A(z) World Awaits csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2025)

1
EP 81 Peru's high trails & the latest from Qld's Sunny Coast 29:21

4d ago29:21

29:21

It's one of the world's greatest tourist destinations, but Machu Picchu totally lives up to the hype! Our guest this week is Sol Campos de Parry, Peru trade commissioner to Australia, who talks about the joy of hiking to the Inca City's Sun Gate. But if you miss out on a hiking permit up the Inca Trail, or are keen to explore other trails in Peru, …

1
EP 80 Finding the best keepsakes in Greece, new flight routes & staying safe when drinking overseas 31:44

11d ago31:44

31:44

"I always say 'collect, don’t shop'… so when you're purchasing something that’s a tangible representation of a destination you’re making a contribution not only financially, but also to that cultural preservation of a destination, and that’s something you’ll have forever and it’s better than any memory," says Andria Mitsakos, founder of Anthologist…

1
Ep 79 The natural beauty of Costa Rica, world's safest airlines & what currency to use when paying bills overseas 38:07

18d ago38:07

38:07

“Costa Rica has something that’s very special… we have the second best place in the world for diving … and now the Government is thinking in blue, and you’ll hear that soon about the Costa Rica preservation, the idea is to make the coastline a [fish] nursery… so you’re going to hear very soon about the blue country Costa Rica wants to be,” Juan Car…

1
EP 78 A chef's tips to eating Tokyo & world's best beaches 37:49

25d ago37:49

37:49

There are 26,000 ramen bars in Tokyo – how do you choose the best one? Chef Luke Burgess talks about finding your way in the megalopolis that is Tokyo. Luke, who co-authored the book 'Only in Tokyo: Two Chefs, 24 Hours, the Ultimate Food City', shares his favourite, and most confronting dishes, and talks about the endless pursuit of understanding J…

1
Ep 77 Meet the creator of Sri Lanka's first long-distance hike, the must-do summer events & travels with dogs 40:16

1M ago40:16

40:16

Sri Lanka now has its first long-distance hiking route and we’re talking to the man who created it. The 300-kilometre The Pekoe Trail is the brainchild of adventurer Miguel Cunat, who spent a decade knitting together hill-country trails to create a walking route that ventures through tea plantations and historical sites, and visits remote villages …

1
EP 76 Amalfi Coast, top travel trends for 2025 & a world of wellness 35:28

1M ago35:28

35:28

Dream of days wandering Italy’s Amalfi Coast? In our first episode of 2025, we are taking you there with Australian-Italian author Maria Pasquale. Maria’s new book, Mangia: How to eat your way through Italy, explores the food histories and dishes across regional Italy, including Campania, which includes the Amalfi Coast, and is famed for its fragra…

1
EP 75 Summer Series #4: How to fly first class & best airfares to Europe & US 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

This is our last Summer Series before we return to normal programming! Tune in for a masterclass on how to fly first class with Chris Chamberlin of Points Hacks. Chris has travelled more than two million kilometres in first or business class (that’s to the moon and back, twice) and shares his insights on which loyalty programs to focus on, and how …

1
EP 74 Summer Series #3: What is slow travel & the best train journeys you need to take 45:41

2M ago45:41

45:41

Do you go on holiday, only to come back feeling like you need ...another holiday? How do we come back rested from a getaway? Journalist, author and co-founder of Life Unhurried Celeste Mitchell talks about how to slow down when you travel, and the best places to do it, lifeunhurried.com Then all aboard for The Orient Express, The Ghan, The Flying S…

1
EP 73 Summer Series #2: Off the beaten track, Saudi to Antarctica and the Arctic 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

Let's take you completely off the beaten track and to the ends of the Earth. Jenny Gray is the force behind Intrepid Travel’s women-only expeditions, which it runs in seven countries including Saudi Arabia. Jenny chats about travelling as a woman in the kingdom, exploring its deserts and meeting its people, merging two of the hottest trends in tour…

1
EP 72 Summer Series #1: The islands episode, Sumba & Sardinia 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

Welcome to our Summer Series for 24/25. We're kicking off with our islands edition, and we're taking you to Indonesia and Italy! Let's go to a remote tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, where young Aussie couple, Jess and Dan Baldock have built Alamayah, a luxury boutique retreat. Designed by Jess and built by Dan along with the people o…

