Travel Secrets

Jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Annoushka shares why she believes Iran is the most extraordinary place in the world, how Bolivia surprised her and how she fell in love with the Philippines when she first started her jewellery business. Plus, Annoushka discusses how her travels have inspired jewellery collections and reveals the time she was arrested in Croatia!Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:New York, United StatesMoscow, RussiaSt. Petersberg, RussiaDubrovnik, CroatiaMontenegroLes Trois Vallees, FranceLa Paz, BoliviaHong KongAmanpulo Resort, PhilippinesSkiathos, GreeceVenice, ItalyLamu, KenyaRwandaPalermo, Sicily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful British actor Anna Chancellor joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Anna shares her transformative experience celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico after the loss of her daughter. She reflects on the importance of embracing a carefree spirit when travelling and recalls how her love of travel began during childhood trips across Europe with her father.Plus, Anna shares her love of visiting markets when abroad and reveals the time she nearly bought a hotel in Marseille!Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Oaxaca, MexicoMazunte, MexicoMarseille, FranceArizona, United StatesGreeceAncona, ItalyCatania, SicilyStromboli, SicilySault Ste. Marie, CanadaLake Superior, CanadaCroatiaSydney, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of The Serpent and the upcoming Kate Moss biopic Ellie Bamber joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Ellie shares why Rome is her number one travel destination, how Latvia completely exceeded her expectations and why embracing the local cuisine is the best way to experience a new city. Plus, Ellie reveals her poignant travel memory of a cast trip to the Maldives and how she was taught to cook by a MasterChef winner in Thailand…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Portrait Roma Hotel, Rome, ItalyRhinoceros Roma Hotel, Rome, ItalyRoscioli, Rome, ItalyCiao Restorante, Rome, ItalyWaiheke Island, New ZealandBangkok, ThailandVilla Mabrouka, Tangier, MoroccoSoho House Istanbul, TurkeySomalisa Safari Camp, ZimbabweRoses, SpainLa Colombe d'Or Hotel, FranceMaldives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed actor Keeley Hawes joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Keeley discusses her poignant travel experience of filming The Durrells, after having read My Family and Other Animals on a family holiday to Corfu when she was 11 years old!Plus, Keeley shares her love of old-fashioned British holidays and reveals why she's obsessed with visiting Iceland…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Cornwall, EnglandCorfu, GreeceION Adventure Hotel, IcelandHerefordshire, EnglandPett Level Beach, East SussexFlorence, ItalyAthens, GreeceStanza Restaurant, LondonLake Como, ItalyHotel Passalacqua, Lake ComoHotel Esencia, MexicoClivedon House Hotel, BerkshireAustin, TexasVilla San Michele, FlorenceADLER Resort, South Tyrol, Italy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Fielding, author of the best-selling Bridget Jones novels, joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Helen discusses her love for the Grand Canyon, her experience backpacking in Thailand and how her passion for adventure was first ignited as a child when travelling across Europe in her family's Dormobile.Plus, Helen shares her top tip for travelling with babies and reveals how much of her own travel experiences influenced some of our favourite Bridget Jones moments…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Central AmericaEl Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon, USASaint John Hotel Villas & Spa, Mykonos, GreeceHippie Fish, Mykonos, GreeceKaminaki, Corfu, GreeceHotel La Colombe d'Or, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, FranceAlila Fort Bishangarh, IndiaOslo Court, Saint John's WoodSudanMozambiqueElephant Watch Camp, Samburu, KenyaRed Lion Pub, Burnsall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star of stage and screen James Norton joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week. In this episode, James discusses his love of The Himalayas, why he views travel as a time to challenge and confront himself and how his gap year travelling across Asia transformed his life. Plus, James shares his poignant travel experience of observing a sky burial in Tibet and reveals the strangest meals he's eaten whilst travelling (deep-fried spiders, anyone?).Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Kharkiv, UkraineNepalLhasa, TibetKathmandu Valley, HimalayasSan Juan Cacahuatepec, MexicoPlum Village, Dordogne, FranceJapanCambodiaCorfu, GreeceThe PyreneesIcelandKenya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Franky Rousell, Founder and CEO of the award-winning interior design agency Jolie, joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Franky discusses why she believes Manchester is underrated, her transformative trip to India as a teenager and why Rome completely exceeded her expectations.Plus, Franky reveals her unique travel tip and gives some helpful advice for finding the best dirty martini in New York…Check out Franky's guide to Manchester here. