Did you know you can bicycle with zebra? And buffalo, giraffe, gazelle and other beautiful African animals? Join your host Stephen Bailey on a ride through Africa and learn about bicycle safaris. It's an incredible connection with the natural world and no, you won't be eaten by lions or trampled by elephants.

Journey to the home of food and perhaps the greatest culinary destination on our planet. Explore ham from Parma, balsamico from Modena, tagliatelle al ragu from Bologna (ever wondered about the origins of bolognese?), and other divine treats from this Italian region. And by exploring food you'll discover that Emilia Romagna has a whole lot more to offer. Join your host Stephen Bailey on this foodie journey.

Can you travel without leaving your home town or city? Can you walk instead of drive, so you travel slower and discover more? International or regional travel is not currently possible for many people. Your host Stephen Bailey introduces the idea of very local travel, of walking, connecting and rediscovering your own area. It may not be exotic, but it can give a feeling of exploration and help train your curiosity.

Bali is a destination that suggests paradise. But is it? Your host Stephen Bailey explores the island, from its over-touristic south to big volcanoes, rice paddies, local culture and pretty beaches. Then it's over to the neighbouring islands, the hyper-Instagrammed Nusa Penida and Stephen's vision of paradise, Lombok. Learn about how to get the most from a trip to these special destinations, with recommendations, experiences, trip ideas and things to avoid.

Caroline Makepeace is the traveller behind the world's number one family travel blog, y Travel Blog. She speaks about how travel can evolve with you, so that you can have adventurous trips after you have kids.

For 13 years Caroline has been travelling with her husband and daughters, including epic trips across Australia and the States. This episode discovers more about the traveller behind the blog and is packed full of inspiration and family travel tips.

A riveting read can be the greatest inspiration, immersing you in another world and exciting you to go explore. Featuring authors like Garcia Marquez, Byron, Thubron, Bryson, Chatwin, Garland and Thesinger, your host Stephen Bailey explores some of the great travel literature, the books that make you want to move. Then there are books to provide a fictional insight into another place, such as Chinua Achebe, Hunter S Thompson, Gregory David Roberts and Henri Charriere. They're all great for a vacation read!

Peru is packed with famous bucketlist experiences, such as Machu Picchu, the Amazon and Cusco. Your host Stephen Bailey has made two trips to Peru and in this episode he introduces the country's various destinations and attractions. It's a short overview designed to inform you about travel options, experiences and logistics. And you'll discover that there is more to Peru than the famous three bucketlist places.

When the sun goes down the world comes up. There's a whole universe up there, except we rarely get to see it because our planet is overrun with artificial light and pollution. The universe hasn't vanished, it's just out of sight until you travel to stargazing destinations, places that humble with the scale of what is out there. Join your host Stephen Bailey on a short talk through the world's top stargazing destinations, from Lapland to Uluru to Mongolia.

Old stone towns can be found all over the world, but they're usually symbols of a particular time and wealth.

Zanzibar's Stone Town is a living piece of history, a place that reflects the harmonious diversity of the world. It's an ode to history's cycles but also a breathing, ever-changing slice of the present.

Join your host Stephen Bailey on an evocative walk through Stone Town and the many stories emanating from its walls.

Vaccine passports. Will we need them to travel? What will they look like? There's a lot of noise going on around vaccine passports and your host Stephen Bailey attempts to break down possibility, probability and what's likely to happen in the coming months. This is not a podcast discussing the morals or politics behind vaccine passports. It's about getting practical to help people plan their trips, covering what is likely to happen in the coming months.