Flight of Fancy

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Flight of Fancy episodes

September 11, 2018 The world's most memorable, and frightening, border crossings
On this episode of Flight of Fancy, host Ben Groundwater is joined by fellow Traveller.com.au writers Ute Junker and David McGonigal to discuss their most memorable experiences trying to enter countries around the world.
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29 min
September 04, 2018 Can travel heal a broken heart?
It’s an idea that crosses everyone’s mind after a break-up – the need to escape and bury yourself in a corner of the world to find yourself again. But is travelling to heal a broken heart effective? Where should you go, what should you see and do?
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31 min
August 28, 2018 The best cold climate destinations
From Scandinavia to Canada and Patagonia, why it’s worth ditching the swim suit for these cold climate destinations –a guide to the best thing to things to do while you’re there.
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28 min
July 10, 2018 Things that will surprise you about New Zealand
Why it’s worth visiting New Zealand - a travel guide on the best things to see and do, even if you're not an adrenaline junkie.
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38 min
July 03, 2018 The cliched travel experiences that are still worth doing
Bucket-list experiences, touristy attractions, call it what you may but these travel experiences, as common or as corny as they are, are worth doing.
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31 min
June 26, 2018 Things you'd only know if you travelled in the '80s and '90s
There was no such thing as Google Maps, iPhones or event the Internet, but there was plenty of real adventure and unplanned fun to be had. If you didn't travel in the '80s or '90s, these are the things you missed out on.
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40 min
June 19, 2018 The perfect travel buddy - is there such a thing?
Who you choose to travel with is one of the most important decisions any traveller makes. But what makes someone a good or bad travel buddy? Ben and guests share anecdotes of their own choices in travel buddies, the good ones, the favourites and the ones they rather forget.
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33 min
June 12, 2018 Italy for food lovers: Everything you need to know about food in Italy
The best dishes to eat in Italy and where to eat them.
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37 min
June 06, 2018 Countries with bad reputations that are still worth visiting
Not every city lives up to its bad reputation. These are the places most people won't visit, but here, you can have an experience that you'll never have anywhere else.
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32 min
April 17, 2018 How to travel cheap - tips on how to travel the world on a budget
The tricks to travelling on the cheap: how to afford to do the things you love while also spending the bare minimum.
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33 min