Where to Go

For this week's episode we invited members of the DK Eyewitness editorial team to the podcast to talk about their upcoming travel plans. And between travelling across Italy by train, completing the South West Coast Path, savouring tapas in Granada, island hopping in Greece and solo road tripping between Slovenia and Croatia, the team's summer plans did not disappoint! Tune in for flamenco shows lo...

This week James and Lucy head to Brazil with sustainable travel blogger Elaine Villatoro. Joining us from the idyllic island of Boipeba, Elaine takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this mammoth country, including restless Rio de Janeiro, historic Salvador, the incredible Iguaçu Falls and the unrivalled crystal-clear waters of Bonito. Tune in for mangroves alight with bioluminescence, open-air art ga...

This week James and Lucy head to Boston with Massachusetts-born travel writer Jared Ranahan. Think of Boston and you might think of Harvard University, Revolutionary history or even its recent feature in HBO’s  The Last of Us . You might not think of whale watching, Colombian food and one of the biggest Greek wine selections in the country. In this episode, Jared takes us beyond the well-trod...

This week we’re heading to one of Canada's most strikingly beautiful provinces: British Columbia. Vancouver-based photographer, travel blogger and outdoors enthusiast Steph Reynolds takes us on a tour of this incredibly diverse region, from awe-inspiring mountain ranges to sandy beaches, iconic ski resorts to idyllic wine country. Tune in for dramatic landscapes, coastal drives and close encounter...

This week we’re heading to “the land of the long white cloud” with travel writer Viktoria De Dominicis. After travelling the world, Chicago-born Viktoria moved to New Zealand seven years ago and now spends her times exploring the country with her husband and two children. Viktoria takes us through New Zealand's diverse landscapes, including sleeping volcanoes, seething geysers and remote fiords. T...

All aboard for this week’s episode: we’re off to Norway with train driving sisters Gudrun and Halldis Folkedal, aka the Locomotwins! A typical route takes the so-called Queens of the Railway from the dramatic coastline of western Norway through the spectacular fjords and soaring mountains that characterise this beautiful country. When they're not driving trains, Gudrun and Halldis are out explorin...

In today’s episode James and Lucy are exploring the exceptionally rich wild side of Great Britain with wildlife biologist, filmmaker and TV presenter Lizzie Daly. Though a small island, Great Britain offers incredible opportunities to encounter diverse fauna thanks to its varied geography and distinct seasons. But with so much to see, where do you begin? From spotting charming puffins on Skomer Is...

This episode James and Lucy are headed to Greece to explore Thessaloniki and a handful of islands with food and travel writer Amber Charmei. Since moving from Manhattan to Thessaloniki 20 years ago, Amber has discovered a close-knit foodie community: she has a honey guy, a cheese guy, and, of course, a few wine guys. After taking us on a tour of Thessaloniki – including magnificent views of Mount...

In this episode James and Lucy are off to Mexico with Imogen Lepere, award-winning author of The Ethical Traveller: 100 ways to roam the world without ruining it . After travelling the world for 12 years, Imogen now lives in Nayarit; which she boasts has the best beaches in all of Mexico (Cancún, eat your heart out). Tune in for monarch butterflies wintering in pine forests, a mural tour of Mexico...

For the first episode of season five, James and Lucy are off to Sicily: the destination on everyone’s lips following the second season of The White Lotus. Joined by writer Ros Belford, a Sicilian resident for over a decade, they discuss the real island behind the show – via sea swimming, volcanoes, ancient ruins, wildflowers and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Where to Go is coming back for more 2023 travel adventures! Returning from 16 February, there'll be host of brilliant guests joining Lucy and James, once again providing the inside track on the places which they’ve chosen to call home... For this season, the team will also be focusing on sustainable travel and asking our guests about their best tips for a more environmentally-friendly visit. So ge...

Ending the season with a bang, James and Lucy are joined by food and travel journalist and author of I heart Rome , Maria Pasquale to discuss the iconic Eternal City. Rome brings history to life like nowhere else but don't mistake it for some dusty old museum – this vibrant city is in no way stuck in the past. Tune in for a feast of timeless Roman delights, from astounding art and architecture to...

