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The Travel Diaries
The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives.Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of...
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170 episodis
Magical Morocco - Destination Special
Welcome to a very special edition of The Travel Diaries, where we’re heading to a country that has enchanted so many of my guests over the years: Moro...
The Hairy Bikers - From the archives
Today on The Travel Diaries we’re revisiting a very special conversation from the archives with national treasures Si King and the late, much-loved Da...
Eugene Levy
I’m back with a brand new episode, and today I’m thrilled to be joined by Eugene Levy - the Emmy-winning actor, writer, and total comedy icon. For man...
Dr Jane Goodall - From the archives, in her memory
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Dr Jane Goodall last week. A true legend, Jane was the world’s most famous ethologist and conserv...
Joanna Lumley - From the archives
I'm bringing back some treasures from the Travel Diaries archive, while I take a little time off on maternity leave. And this one has to be one of the...
Oman Uncovered - Destination Special with Dina Macki
Welcome to this very special destination edition of The Travel Diaries, where today we’re heading off on a sensory journey to one of the Middle East’s...
Stephen Mangan
On today's Season 15 finale, we are joined by the brilliant Stephen Mangan - actor, presenter, writer, and someone with a truly adventurous travel spi...
Diana Henry, Food Writer
Today's guest can conjure entire worlds through her writing. Whether she’s evoking the salty tang of the Lofoten Islands, the rustic flavours of rural...
Monisha Rajesh returns, Train Travel Special
Today I’m so pleased to welcome back someone who you all loved the first time around on the podcast - the brilliant author and travel writer, Monisha...
Chris Packham
Today’s guest is one of Britain’s best-loved and most fearless voices in wildlife and environmental broadcasting - it’s the brilliant Chris Packham.
Simon Calder, Travel Expert, returns
Today I’m joined once again by one of the UK’s most trusted and best-loved travel experts - Simon Calder. You’ll know him as the Independent’s travel...
Dan Buettner, 'Blue Zones' Longevity Expert & Explorer
My guest today is Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer, New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning Netflix host, and a record-breaking en...
Sam Heughan, 'Outlander' star
Welcome back to a brand-new season of The Travel Diaries podcast. Today’s guest is the brilliant Sam Heughan. Sam is best known as the star of Outland...
Ardal O'Hanlon's Ireland - Bonus Destination Special
On today’s bonus Destination Special we’re heading to Ireland, one of my favourite places in the world. Ireland has this special kind of magic. It ask...
Jon Sopel
Today’s guest is a titan of political journalism - someone whose calm, incisive reporting helped us make sense of the madness during one of the most d...
Reeta Chakrabarti
This week’s guest is someone who many of us will feel we already know. A calm and trusted presence in our living rooms each evening, she’s one of the...
Gaby Roslin
Today we’re joined by Gaby Roslin. Gaby first burst onto our screens in the early 1990s, co-hosting The Big Breakfast with Chris Evans - a show that w...
Dame Prue Leith
Today’s guest is quite literally a national treasure. She’s a Dame, a queen of the kitchen, an author, a restaurateur, and of course, the judge who ha...
The Budget Travel Special with Chelsea Dickenson aka Cheap Holiday Expert
Welcome to our first Budget Travel Special! This is one that you, the listeners, have been asking for a lot - and I get it! Travel can feel expensive...
Charlotte Church
My guest today is a true force of nature. From the moment she burst onto the scene as a child prodigy with that voice, she became one of the most famo...
Nile Rodgers
I can’t quite believe we’re here - Season 14! And what a way to kick things off because today’s guest is nothing short of musical royalty. Nile Rodger...
Lily Allen - British Columbia Destination Special
I’m so excited to bring you the third and final holiday special to round off 2024. And once again thank you for tuning in throughout the year—your sup...
Discovering Saudi - Destination Special
On today’s destination special, we’re going to be discovering a country which, for the longest time, was out of reach for travellers, Saudi Arabia, or...
Sandi Toksvig
Welcome back to The Travel Diaries podcast! I’m your host, Holly Rubenstein, and I’m so thrilled to be back with you for the first of three Christmas...
Monty Don
Today's guest is truly beloved figure in British television - someone who many of us feel we already know so well - Monty Don.
For over two dec...
Olivia Hammond, Content Creator - Family Travel Special
Welcome to this season's Family Travel Special. Having been thrust into the world of family travel a couple of years with the arrival of my daughter,...
Orlando Uncovered - Destination Special
Today we’re uncovering one of the most awe-inspiring destinations on the planet - Orlando, Florida. Orlando is the most visited destination in the USA...
Al Murray
Today, I’m thrilled to have comedian, history buff, and all-around legend, Al Murray, joining us on the show. Al is one of the UK’s most beloved comed...
Washington DC's Wonders - Destination Special, Bonus Episode
On today’s bonus destination special episode we are bringing to life one of America’s most iconic destinations, its capital city and somewhere everyon...
Dwayne Fields, from inner city to the ends of the Earth - Epic Adventures
Today is the second of a new kind of episode within the podcast called Epic Adventures, where guests have achieved remarkable feats in the world of tr...
Gordon Buchanan, Wildlife Cameraman returns - Safari Special
Today’s bonus episode is a real treat, because we're going on safari! Whether you've dreamt of spotting the Big Five - lions, elephants, leopards, rhi...
Dawn O'Porter
Today, I’m joined by the multi-talented Dawn O'Porter. Dawn’s had an extraordinary career, starting in TV production before making a name for herself...
Ranvir Singh
I’m so excited to be joined by the journalist and TV presenter Ranvir Singh today. You’ll have seen Ranvir as a regular face on Good Morning Britain o...
Enchanted Ireland: Legends and Landscapes Destination Special with John O'Ceallaigh - Bonus Episode
Today we’re diving into the heart of the Island of Ireland, its Legends and Landscapes, where every cliff, hill and glen whispers stories from a time...
Jay Rayner
Today’s guest needs little introduction in the world of food and travel journalism, a renowned restaurant critic, a writer whose words can make your m...
Alexander Armstrong
Welcome to Season 13 of The Travel Diaries! I’m so excited to be kicking it off with the multi-talented presenter, actor, comedian, singer, and writer...
Lisa Faulkner
Hello and welcome to today’s summer season finale of The Travel Diaries. Today, we have a very special guest joining us, the lovely Lisa Faulkner, a m...
Ed Jackson, from tragedy to triumph, one step at a time - Epic Adventures
Today is the first of a new kind of episode. Just like my destination specials are a slightly different format, today is the first in a series of "Epi...
Amazing Austria with Marina Fogle - Destination Special
Today, we’re embarking on an enchanting journey to amazing Austria. Picture lush Alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers under a clear blue sky, the...
Andi Oliver
It’s Season 12! And today’s guest is a truly special season opener - someone whose vibrant personality, culinary expertise, and passion for storytelli...