The Travelust Podcast

When you listen to this episode of the podcast, you'll realise how much fun Emma-Louise and I had recording it. As the longest episode yet, it'll take you through every emotion possible - laughing so hard you'll have to clutch your stomach, shock and awe and tears of both joy and sadness. In fact, after recording, it took me many hours to wind down as our chat left me thinking and feeling so much. But I digress. I'm talking to my long-time internet friend Emma-Louise Trotter from lifestyle blog The Life Edit. Based in Harrogate, we chat about how travel has been a part of both her most brilliant and most difficult memories, and as an amazing storyteller it will feel like you are right there with her. We talk about her early experiences of European camping trips with her parents (and the lost art of sending postcards), and how her Dad's death led her to travel more than ever before. As well as sharing stories from her travels in Dubai, Italy, France and across the USA, we talk candidly about mental health, and

It's a complete honour to be chatting to Beverley Reinemann from the award winning travel blog Pack Your Passport. Beverley has been a massive name in the UK travel blogging scene for many years, and in this episode we chat all about how she got started, and where her first travel adventures led her.  From caravan parks in the UK to living and working in Australia for two years, we also get the gossip on some of Beverley's favourite city break destinations. We talk about how to get an Australian working visa and her experience of working on a winery, how she was thrust unexpectedly into solo travel, and her tips on travelling alone and why Brisbane wasn't her favourite place in Australia. Finally, we natter on about the best cities to visit alone and I get the inside scoop on how Beverley manages to find and photograph so much incredible street art. Oh, and we might even talk about being too old for hostels too! Where you can find Beverley online: On her blog, Pack Your Passport On social at Twitter, Instagr

On this episode I get to chat to the wonderful Claire Robinson from the UK travel blog blog Weekend Candy. Claire's mantra is "two days - make them count", and I couldn't be more down with that sentiment. Like me, Claire fits her travels around her job and we chat about planning the perfect weekend escape, finding incredible places to stay and building trips around something historic (we are both nerds after all)! Another passion we share is gin, and Claire gives us the rundown of her current favourites, and how gin is part of her travel experiences, and I finally get to understand what wild camping actually is! Claire shares with us her top tips for visiting the Cotswolds and her current home city of Cheltenham - if you like chocolate box villages and cutesy places to explore you'll love this episode. Where you can find Claire online: On her blog, Weekend Candy On social at Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Claire has a Pinterest Board dedicated to weekend break inspiration! Things we mentioned on the podca

I’m so excited to welcome Bee Clayton from QueenBeady.com onto The Travelust today. Bee is a travel, lifestyle and fashion blogger from Yorkshire, who spent many years in her early career working in the travel and tourism industry. This week I get the gossip on what life was really like as travel agent and Bee chats about some of her favourite holiday destinations. We talk about the UK’s forgotten hidden gems and how to deal with disappointment when travelling. And as an added extra, Bee shares her love of hiring quad bikes when on her holidays and the best booking tip you’ll ever hear. Because of Bee's background working in the travel industry, this podcast is packed full of amazing insider knowledge and tips on how to make the best deal for your next holiday - do not miss it! Where you can find Queen Beady online: On her blog, QueenBeady.com On social at Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Things we mentioned on the podcast: Bee's experiences of getting the most out of Rome Enjoying the other side of Ibiza A

This week I’m having a good old chinwag with Rhianna, a blogger, instagrammer and online lass from rhiannaolivia.com. Hailing from Yorkshire, we chat about the impact of her Dad’s Navy career on her world perspective and childhood trips down south (including being excited at the hovercraft)! Rhianna talks to me about the joys of being at home and why backpacking and long term travel doesn’t fit with her lifestyle. We both get really excited about music festivals and how they fit into Rhianna’s travel plans and her top tips for how do festivals in style - it isn't all about cold damp floors and sleeping in tents. Finally, we talk about all the destinations on Rhianna's bucket list and how she plans to travel in the future. If you love being at home but still have loads of places you want to see, this is the episode for you. Where you can find Rhianna Bowe online: On her blog, rhiannaolivia.com On social at Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Rhianna is also vlogging over on YouTube Things we mentioned on the pod

On the podcast today I’m talking to Ellie from thewanderingquinn.com, who always seems to be away in an exciting destination and takes every single opportunity to travel. We chat about spending the summer holidays in Wales as a child and growing up adventurous, which led to working at Camp Leaders in the USA in her late teens. That fuelled an unshakeable passion for travel which has seen Ellie go all around the world as a solo traveller, and we discuss some of her experiences about going solo in Thailand and South America, and some of the barriers she faced. Finally, we chat about striking a balance between wellbeing and travel, and fitness whilst on the road. Where you can find Ellie Quinn online: On her blog, thewanderingquinn.com On social at Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Ellie has a great travel and wellness newsletter Things we mentioned on the podcast: Ellie's experiences of travelling to South America How to combine wellness and travel Ellie's extensive knowledge of seeing the best of Thailand

I'm so happy to chat to Sophie Cliff on episode two as she is a city break obsessive just like me. I’ve been following her adventures on sophiecliff.com and getting amazing city break tips from her so I’m delighted that she’s sharing them with you all today. We get real about maximising your holiday allowance and travel budgets and talk about how Sophie plans her trips. Sophie has one of the most meticulous processes I've ever seen, so if you are looking to book a city break this year, you'll want to listen to these. Finally we focus in on her favourite destination, New York and how she keeps in budget friendly, and Sophie talks about how the magic of Disneyland impacted her travels as an adult. Where you can find Sophie Cliff online: On her blog, sophiecliff.com On social at Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Sophie has her very own newsletter too, The Weekly Pep Talk Things we mentioned on the podcast and her travel blogs: Sophie's incredible hen weekend at Jolly Days Glamping Her unshakeable love for New

I’m thrilled to have Lucy Sheref from wanderluce.com as my very first guest on The Travelust, as I’ve been reading her incredible travel tips and packing guides for years. On this opening episode of the podcast, we chat all about how being a baby ex-pat changed her perspective on travel and how going long haul is in her blood. Lucy tell us about how a perfect storm of life experiences led her to get packing and on the road and how everyone should visit the Middle East at least once. There are so many tips about visiting the Middle East in today's episode, so if you have been worried about dipping your toes into this area of the world, this is the episode for you. Lucy spent a long time living in Thailand too, so if you've ever thought about long term travel, we've got you covered. Finally, we reflect on what travel might be like now she’s the mum of gorgeous little Anais, and Anais even makes a guest appearance on the show too! Where you can find Lucy online: On her blog, wanderluce.com On social at Twitter,

Hello, I’m Sam Sparrow, and I’m passionate about travel - so passionate in fact that as well as writing about it on asthesparrowflies.com, I’ve decided to talk about it right here on this new podcast every fortnight. I’m going to be chatting to the people who have built their life around a desire to experience the world on their terms. As a travel blogger and wannabe professional city breaker I’m nosy, and we get deep into travel memories, favourite destinations and tips to make your next trip go with a bang. Coming up on the podcast we’ve got backpackers, solo travellers and those who like me are trying to fit travel around a full time job. If you are looking for inspiration or just some straight up travel advice, I know you are going to love what I’ve got in store for you next year. The Travelust launches on the 8th of January and will be available just in time for your Monday morning commute. Subscribe now and follow me on Twitter at SamRSparrow using the hashtag #TheTravelust in the run up to the first ep