Find out why Oman is one of the most rewarding travel destinations in the Middle East with its unique blend of ancient traditions, remarkable natural landscapes and hospitable people. Wild Frontiers founder, Jonny Bealby is joined by Mark Evans MBE, a British explorer who has lived and travelled extensively in Arabia for over 25 years, basing himself in Muscat since 2003. Mark discusses his love story with Oman, including his most recent expedition - 'The Jewel of Arabia' - a 30-day journey on foot, by camel and 4x4 following the route of Bertram Thomas in 1928, to his next adventure - kayaking along the entire coastline!

The Wild Frontiers team, Marc Leaderman and Francesca Bastiani, expand on travel tips and logisitcs and how to explore this diverse land, from the Empty Quarter to the Hajar Mountains on our small group tours (max 12), and tailor-made adventures.

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For over 20 years, Wild Frontiers have been taking travellers to Georgia. In this episode, our experts, Marc, Katie and Kenny dive into the country’s rich past and vibrant present: from its deep religious roots as one of the first nations to adopt Christianity, to its strategic place on the legendary Silk Road. Discover how Georgia’s tourism scene has blossomed with travellers exploring remote monasteries and mountain trails, to savouring its thriving café culture, world-class wineries, incredible restaurants and traditional baths. Join us as we share insider tips on how to fully immerse yourself in Georgian life, uncover the highlights of our popular Georgia: Myths & Mountains tour, and hear about bespoke journeys that go far beyond the guidebook.

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Wild Frontiers Founder, Jonny, is joined by Anna Murphy, journalist and Times Fashion Director, recently followed our Across the Caucasus itinerary, discovering the fascinating contrasts and cultures of Armenia and Azerbaijan. From Armenia, the first country to adopt Christianity, with its ancient monasteries, deep faith, and the world’s oldest known winery, to Azerbaijan’s striking architecture, cultural interactions, and warm hospitality, this episode captures the spirit of two extraordinary nations. 

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In this episode, Jonny speaks with Dr Sushma Jansari, lead curator of Ancient India: living traditions at the British Museum, about the featured ancient Indian devotional imagery across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Exploring the exhibition in depth, they discuss how sacred figures evolved from symbolic footprints to human forms, and how the exhibition connects these shared origins to contemporary practices, particularly in the South Asian diaspora. It is the British Museum’s first major multi-faith exhibition on ancient South Asian devotional art, spotlighting its global relevance and deep ties to living communities.

Ancient India: living traditions runs at the British Museum from 22 May to 19 October 2025, featuring over 180 objects: sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and more.

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Join Wild Frontiers founder, Jonny Bealby, and Product and Operations Director, Marc Leaderman, as they uncover our most exciting new destination, Iraq. After re-visiting Iraq earlier in the year, Marc shares his thoughts on the rich history, strong cultural identity and the highlights which you can experience on our new group tour Iraq: Babylon & Beyond.

Jonny & Marc discuss security and safety, including insurance when travelling against governmental advice, and why we decided it was finally time to uncover this land of ancient civilisation and history, and diverse, sweeping landscapes. From the buzzing streets of Baghdad to the tranquillity of the Marshes, the sacred sites of Najaf, Karbala, Samarra and Erbil, to the ruins of Babylon, this podcast is your ultimate guide to exploring Iraq.

Whether you're a curious traveller, a history enthusiast, or simply wanting to learn more about Iraq, listen for insights into Iraq’s heritage, travel tips and the intellect, warmth and resilience of its people.

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The Wild Frontiers team explore arguably the most beautiful Central Asian 'Stan and one of our host and founder, Jonny's favourite countries: Kyrgyzstan. Uncover the setting of the 2026 World Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan, as one of our Travel Specialists, Katie, a regular visitor to the region who has experienced the incredible, dramatic mountain scenery, serene lakes and relaxed way of life, shares some highlights of the country. And hear what it's like at the World Nomad Games with our Head of Marketing, Mike, who attended the Kazakhstan games in 2024. Hosted every two years and often considered the ‘Nomad Olympics’, the World Nomad Games features horseback games, archery, wrestling and teams from all over the world.

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Kate Humble sits down with travel and food writer Caroline Eden at the delicious intersection where travel meets taste buds, with the fragrant dishes of Central Asia and the sumptuous fare of the Caucasus on the menu.

Through travel, they explore food myths and tips, top spots for local dishes, and the wonderful tradition & ritual of food, so pull up a seat and pour yourself a glass of Georgian wine as Kate and Caroline discuss the delicacies from these delectable regions.

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