This week James and Lucy are joined by travel writer Lucie Grace who is based in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. From tiny temples in the jungle to all the excitement of a big city, Lucie explains how Chiang Mai blends the best of ancient and modern culture. After tempting us to Thailand, Lucie talks travelling around 9 countries in Europe without a single flight – including taking a train ferry...

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by journalist and author of How to Live Korean , Soo Kim. In her day job, Soo is interviewing Squid Game stars and reporting on the latest K-pop news but today she chats to us about all things Seoul. Packed with ancient palaces and glitzy skyscrapers, the city is the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Soo takes us through her f...

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki, owner of online trip planner MarocMama and CEO of Marrakech Food Tours. After moving from the US to Morocco, Amanda began blogging about her experience of living in Marrakech, which she lovingly describes as a metropolis with a small town feel. Today, she takes us on a whirlwind tour of the city, from explo...

This week on the podcast James and Lucy are joined by journalist and travel writer, Mary Novakovich. Mary first fell in love with her parents’ home country while spending a summer there as a child. Today, she paints a vivid picture of a Croatia lesser-known to many travellers. Tune in for the country's wild beauty, welcoming locals, hidden gems and a reading from Mary’s new book, My Family and Oth...

This week we're talking to award-winning travel journalist Emma Thomson, an expert on remote destinations and responsible, adventure-based tours. Join James and Lucy as Emma guides us to three lesser-visited destinations from her travels... Journey to the end of the world to Greenland, an icy wilderness where often the only sound heard is the cracking of an iceberg. If you thought it couldn't get...

Dubai is often making headlines for its modern mega-developments and glitzy glamour. This week on the podcast we're diving deeper into the city behind the buzz and exploring the local scene with our guest Hayley Alexander, who has lived in Dubai for six years. From paddle boarding at the Palm to sand boarding in the desert, starting the day with Jamaican brunch to saluting the sunset with a South...

"Lyon is better than Paris." Can our guest back up her bold claim? This week, sustainable travel writer Anna Richards argues that Lyon deserves more love than the City of Light! Between streets painted into optical illusions, markets piled high with cheese, bars with French wine on tap, plus a packed calendar of events, we just might be convinced... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Richard Barley, Director of Gardens at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Richard, who lives on site, makes us jealous with his view from the kitchen sink, shares fascinating stories about the history of the gardens, and highlights what makes Kew so special. Tune in for rare species, resident hermits and innovative proje...

On this week’s episode we are headed to the Caribbean island of Jamaica! James and Lucy are joined by food writer and West Winds author Riaz Phillips, who shares his recommendations on the island, including, of course, all things food and drink. Tune in for Jamaica’s incredible culinary diversity, a spell-binding blue lagoon and places to support the local community. West Winds is available in the...

In an episode certain to inspire your inner adventurer, travel writer Shafik Meghji returns to the podcast to talk about Bolivia – the subject of his new book – as well as his adventures in India and Antarctica. Tune in for incredible landscapes and high-altitude football pitches in Bolivia, remote Buddhist monasteries and erotic carvings in India, plus polar plunges and penguin surveys in Antarct...

This week on Where to Go we’re heading to the north of England to the city of Manchester, famed for its industrious spirit, musical legacy and sporting eminence. Travel writer and Manchester local Dan Stables reveals his must-see sights, the city's best curry house, how to make the most out of (all too rare) sunny days and where his football allegiances lie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Where to Go returns for series 4 with an episode guaranteed to make you hungry! Author and editor for LA Taco, Javier Cabral is on the mic making James and Lucy drool with his must-eats in Los Angeles. Sharing all the knowledge that comes with being a passionate food writer, Javier reveals everything from the top spot for dim sum to his favourite sake bar. And listen out for a quick hop across the...

Want to find out where you'll visit next? Where to Go, produced by the team behind the award-winning DK Eyewitness travel guides,   is here to help. Subscribe to be the first to get our new fortnightly episodes, with Season 4 starting on Thursday 28th April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.