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Hill Hotel, the CotswoldsLos Angeles, USAStok Kangri, IndiaRome, ItalyWinsome, ManchesterThe Sparrows, ManchesterFRIEDA, BerlinAu Top, ParisJupiter, New YorkCorfu, Greece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SheerLuxe Founder and CEO Georgie Coleridge Cole joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Georgie shares her new love of sailing holidays, why she believes the English seaside is overrated and how a trip to Saudi Arabia sparked a new direction for her business.Plus, Georgie discusses her hatred of packing and tells the story of the time she got stranded in Mexico without her phone or any money…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Hong KongThe Peninsula, New YorkOne&Only Palmilla, MexicoCornwallRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaJeddah, Saudi ArabiaDoha, QatarDaphne's, LondonLangan's Brasserie, LondonSoho Mews HouseTrinity, LondonThe River Café, LondonLes Vallées, France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Footwear designer Penelope Chilvers joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Penelope discusses the travel experiences that made her fall in love with Spain: from studying abroad in Madrid to her life-changing pilgrimage to El Rocío with her fellow shoe makers.Plus, Penelope shares her poignant experience being immersed in Argentinian Gaucho culture and reveals how travel has gifted her with the inspiration and knowledge to design and make beautiful shoes. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Alhambra Palace, Granada, SpainPortobello Market, LondonEl Rocío, SpainSan Antonio de Areco, ArgentinaPaternoster, South AfricaDorp Hotel, Cape TownSierra Nevada, SpainOkavango Delta, BotswanaMaramba Market, Zambia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, author and former editor of GQ Dylan Jones joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.In this episode, Dylan discusses why he thinks London is the most culturally-vibrant city in the world, why Mustique is the best place for a beach holiday and how growing up on American Air Force bases sparked his fascination with travel.Plus, Dylan gives insight into his friendship with David Bowie and reveals why he thinks New York is the most overrated place in the world!Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Tokyo, JapanBasil's Bar, MustiqueSt. Barts, CaribbeanBarbados, CaribbeanNew York, USAThe Park, LondonBice, MilanMexico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Popstar Simon Le Bon and supermodel Yasmin Le Bon join Tanya Rose to share their travel secrets this week.In this episode, Simon shares how the world was opened up to him when he first started touring with Duran Duran and Yasmin reveals why she believes her childhood holidays driving to Iran embodied the very essence of what makes travel magical.Plus, the pair discuss their most poignant travel memory of organising a rescue mission whilst sailing, why they believe Scotland is the most underrated travel destination and reveal why their favourite food is…sea urchin?Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Tehran, IranAmsterdam, NetherlandsUdaipur, IndiaPerthshire, ScotlandThe Inn at Loch TummelThe Okura Hotel, JapanAmangalla, Sri LankaEtt Hem, StockholmChileTerra Mia Hotel, SicilyIthaca, GreeceAlfie's Antique Market, LondonPlace de Lices, St TropezCroatiaAntiguaBasil's Bar, MustiqueGrenadaChapters00:00 Intro05:53 Secret 1: Number 1 destination everybody should go to14:10 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience20:47 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience26:59 Secret 4: Best Food & Drink while travelling34:20 Secret 5: Number 1 travel tip37:51 Secret 6: Poignant memory from a trip47:26 Secret 7: Special travel photograph49:25 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning lyricist of ‘Born Free' and ‘Diamonds Are Forever' Don Black joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.In this episode, Don shares how he first started writing songs, why he believes Venice is a lyricist's dream and why he thinks the Empire State Building is overrated…Plus, he discusses playing snooker at the most famous billiards table in Singapore and reveals his most poignant travel memory meeting a fellow songwriter in Manhattan.