1
EP 71 Get on the pointy end of the plane, holiday scams & best Xmas travel gifts 44:03

2M ago44:03

44:03

Fly up the pointy end of the plane with air mile loyalty specialist, Adele Eliseo of The Champagne Mile. “Points collection is less about flying and more about where you can maximise your points on the ground," says Adele, "In almost every area where we spend money there’s a way to get points, so start by analysing your spending and where you could…

1
EP 70 Musical roadtripping in the USA, get Wicked, world's best bars & unspent holiday cash 47:47

3M ago47:47

47:47

Southern USA rings with the sweet sounds of blues, soul and R&B – this week, we’re designing the perfect musical roadtrip through the southern states with iconic rock journalist Glenn A Baker. “Memphis really is the centre of the journey,” says Glenn, who suggests starting in New Orleans and driving through four or five states – with even a river c…

1
EP 69 The best of Bali, life at sea & the world’s top vineyards 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

“The thing I like most about Bali is [it’s] like one big resort, and when you go on holiday you leave all your baggage behind… so everyone is enjoying themselves, it’s very optimistic,” says esteemed Australian designer, artist and owner of Pineapple Hill, Stuart Membery. Stuart, the former head designer of Esprit, now splits his time between Bondi…

1
EP 68 Sailing solo around Antarctic, safest countries to travel & Bali bargains 45:52

3M ago45:52

45:52

Solo sailor Lisa Blair has sailed around Antarctica not once, but twice, and her book Facing Fear records that first, near-fatal expedition. Lisa has a rack of world records under her belt – just this year alone, she set the fastest time Sydney to Auckland and first woman solo monohull record, slicing an incredible four days off the previous record…

1
EP 67 New Zealand's sacred north, Hunter Valley getaway & how to get more holidays 38:53

3M ago38:53

38:53

Is the 'Land of the Long White Cloud’ on your travel to-do list? This week, our resident Kiwi, co-host Kirstie Bedford chats about all the reasons you should head to New Zealand’s far north. From a moving cultural experience to bedding down in the ultimate luxury at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, pretty Northland ticks many a box and you’ll leave with a ne…

1
EP 66 Cruise the high seas, top travel destinations for 2025 & holidays for the heartbroken 41:20

4M ago41:20

41:20

Love a cruise but just can’t choose? Cruise expert Honida Beram has sailed the seven seas on more than 50 cruises; she explains the best cruise for you to choose. Also, Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel list – the breakdown of where to travel in 2025 and why, see lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel And if you’re heartbroken and footloose, we reveal…

1
EP 65 Savouring Peru, the best airline food & scariest Halloween spots 47:55

4M ago47:55

47:55

“Food is our love language,” says Lima-born chef Alejandro Saravia, who takes us on a culinary adventure through Latin America. The chef, who recently opened Morena, two Latin American restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, admits he didn’t like ceviche until he was 18. “It was a sacrilege for a Peruvian. At the same time, I’m not a soccer fanatic. B…

1
EP 64 Australia's best islands, Brisbane booms and bypassing Bali belly 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

Love islands? Australia has thousands of them to choose from, and Emma Shaw, author of Ultimate Islands Escapes (Hardie Grant), can help you find the island of your dreams. From such all-stars as Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays to the far-flung Cocos Keeling Islands, nearly 3000km north-west of Perth, there’s an island to suit every taste and ev…

1
EP 63 Greece & Bulgaria by train, tracing your Italian roots & world's best sunsets 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

Co-host Belle takes us to Greece and Bulgaria, travelling by rail on a slow food, slow travel journey of these neighbouring countries, eurail.com She travelled on a Eurail pass, which criss-crosses 33 European countries, all without flying. She also gives us a peek at the new Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino on the Peloponnese peninsula, on the Gre…

1
EP 62 Living a nomadic life; Intrepid's ‘not-hot’ list & get to the airport on time 43:29

5M ago43:29

43:29

Living a nomadic life; the ‘not-hot’ list and airport departure times Have you ever dreamt of packing it all in and travelling the world? That’s what Tim and Sharyn Nilsen have done and the only retirement plans they have are to keep ticking off the list of countries they visit – well, those that are left. This week, Sharyn gives some great advice …

