Don't Underestimate

Tamsyn Buckle, Molly Paynter

The podcast where we tell you what you shouldn't be underestimating while travelling!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Don't Underestimate... The Seven Wonders... Or Do?

    This week, we’re diving into a big one, the Seven Wonders of the World! After ticking a few more “wonders” off our list on our recent trip, we (rightfully or wrongfully) decided we might be qualified to weigh in on which ones truly deserve their spot. In this episode, we break down how the Seven Wonders were chosen, which landmarks made the official shortlist, and, of course, what would make it onto our own personal list of world wonders... Tune in! xx

    38 min

  2. 2 FEB

    Don't Underestimate... Moving to Sydney

    Not quite a normal ep this week, a bit more of a life update instead. Excuse the shaky voices lol, it's a bittersweet new chapter...

    12 min

  3. 26 JAN

    Don't Underestimate... Local Transport

    When you’re backpacking, you’re almost always chasing the cheapest way to get from A to B... and more often than not, that means jumping on local transport. It can be intimidating (especially when you don’t speak the language), but in this ep we chat about why leaning into local buses and metro systems can lead to some of the most memorable moments of a trip, giving you a real feel for the culture you’re in. From chicken buses in Central America to the iconic Dala Dala in Zanzibar, tune in to hear some of our favourite (and occasionally unhinged) local transport stories xx

    33 min

  4. 19 JAN

    Don't Underestimate... Your First Ever Backpacking Trip

    A bit of a nostaglic ep this week... We ask ourselves, is there something about our FIRST ever backpacking trip that just hits harder than the other ones? Are we just chasing the unique first taste of freedom that we felt on that first long trip? This week, we dive into why that first experience feels so powerful, comparing it to the trips that came after. Plus, we touch on the idea of a 'once in a lifetime trip'... is there even such thing? Tune in for a reflective chat that might have you reminiscing on your own first adventure xx

    25 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Don't Underestimate... Acatenango

    Big ep this week! We’re chatting all about the Acatenango hike in Guatemala. Starting in Antigua, this hike is one of the most ICONIC experiences in all of Central America. We cover how it all works, how tough it really is, altitude, and what it's like doing it in off-season... If you're thinking of doing the hike soon, listen in!! xx

    37 min

  6. 5 JAN

    Don't Underestimate... Packing Decisions

    Packing for a big backpacking trip is stressful at the best of times, but make it carry-on only, with a mix of beach, hiking AND city travel... it defs gets even harder. It's safe to say that while we had some packing wins, we made quite a few decisions that we ended up regretting. In this ep, we talk through what those were, plus touch on the amount of items we ended up losing... (10 pairs of sunnies isn't that bad, right????)

    40 min

  7. 22/12/2025

    Don't Underestimate... Rio De Janeiro

    Today we're talking about what has got to be one of the best cities in the world, Rio! With it's incredible beaches, beautiful mountains and vibrant culture, Rio quickly became a trip highlight for us. In this ep, we catch you up on what our fav things to do in Rio were, the iconic landmarks you've got to hit, and what the nightlife, food, and hostel scenes are actually like. ...There might be a small risk you’ll be on D'EDGE of booking a flight straight there by the end xx

    41 min

  8. 16/12/2025

    Don't Underestimate... Overnight Buses

    This week we're giving a bit more insight to overnight buses beyond Europe! On our last trip, we took plenty of overnight busses through South and Central America, and also one in Africa. We break down how they compare to overnight buses in Europe and Asia, share which ones were in our favs, and unpack a few nightmare stories along the way… mostly involving Molly not sleeping at all, and Tam getting about 10 hours x

    40 min
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The podcast where we tell you what you shouldn't be underestimating while travelling!

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  • Creator
    Tamsyn Buckle, Molly Paynter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023 Don't Underestimate Podcast
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