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Hotel Cipriani, VeniceHarry's Bar, VeniceRaffels, SingaporeEmpire State Building, New YorkSardi's, New YorkShanghai, ChinaForte dei Marmi, Italy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British Actress and star of Downton Abbey and the upcoming MobLand (formerly known as The Fixer) Joanne Froggatt joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Joanne discusses the time she hitchhiked in Tanzania, her transformative travels to Australia and reveals her nightmare holiday!Plus, she shares her best travel tips and why she believes travel unveils a feeling of insignificance that can really shift your perspective…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Yorkshire, United KingdomDar es Salaam, TanzaniaSOMA Byron Bay, AustraliaNobu, MalibuThe Hand and Flowers, MarlowCairns, AustraliaWhitehaven Beach, Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anglo-Russian adventurer, author and TV presenter Alexandra Tolstoy joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets this week.In this episode, Alexandra shares how her love of travel was ignited when she was introduced to Victorian literature as a teenager, how travel can help us recognise what true happiness is and reveals how living in Moscow for six months at 18 changed her life…Plus, she discusses her love of horse-riding in Kyrgyzstan (and how she became an ambassador for the country!) and shares why she believes luxury travel is overrated…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Somerset, UKMoscow, RussiaKyrgyzstanCorfu, GreeceThe Gower, Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Tanya Rose's favourite British actresses Lesley Manville shares her incredible travel secrets on this week's episode.Lesley discusses her experiences of extravagant banquets in Rome, reveals how her familial roots took her on a journey to Sydney and why she believes Luxembourg is overrated…Plus, she shares her top travel tip of taking the subway in Budapest and her poignant travel memory of taking a boat trip with David Bowie!Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Nuevo Valley, FranceTasmaniaSydneyLuxembourgBudapestAnantara HotelRomeVeniceThe CiprianiThe Gritti PalaceAmalfi CoastLos AngelesChicagoSoho HouseDalkey, Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novelist, podcaster and journalist Elizabeth Day joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets in this week's episode.Elizabeth discusses how she recognised the value of travel at a young age, her wild experience getting a massage in Dominica and why she was blown away by Egypt!Plus, she shares why she believes Hawaii is overrated and reveals the time she was stuck on a sandbank in Tunisia…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Portsalon, Co. Donegal, IrelandEgyptDominicaKamalaya Koh Samui, ThailandHawaiiThe Dover, LondonChateau Marmont, Los AngelesSunset Tower Hotel, Los AngelesThe River Cafe, LondonTunisia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Model, racing car driver and TV personality Jodie Kidd joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets in this week's episode.Jodie discusses her experiences spending summers in her grandmother's house in Barbados, why driving is a fantastic way to see a country and reveals she'd have Indian food for every meal if she could!Plus, she shares her poignant experience hiking the Inca Trail in Peru for charity and explains why it's so important to be prepared for the worst when travelling…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Jade Mountain Hotel, St LuciaBarbadosInca Trail, PeruWhitsand Bay, CornwallCove Valley, ExmoorGlencoe, ScotlandThe Half Moon, KirdfordUdaipur, IndiaMyanmar (formerly Burma)Nepal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Richard E. Grant joins Tanya Rose to share his incredible travel secrets on this week's episode.Richard discusses his love of safari holidays and scuba diving (despite being attacked by a shark as a child!), why Italian food is the greatest cuisine on the planet and shares his opinion that staying in a hotel is the sexiest thing you can do.Plus, he reveals why he believes guided walking tours are overrated and why he hasn't travelled with more than hand luggage in 25 years…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)Cape TownSerengeti, TanzaniaSeychellesLondonLa Petite Maison, NiceProvence, FranceBallyfin Demesne Hotel, County Laois, IrelandAustin, TexasIndia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Sarah Parish joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets on this week's episode.Sarah shares her love of motorhome holidays, why swimming with pigs in the Bahamas is underwhelming and her adoration of deep sea diving - even when she was swimming next to a bull shark!Plus, she discusses her experiences volunteering at an orphanage in Cambodia and reveals why despite her initial reservations, spending Christmas in Costa Rica was one of her favourite travel moments.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned: Croyde, North DevonRomeBelizeNassau, BahamasVancouver IslandWickaninnish Inn, TofinoCambodiaHà Nội, VietnamHội An, VietnamTamarindo, Costa RicaNosara, Costa Rica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder of Citizen Femme (the ultimate guide for the female traveller), Sheena Bhattessa, joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets. Sheena shares her unexpected experience on safari at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the worst meal she's ever had here in the UK and why Italy is the best place to take children. Plus, she shares the one app you need to take on all your travels and how New York transformed her life. