The Unravelling Travelling Podcast

Welcome to Episode 38 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Travelling as you age!In this episode we have an open discussion on how our experiences travelling have changed now that we've got a few more grey hairs. We're both feeling our age slightly and we're starting to realise we're no longer the hip youngsters we once were.We also discuss the pros and cons of getting older, from taking on the cool Auntie vibe to age restrictions at hostels. We also throw in some tips for those who want to prolong their youth as travellers and find out who holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest traveller. All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 37 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Peru Guide!This is the first in a new series of episodes, in which we will give detailed, informative guides on our favourite, well-travelled destinations, starting with Peru! We break it down into 10 catergories; food and drink, value for money, accommodation, activities, nature & wildlife, weather & climate, safety, transport, accessibility and friendliness. We give each a score and get an average for an overall score!We also discuss our travels around this amazing country and chuck in a few stories for good measure, such as working at the Wild Rover hostel in Huacachina, getting hammered on a pisco vineyard tour and visiting Machu Picchu.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 36 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest; Rich Donaldson.Rich is a travel agent, a photographer, a solo backpacker and all round awesome guy. After meeting in Huacachina, Peru and immediately hitting it off we decided that he would be a brilliant addition to the podcast.  During this chat we discuss where his love of travel originated, aiming for his 60th country, trying to reach every continent, his passion for photography and content creation, as well as his sensitive bum-hole, and some unfortunate experiences in Thailand...All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastRich's Instagram - www.instagram.com/rich.donaldson

Welcome to Episode 35 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!It's been over a year and a half since our last episode, so on our return to travelling we decided to give you all an update on our lives!In this episode we discuss Li's solo travels, meeting fans of the pod on a bar-crawl in Croatia, our current travel plans and of course... getting engaged! All this and much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!This episode is all about road-trips! Having spent over a year and a half living in our campervan we have been a fair few road-trips together. In this episode we discuss our top road-trip snacks, we break down the roles of each seat in the car (and allocate a city to best represent them), and each add another tune to our road-trip playlist.All this and much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 33 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guests Eulanda and Omo of ‘Hey, Dip Your Toes In!'Eulanda and Omo are a content creating couple who have worked with some huge names within the world of travel. Names such a Nat Geo, Lonely Planet, Etihad, Trip Advisor and so many more.During this chat we discuss how they managed to turn their passion into their work, their love of wine, their future travel plans, and how liberating they've found it counting stories and not countries.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastwww.heydipyourtoesin.com

Welcome to Episode 32 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Tony Giles aka Tony the Traveller.Tony has been to 125 countries, been to every continent, crossed the Arctic circle, been to every US state, written 3 travel books and even has his own Ted Talk. He has achieved all of this whilst being totally blind and with partial hearing. His story is an inspiring one, and he was a pleasure to chat to.During this chat we discuss his experiences travelling solo around the world, the friends he has met along the way, and his truly inspiring outlook on life. We also talk about what pushes him to try new and exciting things, as well as where his love for travel came from.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastwww.tonythetraveller.com

Welcome to Episode 31 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Alice O'Connor! Alice is a backpacker who, on her travels, has taught in Vietnam, lived and bartended in Cambodia, as well as worked as a professional fire-dancer around Asia. During this chat we discuss her incredibly freeing and impulsive style of travel, as well as her adventures biking around Vietnam and other countries in South East Asia. We also also talk about getting tattoos whilst travelling, how Alice became a qualified singing bowl therapist, and that time she accidentally became a director for a prestigious Vietnamese summer school… All this and so much more in the latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Alice's Instagram - www.instagram.com/aliceinbimbleland

Welcome to Episode 30 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Jo Crouch! Jo is a wildlife conservationist who has been all around the world working alongside other organisations to save our wildlife. During this chat we discuss what we as travellers can do to better protect the wildlife whilst abroad, and shares some vital tips to ensure that we can travel responsibly and ethically. We also chat about her first time travelling, which was spent trekking around Mongolia, as well as getting hammered in Vietnam to get accepted by her colleagues, and road-tripping around America. All this and so much more in the latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Jo's Instagram - www.instagram.com/josephinewildlife#DONTBEADICKTOANIMALS

Welcome to Episode 29 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with our special guest; Anthony Browne.Anthony is a travel blogger and writes about his incredible experiences whilst travelling around the world. Anthony's style of travel is all about having fun and creating amazing memories, whether that be out drinking in the streets of Brazil, or bungee jumping off of bridges.In this episode we discuss Anthony's travels around South America, his extensive bucket list, his ongoing efforts to become a pilot, and of course, making pancakes in hostels...All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastAnthony's Instagram - www.instagram.com/anthonybrowne9Anthony's blog - https://www.brownevstheworld.com/

