
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

Today I’m joined by travel writer, author and photographer, Luke Abrahams. Luke is one of the UK's most prolific travel journalists, having been to 30 countries this year alone, and he's about to release a new book, The Luxury Travel Book: 25 persona... more
Today’s guest is one of the most influential figures in British food. Ruthie Rogers is the chef and co-founder of The River Cafe, the legendary Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Hammersmith, which she opened with Rose Gray in 1987. Over nearly f... more
This week on The Travel Diaries: Unpacked, I’m joined by Lauren Ho, one of the world’s most well-travelled luxury hotel experts. Lauren is Travel Director of Wallpaper*, a contributing editor at Country & Town House and the Academy Chair for Western ... more
Today’s guest is one of Britain’s funniest, most distinctive and most beloved writers, Caitlin Moran.
Caitlin began writing her first book at just 13, was published at 16, and became an award-winning Times columnist and the bestselling author of boo... more
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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
Absolutely loved discovering the back catalogue. New favourite podcast.
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.
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!
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!
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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. Ruthie Rogers
2. Lauren Ho
3. Caitlin Moran
4. John O'Ceallaigh
5. Nisha Katona
6. Sir Michael Palin
7. Matt Tebbutt
8. Antoni Porowski
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