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDIndia Maasai Mara National ReserveThe Fat Duck, BerkshireIstanbulLa Petite MaisonRoka Mayfair 5 Hertford StreetBirley Chocolate, Chelsea GreenPinel Island, Saint MartinKaribuni Boutique Hotel, Saint MartinCastelfalfi, TuscanyBemelman's New YorkLe V'eau D'or New York Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Minnie Driver joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets in this week's episode.Minnie shares her adoration for surfing, why she thinks Blackpool is an underrated travel destination and tales of living in Barbados as a child.Plus, she shares her love of Italian food and reveals how she first made a home for herself in Los Angeles.Donate to the Red Cross here, who are supporting victims of the LA wildfires.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Los Angeles Malibu BeachSan Isidro, ArgentinaSaint Paul de Vence, FranceLa Colombe d'Or HotelKauai, HawaiiRomeLo Scoglio, NeranoPortofinoYorkshire Fisheries, BlackpoolShu Xiangge, LondonDorian, LondonStrakers, LondonThe River Cafe, LondonTavarua, FijiCoral Reef Club, BarbadosThe Lone Star, BarbadosTonga, Oceania Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Miranda Richardson shares her incredible travel secrets on this week's episode. Miranda reveals to Tanya Rose why Istanbul makes her feel better about being human, the most accessible cruise she's been on (as someone who isn't a fan of cruises!) and why you should never order food during a full moon in Sri Lanka. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Istanbul, TurkeyAlaskaItalyNaplesTuscanyPortofino Sri LankaLuxor, EgyptFinland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publicist to the stars, Ciara Parkes joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. As former Explorer for Tatler, Ciara shares why she much prefers travelling on her own time, how a diary found in an Oxfam shop led her to trek to Peru and her underrated pick for a beach holiday in Spain.Plus, she shares the incredible and bizarre menu of food she had in Vietnam, as well as a very niche yet useful travel tip about altitude. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:South AmericaChileBoliviaArgentina PeruPatagonia Penu, Peru, South AmericaTarifa, SpainSaigon, Vietnam The Park, LondonRiddle & Finns, BrightonJack's Camp, BotswanaMakadikadi Basin, Botswana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off a new year of more Travel Secrets, Actor Toby Jones joins Tanya Rose on this week's episode.Toby shares what it was like studying theatre and mime in Paris, how Robert DeNiro bagged him a table at one of the world's more luxurious restaurants and he reveals a poignant travel memory supporting sex education teachings in East Africa. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Paris, FranceIndiaShreveport, Louisiana, USAThe Himalayas Barcelona, SpainEl Bulli, Barcelona Milawi, East AfricaCalifornia, USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Indira Varma joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets this week.She explains how her Indian and Swiss parents informed her approach to travel and cuisine, the national park in California where she always stumbles upon strange things and she shares the places in Switzerland to find the best fondu.Plus, she shares a secret from Venice so you can try a luxury hotel without the stay and a poignant travel memory which highlights the kindness of strangers. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:IndiaJoshua Tree National Park, CaliforniaVancouver Island, CanadaTenerifeLausanne, SwitzerlandCalabria, ItalyJikoni, London Palace Hotel, GstaadCafé du Cerf, RougemontLa Sage, SwitzerlandSt. Marks Square, VeniceMMuseum, New YorkThe Frick, New YorkNaples, Italy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food writer, critic and son to Her Majesty the Queen: Tom Parker-Bowles joins Tanya Rose with his foodie travel secrets this week. In this episode, Tom describes his love affair with Mexico, the countries with the world's best street food and why you should never trust a Michelin-star restaurant in Italy. Plus, he shares his poignant travel memory featuring his late adventurer uncle Mark Shard and a photograph showing the behind-the-scenes of eating dangerously.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:MexicoMexico CityFour Seasons Tulum Cuixmala HotelHacienda de San AntonioChengdu, Sichuan, ChinaFrench Quarter, Shanghai Sting Ray Bay, AntiguaAcapulco, MexicoNaples, ItalyDa Adolfo, PositanoTrattoria da Maria Grazia, SorrentoEl Bulli, RosesNoma, CopenhagenBibdendum, LondonJosephine Bouchon, LondonIndia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative Director and fashion & homeware extraordinaire, Alex Eagle joins Tanya Rose this week. Alex reveals the Italian destination that she believes has it all – including the tourist hot spot she would highly recommend; she explains why the British countryside should be higher on your travel bucket list as well as the restaurant she'd go to for her final meal. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:VeniceAman HotelHarry's BarCaffé FlorianCipriani The Gritti PalaceNew YorkCentral Park ZooBritish CountrysideHay-on-WyeCornwallCotswoldsRistorante Da Adolfo, PositanoIl Pellicano HotelIschia, ItalyIndiaVaranasi, IndiaIbiza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Freddie Fox joins Tanya Rose to share his eclectic collection of travel secrets in this week's episode.Freddie shares the incredible dream trip to Cuba and the number one piece of advice he received before travelling there; he divulges his underrated trip to Dollywood and as a self-proclaimed ‘food slut' he shares his top places to eat in Italy. Plus, he gives us quite a controversial travel tip and shares his Cuban scrapbook filled with fantastic photographs. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Havana, CubaShanghaiOmanZiggy BayThe CheddyThe Albastan PalaceDollywoodItalyJoe JilksOsteria Le Logge, SienaLove and War in the Apennines, Da DivoPensione Palazzo Ravizza, SienaBavariaFlorenceHotel Torre di BellosguardoKimmeridge, Dorset, EnglandThe Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine LifeCornwallPassalacqua, Lake Como Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel aficionado and former editor of Condé Nast Traveller, Melinda Stevens sits down with Tanya Rose on this jampacked episode of Travel Secrets. Melinda shares where her pathological curiosity has taken her over the years: she explains why Egypt lives in her head rent-free, the extraordinary museum she found in London and why she loves visiting supermarkets abroad.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Cala di VolpeEgyptThe Grant Museum of Zoology, BloomsburyGalápagos Islands, EcuadorRussiaLondonno drama, LondonAkub, Notting HillHoly Carrot, PortobelloSwitzerlandCyclades, GreeceLima, PeruHondurasAtacama Desert, Chile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcaster, writer and hosting guru Laura Jackson joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. In this episode, Laura stresses the importance of experiencing culture through restaurants and museums, she shares why she's terrified to take her children to New York (and reveals many fabulous places to eat), and she discusses trying to shake off the preconceptions of luxury hotels. Plus, she divulges her terrible Airbnb experience in France, her poignant road trip up the west coast of North America and her top insider travel tip. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Grantley Hall, YorkshireThe Diner, BrooklynCafe Gitane, New YorkSerendipity, New YorkDimes, New York Soneva, MaldivesBrittany, FranceSmokehouse Cottage, Pembrokeshire, WalesMexico City, MexicoTulum, MexicoCanta Rana, Lima, PeruRedwood National and State ParksChez Panisse, San FranciscoZuni Café, San FranciscoTofino, Vancouver Island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, broadcaster and the king of fabulous jumpers, Gyles Brandreth joins Tanya Rose with a collection of captivating travel secrets.In this episode, Gyles shares the joys of disappearing into the side streets of Venice, the trip that had such a profound impact he turned vegetarian and if you're going to the Taj Mahal, why you should go alone. Plus, he shares his number 1 destinations that are both abroad and much closer to home. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDThe Peninsula, LondonBroadstone, KentVenice, ItalyTrattoria alla Madonna, VeniceHotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, VeniceIcelandGreenlandIsle of WightIsrael IndiaPetra, JordanRome, ItalySt Peters Square, Vatican City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jo Malone shares an abundance of tips and secrets not just limited to travel!Jo joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets sofa this week to share the magical experience with a Sting Ray which inspired an important JoLoves scent; what's in her travel bag to have the most relaxing flight possible and her experience in South Africa close up with wild elephants. Plus, Jo shares many travel tales behind creating her iconic fragrances, as well as the place in France where it all began. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDGrasse, FranceLa Bastide Saint-Antoine hotel, GrasseLisbon, PortugalDubai, United Arab EmiratesMontana, USATurks and Caicos IslandsThula Thula Private Game Reserve, South AfricaMountain Sky Ranch, Montana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raised in Montreal in a big Greek community, Viviane Paxinos is the CEO of the incredible women's members club AllBright. Today she joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets.As a Greek native, Viviane shares why you shouldn't write off mainland Greece, the best places to visit in the country and why she prefers the quieter side these days.Viviane also shares her favourite past times when visiting Tokyo, why an isolated trip in Norway completely surprised her and her top travel secret so you can fully immerse yourself in local culture. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDIthaca, GreecePerantzada Hotel, IthacaNorwayLisbonNidri, GreeceScorpios, MykonosItalySouth AfricaFranschhoek, South Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion designer Melissa Odabash reveals her travel secrets with Tanya Rose on this week's episode – and since she started her modelling career 18 she has plenty of secrets to share. Melissa explains why Italy is her number one destination and why you'll eat well no matter where you go, her disastrous trip to Iceland and her favourite activities when she's staying in Florida. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDCapri, ItalyHotel La Palma, CapriHotel La Luna, CapriLa Minerva, CapriJumeirah Capri Palace, CapriDubrovnik, CroatiaIceland Barbican, LondonMediterraneo, Notting HillCasa Angelina, Amalfi CoastJupiter, FloridaRoyal Mansour, MarrakechVilla Borghese, Rome, Italy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world's most successful male model, David Gandy joins Tanya Rose with his extensive travel secrets this week.David shares how he swam with piranhas in the Amazon Rainforest, the idyllic destination he found a bit too boring and what it was like to race classic cars with fellow supermodels in Italy. Plus, he shares why he loves eating at simple American diners, why he doesn't take pictures while travelling and the poignant experiences that have helped him find perspective. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Botswana, South AfricaShambala Private Game Reserve, South AfricaAmazon Rain Forest MaldivesBresca, ItalyGreeceChelsea Market, New YorkClooney Cafe, New YorkAlaska Viand, New York Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Minister for Culture and Broadcaster, Ed Vaizey is sharing his Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose this week. Ed shares the many fantastic and unique places he had the privilege of visiting while working as an MP, from the Middle East to the French Embassy, the villa where you can step inside an iconic painting and the Wonder of the World that definitely is as good as it looks in photos. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Taj MahalOctopussy HotelLake Palace hotelRajasthanNew YorkJapanAfghanistanAbu Dhabi LouvreJoo Chiat, Singapore Nagarekawa Cho, HiroshimaFish Market, Tokyo, JapanIsrael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and film director, Christopher Hampton joins Tanya Rose to kick off this new season of Travel Secrets. Christopher reveals the unexpected trip which almost led him to jail, why Italy is his favourite country and his poignant memory which was a moving experience at an Orangutan Sanctuary in Malaysia. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned: Adan, AfricaAlexandria, Egypt Machu Picchu, PeruBananal, BrazilSao Felix, BrazilElounda Beach Hotel, CreteParis, FranceAmsterdam, Germany Sienna, Italy Locando Ciprianni, TorcelloPassalacqua, Lake ComoVarenna, Lake ComoBorneo, Malaysia Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg Los Angeles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critically acclaimed actor, Dominic West joins Tanya Rose on a trip around the world through his six travel secrets. Dominic shares how he hitchhiked across Europe and the joys of travelling with as little as possible. He reveals his obsession with trees, why the South Pole was a little disappointing and the hilarious story of his Mother-in-Law telling a certain celebrity there was no room in the inn.Plus, Dominic reminisces holidaying in Irish castles, the place which offers the perfect writers retreat and the place in Somalia you have to visit before it's turned into a resort. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Transylvania, Romaniaİstanbul, TurkeyBudapest, HungaryGiant Red Woods, CaliforniaKumbh MelaAntarctica, South PoleSighisoara, RomaniaGlin Castle, IrelandBallyfin Demesne, IrelandSocotra, Somalia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and pantomime legend Christopher Biggins reveals all his travel secrets with Tanya Rose. Biggins shares his first days as a Dame at Butlins, how you can go to New York on a small budget and the extraordinary experience of seeing the Terracotta Warriors in China. Discover the charity dinner hosted Bill Clinton and Sir Elton John, why a cruise is Biggins' favourite way to travel and the importance of getting travel insurance. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Easter Island, ChileCornwall, UKButlinsCafé Carlyle, New YorkCarnegie Deli, New YorkThe Hilton, The MaldivesShanghai, ChinaSaint Petersburg, RussiaLa Petite Maison, Nice, France Mekong River, VietnamPhnom Penh, CambodiaSaigon, VietnamToyoko, Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BAFTA nominated actor Rupert Everett joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets couch this week.Rupert shares why he recommends Rome as your next destination, the extraordinary experience of European train travel and why he thinks luxury travel is overrated.Plus, he explains his frustration with fancy food, why restaurants are a great way to feel less lonely when travelling solo and he shares many secrets from his travels making his iconic films.