Where to Go

Before James and Lucy return with series 4 of Where to Go, they are joined in this special episode by some of the DK Eyewitness team to talk about their 2022 travel plans. They also answer some of your burning travel questions to help you plan your trips this year. Don't miss the new series of Where to Go starting on 14 April 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In this edition of Where to Go, Munich-based travel writer Kate Mann chats to James and Lucy about the Bavarian city. She takes us through its friendly neighbourhoods, delicious bakeries and food markets. Listen out for a big surfing wave, how to eat breakfast with sausages and wheat beer, and a huge boat on train tracks turned into a bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

This time on Where to Go we travel to Toronto where Lucy and James speak to writer and curator Sajae Elder. Sajae takes us off the usual tourist track to some of the best places to eat, dance, and spend time. In a city bursting with events and festivals, listen out for the best places to celebrate Pride, the Caribbean carnival ‘Caribana’, and Salsa on St Clair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In this episode cook and writer Marti Buckley takes James and Lucy on a virtual tour of the Basque Country from the Guggenheim to La Rioja. As well as discussing the unique culture and scenery of the Basque Country, no trip to the area is complete without sampling the region's rich culinary heritage, and Marti takes our hosts through a tasting menu of p...

In a special episode, James and Lucy talk to MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Santosh Shah about his culinary journey through the kitchens of Nepal, Gujarat and London and his passion for celebrating and promoting Nepali cuisine ahead of the launch of his debut cookbook Ayla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time on Where to Go we travel to Amsterdam where Lucy and James speak to Sarah Chetrit, a digital content creator and travel and lifestyle blogger based in the city. They talk Amsterdam’s food, lifestyle, and iconic canals whilst also touching upon the city’s unique, liberal culture. Listen out for the best view of the city to watch the long sunsets, where to catch the famous tulips nearby an...

Today James and Lucy travel to Florence, joined by Mary Gray, a Mississippi-born writer, journalist, and editorial consultant who’s been based in Florence for nine years. A city famed for its architecture, art history, and food, Mary guides us through the must-sees but also the other side of the city, debunking the myth of La Dolce Vita. Listen out for stimulating all your senses at the Sant’...

In this episode of Where to Go, James and Lucy are hopping over to Wales, where they are joined by Ben Holbrook who is a travel writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in the Gower Peninsula. Ben guides James and Lucy through this beautiful country which is famed for its spectacular coastline and countryside. Listen out for a slice of the Amalfi coast reconstructed in Portmeirion and a trip to D...

This week James and Lucy are joined by a special guest: endurance athlete, adventurer, speaker and best selling author Nick Butter. He’s the first person to complete a marathon in every country of the world and holds 4 world records, and 2 world firsts. Nick talks to James and Lucy about three of his favourite travel destinations: Kiribati, Guatemala, and Nepal, as well as about his running c...

In this edition of Where to Go, Portland native Alex Frane chats to James and Lucy about the city's creative community – in particular, that of its famed food and drink scene. Tour through mico-breweries, food carts and local wine producers with Alex, and also importantly hear about how the events of the past few years have impacted life in the city. Listen out for a volcano in the middle of the c...

In today’s special episode, to celebrate the release of DK Eyewitness’ new Like a Local travel guide series, James and Lucy talk to three different writers who have worked on some of the first editions: Londoner Olivia Pass, San Franciscan Matt Charnock and Berliner Barbara Woolsey. Olivia talks lidos, beautiful cemeteries and a secret chapel-cum-concert venue in London. Matt tells us about the ol...

In this week’s episode James and Lucy are joined by Like a Local: Copenhagen author Allan Mutuku-Kortbæk. Allan takes us through the different neighbourhoods of the Danish capital where old meets new in this progressive and inclusive city. Listen out for a secret deer park, historic amusement parks and one of the world's best cocktail bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Kicking Season 3 off, James and Lucy speak to travel expert Holly Rubenstein, host of The Travel Diaries podcast. Now on the ‘other side’ of the mic, Holly talks to James and Lucy about three of her favourite travel destinations: Miami, The Cotswolds, and West Sussex. Listen out for art deco architecture and street art in Miami, the best treehouses to stay in in the Cotswolds and a village ‘like a...

