Namibia is nature's great gallery, a mystical world of surreal landscapes and experiences. Panoramas appear like a dream, impossible yet spine-tinglingly real. Immense red desert, dramatic wilderness, untamed safari land. Nowhere else can offer such visual euphoria. From the world's second largest canyon to its highest sand dunes and Africa's largest national park, Namibia is all about monumental space. Join your host Stephen Bailey on a short journey through this remarkable space.

Once inside the Namibian desert there is nothing. From every angle it's the same - sand. But the desert induces a transfixion, for no two angles are ever the same. The desert changes colour and shape every moment of the day. Your footprints are quickly swept away and there is nothing once more. Travel with your host Stephen Bailey to Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib, a clay pan surrounded by the world's biggest dunes. Discover Deadvlei and feel the silence of 24 hours in the middle of nowhere.

What do you do when your number one passion is taken away? What do you do when you always travel, and then you can't travel? It's easy to be despondent during the great pause that is Covid-19. But some travellers see opportunity and positivity in the situation. Lisa Niver from We Said Go Travel brings her positive energy and great advice in today's episode. She gives tips on how to use this time productivity and stay upbeat for when travel can return.

Today's episode takes us to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to discover a city of graffiti, tango, parks, Boca Juniors and so much more. Travel with your host Stephen Bailey on a brief journey into this surprising city. Stephen was in Buenos Aires when the Covid-19 pandemic brought lockdowns around the world, something he recalls towards the end of the episode. His advice, 12 months on, is to always remember the positives of your travels, even when you leave on a low.

Travel to FATA, a semi-autonomous region straddling Pakistan and Afghanistan. It's the home of the Pashtun people and your host Stephen Bailey travelled there in 2011. In this episode he recalls drinking tea with a tribal chief, next to the Smugglers Bazaar, along the Kyber Pass, surrounded by guns and heroin. It's Stephen's most outlandish travel tale and an insight into a very different corner of the world, one that's beautiful and fiercely independent.

Travel has been very challenging for over a year. Changing restrictions are hard to follow and it's difficult to even know where you can travel. That's certainly the experience of your host Stephen Bailey, who wants to travel more, but wants to travel safely and confidently. Today's guest Stepan Borovec is helping people travel safely during and after the Covid era. In this short episode he introduces TripSafe, a simple app showing reliable information on travel restrictions and requirements.

Basque is very distinct from the rest of Spain and it's a great destination for a short trip. Join your host Stephen Bailey in exploring San Sebastian and Bilbao, from the old world to the new, with ideas for side trips and experiences. You'll get a taste for Basque food, a trip to the beach, a journey into the pre-medieval era, and some tips on where to fly and how to travel around. Basque is located in the north of Spain and this episode introduces you to its appeal.

Can you imagine spending a week on a train? Do you think you would be bored? Join your host Stephen Bailey to travel the Trans-Siberian railway from west to east. Expect babushkas, aviation-fuel vodka, changing landscapes, communist cities, and one of the great overland travel adventures. Stephen has rode this railway and he thinks it's one of the most relaxing and escapist travel experiences in the world.

Travel through 18 countries in 53 days (or more like 20 minutes) while driving a tiny Nissan Micra. That's the theme of today's show as special guest Scott Gurian takes us on the Mongol Rally, from the UK to Mongolia. It's a fascinating episode including Iran, Turkmenistan, Chernobyl and countless mishaps on the road. You can discover even more about Scott's Mongol Rally adventure on his excellent travel documentary podcast, Far From Home.

Sustainability isn't a choice in travel. Imagine if our travels were unsustainable? Then eventually they would end! There are simple and easy ways to make a difference and travel more sustainably. Your host Stephen Bailey provides five tips on today's episode, most of which don't require any time or money to implement. Learn from Stephen's 14 years of travel and be inspired by these ways to be a more sustainable traveller.