Travel Minded

Ever wondered what it's like to be a part of our Travel Minded team? Lets hear from one of our Travel Minded Volunteers! Sanika works in Human Resources by day, but her heart’s always chasing her next adventure. She’s all about connecting with people, exploring new cultures, and saying yes to experiences that push her out of her comfort zone. From guided tours and street food tastings to meet...

Olly Pemberton is an award-winning director and filmmaker with over a decade of experience filming and operating in wild and remote locations across our planet.  Through film and photography Olly strives to harness the stories connected to our wild places. He is passionate about placing a spotlight on individuals and organisations that are deeply intertwined with our natural world, and empowering...

On today’s episode we are joined by Egyptian actor, producer and tv host Mohamed Karim. Born in Cairo, Egypt Mohammed split his time between Cairo and Los Angeles growing up where he became fluent in Arabic and English. Fascinated with the world of filmmaking at an early age, he knew this is the path he wanted to pursue. He has recently become Hollywood’s First Arabic cowboy in the lions gate film...

Rosie Ridgers (@rosieridgersxx) is the internet’s big sister and a true comfort creator. She took her first solo trip in 2021 and hasn’t stopped since backpacking through Bali and Australia, and jetting off to Italy for spontaneous weekend getaways. Rosie makes travel feel approachable, offering a starting point for those who don’t know where to begin.

On today's episode we are joined by Wilderness guide and survivalist Megan Hine.  A born adventurer with many tales to tell, Megan works to connect others with the depth of their inner resource. Megan has produced some of the biggest adventure and survival shows on TV, walking a line between extreme survival and entertainment for audiences of millions. She has been integral to Emmy award winn...

Richard Whitehead MBE is a Paralympic Gold Medallist, professional athlete, marathon runner and a passionate diversity and inclusion champion. Having been born with a double through-knee congenital amputation, Richard developed a passion for sport at an early age, with his parents encouraging him to participate in sports and teaching him how to live a life without limits…a philosophy which has def...

On today's episode we are joined by British sailor and world record holder Dee Caffari. Awarded an MBE in recognition of her solo circumnavigation against the prevailing winds and currents, Dee set a world record by becoming the first woman to complete this ‘wrong’ way round voyage in 2006. Dee went on to compete in the 2008/9 Vendée Globe – a race around the world, non-stop and alone, known...

Today's episode is the last of our charity specials. We sit down with Amber from MSF. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides medical care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and other crises, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MSF's mission is to relieve suffering, save...

We are joined by Junaid from Aviation Without Borders UK. Aviation Without Borders UK (AWB) is a humanitarian aviation charity established in 2006 and based in the UK. Affiliated with Aviation Sans Frontières International, AWB leverages aviation to provide aid and support both in the UK and internationally. The charity specializes in air cargo shipments of medical and essential supplies, aircraft...

We’ve got a charity special today and are joined by Alex Staniforth who helped create Mind Over Mountains. Mind Over Mountains is a charity offering professional mental wellbeing support bringing together walking in nature, mindfulness & time with experienced coaches & counsellors - in an unhurried, unpressured setting. You can find out more about their work and their upcoming events by vi...

We’ve got a charity special today and are joined by Ellie Jeffries from Charity Water. Ellie Jefferies is a marketing and brand expert with over 10 years of industry experience. After graduating in Sustainable Product Design from Falmouth University and briefly producing short films, she applied her creative background to improving marketing in for-good tech businesses. Currently working as the Br...

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels. We are joined by Lexi Stephens aka Lexis Wine List. After falling in love with wine in the heart of Tuscany, Lexi realized the beverage fit right in with her other two passions - food and travel - so she became a full-time wine enthusiast. She started her virtual wine tasting business during the pandemic and h...

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels. We are joined by Nemo Travel to discuss everything honeymoons. No matter what stage you are at as part of your honeymoon planning journey we're sure this episode will help. Tom Harding - Co-Founder & CEO Tom's entrepreneurial spirit and experience managing Kenya’s top lodges will make planning yo...

