By The West Australian
A weekly podcast with Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield and the West Travel Club Team, filled with travel news and stories, in conversation and through the speech and sounds we collect on the road.<
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The podcast currently has 233 episodes available.
This week on our dedicated travel podcast, the travel team launch an exciting new Packing Series to help you pack smarter, travel lighter and say goodbye to any luggage-related woes you might come up against when packing.
For the first episode of the new series, Stephen Scourfield, Penny Thomas and Megan French discuss their packing essentials for long-haul flights, and the practical tips they've learned during their travels.
Throughout the show, Stephen explains why ultra long-haul flights — like Qantas’ new direct Perth to Paris route and Singapore Airlines’ nonstop flight between Singapore to New York — are on the rise.
We also hear about the one item Stephen thinks is a game changer for people prone to back pain, and we get his thoughts on jet-lag.
Megan shares a comprehensive list of all the items she takes in her carry-on bag for longer journeys. While Penny tells us about the travel mishaps she’s endured during a long-haul flight.
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On this week’s episode, host Stephen Scourfield chats to Penny Thomas and Mogens Johansen about one of their favourite places in South-East Asia: Cambodia.
Join the team as they share personal stories from their travels around Cambodia, highlighting the country’s rich culture, history and cuisine.
Penny tells us about a seven-day food tour she recently did with Intrepid Travel that involved sampling plenty of local delicacies -- including rat!
We also hear from Mogens who describes what it was like to stay in the heart of the Cardamon Forest at a luxury glamping resort.
And, at the end of the show, we've included an interview Penny recorded in Battambang with a local guide named Sambat who grew up in Cambodia during the 1970s.
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On this week's episode, Megan French and Penny Thomas discuss the top art galleries and museums they’ve visited, and the ones they plan to visit in the future.
They also reflect on how art galleries and museums can enrich travel experiences, especially if you are someone who likes to seek out a deeper connection with the destination you're visiting.
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On this week’s episode, The West’s travel editor Stephen Scourfield reports from France’s Juno Beach in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
During the show, Stephen reflects on the complex and brazen operation that unfolded on D-Day, the bravery of the soldiers involved in the mission and how it was a turning point in WWII.
We also hear about Normandy’s Viking history and William the Conqueror’s legacy.
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In this week's episode, special guest Will Yeoman from Writing WA returns to The Pod Well Travelled to chat about literary-inspired travel destinations with fashion writer and stylist Megan French and travel editor Stephen Scourfield.
From the Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth to Dylan Thomas' writing shed in Wales, join the trio of bookworms as they dive into their favourite literary hotspots.
During the show, they discuss top writing festivals around the world including the iconic Hay Festival in Wales and India's Jaipur Literature Festival, as well as Singapore's annual multi-lingual event.
Stephen shares an author's perspective and reveals the West Australian landscapes that inspired his novels Other Country and As The River Runs.
And, we hear about what's important to consider when planning and attending a literary festival from Will, a past director of the York Writers Festival, New Norcia Writers Festival and Perth Festival Writers Week.
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On this week’s episode, Penny Thomas and Megan French chat with Perth businessman Jeff Robson about his new book, The Traveling Trainer.
Throughout the show, we hear about Jeff’s passion for rock climbing, how he turned his love for travelling into a career and why he decided to publish a book about it.
Jeff also tells us about the far-flung destinations he’s visited because of his career, including places like Islamabad in Pakistan, Tehran in Iran and Angola in Africa — just to name a few.
Discussing the new book, Jeff says it is packed full of practical tips and a must read for anyone who has ever thought about working as a professional trainer.
“This book aims to inspire professionals to think about how you can teach your skills overseas,” he says.
“Then — once you begin leveraging your professional qualifications to train others who maybe based near exotic locations — it is an opportunity to travel more broadly.
“I want to encourage people to step away from the glossy marketing of the global travel industry train, with its luxury hotels, pools and bright cocktails. Some of the most memorable and enjoyable times I’ve had have been in remote locations, far from the well-known hotels and package tours.”
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On this week’s episode of The Pod Well Travelled, our travel team delves into the best destinations to visit in the latter half of 2024.
We kick off the episode by reflecting on the year so far, discussing the most popular hotspots that have been buzzing with travellers.
Later on in the program, we share a list of places where prospective travellers can still book trips this year without encountering overwhelming crowds.
We also explore the places where you can maximise your budget thanks to favourable exchange rates — and highlight the destinations to avoid.
And, Stephen shares insider tips on finding last-minute deals for popular tours and cruises that are typically booked out.
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On this week's episode of The Pod Well Travelled, Penny Thomas and Megan French chat to TV Editor Clare Rigden about the concept of set jetting, which is when travellers visit a particular destination because it was featured in a television show or movie.
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This week on our dedicated travel podcast, Penny Thomas and Megan French sit down with local astrologer, Stefanie Schroeder, to discuss the ancient art of astrology and its impact on travel.
As the owner of Astrofusion Astrology and the president of the Federation of Australian Astrologers in Western Australia, Stefanie has a gift for making the stars make sense, without all the mumbo jumbo that usually comes with astrology.
She not only tells us about the study of celestial objects and how a person’s birth chart can influence their travel behaviours, but she also explains how astrology can be a valuable tool for personal introspection and understanding.
Earlier on in the show, we hear from our travel editor Stephen Scourfield, who gives us a brief overview on the history of astrology and why it continues to be an integral part of many cultures.
Stephen also tells us about the rise of astrocartography, and he explains what happened when he met a Vedic astrologer in India last year.
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On this week’s episode, Penny Thomas and Stephen Scourfield chat to cruising specialist Michael Ferrante about the latest news in cruising — an industry that was basically on its knees only two years ago.
During the show, Michael reveals the latest trends in the cruising sector, plus he tells us what it is like to sail through the Mediterranean on the Sun Princess, a new ship from the team at Princess Cruises that launched earlier this year.
We also hear about some other big-name ships that launched over the past 12 months, and why it’s important for first-time cruisers to do their homework before booking a trip.
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