1
EP 61 Stargazing around the world; best Aussie towns & making travel memories 36:15

5M ago36:15

36:15

When was the last time you really soaked up the night sky? Spotted a full moon? Admired the Milky Way? Saw an aurora? Marnie Ogg joins us to talk about astrotourism. Marnie designs and leads stargazing tours, and she is also the founder of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance, which educates people about light pollution. So stay with us to learn the …

1
EP 60 Deserted island escapes, new flight routes from Oz, self-care on the road 48:49

5M ago48:49

48:49

Would you let yourself be dropped on a remote island, for total solitude? That's explorer and entrepreneur Alvaro Cerezo's job - he drops willing travellers on deserted islands in the most remote corners of the globe. "We give fake names to protect our islands so they are secret to protect them from mass tourism.. [otherwise] we will destroy the fe…

1
EP 59 The waterways of Vietnam, tourist taxes & safety for adventure sports 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

Done Saigon and Hanoi, ready to explore more of Vietnam? Co-host Belle Jackson talks about why you should have the water cities of Hue (on the Perfume River), Kê Gà (on Kê Gà Bay) and Can Tho (on the Mekong Delta), on your must-visit list. She also shares the cultural tourism of the Azerai hotel group, and new flights from Melbourne into Hanoi with…

1
EP 58 Best airfares to Europe & the US, top Aussie tiny towns & pre-travel checklists 37:38

6M ago37:38

37:38

Want to get the best airfare to Europe or the US? We're going full #avgeek as flight booking expert Mark Trim shares insider secrets on airlines to watch, alternative routes and the best time to buy. He also shares tips on booking in shoulder seasons and the Asian gateways offering great lie-flat deals. The co-founder of the Complex Travel Group, w…

1
EP 57 Secrets of the Blue Zones, where Aussies are travelling & quirky honeymoon stays 40:03

6M ago40:03

40:03

This week we reveal the secrets of the Blue Zones – where people live the longest and healthiest lives. Blue Zone Vice President Nick Buettner explains how they discovered Blue Zones, the habits of those living there, and lessons you can learn from visiting these regions. And the Netflix show Nick mentions is Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones …

1
EP 56 Unlocking India, travelling with jewellery & ski prep tips 49:27

6M ago49:27

49:27

Rajasthan is the India of the imagination – fortresses and palaces, the grand desert, bustling bazaars and incredible colour... men in fabulous turbans and elephants and camels everywhere. But there are so many places to love in India, says Fiona Caulfield. Fiona swapped a high-profile career as a futurist and branding consultant in New York for Ba…

1
EP 55 Norway beyond the fjords, world's most liveable cities, best language apps 45:13

6M ago45:13

45:13

Dramatic fjords, snowy mountains, midnight sun… Norway’s natural beauty is legendary. But wait, there’s more! Torunn Tronsvang is the founder of UpNorway and says there’s so much more to Norway than the stunning scenery. She leads you through Norway’s world-leading food and wine scene, shares cultural experiences with the Indigenous people, as well…

1
EP 54: Why accessible travel matters & newest World Heritage sites 41:37

6M ago41:37

41:37

One in five Australians lives with a disability, and yet on hotel websites, the facilities listed to cater for these travellers are often as far down the list with the dog's water bowl. Julie Jones, creator of Have Wheelchair Will Travel and co-founder of Travel Without Limits, talks about what we can all do to make travel more inclusive for those …

1
EP 53: Safari in South Africa, best budget destinations & travel versus health 45:41

7M ago45:41

45:41

Spot the Big Five on a South African safari…and then really start seeing what the Greater Kruger National Park has to offer. Jacques Smit takes us on a tour of Sabi Sabi, a private, fence-free reserve within the Greater Kruger area. Take a birding tour, a walking safari, visit local communities; then soak up the luxury trimmings - think spa, sundow…

1
EP 52: Cycling in Sardinia & best countries for solo traveller 34:05

7M ago34:05

34:05

Would you cycle for more than 210 kilometres in 30+ degree heat around southern Sardinia? For host Kirstie Bedford it was a dream come true. Kirstie just spent a week biking the hills of the Italian island, all in the name of fun. She rode through an abandoned medieval village, biked through a Blue Zone, climbed hills to scour some of the Mediterra…

