Ben Bardsley-Ball and Li Vinall

The Unravelling Travelling Podcast

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Hosted by Ben and Li; a travel couple who are currently living full time in their self-built campervan. The Unravelling Travelling Podcast brings together a range of people to talk all things travel. In each episode we discuss different topics from within the world of travel with the occasional guest. This podcast is all about sharing stories, tips and discussing adventures in a fun and humorous way.

Author

Ben Bardsley-Ball and Li Vinall

Category

Society

Latest episode

May 17, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 29 - Anthony Browne 05.07.2021

Welcome to Episode 29 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with our special guest; Anthony Browne. Anthony is a travel blogger and writes about his incredible experiences whilst travelling around the world. Anthony's style of travel is all about having fun and creating amazing memories, whether that be out drinking in the streets of Brazil, or bungee jumping off of bridges. In this episode w...

Episode 28 - Max Young 21.06.2021

Welcome to Episode 28 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast for part 2 with our special guest; Max Young. In this episode we sit down with the actor and musician, Max Young to chat about his awesome travels around the world. From travelling around Europe to visiting a jazz bar in every city he visits, Max has a very refreshing style of travel which makes for a really easy-listening episode. We als...

Episode 27 - Luke Mullett - Part 2 07.06.2021

Welcome to Episode 27 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast for part 2 with our special guest; Luke Mullett.  As mentioned in the previous episode, Luke is an incredibly talented travel photographer and vlogger. His intense and raw style of travel is both admirable and frightening at the same time, and leads to some wonderful stories.  In this episode we discuss even more of Luke's travels, i...

Episode 26 - Luke Mullett - Part 1 24.05.2021

Welcome to Episode 26 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with our special guest; Luke Mullett. Luke is a travel photographer and vlogger. Luke's style of travel is incredibly unique, and he spends a lot of his time hitch-hiking, camping at the side of the road and eating the cheapest food to save money when travelling.  In this episode we discuss Luke's ongoing love affair with India,...

Episode 25 - The Barclays 10.05.2021

Welcome to Episode 25 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest's Connor and Carmen Barclay AKA The Barclays!  Connor is an incredible musician, and his brand of rock has seen him play at some awesome venues all over London, as well as some festival spots.  Carmen is a fashion genius, having recently launched her own ethically sourced, vintage clothing brand; 'Carmen Chris...

Episode 24 - Travel Stories - Part 2 26.04.2021

Welcome to Episode 24 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! Here is part 2 of our Travel Stories episodes! We were sent in so many incredible and hilarious stories for the last episode that we had to make it into 2 parts. The stories we were sent in were absolutely brilliant and we have loved reading them out live on the pod. From accidentally crashing a sex party in Australia to getting an illeg...

Episode 23 - Travel Stories - Part 1 12.04.2021

Welcome to Episode 23 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! For this episode we wanted to do something a little bit different. We put a call out online for some travel stories that people didn't mind being read out on the pod and what we received was absolutely incredible! Some are funny, some are wholesome, and some are just downright mental. From Italian militia, massive poos in the ocean...

Episode 22 - Top 5 Countries we want to visit 29.03.2021

Welcome to Episode 22 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we discuss the top 5 countries we want to visit. Our list is never-ending, so narrowing it down was really tough!  From beach havens, to iconic cities and everything in between. If we get to visit these countries in the next few years, we will consider ourselves very lucky! So, get your notebooks out, and start planning a...

Episode 21 - Top 5 Countries for Transport 15.03.2021

Welcome to Episode 21 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we discuss our top 5 countries for transport. Getting from A to B whilst travelling is an incredibly important part of any trip. A late train, a confusing metro system or an expensive bus can really mess up your plans. So, we have listed the countries who's transport systems are the most efficient, most fun and best...

Episode 20 - Top 5 Countries for Romance 01.03.2021

Welcome to Episode 20 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we discuss our top 5 countries for romance. As a travelling couple we have been to a range of romantic places all around the world, despite not being the most lovey-dovey people out there! Travelling with your significant other can be absolutely amazing, and that's made even better when the places you're visitin...

Episode 19 - Top 5 Countries for Backpacking 15.02.2021

Welcome to Episode 19 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for backpacking. How to define backpacking is up for interpretation, but to us backpacking is about travelling efficiently on a budget, with very little luggage for a prolonged amount of time. It often requires you to stay in cheap accommodation...