Welcome to Episode 28 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast for part 2 with our special guest; Max Young.In this episode we sit down with the actor and musician, Max Young to chat about his awesome travels around the world. From travelling around Europe to visiting a jazz bar in every city he visits, Max has a very refreshing style of travel which makes for a really easy-listening episode. We also unpack his story about his adventures around Brazil, which he sent in for us to read out back in part 1 of our travel stories episode. All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Max's Instagram - www.instagram.com/maxyoungactsMax's website - www.maxyoungacts.com

Welcome to Episode 27 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast for part 2 with our special guest; Luke Mullett. As mentioned in the previous episode, Luke is an incredibly talented travel photographer and vlogger. His intense and raw style of travel is both admirable and frightening at the same time, and leads to some wonderful stories. In this episode we discuss even more of Luke's travels, including his 1,700 km hitch-hiking journey from Chennai all the way to Kolkata, his love for travelling solo, his time living and working in Mozambique, where he also got his dive master-ship, and what it is like travelling with anxiety.  All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Luke's Instagram - www.instagram.com/luke_is_lost Luke's youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3RnOteP5QubGNRCQZPlR5g

Welcome to Episode 26 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with our special guest; Luke Mullett.Luke is a travel photographer and vlogger. Luke's style of travel is incredibly unique, and he spends a lot of his time hitch-hiking, camping at the side of the road and eating the cheapest food to save money when travelling. In this episode we discuss Luke's ongoing love affair with India, treating himself to a 15 course meal in Nepal, and living off of Maggi noodles (which he had a rather bad intolerance to). We also talk to him about the time he nearly got lynched for having a poo in the ladies toilets of a temple, as well as the time that he visited the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.There was so much to discuss that we decided this would have to be a two part episode! All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastLuke's Instagram - www.instagram.com/luke_is_lostLuke's youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3RnOteP5QubGNRCQZPlR5g

Welcome to Episode 25 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest's Connor and Carmen Barclay AKA The Barclays! Connor is an incredible musician, and his brand of rock has seen him play at some awesome venues all over London, as well as some festival spots. Carmen is a fashion genius, having recently launched her own ethically sourced, vintage clothing brand; 'Carmen Christine' and selling out of her first line in 48 hours. Together they live full time in their self-built camper-van, and have travelled around Europe together. In this episode we discuss their adventures travelling together, from road-tripping around Europe on their honeymoon, to getting so stoned in Amsterdam that they forgot how to cross the road. We also chat to them about the time their van got stolen in the lead-up to their wedding, leaving question marks over whether they could even afford their wedding. All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastConnor's Instagram - www.instagram.com/conbarclay.musicCarmen's Instagram - www.instagram.com/_carmenchristineThe Barclays Instagram - www.instagram.com/the_barclays

Welcome to Episode 24 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!Here is part 2 of our Travel Stories episodes! We were sent in so many incredible and hilarious stories for the last episode that we had to make it into 2 parts. The stories we were sent in were absolutely brilliant and we have loved reading them out live on the pod.From accidentally crashing a sex party in Australia to getting an illegal business visa for Mozambique, this episode has a lot of wild content to stick your teeth into!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 23 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!For this episode we wanted to do something a little bit different. We put a call out online for some travel stories that people didn't mind being read out on the pod and what we received was absolutely incredible! Some are funny, some are wholesome, and some are just downright mental.From Italian militia, massive poos in the ocean and even rejecting presidents of small European nations, this episode has a LOT of crazy content to get stuck into!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastPs. Our Unravelling Travelling merch is now available for pre-order! Head on over to unravellingtravelling.com/merch to grab a discount!