1
Winter Series #4: Mindful Hiking in New Zealand & Nepal 37:39

7M ago37:39

37:39

This week, we go to the high mountains and quiet forests with two mindful hikers, in Nepal and New Zealand. Ever think about quitting your corporate job and following a life-long dream? Laura Waters did, and she’s now an award-winning author, travel writer and speaker. Laura talks to Kirstie about hiking the length of New Zealand in a life-changing…

1
Winter Series #3: The Travel Entrepreneurs – Bruce Poon Tip & Tony Wheeler 55:15

7M ago55:15

55:15

This week, two of the world's biggest travel entrepreneurs speak to The World Awaits. Social entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks about his decision to take his company into the luxury space after three decades – and what it means to you, the traveller. “The beautiful thing of travel [is] you…

1
Winter Series #2: Talking travel gear, whale swims, a Victorian love letter 35:20

8M ago35:20

35:20

Need some travel tech or gear inspo? We’ve got you covered this week, with Belle and our producer Alaisdair Leith back behind the mic. We’ve also teamed up with Gypsea Loop to give away a gorgeous Hair Tie Bangle, talk whale swims and Rick Stein's NSW hotel, pop into Melbourne bar Brass Monkey’s love letter to Victoria, and stay at the W Sydney. He…

1
Winter Series #1: The Big Guns - the TV star & the animal welfare defender 51:40

8M ago51:40

51:40

Welcome to the winter series, where we talk to two of the biggest influences in the travel industry. He’s eaten tarantulas, jumped out of planes, dropped his kilt while Highland dancing and even…gone camping *quelle horreur!* Kevin Moloney, together with his wife Janetta Stones, are 'the snobby travellers' on the incredibly successful Travel Guides…

1
EP 47: Chef Luke Mangan, kid-free hotels & becoming a digital nomad 42:38

8M ago42:38

42:38

Chef, restaurateur, author and all-round nice guy Luke Mangan has restaurants in hotels, cruise ships, airports and even in a pylon in the Sydney Harbour Bridge He has an OAM for his services to hospitality and has just launched his own wine brand. Kirstie chats to him about his favourite places to travel and eat, how he got his start and what he’s…

1
EP 46: Custodians of wonder, World martini day & it's our birthday! 38:07

8M ago38:07

38:07

It's our birthday! The World Awaits turns one, and to celebrate, we're talking the world's oldest and rarest cultural traditions, where to drink martinis and we even have a great giveaway! Author Eliot Stein talks about how he travelled around the globe in search of people who are maintaining some of the world’s oldest and rarest cultural tradition…

1
EP 45: Women-only travel in Saudi, Round-the-world cruising & Languages of Kakadu 42:00

9M ago42:00

42:00

Jenny Gray is the force behind Intrepid Travel’s incredibly successful women-only expeditions, which it runs in seven countries including Saudi Arabia. Jenny and Belle travelled together recently in the kingdom, exploring its deserts and meeting its people, merging two of the hottest trends in tourism at the moment - women-only travel and Saudi Ara…

1
EP 44 Shikoku Island in Japan, Accessible travel & Eating Hong Kong 38:04

9M ago38:04

38:04

‘It’s already authentic, it’s not made for the tourist, everything is there like it has been for hundreds of years, Sanjib Raj Khanal, CEO of Explore Japan. Sanjib is a leading tour operator in West Japan, and talks about why Shikoku, Japan’s fourth largest island – with its tranquil Iya Valley, ancient rope swings and famed ramen – offers an authe…

1
EP 43: Mongolia on horseback, aviation disruptions and faster passports, cheaper 48:44

9M ago48:44

48:44

How do you earn the right to list “Adventurer” as your occupation? Ride a bicycle 10,000km across Russia? Row a wooden boat to the Arctic Ocean? Or maybe spend 3 ½ years riding from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback? Tim Cope has done all three, and has written and filmed his epic adventures. His best known book is On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An E…

1
EP 42: G Adventures goes luxe, best winter food festivals & booking transit hotels 40:50

9M ago40:50

40:50

Social entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks to Kirstie about his decision to take his travel company into the luxury space after three decades – and what it means to you, the traveller. Stay to the end because you do not want to miss his most bizarre travel moment! gadventures.com Also, why n…