Episode 18 - Top 5 Countries for Sun, Sea and Sand 01.02.2021

Welcome to Episode 18 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for sun, sea and sand. We both love a sunny getaway, and have been lucky enough to visit some of the most stunning and picturesque countries in the world. From floating bungalows in Thailand and finding hidden beaches in Indonesia, to exploring...

Episode 17 - Top 5 Countries for Food 18.01.2021

Welcome to Episode 17 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! Over the next load of episodes we will discussing our top 5 countries in a chosen subject, kicking off with food! In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for food and which just miss out.  We both believe that food is such an important part of travelling. It represents a countries cul...

Episode 16 - Travel Photography 04.01.2021

Welcome to Episode 16 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! Happy New Year! After a short break we're now back with a brand new episode. The topic for this episode is Travel Photography! As a travel photographer Ben shares his experiences photographing the world, it's landscapes, the people he meets, the streets and everything in between. Along with his experiences, we also chat about w...

Episode 15 - Olivia Teanby 07.12.2020

Welcome to Episode 15 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Olivia Teanby! Olivia is a traveller who has vast experience in working abroad. She has spent time in Russia as well as Hong Kong as a governess and a teacher. During her time abroad she has had some wild experiences, including working for a wealthy family that bought each other Bentley's as presents, and a family...

Episode 14 - World Children's Day Special 20.11.2020

Welcome to Episode 14 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we are hosting our first ever special and it is in support of World Children's Day! We have four wonderful children as guests on to chat to us all about the world of travel. Our guests include; Toby, Eliza, Tiff and Jack. As you can imagine, their knowledge of exploring the globe is somewhat limited. But that didn&ap...

Episode 13 - Holly Unwin 08.11.2020

Welcome to Episode 13 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Holly Unwin! Holly is an artist who has recently started creating some of the most sensual and provocative work that we've ever seen. She is also a very seasoned traveller with many hilarious stories to back it all up. We first met Holly in Singapore where we all started our trips exploring South East Asia. ​ In th...

Episode 12 - Cameron Reid aka Magpie 25.10.2020

Welcome to Episode 12 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Cameron Reid aka Magpie! We met Magpie when he was working in our favourite hostel in Europe; Carpe Noctem Vitae. Vitae is a party hostel and some of the stories that Cameron shares with us are absolutely wild, including 'drinking your way out of the anal room'. We also discuss Cameron's adventures road-t...

Episode 11 - Jen Boyd 11.10.2020

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest - Jen Boyd! In this episode we sit down with our good friend Jen, with whom we worked in China. We discussed her travelling adventures including her favourite country in the world, her top 3 items in her backpack and what it was like to live and work in China. This is our first episode with a guest so we were stoked to...

Episode 10 - Travelling on your Period 27.09.2020

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we discuss the difficulties of travelling on your period, along with some great hacks and tips for how to make it as stress-free as possible. Whilst this is a topic that some may assume doesn't concern them, we also touch on what it is that those who don't menstruate can do to help those that do. Whether you&apo...

Episode 9 - Bucket Lists 13.09.2020

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we chat all about bucket lists. Bucket lists are a great way to keep track of the awesome things that we have done, along with the wonderful things we want to do before we are too frail and old to skydive naked out of an airplane. Both of us choose 5 items on our bucket lists to discuss with one another as well as 5 cool t...

Episode 8 - Nomad Life 30.08.2020

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we chat about Nomad Life. Nomadic lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular around the globe especially among the travelling community. It is easier than ever to earn a living whilst travelling which makes living as a nomad simpler than ever. We discuss what it means to be a nomad, what it is about being a nomad that we...

Episode 7 - Teaching Abroad 16.08.2020

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we got together to sit and chat about teaching abroad. Teaching abroad is incredibly popular among travellers as it allows you to visit new countries whilst saving money at the same time. We spent a year teaching abroad in China and gained some priceless experience and skills in an ever growing market. We also realised jus...

Episode 6 - Partying Abroad 02.08.2020

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we had a chat all about partying abroad. We are both fairly big drinkers, especially when we are travelling and have plenty of wild stories and funny antics to share with the world. Beyond just drinking from buckets and enjoying Czech beer, partying abroad is a great way to meet new people, break the ice and make fun memor...

Episode 5 - Travelling as a Couple 19.07.2020

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!  In this episode we had a chat all about travelling as a couple. We've spent the past 4 years roaming the world together and we absolutely love having each other as travel companions. That isn't to say that it isn't tough from time to time. Travelling as a couple is about balance, communication and love, and in this episode...

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