Welcome to Episode 22 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss the top 5 countries we want to visit. Our list is never-ending, so narrowing it down was really tough! From beach havens, to iconic cities and everything in between. If we get to visit these countries in the next few years, we will consider ourselves very lucky!So, get your notebooks out, and start planning along with us to the next episode of the pod!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 21 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss our top 5 countries for transport. Getting from A to B whilst travelling is an incredibly important part of any trip. A late train, a confusing metro system or an expensive bus can really mess up your plans. So, we have listed the countries who's transport systems are the most efficient, most fun and best value for money!From Japanese bullet trains, to 25p ferries, and everything in between. This list is our definitive top 5 countries for transport.So get your tickets ready, choose a seat and delve into this latest episode of the pod!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 20 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss our top 5 countries for romance. As a travelling couple we have been to a range of romantic places all around the world, despite not being the most lovey-dovey people out there!Travelling with your significant other can be absolutely amazing, and that's made even better when the places you're visiting fill your heart with love. From beach-side restaurants to adventure filled destinations, here is our definitive list for all you lovebirds out there!So sit down with your partner, or with your 14 cats, light some candles and enjoy this latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 19 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for backpacking.How to define backpacking is up for interpretation, but to us backpacking is about travelling efficiently on a budget, with very little luggage for a prolonged amount of time. It often requires you to stay in cheap accommodation, eat cheap food and drink cheap booze. This means that you can travel for longer and touch down in more countries. With this in mind, we've managed to narrow down our list to our five favourites. From interrailing around European cities to staying in cheap Asian hostels, this episode covers a range of places around the world.So chuck your backpack on and get yourself settled in for the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 18 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for sun, sea and sand.We both love a sunny getaway, and have been lucky enough to visit some of the most stunning and picturesque countries in the world. From floating bungalows in Thailand and finding hidden beaches in Indonesia, to exploring the diverse Croatian coastline, compiling and narrowing down this list was tough (and led to a few disagreements!), but we're happy with the end result.So, slap on your sunscreen, find a spot down by the pool and get lost in this episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 17 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!Over the next load of episodes we will discussing our top 5 countries in a chosen subject, kicking off with food! In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for food and which just miss out. We both believe that food is such an important part of travelling. It represents a countries culture and can vary hugely from one country to the next. Each country has a signature dish as well as their own take on other countries cuisines. Narrowing down this list was difficult, but we're pretty happy with our final choices! Whether it is Italian pizza, spicy Chinese hot-pot, or Li forgetting that Thai food is from Thailand, we have something for you, no matter your appetite.So, grab your knife and fork, put your bib on and tuck into this filling episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 16 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!Happy New Year! After a short break we're now back with a brand new episode. The topic for this episode is Travel Photography! As a travel photographer Ben shares his experiences photographing the world, it's landscapes, the people he meets, the streets and everything in between.Along with his experiences, we also chat about what it means to be travel photographer. He also shares his top tips for how to get the most out your photos and he takes us on a tour of the equipment he uses, his editing process and the mindset needed to create the perfect images. We also have a quick chat about the pros and cons of travelling with someone who has to stop every two seconds to photograph something...All this and more in and episode 16!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 15 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Olivia Teanby!Olivia is a traveller who has vast experience in working abroad. She has spent time in Russia as well as Hong Kong as a governess and a teacher. During her time abroad she has had some wild experiences, including working for a wealthy family that bought each other Bentley's as presents, and a family willing to move from Asia to London to keep Olivia as their governess. In this episode we also discuss Olivia's exploits as a travel agent, that time she had a loaded gun pointed at her head and her love of butt-wipes.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!'Don't get butt-naked in a bunya' - Olivia TeanbyInstagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 14 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we are hosting our first ever special and it is in support of World Children's Day! We have four wonderful children as guests on to chat to us all about the world of travel. Our guests include; Toby, Eliza, Tiff and Jack. As you can imagine, their knowledge of exploring the globe is somewhat limited. But that didn't stop them from giving us some adorable, hilarious and wholesome answers!World Children's Day is celebrated on 20th November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. To find out more you can head to the UNICEF website or head to their social media channels.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instragram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastUNICEF website - https://www.unicef.org/world-childrens-day

Welcome to Episode 13 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Holly Unwin!Holly is an artist who has recently started creating some of the most sensual and provocative work that we've ever seen. She is also a very seasoned traveller with many hilarious stories to back it all up. We first met Holly in Singapore where we all started our trips exploring South East Asia.​In this episode we discuss travelling around South East Asia, going skydiving, doing the worlds largest bungee jump, her current artistic endeavours and so much more! ​Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instragram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHolly's Instagram - www.instagram.com/hollyyinks

Welcome to Episode 12 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Cameron Reid aka Magpie!We met Magpie when he was working in our favourite hostel in Europe; Carpe Noctem Vitae. Vitae is a party hostel and some of the stories that Cameron shares with us are absolutely wild, including 'drinking your way out of the anal room'.We also discuss Cameron's adventures road-tripping through the outback in Australia, his favourite country, his top 3 items in his backpack and his go-to travel apps. We also discuss the origins of his nickname!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instragram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastCameron's Instagram - www.instagram.com/the_swoopster