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONED:Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, JamaicaNoël Coward's Firefly House, JamaicaHotel Locarno, Rome, ItalyVenice, ItalyPassalacqua, Lake Como, ItalyMilan, ItalyEngadin, SwitzerlandChlösterli, Gstaad, SwitzerlandEagle Ski Club, Gstaad, SwitzerlandVyoshenskaya, RussiaLa Colombe d'Or Hotel and RestaurantCiao Bella, LondonNoble Rot Lamb's Conduit, LondonIkeda, LondonParis, FranceMunich, GermanyNaples, ItalyCartagena, ColombiaGstaad Palace, SwitzerlandTrattoria alla Madonna, Venice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vogue's former fashion director, Lucinda Chambers is the most adventurous traveller Tanya has ever met and offers her six travel secrets gathered from her incredible career and life. Despite travelling the world, discover why Cornwall is one of Lucinda's number 1 destinations, how she wrangled a fashion shoot location so she could go white water rafting (while 6 months pregnant!) and the horrifying experience of going to Palm Beach to find the hotel was gone. Plus, Lucinda shares why her insider tip is to pack your suitcase half full and she shares her favourite hotels in Turkey and Spain. Discover Collagerie's new collaboration with Zara Home at www.collagerie.comTo see all of Lucinda's travel photos, watch the full episode on YouTube.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast.PLACES MENTIONED:Rome, ItalyCornwall, UKHotel Tresanton, UK Makalali Private Game Lodge, South Africa Ladakh, IndiaPalm Beach, FloridaArzak, San Sebastian Marbella Club, SpainMacakizi Bodrum, TurkeyHotel Trasierra, Sevilla, SpainToulouse, France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Sebag Montefiore is a prize-winning historian and bestselling author, and he shares an abundance of travel secrets with Tanya Rose this week. Simon shares the hotel in Italy you should avoid, top tips for finding the best coffee wherever you're visiting and why his best meal was in a shack in Romania. Plus, Simon offers a substantial list of hotel recommendations across the world, the sinister story of eating with a dentist turned warlord and where you can find the best negroni in London. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONED:Moscova Hotel, MoscowJerusalem, IsraelThe King David, JerusalemThe American Colony, JerusalemTbilisi, GeorgiaBorgo Egnazia Hotel, Southern ItalyThe Carlyle New YorkHotel Sacher, ViennaMandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridHotel Alfonso XIII, SevilleCiragan Palace Kempinski, IstanbulThe Peninsula, IstanbulHotel Hassler RomaPożegnanie z Afryką Cafe (Out of Africa) Krakow, PolandVilla Maroc, Essaouira, MoroccoMamounia Hotel, Marrakesh, Morocco Royal Mansour Marrakech Hotel, MoroccoMauritania, Northwest AfricaRomaniaVerdura, SicilyMediterraneo, LondonBatumi, GeorgiaSokhumi, the Republic of AbkhaziaGhana, West AfricaHotel Kavkaz, CzechiaSoho Beach House, Miami Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-talented actor and writer Matt Lucas joins Tanya Rose for an episode brimming with humour, nostalgia, and travel wisdom. Discover why Matt believes everyone should visit New York multiple times, his unexpected journey to a Christian-themed Las Vegas in Missouri, and why he thinks water parks are highly underrated. Matt also opens up about his poignant visit to Amsterdam and Berlin, tracing his family's history during the Holocaust.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDLisbon, PortugalIsrael Corsica, FranceMarbella, SpainManhattan, New YorkMOMAThe FrickKatz's Deli, New YorkBirdland, New York54 Below (Feinsteins), New YorkSilver Dollar City, Branson MissouriLas VegasAustralia Zoo, BrisbaneWild Wadi Waterpark, DubaiAustralia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owner of luxury travel wear brand, Rae Feather joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets. Rae shares how she landed her first job at Formula One, what it was like to cycle the idyllic rice paddies of Vietnam and why family holidays in Portugal are her most poignant memories.Plus, she reveals the best meal she had after the Monaco Grand Prix and a heart-stopping encounter with George Clooney…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDMid Ulster, IrelandGiants Causeway, IrelandDonegal, IrelandCork, IrelandIreland's Blue BookVietnamAngkor Wat, Cambodia Dubai Six Senses Zighy Bay, OmanLa ChaumièreCannes, France Algarve, PortugalMarrakesh, Morocco Casablanca, Morocco Delhi, India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first “threesome” of the podcast as Tanya Rose is joined by Masterchef's John Torode and actress turned cook Lisa Faulkner. With double the amount of travel secrets, John and Lisa share the story of their proposal in Goa, the popular destinations they deem overrated and the unforgettable experience of eating fish in Majorca. Plus, Lisa reveals why she's nicknamed John ‘Ken' with their insider travel secret…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDThe Refinery, New YorkBirdland, New YorkGoa, IndiaTorchello, VeniceLocanda Cipriani, Venice The Cipriani Hotel, Venice Zighy Bay, Oman The Chedi Muscat, OmanMajorcaGigis, MykonosGigi's Bar at Quinta do Lago Resort, AlgarveThe Four Seasons, Egypt7Pines Resort, SardiniaFlic En Flac, MauritiusMaradiva Villas Resort & Spa, MauritiusMinorca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanya is joined this week by the ‘King of Bling', Theo Fennell, for some hilarious and exuberant travel secrets. Theo shares his unique upbringing in Egypt, why he enjoys the classic (and often rude) New Yorker charm and divulges a slippery encounter with a sea anemone in Japan. Plus, the dynamic designer reveals how he almost traded in his lifestyle to become a monk after an unexpected midnight mass in Bethlehem.