Podcasts from FIERO

Shri Rohan Khaunte talks about the enduring appeal of Goa's unique Indo-Portuguese culture, beached and natural beauty, and its policy of Regenerative Tourism to ensure that the benefits of overseas and domestic visitors are shared widely among local people.

Tahi, a Polynesian navigator talks to Simon about sailing across the Pacific Ocean using just his knowledge of the currents, stars and wind - and what makes him happy.   Photo by Concetta Huffa on Unsplash

Rich Beal of Absolute Nomads takes us around the Central Asian Republic of Turkmenistan.   Photo by Григорий Захарьян on Unsplash

Paul Brummell, former British Ambassador to Latvia takes us around the Baltic nation.   Photo by Darya Tryfanava on Unsplash

A Step-by-Step Ascent of Kilimanjaro with Andrew Galt.   Photo by Stephan Bechert on Unsplash

Award-winning author Tharik Hussain reveals contribution of Muslim communities in Europe's to our Continental culture.

Gillian Gloyer talks to Simon about Svalbard and Polar Bears

Of (Rocky) Horror and tragedies.

Celia has a PhD in education, enjoyed a career in teaching and wrote a book about Teaching Assistants before becoming a freelance travel and nature writer. She won Bradt’s New Travel Writer of the Year Award in 2019; since then she has edited two anthologies for Bradt. Rob is a Cambridge linguist. After 10 years in the British Diplomatic Service he followed his passion to teach languages and manag...

Lu Scott talks to Simon about Mexico of the beaten track. Photo by Andrés Sanz on Unsplash

Mexican Adventures and Scandinavian End-of-Schoolcations.

Travel writer and adventurer Sophie Ibbotson talks to Simon about the fascinating Caucasian country of Georgia, plus the Gatwick extension gets the green light.

Travel writer and adventurer Sophie Ibbotson talks to Simon about the fascinating Caucasian country of Georgia.

Local athlete Charlie Staddon, currently on a sports scholarship in San Antonio, Texas, takes us on a lap of the Lone Star State. Photo by weston m on Unsplash

Texas and taxes.

"Myyaa Nikolova talks with Simon about returning to her home city in north-east Bulgaria. Older than the Pyramids, Varna has stood on the shores of the Black Sea for more than 6,000 years. Today, it is a growing tourist destination, with a growing reputation for food and festivals." Photo by Timiciuc Andrei on Unsplash

Myyaa Nikolova on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and getting through the Airport this summer bristol fashion.

Simon talks with Bastien and Matthias Cadeac, Producers and Presenters of Prime Video's '100 Things To Do Before You Die'.

The Travel World at War & Peace. EES chaos, airline takeovers, wildfires, river cruises and more in this week's packed Travel Show.

Louisa Cotterhill talks to Simon about the sights and sounds of her first year in Nepal Photo by Sebastian Pena Lambarri on Unsplash

From the proposed £5.2 billion takeover of easyJet and new British Airways long-haul routes to the growing concerns over the EU’s Entry/Exit System. Plus, practical advice on what to do if your flight is cancelled and a taste of some of the world’s weirdest and most wonderful crisp flavours.

The latest travel news, including the easyJet takeover bid, EES border delays, airport strikes, new routes, flight cancellation rights and advice for travellers. Plus emerging destinations and some unusual travel stories.

Simon talks to Sue Marchant about New Zealand. Photo by Ömer Faruk Bekdemir on Unsplash

Everyone's a Winner at Ryanair but a sinking feeling for Venice's Visitors.

Simon talks to Rich Beal, co-founder of Absolute Nomads, about the beautiful country of Mongolia. Photo by Bolatbek Gabiden on Unsplash