In the final episode of Series 2, James and guest host Danielle chat to Dayna McAlpine, a food and drink writer from Edinburgh. Dayna takes us on a tour through the city, from Arthur's Seat to the Fringe, and to lesser-known corners of the capital. Listen out for eating and drinking in Leith, wild swimming in Portobello and the nightclub which became a lockdown pizzeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

James and Lucy visit Portugal's capital Lisbon in this episode, joined by Sofie Couwenbergh, a Belgian-born, Lisbon-based travel writer who made Lisbon her home last year. Sofie gives us a feel for the city famous for its coloured tiles (Azulejos), viewpoints, and Fado music. Listen out for a secret Chinese speakeasy, trying 18 different types of pastel de nata and a hidden park with peacocks and...

In this episode James and Lucy are joined by some of the DK Eyewitness team to discuss their summer travel plans . From UK staycations in London and Dorset through to Tuscan weddings and horse riding in Portugal, the team have quite a few exciting plans to share ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time James and Lucy are joined by Maria Åstrand, co-founder of the Barcelona Food Experience blog, taking a foodie's tour of the city with her. You'll hear about both the traditional and modern side of food in Barcelona and how restaurants have fared during the pandemic. Listen out for Asian-Caribbean fusion food, botanical bars and cured tuna heart truffles. Hosted o...

In this special episode of Where to Go, James and Lucy are joined by bestselling author Kevin Kwan to discuss some of his favourite travel destinations. The author behind the  Crazy Rich Asians  series, Kevin takes us on a journey to his childhood in Singapore, adventures in New York City and regular escapes to the island of Capri: the setting for his latest book  Sex and Vanity . I...

James and guest host Elspeth travel to South Africa this week with Johannesburg-based travel guide and writer Jabulile Ngwenya. Hear Jabu, James and Elspeth discuss the diversity of the country, including its cities, natural wonders and people. Importantly, Jabu talks about the ethics of safari tourism and how to make sure you are supporting local people during a visit. Listen out for cl...

In this episode all about Cornwall and the South West Coast Path, James and Lucy speak to a very special guest – author Raynor Winn. They discuss her 630-mile adventure around the Path that led to her writing her first book, 2018's  The Salt Path  and her subsequent move to Cornwall. Listen out for proof of the healing power of nature, her love of guidebooks and the lyrical way Ray...

In this special edition of the podcast, to celebrate the release of our book Ride: Cycle the World, James speaks to writers Jenny Tough and Tom Owen and editors Elspeth Beidas and Rachel Laidler. They discuss their favourite cycle rides, top bikepacking tips, and how the book came about. Listen out for spomenik-hunting in North Macedonia, close encounters with bears in Canada, and how to pack as l...

James and Lucy find themselves in Berlin this week being guided through the city with Kash Bhattacharya, also known as 'The Budget Traveller'. They talk about the city's diverse neighbourhoods, some of the best parks for summer visits, Berlin's complex history, and the Christopher Street Day Parade (aka Berlin Pride). Listen out for the best kebabs outside of Turkey, techn...

James and Lucy head to Nashville to see Music City with journalist and creative business champion Libby Callaway. They talk about the city’s creative renaissance, the ‘Third Coast’, the coolest things to see and of course, the city’s live music scene and heritage. Listen out for oyster bars, bachelorette parties and HonkyTonk Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lucy and James are joined by travel writer Lucy Dayman, direct from her adopted home of Tokyo. They discuss life in the city, Tokyo's neighbourhoods, must-do experiences and the forthcoming Summer Olympic Games. Listen out for plum blossoms, Pleasure Forest, Mari Kar (not a typo) and information about the forthcoming book Tokyo: Like A Local . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Where to Go returns for a second season with a special first episode all about Iceland – a destination topping many travellers' post-vaccination adventure lists. Joining James and Lucy is photographer and influencer Ása Steinars, who is set to launch a new company taking visitors around the country’s famous ring road in the cosy confines of a campervan. We reflect on Iceland's growing popular...