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Artwork for The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

Belinda Jackson & Kirstie Bedford
Australia
New Zealand
Sustainable Travel
Sardinia
Travel
Life Unhurried
Japan
Melbourne
Slow Travel
Dubai
Vietnam
Europe
Accessible Tourism
Travel Industry
Cocos Keeling Islands
Greece
G Adventures
Maldives
Italy
Antarctica

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 theworldawaits.auInstagram @theworldawaitspodcast Support us htt... more

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At 50, filmmaker Dianne Whelan set out to walk and kayak the longest trail in the world, the 24,000km-long Trans Canada Trail. 

Her film, 500 days in the Wild, opened recently in Australia and documents her extraordinary six-year journey. She tells ... more

You might need the tissues for this one. This is the heartfelt story of Silva McLeod, the first Tongan woman to become an airline pilot, who wrote about her incredible journey from 'Island Girl to Airline Pilot' in a memoir of that name.  

Silva alw... more

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White ski gear? Wearing pink on safari? Are shoes optional on flights?

This week, hosts Kirstie and Belle ask the big questions about what to wear when you travel. We're talking dress codes on cruises, debate the merits of zip-off trousers and share... more

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Slowing down, connecting with nature and managing mental health are all the benefits of barefoot hiking, says our interviewee this week.

Dale Noppers is a safety professional in Western Australia who has been taking people barefoot hiking for more ... more

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Recent Guests

Dale Noppers
Barefoot hiking advocate and safety professional
Independent/Barefoot Hiker
Episode: EP 144 The latest slow travel trend: barefoot hiking; the most instagrammable hotels & better sleep on planes
Rob Goss
UK-born, Tokyo-based travel writer and author
Tokyo Freelance Writer/Author
Episode: Ep 142 Japan's lesser-known regions, flights and fuel surcharges & Australia's prettiest national parks
James Wilcox
Untamed Borders founder, travels to extreme destinations
Untamed Borders
Episode: EP 141 Travelling in Afghanistan, keeping your eyes healthy on the road & why cash is still king
Fatima Haidari
Afghanistan's first female tour guide
Untamed Borders (collaborator)
Episode: EP 141 Travelling in Afghanistan, keeping your eyes healthy on the road & why cash is still king
Toby Venus
Tech journalist and host of Point Hacks Podcast
Point Hacks
Episode: EP 139 Fly flat-bed to Europe with Toby Venus of Point Hacks; biggest hotel rooms & how new EU border rules will hit travellers
Lee Atkinson
Australian travel author and journalist known for road trip books
Lee Atkinson (author)
Episode: EP 137 Europe by motorbike with the Pillion Princess; getting home from the Middle East & should you cancel your Euro-trip?
Andrea Barton
Award-winning author of the Jade Riley Mysteries and head of Brightside Story Studio
Andrea Barton (author)
Episode: EP 134 The author who bases her books on her expat life, the new trip planner & avoiding disease when you travel
Charles Davidson
Co-founder of Peninsula Hot Springs
Peninsula Hot Springs, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Episode: EP 133 Hot springs bathing around the world, UK visa changes and inflight skincare tips
Jaclyn Beagley
UTRacks hiking guide
UTRacks
Episode: EP 132 Hiking the French Camino, Europe’s lesser-known regions you need to know about & what’s hot on the Sunshine Coast

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Kirstie Bedford
Co-host of The World Awaits; travel journalist and editor with focus on travel experiences and culture
Belinda Jackson
Co-host of The World Awaits; travel journalist and editor with focus on global travel storytelling

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • A fantastic travel podcast

    Love listening to their insights and guests who feature on the episodes. Always get a great snapshot of locations and trends in travel. Full of great facts!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Australiaa year ago

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A fantastic travel podcast with great insights and engaging guests.
Consistently delivers practical travel snapshots and trend ideas for destinations.

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EP 126 Summer Series: Come to the tropics from Tahiti's first yoga festival to PNG with musician David Bridie
Q: What does yoga mean in the context of this festival beyond physical postures?
Yoga is framed as a path to self-awareness and community, where breath, mindfulness, and cultural rituals work together to reveal deeper layers of the self and to connect participants with Tahitian heritage.
EP 123 How to be a digital nomad in Sicily; the best airline seat for your health & the most affordable five-star stays
Q: What were the days like for you, balancing work and exploration?
Carrie describes maintaining work before leaving, making a routine of daily walks, market visits, and exploring historic sites, while leveraging the smaller town pace to connect with locals and manage jet lag and accommodation constraints.
EP 123 How to be a digital nomad in Sicily; the best airline seat for your health & the most affordable five-star stays
Q: How did you actually get there from Australia?
She details routing through Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific for a break, then Brussels, and finally into Catania to reach Syracuse, with minimal luggage thanks to a backpack and a portable setup, enabling a mobile office on the go.
EP 123 How to be a digital nomad in Sicily; the best airline seat for your health & the most affordable five-star stays
Q: So what made you want to go to live in Italy?
Carrie explains it started as a spontaneous test of the digital nomad lifestyle after seeing a long-term rental in Ortigia on Facebook, which led to a six-week stay that eventually became twelve months, supported by careful planning and willingness to adapt.
EP 122 Are the Maldives worth the hype? Tips for Travel Tuesday & would you go broke for a break?
Q: First, Belle, for those who don't know, where are they?
Belle outlines the Maldives as a southwest archipelago of 1,200 coral islands with two main halves: inhabited Maldivians and resort islands, centered around the capital Malé, and noting the stunning atolls and variety of experiences across Niama and Ivani properties.

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A travel-focused show hosted by two seasoned travel journalists who share inside information, destination ideas, and cultural insights from around the world. Episodes cover a mix of practical travel tips, trend spotting, and in-depth conversations with guests ranging from travel journalists and authors to tour operators and explorers. Expect lively discussions about destinations, sustainable travel, local cultures, and personal travel experiences that spark wanderlust while offering actionable takeaways for planning trips, budgeting, and immersion. A notable strength is the combination of firsthand travel storytelling with expert perspectives, plus engaging interviews that thread through lifestyle, history, and responsible travel practices.... more

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