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The Travel Diaries

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

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes186Founded7 years ago
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Today’s guest is a global tv star, bestselling author, food obsessive and one of the most beloved members of one of Netflix’s biggest ever shows…Antoni Porowski.

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Recent Guests

Matt Tebbutt
Chef, broadcaster and host of Saturday Kitchen
Television/Food media
Episode: Matt Tebbutt's Queensland, Australia - Destination Special
Antoni Porowski
Global TV star, best-selling author, food obsessive; known for Queer Eye
Queer Eye (Netflix) and National Geographic; Best of the World with Antoni Porowski
Episode: Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye star and Presenter
Eva zu Beck
Adventurer, filmmaker, writer
Self‑employed / writer and filmmaker
Episode: Eva zu Beck, adventurer & filmmaker
Gary Sherwin
Travel expert and CEO of Visit Newport Beach
Visit Newport Beach
Episode: Newport Beach - Bonus Destination Special
Charlotte Crosby
Reality TV star and travel/interview guest
Episode: Charlotte Crosby
Annabelle Thorpe
Travel writer and Turkey expert
Episode: Totally Türkiye - Destination Special with Trip.com
Tom Bradby
Journalist, author, and TV presenter
ITV News (former Royal Correspondent, political editor)
Episode: Tom Bradby
Dom Joly
Comedian and travel writer known for Trigger Happy TV and Dark Tourist journalism
Episode: Dom Joly
Dom Jolly
Episode: Season 16 Trailer - The Travel Diaries with Holly Rubenstein

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Holly Rubenstein
Journalist and host of The Travel Diaries.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • My favourite podcast

    Absolutely loved discovering the back catalogue. New favourite podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonny7712
    United Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Really enjoying the interviews! Holly is a wonderful host and asks such great questions. You get such a good feel for the places the guests have loved travelling to. Heavenly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi Winters
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Rick stein

    A lovely Christmassy episode with the always entertaining Rick Stein.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gilllean
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Listeners praise Holly's questions and travel storytelling and say episodes transport them to destinations.
Some feedback notes the opening segments can be lengthy, but the core interviews remain strong and inspiring.
Guests and topics are consistently engaging with a wanderlust-inducing range of destinations.

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Matt Tebbutt's Queensland, Australia - Destination Special
Q: Where would you choose as your all-time favorite destination in Queensland?
The Whitsundays stand out for their tropical paradise quality, complemented by Hamilton Island and the surrounding islands, though Lady Elliot Island and its coral atoll experiences also left a deep impression.
Matt Tebbutt's Queensland, Australia - Destination Special
Q: Where captured your heart first in Queensland?
Brisbane, with its river life, cafes, and walkable layout that blends urban energy with easy access to nature, felt like a first love for the place.
Eva zu Beck, adventurer & filmmaker
Q: What moment made you realize you had to reinvent your life?
A gradual awakening culminating in a solo Marrakesh moment, where I realized I could walk away from my conventional life and start anew, quitting my job and informing my flatmates and family the next day.
Charlotte Crosby
Q: Why the Love Holidays collaboration and reading on holiday?
Because reading on holiday is a powerful escape and helps balance the screen-heavy modern travel experience; the campaign highlights how taking books along can enrich family trips and encourage a more offline, relaxed pace.
Charlotte Crosby
Q: What was the most eye-opening travel experience you had since Geordie Shore?
Australia during The Masked Singer period and the subsequent months shown me the depths of different cultures, the kindness of people, and how travel can redefine what you think you're capable of, especially through immersive experiences with communities in places like Canada and Japan.

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The show hosts intimate conversations with a wide range of travelers, explorers, writers, and entertainers, exploring how destinations shape their lives and careers. Each episode threads together early travel memories, beloved destinations, hidden gems, and bucket-list experiences, offering personal narratives that blend culture, cuisine, nature, and adventure. Notable for its high-caliber guest list and polished production, it often spotlights iconic locations and vivid travel storytelling, making it a strong fit for listeners chasing wanderlust, destination ideas, and insider travel perspectives.

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The Travel Diaries launched 7 years ago and published 186 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on The Travel Diaries?

Recent guests on The Travel Diaries include:

1. Matt Tebbutt
2. Antoni Porowski
3. Eva zu Beck
4. Gary Sherwin
5. Charlotte Crosby
6. Annabelle Thorpe
7. Tom Bradby
8. Dom Joly

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