1
EP 41: Paris for the Olympics? Oui or Non? Luxe Dubai, Flight fares fall & Travel scams 45:48

9M ago45:48

45:48

All eyes are on Paris ahead of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, from 26 July, 2024. Magali Déchelette joins us to talk about the world’s most beloved city, and how to get the best out of a visit to Paris. Magali, who is the founder of Family Twist, a company that creates luxury family-friendly experiences across the great cultural cities…

1
EP 40: Oh Oman, World's best airport & Travels with gastro 46:36

10M ago46:36

46:36

It's the Switzerland of the Middle East, but unassuming Oman flies under the radar as a travel destination. This week co-host Belinda Jackson talks about why you should visit Oman - come for the evocative deserts, stay for the wild turtles and the rose harvest. We also take you on a quick run through the newly renovated boutique hotel The Lyall in …

1
Ep 39: Slow travel, Sleeper hits & European rail tips 28:46

10M ago28:46

28:46

Do you go on holiday, only to come back feeling like you need ...another holiday? How do we come back rested from a getaway? Journalist, author and co-founder of Life Unhurried, Celeste Mitchell talks about how to slow down when you travel, and the best places to do it, lifeunhurried.com Also, new research on travellers' sleep habits shows how impo…

1
EP 38: Only in Australia, Best of the Bellarine Peninsula, ANZAC remembrances 45:49

10M ago45:49

45:49

What’s a tourism experience you can have nowhere in the world but here in Australia? Uluru is one of our great icons, and its tourist hub, Ayres Rock Resort, turns 40 this year. So it’s a great time to catch up with Matt Cameron-Smith, the CEO of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, which manages the resort. We talk about his favourite indigenous …

1
EP 37: Green Tasmania, World's best airlines & books to travel with 34:58

10M ago34:58

34:58

How green is Tasmania? Lush mountainsides and emerald islands, but also farmers' markets and farmgates, and a story of pristine bays and innovative Indigenous experiences. The isle that is the apple of our eye lured Tourism Tasmania CEO Sarah Clark back home for the top job, and she tells Kirstie what makes Tassie different to anywhere else in the …

1
EP 36: Fly Business Class on the cheap, world's happiest country, and Da Vinci in Milan 36:57

11M ago36:57

36:57

Tune in for a masterclass on getting into Gold Class whenyou fly, with points whisperer Chris Chamberlin of Points Hacks. Chris has travelled over two million kilometers in First or Business class (that’s to the moon and back, twice) and shares his insights on which loyalty programs to focus on, and how to strategise your spending to switch your se…

1
EP 35: Cycling the world with kids, pillow talk & most delayed airlines 37:09

11M ago37:09

37:09

Would you cycle around the world with three kids, including a one-year-old baby? Andrew and Nicola Hughes quit their teaching jobs to do just that – they tell Kirstie about how they finance their trips, the logistics of it all and the trick of juggling three kids on bicycles. “Challenge and persistence, perseverance and exploration…are values we ho…

1
EP 34: Long-distance train journeys, Bali love & cheapest cities for travellers 34:55

11M ago34:55

34:55

Do you love the romance of a long train journey? Do these names – The Orient Express, The Ghan, The Flying Scotsman or The Rocky Mountaineer – have you dreaming of riding the rails into the sunset? Belle chats with train aficionado and travel writer Tim Richards, author of several books including Heading South and Ultimate Train Journeys World abou…

1
EP 33: Exploring Māori culture, Afghan Girl’s photographer & bumpiest airports 28:26

11M ago28:26

28:26

How do you experience Māori culture? Andrew Waddel from Tourism New Zealand talks about Indigenous tourism, the balance of getting it right for both the tourist and the local tangata whenua and why it’s so important to help ensure New Zealand attracts the travellers it so badly needs to boost the economy. Also, iconic travel photographer Steve McCu…

1
EP 32: Travel Guides' Kevin Moloney, luxury airports and hello, Istanbul! 39:22

12M ago39:22

39:22

They’re billed as ‘the snobby travellers’ but is it all just a front for Channel Nine’s Travel Guides, Kevin Moloney and Janetta Stones? In conversation with Belle, Kevin gives us a peek behind the velvet curtains of the tv show, which has sent the pair travelling to every corner of the globe since Travel Guides started in 2017 (meanwhile collectin…

Podcastok, amelyeket érdemes meghallgatni

World Awaits Podcastok

Podcastok, amelyeket érdemes meghallgatni

Gyors referencia kézikönyv