Travel to Uruguay and you travel back in time. Welcome to a mostly unknown country with a slow pace of life and plenty to admire. Sure, it may not have the famous attractions of its South American neighbours, but there's a lot to admire in this rural corner of the continent. Join your host Stephen Bailey in exploring Colonia del Sacramento, Montevideo and Punta del Este. Maybe Uruguay will go on your travel bucketlist after this episode?

What's it like to be a pro travel photographer? And how can you take better travel photos, even with just a smartphone? Today's special guest Jarryd Salem was a traveller long before he became a photographer. His photos are published by BBC, CNN, Sony, Nat Geo, Lonely Planet, as well as on his excellent Nomadasaurus, a travel, adventure & photography publication. Listen to his passion and his journey on today's inspiring episode through both travel and photography.

Greece is opening up for summer and it's the number one destination on your host Stephen Bailey's summer travel bucketlist. Stephen talks about where he wants to go and what he wants to do. And he discovers that there is a huge range of experiences all across Greece, from Athens to the islands and beyond. Stephen explains why he thinks Greece will be a great choice for this summer - good weather, isolated islands and more.

What is it like to be a travel journalist? Today's special guest is Ruksana Hussain, an award-winning writer and the founder of  the Traveler & Tourist digital magazine. She talks about breaking into the industry, integrity, favourite stories, destinations and so much more. Your host Stephen Bailey was formerly a travel journalist, so it's a great conversation about the past and present of this mostly misunderstood profession. The conversation ranges from the women of tequila to honouring memorial sites.

Travel to Switzerland and find a beautiful paradox. Here is a small country, so easy to get around and to experience. But travel in the mountains and there is seemingly endless space and tranquility. Discover chocolate, lakes, Lucerne, Montreux, Zurich and different travel experiences on the roof of Europe. Your host Stephen Bailey recalls his own travels in Switzerland along with bucketlist ideas for future trips.

Travel to Miavana, a private island as mysterious as it sounds. Once populated by pirates, this Madagascan island is now home to an exclusive resort, along with a sense of escapism that's hard to rival anywhere else in the world. Today's special guest is Miavana's Michelle Leach-Lewis. She introduces us to this unique island in the Indian Ocean, where lemurs roam free and wild landscapes meet refined luxury.

Dubai is just one of the United Arab Emirates. Join your host Stephen Bailey is exploring some of the others, with stops in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah. There's even a quick jump into neighbouring Oman. The UAE is a fascinating country with a surprisingly diverse range of experiences, from beaches to mosques, mountains to resorts. And with Emirates and Etihad airlines both operating out of the country, it can be easy to explore the ever-changing destinations.

Discover Zimbabwe, an incredible African country. Join your host Stephen Bailey and Zimbabwean guest Wesley Maraire in exploring this massively underrated destination. There are animals at waterholes, local culture, walking safaris, houseboat island hopping, sustainability, and so much more. Wesley takes us on a two-week trip across the country and also talks about his own work with Tiritose, providing cross-cultural exchanges through internships. This country is sure to be on your travel bucketlist!

Travel to the Wild Coast, where it really is wild. Find waterfalls dropping directly into the Indian Ocean, ride horses across untouched coastline, discover Coffee Bay, Port St Johns, and the tradition of labola. The Wild Coast in South Africa is one of host Stephen Bailey's favourite destinations. He's been back many times and loves to share his passion and excitement about this unknown corner of Africa.

In today's episode we're in the big apple. Yep, we're travelling to New York City, with our special guest Jessie Nesta, licensed New York guide, traveller and photographer. Join us to explore the city's distinct neighbourhoods, discover day trips, hear about the current restrictions, and go beyond the typical tourist trail in this famous city. Jessie is the founder of NYC Photo Journeys and writes about New York and beyond on the excellent Jessie on a Journey.