Tips For Travellers Podcast

Episode five of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Lankawi and ColomboIn this episode topics discussed includes: changing passenger mix and ambience, Singapore customs and immigration issues and process, medical facilities on board, excursion process pros and cons, shuttle busses in port, sea days and activities, fitness and spa, casino and bingo, iStudy, Sri Lanka issues and challenges and preparing for Pirates (restrictions, drill and precautions)For the full series and more visit http://wwww.tipsfortravellers.com/QM2

Episode four of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok and SingaporeIn this episode topics discussed includes: experiences and thoughts from people doing the entire World Voyage (based on my meeting with Sally Foster who was doing it), solo travel, differences in passenger mix and ambience by leg of the voyage, Cunard Insights talks program, excursion tips and advice, perks and benefits for people doing the full World Voyage, Cunard ships in history and war, Father Ray Foundation Thailand Concert, afternoon tea, laundry and on board activities (writing competition, ship building and decathlon)For the full series and more visit http://wwww.tipsfortravellers.com/QM2

Episode three of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Shanghai to Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh CityIn this episode topics discussed includes: docking problems in Shanghai, visiting China and the visa and immigration procedures and requirements, challenges Shanghai faces as major port, passenger talent show and choir, implications of cruising on a large cruise ship versus small ones, importance of choosing the right cruise line, impact of the end of the world voyage leg on the passenger mix and on board ambience, art sales on board, library and bookshop with Captain’s memorabilia signing and immigration process and visa process for VietnamFor the full series and more visit http://wwww.tipsfortravellers.com/QM2

Episode two of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Yorkeys Knob (Great Barrier Reef) across the equator to Kota Kinabalu and onto ShanghaiIn this episode topics discussed includes: budgeting and saving money on board including wine and internet packages, evening entertainment shows including the crew talent show, Cunard World Voyage charities, crossing the Equator ceremony, photo competition and photography on bard, how a ship’s size is measured, Wi-Fi and internet speed and access, Annual Crew tug-of-war competition, future voyage sales savings, White Star Service and recognition wards, “Wake Up with the Entertainment Director” TV show and gratuities.For the full series and more visit http://wwww.tipsfortravellers.com/QM2

Episode one of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob (Great Barrier Reef) in AustraliaIn this episode topics discussed includes: medical services, things to do on board and the daily program, passenger mix and ages, tendering to shore and the excursion process, tourist tax refund scheme, passport and visa management process, accommodation options on board, Cunard loyalty scheme and benefits, norovirus prevention and the sail out from Sydney harbour.For the full series and more visit http://wwww.tipsfortravellers.com/QM2

Join me as I travel over three days and two nights on the luxurious Ghan train in Australia. This iconic railway journey transports travellers between Darwin in the very north of the country in the Northern Territory to Adelaide right down in South Australia. The trip is over 2,900 kilometres and includes calls at Katherine and Alice Springs. I recorded this episode live on the train over the course of the remakable experience and share with you insights, tips and advice about the train and the journey. For more including a video covering the train journey as well as photographs please visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/theghan

I talk to Doug Parker who created and hosts both Cruise Radio at cruiseradio,net and the Weekend Travel Show at weekendtravelshow.com audio podcasts. He talks about why he created them, memorable shows, what advice and tips travellers can get from his shows and talks about this predictions about the future of cruising and travel. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this episode I discuss MSC Cruises and cruising with Giles Hawke who is the Executive Director for MSC UK, Ireland and Australia. We spoke about what makes MSC Cruises different, why it is good for families and luxury travellers, why MSC Cruises should be the line of choice if cruising in the Mediterranean, their new Grand Adventure cruise from UAE to Sydney and his view on the coming cruising trends. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/msccruises

In this episode of Tips for Travellers I talk to Shannon O'Donnell who is the author of "The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook" and runs alitteladrift.com and grassrootsvolunteering.org . We talk about how every trip you do can give back to the community. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this epsiode I answer some questions from listeners about cruising including the difference between Cunard Queens and Princess Grill and which to chose and why, what exactly does a Butler do for you on a cruise ship and what questions and things to check with a cruise line if you have accessibility issues and are in a wheelchair. If you have any questions contact me via http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and I will cover them in a future podcast and on the site.

In this episode of Tips for Travellers I am joined by Jodi Ettenberg who runs LegalNomads.com, JodiEats and is also the author of "The Food Traveler's Handbook". She is an expert in travelling with food as a focus. She shares what inspired her to travel focused on food and how to make the most of it. She also gives advice and tips on food travel - including how to get the most out of it even if you have dietary issues and concerns. Jodi also talks about her food based tours that she runs in different places around the world. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this episode I share my impressions, tips and advice on cruising with the 60-year old Italian Crusie line Costa Cruises. I talk about life on board and what to expect, who Costa is best suited for and who may not like the line (and why). I give my thoughts on how to make the most of the experience and the crew. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruising

Jeff Jung, author of "The Career Break Traveler's Handbook" and CareerBreakSecrets.com joins me to give his advice and tips about who career break travel is best suited for, when you should go and how to go about planning and getting the most out of it. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this epsiode I talk and play some of the "60 Second Cruise Tips" show that I launched at the end of 2013. As the title suggests I share tips in short and sharp formats. It is a video show but also works as an audio podcast. Find the show on your favourite podcast app or catcher or visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com for all the links and more.

In this episode I am joined by Nellie Huang from WildJunket.com blog and magazine. She is also the author of "The Adventure Traveler's Handbook". In this show she shares what inspired her to get into adventure travel, the benefits of travelling this way and gives her top tips on getting the most from the experience. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this episode I talk to Mara Gorman who runs the blog MotherOfAllTrips.com and is the author of "The Family Traveler's Handbook" about family travel. She shares with us her story and provides her unique take on family travel providing inspiration, advice and tips about many aspects of family travel. In the interview and discussion she challenges many of the preconceptions I had about family travel. She gives her tips on planning, budgeting and safety. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this episode I share the 11 most common mistakes people make when it comes to cruising - and give my tips for travellers with advice on how to avoid and overcome them. I also recommend using my "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" when planning a cruise for more tips. Visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruising

This episode of the podcast brings you my observations, advice and tips recorded live on the inaugural voyage of the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship. This ship launched in January 2014 and is a large ship that really embodies the "freestyle approach" to cruising with huge amount of choice. I explore the ship, give tips on things to do and how to get the most out of cruising on the Norwegian Getaway. I also play an session with the CEO Kevin Sheehan who is the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. For more (including videos and photos) visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/NorwegianGetaway and buy my book "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook"

In this epsiode I share my tips and advice for travellers about the very popular Spanish city of Barcelona. The busiest cruise port in Europe, popular for weekend breaks and long vacations the city has much to offer a wide range of visitors. In this show I look at my impressions, why it is so popular and share tips and advoce on getting there, getting around and then the must-do things to see and do on any visit. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this episode I share my advice and tips for travellers visiting Miami. THis is a city that I love more every time I visit. It is a vibrant and diverse city which has been going through massive change, development and is very exciting. I share tips on getting around and the must-do things to see and do including South Beach, the isalnds, Downtown, Cocount Grove, Coral Gables and Little Havana. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com