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest - Jen Boyd!In this episode we sit down with our good friend Jen, with whom we worked in China. We discussed her travelling adventures including her favourite country in the world, her top 3 items in her backpack and what it was like to live and work in China.This is our first episode with a guest so we were stoked to sit down and have this chat!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy it!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss the difficulties of travelling on your period, along with some great hacks and tips for how to make it as stress-free as possible. Whilst this is a topic that some may assume doesn't concern them, we also touch on what it is that those who don't menstruate can do to help those that do.Whether you're a young traveller concerned about exploring the world whilst on your period, or a guy who wants to learn more about this side of travelling, we have something for everyone. We also have an exclusive horror story from Li that has never been spoken of before that definitely shouldn't be missed!Thanks for listening and we hope you bloody enjoy it!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we chat all about bucket lists. Bucket lists are a great way to keep track of the awesome things that we have done, along with the wonderful things we want to do before we are too frail and old to skydive naked out of an airplane.Both of us choose 5 items on our bucket lists to discuss with one another as well as 5 cool things that we have ticked off, including; Mario Karting around Tokyo, riding the Hogwarts Express in Scotland and getting stick and poke tattoos in Thailand. After discussing some of the items we have on our lists, it's fair to say that we're in for a busy few years travelling! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we chat about Nomad Life. Nomadic lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular around the globe especially among the travelling community. It is easier than ever to earn a living whilst travelling which makes living as a nomad simpler than ever.We discuss what it means to be a nomad, what it is about being a nomad that we associate ourselves with and why we love the freedom that comes with it.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we got together to sit and chat about teaching abroad. Teaching abroad is incredibly popular among travellers as it allows you to visit new countries whilst saving money at the same time. We spent a year teaching abroad in China and gained some priceless experience and skills in an ever growing market. We also realised just how amazing teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) can be.During this chat we discussed a huge range of topics including how to get your TEFL certificate, which countries are the best for teaching abroad, which offer the most money as well as the usual collection of funny and silly stories.Thanks for your tuning in and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we had a chat all about partying abroad. We are both fairly big drinkers, especially when we are travelling and have plenty of wild stories and funny antics to share with the world. Beyond just drinking from buckets and enjoying Czech beer, partying abroad is a great way to meet new people, break the ice and make fun memories. We also discuss the importance of staying safe and how to look after yourself and others whilst getting plastered abroad.We have also made a drinking game to play whilst listening to this episode, so head over to our Instagram to find the rules and get involved!Thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we had a chat all about travelling as a couple. We've spent the past 4 years roaming the world together and we absolutely love having each other as travel companions. That isn't to say that it isn't tough from time to time. Travelling as a couple is about balance, communication and love, and in this episode we discuss the pros and cons of having your partner with you on your adventures as well as candidly discussing our own relationship. Listen for more tips, tricks and, as ever, some ridiculous stories! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we had a chat all about travelling on a budget. Travelling efficiently on a budget is an art form and can be an integral part of ensuring that your travels have longevity, whilst not feeling like you're missing out! We covered 5 major topics; flights, accommodation, food and drink, activities and transport, each full of amazing tips on how to save money as well as some great stories.At the end of the episode we put all of our tips into practice as Li was set a challenge to find a cheap trip away and boy, did she deliver! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we chatted in length about our experience as van-lifers. Van Life is, quite simply, what it says on the tin. Many people have taken to converting vans into mobile homes and living in them for a range of reasons; be it the sense of freedom, extortionate rent costs, the ability to travel and so on. We haven't been van-lifers for a very long time, but it is currently a huge part of our lives and we felt it would be a good topic to chat about. In this conversation we discussed the building process of our van, which took 6 months, the building costs, the travelling we have done in it, the pros and cons of living in a van and how other people can also make the change and become van-lifers. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Our van life Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravelling.travelling 

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! Whilst we wait patiently for lock-down to end, we decided to tackle some travel based topics before getting any guests on. In this episode we chat all about Interrail, the European train ticket, popular with first time travellers and seasoned travellers alike. Ben's first ever experience travelling was interrailing, whilst Li has done it on 4 separate occasions. During this chat we discuss our favourite things about interrail, our love for night-trains, and that time Li got her toes sucked on a beach in Croatia. We won't give too much away though, so you'll have to give it a listen to find out more! Thank for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Interrail webite - https://www.interrail.eu/ 

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! The guest for this episode is blogger, vlogger, teacher, van-lifer and podcast co-host, Li Vinall. Li is one half (the better half) of the content creating duo Unravelling Travelling. Li has worked overseas on cruise ships, taught abroad in China, been interrailing 4 times and even built her own campervan. Li is also the co-host of this podcast so hopefully this episode will be a great opportunity for you to get know us better! Thank you for tuning in, we hope you enjoy this episode! "You can smile in any language" - Li Vinall