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The Departure Lounge

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Every great trip starts in the departure lounge – and that's exactly where we'll be each episode. The Departure Lounge is a travel podcast hosted by Aaron, Gee and Allie. Each episode we pick a destination and dig into it properly – the highlights, the history, the things the guidebooks won't tell you, and the honest truth about whether it's actually worth visiting. Along the way there's a booking challenge (can we find a great last-minute deal within budget?), a travel debate you didn't know you needed, and a deep dive into the darker side of wherever we're headed. Because every destination h...

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North America 03.07.2026 1:04:10

We’re crossing the Atlantic to explore North America, from the bright lights of the USA to Canada’s wilderness and Mexico’s rich history and culture. Joined by special guest Jenny, the team share their favourite experiences from across the continent, swap travel tips, and discuss why there’s never been a better time to plan a trip. There’s a twist on this week’s Deal Challenge as Allie builds Aaro...

Greece 23.06.2026 1:26:49

This week we’re heading to Greece, where ancient myths, island-hopping adventures, and all-inclusive holidays collide. With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arriving in cinemas soon, Aaron, Gee and Allie explore why we’re still obsessed with Greece thousands of years after Odysseus supposedly sailed its seas. The team takes on a very specific Deal Challenge, attempting to book Aaron the ultimate al...

Seville 01.06.2026 1:26:19

This week we're heading to one of Spain's most beautiful cities – Seville. Aaron and Gee have both been, Allie hasn't, and she has questions. We get into the current state of travel (it's complicated), put Gee and Allie to work on a last-minute booking challenge, uncover a dark piece of Seville's history that might put you off your lunch, and have a heated debate about whe...