Travel Goals Podcast

We chat with journalist Alexandra Talty on what it's like to flee a country during a global pandemic. Alexandra shares her experience of trying to get home to the United States, from Lebanon, as airport cancel flights, airlines fall into chaos and borders close.

Alex was trying to get back home during the Corona Virus pandemic, a global health crisis that has had a disastrous impact on public health and the economy.

She describes her ordeal in detail and provides advice and tips on what to do if you need to leave a country in crisis quickly.

We also put a call out in the show for people to donate to Unicef who are on the ground working really hard to protect affected children and families from Covid-19.

Unicef is helping to prevent the spread of Coronavirus by supplying vital medical supplies (such as gloves and masks), educating communities and implementing prevention campaigns.

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Planning a city break but worried about costs? On this episode, we discuss top money-saving tips that you can have a city break on a budget. We discuss easy ways to save money on a city break including free events, eating like a local, city passes and free walking tours.

With these money-saving tips, you'll be able to budget effectively on your next city break and have money left over for your next adventure.

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Stay alert and safe when you are travelling with our top tips on how to spot and avoid the 9 of the most common travel scams.

Learning how to recognise common travel scams could save you a lot of money and hassle when you are on the road.

It's easy to get caught off guard when travelling. You can be so busy soaking up a new destination that you might not realise someone is trying to take advantage of you and your unfamiliarity with the destination.

In this episode, we'll be talking about some of the most common scams and what you can do to avoid being ripped off.

In this episode, we discuss a range of travel scams that are common across the globe. Typical scams include the taxi scam, the gemstone scam and the practice English scam.

You can learn more about avoiding unnecessary risks, or putting yourself in harm's way when travelling.

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Do you want to travel but worry about how to cope with anxiety and stress? The idea of travelling can be difficult if you struggle with anxiety, stress or panic attacks but that shouldn't stop you from living your travel dreams.

On this episode, you can get lots of tips and coping mechanisms for travelling with anxiety from Hannah Durham.

Hannah runs the travel, lifestyle and wellbeing blog, How to Breathe Deep.

On How to Breathe Deep, Hannah explores ways that people can be more mindful about their habits, hobbies and experiences to make the most out of life.

She discusses everything from solo travel and stepping outside your comfort zone to sustainable fashion and the challenges surrounding mental health.

Hannah shares her travelling with anxiety journey and offers a range of tips and helpful advice.

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Are you planning to visit New York for the first time? Wondering what are the best things to do in New York are? We chat with Matt Hayes-Lissack, Content Director for Capital South Wales and Capital Scotland about the must-see things in the big apple!

On this episode, we cover a range of NYC topics such as must-visit NYC attractions, how to do New York on a budget, the best time of year to visit New York and some of the must-try foods in NYC.

Matt started his career as a presenter on a variety of radio stations across the UK, such as Plymouth Sound, Gemini FM and GWR FM.

He has also hosted programmes on Capital 95.8 in London and The Capital Network – broadcasting to many major radio markets such as London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Before moving into a programme management role, he spent six years co-hosting Capital Breakfast in South Wales. The show won the coveted 'Best Breakfast Show' at the Arqiva Radio Awards, both in 2014 and 2016, whilst securing two extra nominations on top of that.

Matt's main passion outside of work is travel, mostly to the United States. In the USA alone, he's visited Orlando, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Las Vegas, driven through the Nevada/Arizona desert in a Mustang and visited New York City several times.

He's such a lover of The Big Apple that he got engaged and married there on two consecutive visits.

Matt now shares his love of New York, as well as tips about the big Apple on Instagram -mattsvacations.

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Are you looking to improve your travel planning skills? On this episode, we discuss the top travel planning tools, tips and hacks to make planning your next trip a lot easier. Learn more about a range of travel planning tools including free travel apps, tour booking sites, flight deals and airport lounge tips. If the thought of planning a holiday overwhelms you, then you need to listen to this episode to get the best travel tips from an expert.

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Is Instagram ruining travel? We take a deep dive with award-winning Instagrammer Katy English to discuss this divisive topic. In this episode, we ask is Instagram is altering the way we travel? When does aspiration cross the line into illusion on Instagram? What can creators do to create a more realistic portrayal of travel? And are we as audiences responsible for the content we are given? Join us as we work our way through the various ethics and dilemma of using the platform to showcase our travels and also found out how you can use Instagram responsibly.

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Are you dreaming about being a digital nomad? Wondering how you can become location independent? Then this episode is for you. We talk with Alyshia Ford, the face behind the popular YouTube channel PsychoTraveller, about life as a digital nomad. Aly gives a raw and honest account of her experiences including having an online-based job and moving from place to place.

We discuss topics such as how to make money as a digital nomad, the downsides of remote work and whether the digital nomad life is all it's cracked up to be? If you are considering ditching the 9-5 you need to tune in and get honest advice and practical tips about running an online business.

Thinking of visiting Uzbekistan? Wondering how you can plan a trip through the iconic Silk Road? Then this episode is for you. We chat with Sophie Ibbotson, Uzbekistan's Ambassador for Tourism to the U.K, about why Uzbekistan needs to be on your travel bucket list.

This magnificent Central Asian nation is known for its breathtaking architecture that includes mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean.

On this episode, we discuss, why Uzbekistan is safe for female solo travel, the best places to visit in Uzbekistan and how the country is adapting to tourism.

Listen now and get inspired!

Looking for an alternative city break in Europe? You need to visit the Hague, a royal city in the Netherlands. In this episode, you can learn more about the city's museums, beaches, arts, culture and biking.

Find out the best spots in the city as well as a peek into the city's past and what makes it so special.

The Hague is an ideal weekend break in Europe and is a fantastic alternative to crowded cities such as Amsterdam. listen now and get inspired.