Share
Travel Our World Podcast
Valencia - Paella, Golf & City Coast Vibes
In this episode of Travel Our World, we head to Valencia, one of Spain’s most vibrant and underrated Mediterranean cities.
Martin and Damian are joined by friends Chris and John as they explore a city where historic streets, golden beaches and incredible food meet the relaxed rhythm of the Mediterranean.
From the birthplace of paella to golf courses along Spain’s eastern coast, Valencia offers a brilliant mix of culture, cuisine and outdoor lifestyle.
In this episode we explore:
• Valencia’s historic old town and atmosphere
• The story behind authentic Valencian paella
• Golf on Spain’s Mediterranean coast
• Beaches, sunshine and relaxed city living
• Why Valencia is becoming one of Europe’s most exciting travel destinations
We also check in with regular contributors to the show.
Lauren joins us with another Postcard from the Road, while Hannah shares the latest entry from The Mountain Diaries, recording from life working in a Canadian ski resort.
We also discuss the latest travel news and tech shaping the industry.
Follow the podcast and come along for the journey.
Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.
00:00 Valencia Destination Focus
33:27 Post-Trip Reflections
34:25 Travel News & Tech
38:02 Mountain Diaries – Hannah
42:31 Postcards from the Road – Lauren
44:27 Get in touch & Next Episode
Welcome to the Travel Our World Podcast, where every episode is a journey.
Hosted by Martin McGrath and Damian Urwin, two long-time friends with over 50 years of combined experience in the travel industry, each episode dives into the people, places, and stories that make travel unforgettable.
From mountain treks to coastal escapes, ski chalets to city streets, Travel Our World shares real stories from those who live, work, and explore the world of travel.
✈️ Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.
🎧 Listen on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows.
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelourworldpodcast/
Email: travelourworldpodcast@gmail.com
More episodes
View all episodes
1. We're Back - Season 2 Begins
37:59||Season 2, Ep. 1Travel Our World returns for Season 2.After a break that felt longer than planned, Martin and Damian are back behind the microphones to relaunch the podcast and share what’s coming next.In this episode:• Where we’ve been since Season 1• What’s changing in Season 2• New voices joining the podcast - including Postcards from the Road and Mountain Diaries• A quick look at travel news and technology shaping how we moveSeason 2 shifts the podcast towards destination-led storytelling, exploring places through real experiences and conversations.Follow the podcast and come along for the journey.Real stories. Real journeys, one trip at a timeSeason 2 Teaser
02:03||Season 2, Ep. 0Travel Our World is back, and Season 2 starts here.A destination-focused travel podcast exploring real stories from around the world.Season 2 takes you to ten global destinations, one place per episode, with deeper conversations, local insight, and honest travel perspectives from people who’ve been there or live there.From mountains to coastlines, cities to hidden corners, we explore culture, travel changes, and the human side of journeying.If you love meaningful travel stories, practical insight, and conversations that go beyond surface-level tourism, this season is for you.Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.Season 2 is coming soon.
10. The Last Pod, of Season 1
51:28||Season 1, Ep. 10The very last Podcast of the very first Season of the Travel Our World Podcast is here.We bring back a few of our favourite guests to find out how things are in their sectors of the industry and find out about their plans and those of their businesses plans for 2022.Martin and Damian wrap things up and get you ready for Season 29. The Family Holidays Pod
01:13:25||Season 1, Ep. 9The penultimate podcast of season 1 brings back two previous guests to discuss the world of Family Holidays with your hosts Martin & Damian. We welcome back Glynn 'BigDaddy' Norris and James 'Top Banana' Barrett, both worked as Hotel Entertainers and worked together at a large and famous British family holiday Hotel in Gran Canaria, where Martin first met them and worked with them during his first reping season.We talk about the roles of an entertainers and other roles in Family Holidays Hotels as well taking a trip down memory lane.
8. The Tourist Boards Pod
54:41||Season 1, Ep. 8Another new episode from the hoists of the Travel our World Podcast. This weeks episode they talk to Miguel-Angel from Valencia and Carlos from Tenerife. They tell us about their roles within their respective Tourist Boards and the jobs they do to help promote their regions to the world. We learn more about what they enjoy doing and their favourite places to visit.Damo brings us more Travel World news.
7. The Catch Up Pod
46:20||Season 1, Ep. 7In this new episode of the Travel Our World Podcast Martin & Damian catch up on all they have done so far in the belated mid-season review. A chance to talk about the guests they have had on so far and have a chance to chat to each other with no guests present (and the fact the originally planned episode had to change due our guests not be available LOL).Some light-hearted banter and as always we bring Damo's Travel World News
6. The Cruise Pod
55:31||Season 1, Ep. 6In this new Episode we welcome back Owen Rees-Menendez, who made an appearance on Episode 1 part 1 and part 2, and we welcome a brand new guest Glyn Norris to discuss all things Cruise Travel.Both have enjoyed great careers working on these so called 'Floating Islands' and they take us behind the scenes and talk about their roles onboard, selling Art and Entertainment. We learn what 'Swanning' is all about.Damo returns from Holiday to bring you Damo's Travel World News.
5. The Reps Pod
51:27||Season 1, Ep. 5In this Episode we talk to our friend Craig about his life as a Holiday Rep, the job that got him started in the Travel IndustryWe learn more about this job role, the ups and downs, the stresses, the pitfalls but also the good times shared with others reps and the friendships that have been made. We dig up some great stories too.Holidays Reps are the overseas backbone of the Package Holiday Industry, they work on the front line and deal with a multitude of tasks. They have to be multi-talented and learn to adapt well to new surroundings.We bring you more of Damo's Travel World news
