This is the heart of the journey.

5364m....done!

n this episode, we continue the journey to Everest Base Camp, trekking from the peaceful monastery village of Tengboche to the stark, high-altitude terrain of Lobuche. Hear about the physical and mental challenges of hiking above 4,000m, the emotional weight of passing memorials to fallen climbers, and the beauty of the Himalayas at their most rugged.

Firstly: Apologies for audio quality. Think that altitude sickness has hung around and I recorded this episode without the microphone working...

Days 1-7

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Finally, the trek begins. A lot of excitement. A lot of nerves. These were the best days!

Preparing for Base Camp, Packing Lists and Expectations vs Reality

A six part series on the Everest Base Camp trek starts tomorrow!

While I’m off chasing high altitudes, you get to enjoy a dose of low-stakes, high-laughs trivia! Welcome to another short and silly episode of Tour Talk Trivia — this time, it’s all about Funny True or False.

I’ll read out some of the strangest, weirdest, or downright hilarious travel “facts” I’ve found… but are they actually true? Your job is to decide: True or False?

🎧 This episode is perfect for a quick road trip laugh, a solo trivia challenge, or a game with your travel buddies.

This week’s Tour Talk Trivia episode is all about wild travel stats — and you're playing a game of This or That?

From the world’s deepest lakes to the busiest airports, I’ll hit you with two extreme travel facts… but only one is true. Can you tell which stat is real and which one’s totally off?

🎙️ These short, fun episodes are my way of keeping the podcast going while I’m off the grid — literally climbing mountains. Perfect for a brainy break, a bit of travel inspo, or just to test how well you know the world.

While I'm trekking through the Himalayas, I'm keeping Tour Talk alive with some lighthearted, bite-sized trivia episodes — and this one’s all about guessing the globe!

In “Where in the World?” I’ll describe a mystery destination using quirky clues, iconic landmarks, food, history, or fun facts — and you’ll have to figure out which country or city I’m talking about. Think you can name them all before the answers are revealed?

🌎 These Tour Talk Trivia episodes are quick, fun, and perfect for a midweek brain break, road trip listen, or travel-themed game night.

This week’s episode is a little different — welcome to Tour Talk Trivia, a bite-sized series I’ve created to keep the podcast fun and active while I’m away on an epic adventure to Everest Base Camp. 🏔️🎒

In “Lost in Translation,” I’m testing your travel smarts with a fun twist: Can you guess what these real (and sometimes hilarious) foreign-to-English translation fails were actually supposed to say? From restaurant menus to strange street signs — let’s see how well you speak fluent travel confusion.

💡 These short trivia episodes are perfect for a quick laugh, a travel day listen, or a group game with friends. I’ll be back with full episodes soon, but until then — enjoy the chaos of Tour Talk Trivia!

In this fun episode of Tour Talk, I give you the latest updates on the Tour Roulette votes — which destinations are leading the way, and which ones might be in for a surprise comeback. Then, Steph joins me again, this time for a round of travel trivia featuring some of the places that might just win the roulette! 🌎🗺️

PLUS — I’ve got something special planned while I’m away for the next 4 weeks. Keep your ears open for mini Tour Talk Trivia episodes dropping weekly to keep your travel brains buzzing while I’m off adventuring 🥾🎧

Don’t forget to vote in the Tour Roulette in the poll on Episode 7, if you haven’t already, and follow us on Instagram at tour.talk.podcast.

Exciting times to come!