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels. We are joined by Clarissa Cappelletti who is the UK Country Manager at WeRoad. On the episode we are discussing the importance of building a community when you're travelling.  WeRoad is a travel company providing group adventures for Millennials. They group strangers together to help them share incredible...

Sean Conway is a Brittish-Zimbabwean ultra endurance athlete, author of several books and motivational speaker.  He broke the world record for completing 105 Ironman triathlons in 105 days. He was the first person to swim the length of Britain,is the only person to have completed a length of Britain triathlon,has completed the world's longest triathlon of 4200 miles and has the world record f...

Chanté is a writer, award-winning Guardian podcast presenter and digital content producer. A versatile journalist, Chante frequently writes for a variety of publications, with her work ranging from celebrity interviews to cultural commentary and first-person reportage. She is also well-versed in production, script writing for Netflix’s Legacy of Top Boy documentary and story producing for Bumble’s...

Erim is the largest Sikh influencer in the uk with over 700,000 followers across TikTok and instagram, she uses her platform to help girls who like her, may not have grown up with a mum or sisters.  Erim is the Founder of ByErim (luxury hair and beard care: www.byerim.com ), the most awarded indie haircare brand in the uk! On the episode we discuss her love of travelling and living between London...

Raven Schwam-Curtis is a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a master’s degree in African American Studies. Her research explores intersectional histories with a focus on Black and Jewish relationality. Before her studies at Northwestern, Raven was an undergraduate student at Cornell University. They graduated in May 2020 summa cum laude with double majors in Feminist, Gender & Sex...

We sit down for a travel planning special with Pogo.  Pogo - Plan on the Go is a new travel planning app that can be used to help you with your next adventure.  Did you know that on average the UK adventure seeker uses 21 apps and websites when planning a trip?!  Say goodbye to travel stuff splattered across notes, emails, Instagram and WhatsApp. With Pogo, you can save everything for a trip on on...

Rebecca Bowyer is a renowned Stylist, specialising in Celebrity Red Carpet, editorial and campaign styling.   Since graduating with 1st Class Honours in Journalism, Rebecca began her career writing fashion columns and trend reports. Her passion led to Creative Direction and Styling.  Amongst Rebecca’s Celebrity clients are Michelle Keegan, Mollie King, Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Hulmes.  Rebecca...

Matt Wurnig is the creator of 50 Dates 50 States. The popular social media series where he has traveled to all 50 States to go on a date with a different girl in each state twice. Matt has grown a following of over 650,000 followers across platforms and accumulated over 300 million total views on his videos. He's been featured on an array of national news outlets such as Good Morning America,...

From sushi spots to italian gems, Asti has always loved indulging in the extensive London food scene and finding the best hidden gems in the city. With a camera roll filled with food, she decided to share her experiences on Instagram through a page called @eatwithast , of which only her close friends followed, which grew from less than 500 followers to over 10,000 within one year. Fast forward to...

Charishma and Boomer (her 5 year old Samoyed) live in Los Angeles, California and she loves to share content @life.with.a.landcloud that involves her life with her fluffy dog by her side. She covers a variety of topics with a focus on travel, health and wellness and fostering connections. Boomer has had such a huge impact on Charishma's mental health, so she shares about how with the help of...

Tyson Sadler is an explorer, traveller and award-winning filmmaker. He has directed documentaries for The New York Times, Associated Press, and The Huffington Post. His films have been screened at festivals around the world including Tribeca Film Festival, South by Southwest, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. An early pioneer in virtual reality documentari...

To mark Mother's Day (in the UK) we've got a very special guest.. Emma's mum.  Liz has been across the world and is one of the biggest inspirations behind Emma always wanting to travel the world, meet new people and learn about new cultures.  On the episode they talk about Liz's travel stories (some that even Emma has never heard) as well as sharing their favourite memories tog...