks about the Awesome Foursome of Roman pastas including the wild

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EP 25: Laura Waters' walk to success, Cruising Norway...

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2023/12/13

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 about hiking the length of New Zealand in a life-changing experience that led to her to write her travel memoir, Bewildered, see soultrekkers.com.au Belle teams up with and entertainment and travel writer Alaisdair Leith to share their best travel gifts for Christmas… shouting out to great Melbourne brands including Bellroy

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EP 24 : Lyndey Milan eats in Puglia and Morocco &...

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2023/12/06

“We go to a place where there are 70 cows this guy milks and the milk goes straight into the dairy where he makes the cheese, and then we sit in the farmhouse and eat the food … these families are getting more and more revered for what they are doing because they kept the old traditions alive… you feel the history through the food.” Lyndey Milan OAM, author, celebrity chef, culinary tour host, lyndeymilan.com In this week’s episode of The World Awaits, food extraordinaire Lyndey Milan talks to

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EP 23: Take the Slow Road or the Spice Road

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2023/11/29

Have you ever wanted to pack everything up and do the Big Lap around Australia? Kirianna Poole did, and so along with her husband, they bought a vintage camper, refitted it, and with a toddler in tow, circumnavigated Australia. They’ve now also covered the length of New Zealand and have Japan in their sights. Kiri talks to Kirstie about her book, The Slow Road Cookbook, her remarkable journey (and two more pregnancies along the way), some of her favourite spots to stop, and her love of cooking on

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EP 22: Brit film hotspots & Wellness in Mornington

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2023/11/23

Fancy taking broomstick riding classes, or discovering the Peaky effect in the British Midlands? Maria Sykes of Visit Britain encourages you to load your watchlist with the best new Brit flix, including the new Bridgerton and The Crown series, and Welcome to Wrexham for some Welsh football action. Add Wonka to the mix, then go explore the destinations, including Oxford, Bath and Lime Regis. For more inspo, see visitbritain.com "People are exhausted… we see a lot of people burning out, so

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EP 21: Rebuilding Maui & Life in Bhutan

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2023/11/15

“Maui needs visitors, it’s very much open .. and the more people that come to visit and spend money here, the better it is for Maui’s recovery”, says Lianne Driessen from Sail Trilogy, a 50-year-old tourism business integral in helping rebuild Maui. Lianne talks to Kirstie about the fires that devastated Maui, including claiming her own home 12 weeks ago, and what you can do to help in its recovery, sailtrilogy.com Did you know there are only 45 foreigners living in the tiny kingdom of Bhutan? One

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EP 20: Mindful travel in Nepal & Hiking with refugees

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2023/11/08

Walking slowly in silence in the Nepalese Himalayas is just one of the ways travel writer Nina Karnikowski says we can embrace mindful travel. Belle talks to Nina about taking the time to travel, and taking in the world around us on a more acute level. “We can travel at a pace so fast, we actually miss all the wonder around us as we tick our boxes and return home exhausted," she says. You can see more about Nina’s work, including her latest book, The Mindful Traveller, at

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EP 19: Bill Bensley on philanthropy & Lonely Planet's...

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2023/11/01

Bill Bensley is world renowned for his unique, inspiring and award-winning hotel designs and eye-catching architecture, bringing to life more than 200 resorts, hotels and palaces in over 30 countries. He is also a concerned conservationist and passionate philanthropist, and a pioneer in helping communities, and preserving conservation and wildlife. He tells Kirstie why he’s so passionate about philanthropy and his next big project, bensley.com Also, Lonely Planet has released its new Best in Travel

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EP 18: Where to ski this winter, Spookiest haunts &...

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2023/10/26

Skiing in Japan in 2023/24 is going gangbusters. Europe is having a sweet spot with prices and new snow experiences. And there’s always Canada – Whistler and the Powder Highway string of resorts. The question is: where should you ski this northern winter? Powder hound and journalist Flip Byrnes has slid on every continent, and answers all your ski questions as she talks about her new book, Ultimate Skiing and Snowboarding (Hardie Grant). We also cover off heli-ski in Greenland, why Italy is so

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EP 17: On Country in Kakadu & Travels with a healthy gut

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2023/10/19

Bininj man Ben Tyler talks to Belle about growing up in what’s now Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory. The creator of the Dird Full Moon Feasts at Cooinda Lodge, Ben talks about foraging for bush tucker, speaking language and the power of Country. To find out more about the Dird dinners and travelling in Kakadu, visit kakadukitchen.com.au To learn more about the Bininj Kunwok language of West Arnhem Land, visit njamed.com Also, nutritionist Sheryl Takayama shares some great tips on

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EP 16: Max Allen on Australia’s alternative wines &...

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2023/10/12

Where do you go to step off the beaten track of wine – away from the unholy trinity of chardonnay, shiraz and sauvignon blanc? Author and wine writer Max Allen talks to Belle about his new book, Alternative Reality: How Australian wine changed course. The book includes the best cellar doors in Australia where you can explore the exciting alternative grape varieties we’re drinking (or should be drinking) now. Keep listening to the end to hear his hot tip of the next big grape varietal… See

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SPECIAL EP 15: The long road to restore tourism in...

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2023/10/11

Morocco is a country that relies heavily on tourism, and it has a long road ahead to recover from the devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,900 people when it struck the High Atlas Mountain range near Marrakech just weeks ago. Australian David Mannix of Arcadia Expeditions, who lives in Marrakech, talks about his experience “being shot around like a pinball” during the quake and how you can best support the North African nation. We also talk to By Prior Arrangement’s lead guide in

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EP 14: Travel to China is back, and we go to Canada...

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2023/09/13

It’s the last country to open its doors after the pandemic, but travel to China is finally back, as Wendy Wu, founder of Wendy Wu Tours tells us. Also, what do you do if you meet a bear in the woods? We ask former software developer Marg Leehane, now the owner of the Great Bear Lodge in the wilds of British Columbia. Also, how to claim credits for unused flights from Qantas and Jetstar and new research from @july unveils some rather…er… interesting things we’re packing on holiday. We urge you to

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EP 13: South Korea & Responsible travel

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2023/09/06

K-Pop, too-cute hanok guesthouses and some of the world’s best street food: travel consultant Lachlan Woodland talks about why you need to get on board the next flight to Korea. Also, Toni Ambler of The Travel Corporation on how you can help keep ancient traditions alive – from weaving to flamenco – by travelling responsibly. We also talk about how you prepare to go on a wellness retreat, and finally - comfort seeker or mindful traveller? The latest research from booking.com says we’re one of four

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EP 12: How to do Bali better, and unforgettable...

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2023/08/31

Have the best wildlife encounter (best for you, best for the wildlife), and is Bali really all it’s cracked up to be? Also, sip your way around the world at these leading wine destinations and find out how you can while away your time (for free!) at the airport. What an episode! Kirstie catches up with award-winning wildlife photographer and journalist Rachelle Mackintosh to chat about the powerful impact of seeing wildlife in their domain. She shares hair-raising tiger encounters, talks of her

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