Travel Goals Podcast

Ross Jennings is on an incredible, Celtic musical adventure to play the bagpipes in every country of the world in a world record attempt!  In this episode, we talk about how Ross first began his musical adventure and the challenges of travelling full time with an instrument and pipers attire. We also talk about how he finances his adventures, how he found a niche income stream whilst on the road a...

On this episode, we chat about challenging travel perceptions with travel writer and TRLT Twitter chat founder, Shane Dallas. In this lively discussion, we talk about perceptions vs reality in travel destinations, what perceptions are most problematic to a destination, politics and travel and what holds people back from travel and how the travel industry and travel writers can help with this hesit...

What does it take to build a successful digital travel radio station? On this episode, we talk to Travel. Radio director and presenter Leo Jones, who you may recognise from the popular ITV Docusoap Airline, which aired from 1998 to 2007. This flagship show showcased the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and flight crew of EasyJet. We get into what it's like to be a radio presenter, as...

On this episode, we take a deep dive with travel experts on how travel might change in 2021? We talk about pent-up travel demand, travel trends like mindful travel and responsible travel, how the travel industry can adapt to a post-pandemic world, innovative travel business start-ups and how travel media can keep pace with rapid changes in 2021? Travel experts including Paul Charles, Lottie Gross,...

On this episode, we're talking about how women's travel network Wanderful, empowers female travellers around the world. Wanderful is an international, identity verified home-sharing network for women who travel. Their mission is to empower women to travel the world by cultivating a live network of other women who have been there. Their many members meet up with travellers for coffee, greet them at...

Do you want to connect with nature and have more adventure when you travel and close to home? On this episode, we discuss how to add nature and outdoor experiences to your travels with travel writer and outdoor lover, Linda Ballou. Discover how nature, adventure and getting outdoors can enhance your travels. Also, learn how to inject some local, outdoor living into your life, even when you're at h...

Want to get a glimpse into life as a travel TV presenter? On this episode, presenter Alex Outhwaite chats with me about life as a globetrotting, travel TV presenter. We discuss the exciting destinations she's visited, the challenges of presenting on location, how travel filming can't be scripted and how she has built up her successful YouTube travel channel. Alex's travel shows are broadcast in 30...

Halloween towns, haunted hotels and spooky castles are a huge draw for visitors seeking out chilling experiences, haunted happenings and family festivities. On this special Halloween episode, I speak with a number of travel industry experts about Halloween destinations you need to visit, why Halloween tourism is big business and also the origins of Halloween itself. Due to the coronavirus restrict...

A casual scroll through Instagram will have you believing that anyone can ditch their 9-5 job and go and find inner peace on a Thai island. But is it really that easy? On this episode, we talk about all the things you need to consider before you hand your notice in and book that one-way flight. You'll need to think about your finances, how you will explain an employment gap and what your real moti...

Planning Solo female travel in Mexico and not sure if it's safe? You need to get the inside scoop on travelling in Mexico from Shelley Marmor from 'Travel Mexico Solo'.  On this episode, Shelley talks about her experiences of travelling and living in Mexico, why Mexico isn't as scary as you might think and how she empowers women to take the plunge and solo travel. Shelley is a former Miami travel...

On this episode, we talk about how to have a positive mindset when travelling, with Samantha Wragg from Coco Travels.   Sam discusses some of her travel disasters and how she stays positive when things go wrong on the road. We chat about positive mindsets, problem-solving and how to deal with travel frustrations. Sam is a digital marketer who explores the world one adventure at a time including st...

Wonder what travel was like back in the 1960s? We talk about Peru and the Peace Corps in the 1960s with author and traveller Evelyn LaTorre. Between Inca Walls: A Peace Corps Memoir, is a beautiful tale that documents Evelyn's time with the Peace Corps in Peru at a time when women travelling to far-flung destinations was nowhere near as common as it is today. In this colourful memoir, Evelyn learn...

On this episode, we're talking about breaking into travel writing with Steph Dyson and Lottie Gross from the Talking Travel Writing newsletter. This super helpful demystifies the travel media and is full of help and advice for seasoned pros and aspiring travel writers. On this show, Lottie and Steph give the inside scoop on breaking into travel writing. We talk about everything from press trips, e...

We take a deep dive into to challenges of female solo travel and what it's like to travel as a black woman with Efia Sulter. Efia is a wellness and solo travel blogger who is on a mission to empower women to live the life of their dreams. She left Scotland for sunnier pastures in 2016 and hasn't looked back! She is also the author of the solo travel ebook Girl, Solo - A Modern Guide To Travelling...

Are you planning a staycation or weekend break close to home? Wondering how to budget, where to stay and how to plan a trip in your home country? We take a deep dive into planning the perfect staycation with travel journalist, videographer and photographer Sophie Davis. Sophie will walk you through the steps she takes to plan a staycation, the resources she uses and how you can travel around your...

On this special bonus episode, we talk about the Women of Color Podcast Community with Danielle Desir. WOC is the first community of its kind dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of women of color podcasters.    We chat about why representation matters, why you should join the women of colour podcasting community and what the benefits of membership are? This special bonus episode also...

Learn how to set financial goals for travel and save money for your next vacation with these practical tips. Danielle will walk you through the steps she took to get debt free, buy a house and also save for travel with her simple methods and a determined mindset. Danielle Desir is an author, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Thought Card. This is an affordable travel and personal finance blog...

Have you been wondering how to travel mindfully? How you can travel with more purpose? We take a deep dive into how you can travel more mindfully and why it's important? We cover topics such as slow travel, positively contributing to a destination and cultural sensitivity.  Travel Goals show notes:  https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/travel...

We talk with travel guidebook authors and editors about the future of the guidebook industry, what direction it might take over the coming years and ask if guidebooks are still relevant in the digital age?  Despite a rapidly changing technology landscape and global connectivity, increased competition from travel sites, bloggers and digital resources, guidebooks have still managed to hang on in the...

What are the most important life lessons you have learnt from travel? We take a deep dive into some of the many things travel has taught me, including love on the road, challenging yourself, why travel won't solve all your problems and why you should never play the ukulele in a hostel. Years of being on the road have taught me so many things and have broadened my views on many topics. I take a lig...

Listen to travel experts talk about how the travel industry can recover from the coronavirus crisis.  We talk to a range of people in the travel and tourism industry who have been impacted by the crisis. From tour guides, tour operators to those working in tourism bureaus and Travel PR companies. How long will the travel industry take to recover? Will domestic travel increase? Will small tour oper...

How can the travel industry bounce back from a worldwide pandemic? Many countries are in lockdown, borders are closing, airlines are cancelling flights and many travel jobs are at risk. We talk to a range of people in the travel and tourism industry who have been impacted by the crisis. From tour guides, tour operators, to travel journalists and those working in tourism bureaus.  We cover topics s...

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 airports 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 hea...

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 heal...

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 nex...