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The Travel Diaries

Holly Rubenstein
Italy
Japan
France
California
Oman
Los Angeles
Norway
Malta
Austria
Salalah
Jebel Akhdar
London
Food and Beverages
New York
Iceland
Northern Ireland
Ireland
Dublin
San Francisco
Travel Experiences

The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives.

Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of famous guests take you on a journey through the seven chapters of their life's travel diaries, fro... more

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Today’s guest is someone who has quite literally reached the very top of the world. And if his name isn’t immediately familiar to you, I can almost guarantee you’ll know some of his extraordinary work.

Jimmy Chin is one of the world’s most accomplis... more

Hello and welcome to The Travel Diaries Unpacked, the show where we bring you the latest travel news, trends, inspiration and insider tips from some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry.

Today, I'm joined by someone who really does have ... more

Today I'm joined by one of the funniest women in British comedy, Maisie Adam. Since winning the prestigious So You Think You're Funny competition at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, she's become a familiar face on shows including Mock the Week, Taskmast... more

Hello and welcome back to The Travel Diaries Unpacked, your weekly weekend dose of wanderlust.

Joining me this week is Isabella Craddock, she’s the founder and editor of Near+Far magazine, former editor at Condé Nast Traveller Middle East and the M... more

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Recent Guests

Jimmy Chin
Professional mountaineer, climber, skier, National Geographic photographer and Oscar-winning filmmaker
National Geographic
Episode: Jimmy Chin, Climber & Filmmaker
Jacqui Gifford
Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
Episode: Unpacked: Editor-in-Chief of Travel & Leisure Magazine, Jacqui Gifford on travel trends + hot destinations for next year
Maisie Adam
British comedian and stand-up performer
Episode: Maisie Adam
Isabella Craddock
Founder and editor of Near+Far magazine, former Condé Nast Traveller Middle East editor
Near+Far
Episode: Unpacked: Tromsø, Hôtel de Crillon, Hatta, Listener Q&A & more with Near & Far Editor, Isabella Craddock
Sara Davies
Entrepreneur, TV personality, Crafter's Companion founder and youngest-ever female investor on BBC One's Dragons' Den
Crafter's Companion
Episode: Sara Davies
Amira Hashish
Travel and design editor, founder of creative studio Rapport and former Evening Standard executive editor
Rapport
Episode: Unpacked: Capri, Nice, My wedding story (!), The Grove, LA & more with Design & Travel Editor, Amira Hashish
Celia Imrie
British actress with a career spanning more than five decades and author of The Elegant Hustler
Episode: Celia Imrie
Suzannah Ramsdale
Lifestyle Director at The London Standard
The London Standard
Episode: Unpacked: Seville, Bologna, Peligoni, Cádiz & more with Suzannah Ramsdale, Lifestyle Director at The London Standard
Herman Fuselier
Louisiana-based travel and culture writer
Louisiana natives
Episode: Louisiana: Small Towns, Swamps & Southern Soul - Destination Special

Host

Holly Rubenstein
Host of The Travel Diaries

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Amazing!!!

    I just listened the episode with Eva Zu Beck and it’s truly inspiring to hear her story and I love that there are so many amazing conversation points! 100/10 podcast! 🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AvaWanderer
    Canada2 months ago
  • Thank you

    My mouth buds are connecting to the memory of what I am hearing

    I have some connection to bit of her life as it was similar to mine But I never travelled due to poverty Now at age of 64 I can afford to travel I will be solo travelling but do want too So maybe the podcast can help galvanise my soul ahh to step into the abyss of another country and be

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • My favourite podcast

    Absolutely loved discovering the back catalogue. New favourite podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny7712
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great Guests!

    Holly brings together some really interesting voices from within the travel and entertainment world. It's nice to hear about the places that have inspired people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dedward93
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • My new favourite podcast

    What an incredible back catalogue. I loved discovering so many of the episodes - favourite episodes are Joanna Lumley and Rick Stein, and Dom Joly was great today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zsusziddds
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's warm, engaging style and the breadth of guests.
Fans appreciate high production values and vivid travel storytelling; some critique opening segments or politics in certain episodes.
Audience notes how wanderlust and destination knowledge shine through in every episode.

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Unpacked: Editor-in-Chief of Travel & Leisure Magazine, Jacqui Gifford on travel trends + hot destinations for next year
Q: What are your feelings about AI when it comes to travel now, Jacqui?
Gifford sees AI as useful for organizing travel details and handling logistical tasks, but says it can be inaccurate and cannot replace the human taste, access and personal attention travelers may want, especially in luxury travel.
Unpacked: Editor-in-Chief of Travel & Leisure Magazine, Jacqui Gifford on travel trends + hot destinations for next year
Q: Do you feel as though that is a response mainly to us not being able to travel for a few years, isn't it like a rebound effect?
Gifford says the pandemic is part of the reason, but ongoing uncertainty also makes people value travel and human connection. She adds that people may feel a need to travel while they can, and that family trips are benefiting from renewed priorities and greater wealth transfer.
Jimmy Chin, Climber & Filmmaker
Q: What was a film that you thought you were making, and what did it then become?
Chin explains that the film began as the story of Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson's attempt to ski Everest's direct north face, and grew into a story about an impossible dream, love, grief and resilience.
Jimmy Chin, Climber & Filmmaker
Q: Where would the moment in your life be that opened up the world of adventure to you?
Chin says adventure first came to him through books, especially The Hobbit, and later found an outlet when he began climbing as a teenager.
Maisie Adam
Q: Where would that be?
Adam names Prague, where her husband proposed to her on the Charles Bridge during a winter trip. She recalls the city's river, historic streets and a snowfall the next morning as part of the memory.

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What is The Travel Diaries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly interview series that centers travel as a lens on people, places, and personal journeys. Across episodes, conversations unfold through seven life chapters—early travel memories, first loves, favorite destinations, hidden gems, and bucket-list ambitions—often weaving in food, culture, and the political or historical contexts of places visited. Guests range from actors, chefs, and journalists to explorers and comedians, bringing a kaleidoscope of experiences that illuminate how travel shapes careers, worldviews, and creative work. The program stands out for high-quality storytelling, strong host guidance, and a consistent emphasis on vibrant destinations, memorable moments, and actionable travel insights that inspire wanderlust while... more

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Recent guests on The Travel Diaries include:

1. Jimmy Chin
2. Jacqui Gifford
3. Maisie Adam
4. Isabella Craddock
5. Sara Davies
6. Amira Hashish
7. Celia Imrie
8. Suzannah Ramsdale

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