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Welcome to the latest edition of the show. Tonight we cover stories from Australia, Bali, New Zealand and USA. Feel free to comment or get in touch with us by email - info@travelwritersradio.com. And thanks for listening.

On September 10, 2001, Oral Patrick was laid off from his job in New York's Twin Towers. It saved his life. The next day, the towers were destroyed. Oral returned to Ground Zero as a volunteer, beginning a battle with illness and PTSD. In this 9/11 commemoration, 24 years on from the terror attack, Bridgett Leslie interviews him about his book, "Restorative Healing Begins With Rest". Photo: Oral P...

Carolyne Jasinski goes 4WDriving on the 'secret' Top End route that will make even the tamest traveller feel like an Outback warrior. And she gets the top tips on what to see and do from Doug Wilson at Litchfield Safari Camp.

Alistair Smith discovers the south west of Western Australia and its role as the port from which the ANZACs departed for World War I. Alistair visits a museum with an interesting twist on the ANZAC story and learns about the whaling fleets that used to visit Western Australia from around the world. Photo: National ANZAC Centre

Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes continue their road trip around New England. In this fifth episode they visit state of Maine and focus on Kennebunkport – a fantastic seaside town famous for its maritime connections, lobster fishing (of course) and summer home for the Bush presidential family. Photo by Helen Hayes

Mike Smith walked the exhibition hall at Fine Food Australia where he found celebrity chef DAN HONG, who has opened some of Sydney’s most exciting dining destinations under hospitality group Merivale. Today, he is Executive Chef of multiple Merivale restaurants across Sydney, including the modern Asian diner Ms. G’s, Sushi-E at establishment, Queen Chow Enmore, Cantonese powerhouse Mr Wong and the...

Correspondent Karin Avila flew from Spain to Geneva Switzerland recently to attend an artificial intelligence conference, titled “AI For Good”. When Graeme Kemlo spoke to Karin earlier about this story he did not want to take the wind out of her sails, but he explains why this show promises authenticity and transparency – hence No AI & No BS. It is the generative AI that bothers TWR with its abili...

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In our 450th show tonight we have a great range of stories from regional and remote Australia, Europe and United States, produced and presented by our professional team of journalists and broadcasters. We trust you enjoy the show, feel free to share it with friends. We welcome your feedback to us at: info@travelwritersradio.com And than you for listening.

Our reporter and co-host Helen Hayes is in Queensland, where she decided to challenge herself by doing some introductory scuba dives. Magnetic Island was the perfect opportunity to put a toe in the water within a protected environment and then with a skilled diver at her side. She loved it as you will hear in this report where she chats with Graeme Kemlo.

Our Perth-based reporter Carmen Jenner has been in Vietnam where she checked out two of the country’s most popular destinations, Da Nang and the island of Phu Quoc. Carmen tells Graeme Kemlo the best times to go, most interesting experiences available and the good value this destination offers. She stayed courtesy of Radisson hotels.

New York correspondent Bridgett Leslie speaks to an Artificial Intelligence expert who is leveraging AI Tools to better help people understand the differing perspectives of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Bridgett speaks with Adam Boaz Becker, founder of Headon.ai Photo by Bridgett Leslie

Helen Hayes has been in Queensland this past week and tells me off-air she had a magnificent time riding the rails up the coast. She did it in two shifts – and she reckons her business class seat was much better than an airline, for personal space, its bed configuration and meals.

As the Adelaide Marriott hotel celebrates its first birthday, Carolyne Jasinski revisits the hotel's unique history with GM Paul Gallop. She discovers the hotel has exceeded expectations in the first 12 months of operation and checks on the progress of phase two of the Marriott's development. Photo: Paul Gallop in the GPO Postal Hall - the next phase of thel redevelopment. By Carolyne Jasinski

Alistair Smith has brought us some quite different experiences people can enjoy in Australia and also overseas. Tonight is another of his quirky stories right here in his home town of Melbourne, where its famous Flinders Street Station has an historic ballroom that has been turned into an art installation and also a nine-hole mini-golf course. He confesses he found it a bit weird, but an enjoyable...

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To the people of Switzerland’s Interlaken, their home and the alps that shadow it are nothing less than postcard perfect. It’s more than a destination. It’s an experience, all year round, with rail travel helping the tourist industry's clockwork perfection. Reporter Mike Smith catches up with Interlaken Tourism’s Renato Julier to find out what makes the Swiss centre and its surrounds – Grindelwald...

Two journo mates on a two-week, six-state, 1700km drive through New England in the US. In Episode 4 of this 6-part podcast series, Carolyne Jasinski and Helen Hayes take us through New Hampshire. Flanked by the Green Mountains, peaks and lakes dominate the scenery which is vivid green and gorgeous. And there are a few new surprises – like moose. Photo: Helen Hayes's selfie shows her with Carolyne...

Graeme Kemlo has discovered a Polish bagel with bite. Have you ever tried a bagel made with aged cheddar cheese, salt and a mix of fresh jalapeno and mashed pickled jalapenos? It’s a favourite at a well-established sourdough bakery in Melbourne’s southern suburbs. Graeme chats with Elwood Sourdough owner Jurek Kubiena. More information: elwoodsourdough.com.au

Wildlife, wilderness and spectacular isolation have always drawn tourists to Kangaroo Island. Now there is a movie putting the spotlight on South Australia’s favourite island holiday destination. Carolyne Jasinski shares some special insights from the film's director Tim David and writer Sally Gifford. Photo: by Carolyne Jasinski. Sally Gifford, writer and Tim David director.

Graeme Kemlo fell into a trap for the unwary while searching for the official Indonesian visa website. At the top of search results, one that said "Welcome To Bali", sounded right. It wasn't. Graeme was quickly $227 out of pocket and still had no visa. Graeme and Carolyne discuss the tricks of visa applications, how he resolved the situation and how going to the government's smarttraveller.gov.au...

While hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine have not been realised, our New York-based reporter Bridgett Leslie gets an exclusive interview with Maria Pysarenko, journalist and a communications advisor in the Ukraine Defence Ministry. Maria was in Washington when President Zelensky visited the Trump White House. She tells of her reaction to this event, her personal feelings on the loss of friends and c...

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