The World Awaits travel podcast

13/09/2026

So hot? Not.

On the podcast this week, we're rummaging throb Intrepid Travel's annual Not Hot list of less- visited regions where travellers' visits can have a huge positive impact.

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https://www.theworldawaits.au/podcast/episode/7ee5e186/ep-162-hot-take-not-hot-top-10-unsung-destinations-for-truly-meaningful-travel

With new rail links set to strengthen access along Sweden’s west coast, Dalsland is positioning itself as “Europe’s Nearest Wilderness,” offering lakes, forests and gravel cycling routes that remain far less visited than Scandinavia’s better-known outdoor hubs.

Relaxed visa rules and new flight routes mean Sri Lanka’s community-led walking trail – encompassing tea estates, cloud forests, mountains, rivers, remote villages and World Heritage landscapes – is more accessible than ever.

Following the launch of the Arctic Canada Tourism Network, Whitehorse is emerging as the gateway to the Yukon, offering the wilderness, wildlife, Indigenous culture and adventure.

With new airport investment and Georgia’s highland tourism strategy, Mestia is becoming more accessible as a gateway to the Caucasus, where UNESCO-listed landscapes, medieval tower villages and trekking routes on the Transcaucasian Way remain relatively uncrowded.

12/09/2026

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12/09/2026

What to escape the crowd? Support the locals? Travel sustainably?

Join us as we count down the 10 best destinations to visit in 2027, according to Intrepid Travel, where you can support local communities and have extraordinary experiences, from spotting rare wildlife in Africa to walking through tea plantations or letting the energy of the Northern Lights wash across you.

On Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website TheWorldAwaits.au- links in the comments below 🎧

Intrepid Travel's annual Not Hot list aims to send us off the beaten track and into under-the-radar destinations where our tourism dollar really can benefit local communities, who are ready and prepared with infrastructure to support tourism.

Also, would you trust AI to plan your holiday? Australian government advisory travel website Smartraveller has a thing or two to share about this hot topic...

06/09/2026

The key to keeping off the excess kilos when you travel is to set yourself up for success, says nutritionist and weight-loss expert Sheryl Takayama.

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02/09/2026

Do you return from holiday carrying a few extra kilos, and we're not talking luggage here...?

Nutritionist and weight-loss expert Sheryl Takayama helps people all over the world manage their weight, and travel is a key time when many are put to the test.

She breaks down what's causing that extra weight gain, and has some top tips for what to do both before you travel, and during your trip to set you up for success.

Listen here: https://l1nq.com/u3detwk

Also, what type of travel personality are you? Travel Insurance Direct says we all have one – we discuss some on the list; and our tip this week is about international driving permits (IDP), what is it and do you need one?

31/08/2026

Chic and secretive, Riad Botanica is hidden in Marrakech's 10th-century medina, and its owner Angela Mellak (photo 2) is our guest on the podcast this week.

Join us as Angela shares her favourite places to visit in Marrakech, and why this gorgeously vibrant Moroccan city should be on your travel list.

On Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website TheWorldAwaits.au

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16/08/2026

Are you a carry-on queen trapped in an overpacker's body?

Stylist Sally Mackinnon of Sally Mackinnon - Style Thought Leader sets the challenge and talks through what she describes as the magical Sudoku packing method.

Jump on the full ep to hear more fantastic packing and travel style tips on the current ep.

Try it and tell us if it works!

12/08/2026

“The Eiffel Tower was a crucial tool of espionage when WWI broke out, helping to catch a spy credited with causing up to 50,000 deaths,” says author of Hidden in Plain Sight, Ronan O'Connell.

Ronan visited 35 countries to research his book, uncovering jaw-dropping and intriguing insights into the world’s most popular landmarks - things even locals don’t know.

Listen here: https://www.theworldawaits.au/podcast/episode/7a2b91bd/ep-157-intriguing-stories-behind-the-worlds-most-popular-landmarks-hotels-to-have-on-your-radar-costly-travel-mistakes

On this week’s episode of The World Awaits, he talks to us about some of the most remarkable stories, and gives an insight into his travels while he was photographing and researching the book.

See his book here https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781400251469

Link in bio! Or go to our website theworldawaits.au

Hosts: Jackson and Kirstie Writes
Sound production: Alaisdair Leith

04/08/2026

Fancy a roadtrip across Argentina? Join travel planner Rebecca Arnold of Rebecca And The World on the podcast as she talks to Belle about the best itineraries to sink your teeth into this South American powerhouse.

Deserts, painted hills, wineries and empanadas all make an appearance that'll have you booking flights!

Listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website theworldawaits.au

https://www.theworldawaits.au/podcast/episode/81470537/ep-156-vamos-a-argentina-sultry-tango-huge-steaks-and-epic-roadtrips-with-travel-planner-rebecca-arnold