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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
Japan
Sustainable Travel
Sardinia
Travel
Melbourne
Life Unhurried
Greece
Italy
Slow Travel
Dubai
Vietnam
Europe
Accessible Tourism
Travel Industry
Cocos Keeling Islands
G Adventures
Maldives
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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Hey set-jetters, it's the movie episode, and Belle is teaming up with our entertainment reporter Alaisdair Leith to talk the best of travel films. 

We’re chatting movie destinations, because  set-jetting is one of the hottest trends in travel at the... more

This week, we are celebrating our third birthday! Yes, we're basically toddlers! 

Please indulges us as all three of us - Kirstie, Belle and our sound producer Alaisdair share their favourite interviews, from the woman walking the length of the eart... more

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Would you let readers of your blog choose where you travel? Carole Rosenblat did, and it’s seen her travel to 74 countries around the world. 

The freelance journalist, copywriter, and small-group tour operator started interactive travel site Drop me... 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

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Recent Guests

Carole Rosenblat
Freelance journalist, copywriter, small group tour operator, author
Drop Me Anywhere
Episode: EP 148 How an interactive blog turned into a business empowering solo women travellers & where do billionaires holiday
Deanne Whelan
Adventurer and filmmaker who walked and kayaked the Trans Canada Trail
Episode: EP 147 Six years on the Trans Canada Trail with filmmaker Dianne Whelan, worst airline experiences & Australia's best town
Silva McLeod
First Tongan woman to become an airline pilot; author of Island Girl to Airline Pilot
Author, Island Girl to Airline Pilot
Episode: EP 146 Island girl to airline pilot: the first Tongan woman to become an airline pilot & the best wine regions to visit this autumn
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?

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Kirstie Bedford
Journalist and host with a focus on travel storytelling, immersive destinations, and editorial insight.
Belinda Jackson
Co-host and travel journalist with a broad focus on destinations, travel culture, and practical planning tips.

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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
    5
    COTI biggest fan
    Australiaa year ago

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High-quality storytelling with well-researched guests.
Fresh travel perspectives with a friendly, practical tone.
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Strong actionable travel tips that listeners can apply right away.
Engaging host banter makes complex topics approachable.

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EP 149 Cruising Japan with a local cruise company & we turn three!
Q: What's the price point for the Mitsui Ocean Cruises itinerary?
The trip budgets around $1,000 per day, and a six-day itinerary comes in at just under $6,000 for the whole experience, with some meals included but fine dining experiences extra.
EP 98 Wellness in the Maldives; to tip or not to tip & best ways to claim your frequent flyer points
Q: What makes freediving surprising or appealing to people who have never tried it?
Freediving is approachable because it centers on breath and body awareness, not complex equipment; many discover they can hold their breath longer than they thought, leading to a peaceful, non-competitive experience that invites a deeper connection with the ocean.
EP 102 Winter Series #1: The Italian Episode
Q: What have been some of the biggest challenges for living in a small Italian village?
She cites stairs, lack of a car, irregular local transport, and the need to initiate social relationships as introverts, along with navigating local systems like rubbish collection.
EP 102 Winter Series #1: The Italian Episode
Q: What made you want to move to Italy and immerse yourself in its culture?
Pasquale explains a lifelong draw to Italy sparked by family connections, language, and a desire to explore regional diversity beyond Rome, culminating in a personal move to Lazio with family support.
EP 102 Winter Series #1: The Italian Episode
Q: Tell us a little bit about how you got into the travel industry and what you're doing now.
Maria Pasquale describes starting as a freelancer, writing travel pieces and articles, moving into regular columns, and eventually authoring Manja to share Italy's regional food identities.

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Travel-focused discussions led by two seasoned travel journalists, covering destination spotlights, industry trends, and practical how-tos for affordable and memorable trips. Episodes mix destination guides, interview-based insights from explorers and experts, and behind-the-scenes looks at loyalty programs, safety, and travel logistics. Noteworthy is the balance of immersive storytelling with actionable tips, plus frequent guest experts from hiking, navigation, hotel history, and aviation/loyalty spheres, which can appeal to listeners who want both inspiration and real-world travel strategies.

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