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDEgypt Quetta, PakistanMinwalla ​Grand Hotel Karachi, PakistanKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaThe Bronx, New YorkHerefordshire, UKJerusalem, Israel Runnymede Hotel, Penang, MalaysiaTramps, London Toledo, Spain Sambuca Trafalgar Square, SpainTennesseeNashville Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, Memphis Graceland - Memphis Bologna, Italy Pescara, Italy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of Bridesmaids, Paul Feig joins Tanya Rose at Dukes Hotel with his fabulous travel secrets this week.Paul shares why he keeps going back to Capris, his unexpected experience vacationing by train in Peru and his favourite surprise meal in Venice.Plus, as a well-connected movie mogul, he shares how he gets his must-sees when travelling and he shares how he came to create Artingstall: his own gin brand. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDDukes HotelCaeser Augustus Hotel, CapriLa Colombe d'Or, NiceMarbella Club, SpainPeruGritti Palace, VeniceMachu PichuOrient Express Hotel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a renowned broadcaster and interview, it's Tania Bryer's turn to be interviewed by our own Tanya Rose about her travel secrets.Tania shares her experience of touring Bejing with famous pianist Lang Lang, visiting Dollywood with Dolly Parton and making sushi with Nobu himself!Plus, she shares tips for overcoming jet lag, the best place in LA to spot celebrities and her hilarious experience of trying to get a small portion of pancakes in America.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDBoston, MassachusettsParis, FranceLa Brasserie de l'Isle Saint-LouisBrasserie LippL'AvenueAngelina ParisPetra, JordanBeijing Da DongDollywood, NashvilleNobu, TokyoGiorgio Baldi, Los Angeles Polo Lounge, Los Angeles Hotel Bel-Air, Los AngelesCape Town, South AfricaMount Nelson, Cape TownBirkenhead House, HermanusThe Saxon, Cape Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FLOWERBX founder, Whitney Hawkings reveals the travel secrets she's discovered with Tanya this week. Whitney comes with many specific places to visit, including hidden gems in the streets of Paris, her favourite restaurant in the world which is closer than you might think and where she had a simple tomato pasta that she declares to be the best meal she's ever had. She also shares poignant memories of rediscovering destinations through her children's eyes and the place that reminded her of Jurassic Park.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDParis, FranceTuileries GardenCafé de FloreBrasserie LippL'Ami LouisLe Grand ColbertMasai MaraSaxon Hotel, Johannesburg River CafePositano, ItalyLe SirenuseShanghai, China The Beverly Hills HotelRio de Janeiro, Brazil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cookery writer, Skye McAlpine, joins Tanya this week to tell the tale of her travels with a gloriously heavy bias to the exquisite, Venice.Skye's recipes are influenced by her life in Italy - she moved to Venice, from London, at the age of six with her parents and now splits her time between both cities. It's safe to say she knows her way around the streets (and canals!) of Venice… With wonderful memories of eating ice-cream sandwiches for breakfast and hopping around Italy's surrounding islands, Skye shares her favourite spots in Venice, the Aeolian Islands and destinations much further afield.Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONED: Didier Ludot, ParisLa Zucca, VeniceRialto Market, VeniceHarry's Bar, VeniceTrattoria alla MadonnaOsteria alle TestiereFilicudi, Aeolian IslandsLa Sirena, FilicudiLipari, Aeolian IslandsPassalacqua, Lake Como Locanda Cipriani, Venice Pellestrina, Italy Da Celeste, PellestrinaParis, FranceFlorence, ItalyBuchinger Wilhelmi, Lake ConstanceVaranasi, India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and singer Luke Evans joins Tanya Rose to reveal his travel secrets this week. Luke explains why he doesn't stay in hotels while he's travelling for work (and some of the uniquely wonderful places he's stayed instead), why he can't stand trips planned to a tee and why his ultimate advice is to “Be Brave”.Plus, he shares the incredible musical experience in a restaurant in Lisbon, the delicious foods you can find in family-run restaurants in Spain and the trick to getting into a hammock. Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.PLACES MENTIONEDPembrokeshire CoastlineSmokehouse Cottage, Pembrokeshire CoastRome, ItalyThe Hassler Hotel, RomeByron Bay, Australia ColombiaIbizaAlicante, Spain Manila, PhilippinesVenice, Italia Lisbon, Portugal A Baiuca, LisbonMiami, Florida, USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.