Travel Chats Podcast

Greek mythology can be dated back to 900 BC according to some sources, yet to this day the city of Athens still hosts some of the now dated structures from the time. Danielle tells us more about the marvellous Acropolis that can be seen from every viewpoint in Athens, also leading to her hot hack that'll save you some pennies!Milos was also on the cards for Danielle and she explored this island on a quad bike with a more relaxed approach, easily fitting into the zen atmosphere of Milos and its dozen beautiful beaches.As promised, here's a list of Danielle's recommendations, including beaches, food and sights for both Athens and Milos:Milos:Gyros of Milos - restaurantSankirkino BeachHired ATV from Nicki'sPathenia BeachParalia Firopotomas - beach villagePlaka hike to the castleDiopiottrio - restaurantPollina beachMykonos beachAthens:Neos KosmosAncient AgoraAcropolisThe Temple of Hepthesus Monastiraki - flea marketKuzina - restaurantLycabettus HillKalamaki Beach

Introducing our mini series of hacks for the every day traveller. We can't wait to share our tricks of the trade with you.Ever wondered what the best day of the week is to buy flight tickets? We're talking prices, cutting costs, versus the value you get from a more traditional airline experience.Listen now to start saving pennies on your flight tickets. For other tips on travelling you can listen to our full-length episodes where we reveal quick travel hacks.

Listen now to hear about kayaking in Austin, going to Ryan Holiday's book store, watching the Dallas Mavericks, cruising in a Tesla and eating copious amounts of Texan Mexican food.This is not your regular backpacker travel chat, so we hope you've got your first class tickets ready (not that Arti travelled 1st class). If you're looking for a slightly more luxurious travel trip then this is the episode for you. For all our rough roaders, you can listen back to Season 1, Episode 3 and Season 2 Episode 2 for different travel perspectives and a range of things to do in the United States.

Does slower travelling count as travel? If you hardly see anything does it count? Do you love Rome? Arti says she doesn't dislike it.We cover Easter in Italy, accidentally seeing most landmarks in Rome without trying (you'll need to hear which road Arti talks about), plus she found a quiet spot in Rome!Quick things we cover:Lamb is the main dish for EasterDuolingo 10 mins a day gets you to intermediate level!Rome, Sorrento, Torre Annunziata, Isernia, Agnone, TermoliMassive Easter eggsFood, food, food

On this fun episode Arti and Danielle talk about the travel resuming across the globe and the world opening up to travellers from all over.This travel chat is packed with some golden moments:Tips on anxiety travelling during the ongoing pandemicVaried restrictions from country-to-countryThe deal with vaccinesListen now to hear what we have planned for the year! You can find us on Instagram @TravelChatsPodcast and have a backpacker chat to let us know where you're most looking forward to going.

October 2021, Arti had originally intended to work from and travel the US after negotiating with her employers. But America closed its border again due to COVID-19 and she was forced to decide between not travelling and wasting that negotiation, or still travelling! Listen to find out how she re-planned everything in 5 days for a 5 week trip the second Kenya opened its borders. This includes all COVID-19 paperwork, tests, normal travel documentation and packing for another season. We touch on her time in Kenya:Living in NairobiMotorcross in Nanyuki4 wheel drives at the Nairobi National Park for a safariListen now! We’d love to hear about your experiences travelling during the pandemic. Let us know via our Instagram at @travelchatspodcast

Our first young, talented and driven 11 year old guest, I'm so proud to introduce Yuvraj Rajput. My nephew, but better known as Kenya's 3 x Autocross National Champion, Yuvraj talks us through the Big 5 at the National Parks, tells us stories about wildlife in Kenya, and he makes me jealous with his long list of visited destinations.Danielle couldn't be there for this chat, but we discussed the format and questions beforehand to make sure our listeners got the very best of what Yuvi has to offer, this also means discussing his autocross career to date.The big question for our listeners is this: Who is the TRUE king of the jungle? Let us know your thoughts after the episode @TravelChatsPodcastYou have some serious Lion King vibes to look forward to in this chat.*At the time of recording, Yuvi hadn't yet won his third national autocross championship. We recorded this episode on the 27th of October 2021.

Emma and Amir joined Arti for a deep dive into their last minute holiday to Spain, when the UK was running their traffic light system during the pandemic. Both are from the USA and living in the UK as students. They originally met in the US and have a bulk of travel experience individually. We can't wait for you to get to know them a little more and hear how they planned this mid-pandemic trip to Spain from the UK. Arti spoke to them about booking flights, fit to fly PCR tests, how they navigated another country during the pandemic with uncertainty around isolation/quarantine rules and so much more.Travel has changed, but the essence of why we travel is still there! Spanning activities, culture and food, the Travel Chats Podcast gets into the finer details of every location for the every day traveller. We're here to touch on the highs, lows and unforgettable moments. Make sure to shout, share and subscribe. We're building a community over on our social media, so make sure to join us there for travel tips and hacks.