Action Packed Travel

Felice and Peter Hardy
  • 5.0 (12)
  • Places & Travel
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Welcome to Action Packed Travel! Our podcast features amazing travel stories...without having to go anywhere. The episodes are interviews with people who've been inspired by their adventures. They're also full of information and useful links, all of which you can find on our Show Notes. Our podcast can be used for future travel ideas and plans for the days when we can explore the world again! About us: we're Felice & Peter Hardy and we've spent half a lifetime travelling to just about every corner of the world, making a living as travel writers out of what we like doing best – and that's skiing, biking, hiking, eating, exploring, city breaks, seaside…and a whole lot more. We've had lots of favourable reviews, such as: "What an interesting and diverse world you are opening up for us in a nicely laid back way. Very informative and some are also wonderful archive material."

  1. 2d ago

    Cat's Car-Free Travel

    Cat Jones loves trains, hates planes, and has never owned a car. Yet her company, Byway, has sent over 20,000 people on holidays across the UK and Europe.

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing The Gold Standard for Hosting Any Event with Brilliant Style Guru Colin Cowie from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! The Gold Standard by Colin Cowie https://amzn.to/4hSLdEd Event planner extraordinaire Colin Cowie is here to discuss his book "The Gold Standard: Giving Customers What They Didn’t Know They Wanted." Oprah and Colin have a fun going down memory lane to discuss the countless parties they’ve thrown together including one of their all-time favorites, Oprah Winfrey’s Legends Ball. They look back on the year-long planning of the historic event that honored the lives of the Black women who paved the way for Oprah’s life and millions of others. They also reminisce about what it was like throwing parties for Oprah’s friends like Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones and Gayle King. Gayle joins the conversation to talk about her 50th and 70th birthday parties planned by Colin Cowie. Oprah and Colin Cowie both believe when having any type of celebration “love is in the details” which is why his book The Gold Standard is perfect for anyone looking for advice or tips on hosting a party your guests will never forget. 00:00:00 - Welcome Colin Cowie, author of “The Gold Standard” 00:03:15 - Love is in the details 00:04:50 - How do you want people to feel 00:07:30 - The most extravagant thing Oprah has ever done 00:12:20 - Oprah’s never thrown a party for herself 00:13:28 - Gayle King joins 00:14:30 - Post party depression 00:17:20 - Planning the Legend’s who paved the way party 00:19:50 - Gayle’s surprise 70th 00:24:40 - Advice for hosting your own event 00:29:45 - What Oprah’s learned from Colin 00:31:00 - What a well-lived life looks like Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Sep 30

    Getting the Right Fit

    Taking another look at ski and boot rental in time for an Alpine winter.    Music: © Barney and Izzi Hardy

  4. Aug 31

    Greek Island Odyssey

    Noel Josephides of Sunvil talks about his long career in travel and tells us how the Hollywood blockbuster could spell trouble for the region. It must now be the destinations' responsibility to control mass tourism.   Music: Barney and Izzi Hardy

  5. Jul 29

    Travelling Alone

    It has its challenges, particularly if you're a woman, says Anna Bowkis.    Music: Barney & Izzi Hardy

  6. Jun 10

    Exile in Pas-du-Calais

    Freelance public relations consultant, Paddy Daly, took the plunge and moved his family and his business to the other side of the English Channel. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy

  7. May 30

    Meet The World's Most Travelled Man

    We're re-running this popular episode about Harry Mitsidis, who has travelled to every country in the world...at least twice.  He's the founder of a website called NomadMania. Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy

  8. Apr 26

    Lacock: The Birth Place of Photography

    The quaint medieval community of Lacock might seem familiar.    Music: © Barney & Izzi Hardy

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About

Welcome to Action Packed Travel! Our podcast features amazing travel stories...without having to go anywhere. The episodes are interviews with people who've been inspired by their adventures. They're also full of information and useful links, all of which you can find on our Show Notes. Our podcast can be used for future travel ideas and plans for the days when we can explore the world again! About us: we're Felice & Peter Hardy and we've spent half a lifetime travelling to just about every corner of the world, making a living as travel writers out of what we like doing best – and that's skiing, biking, hiking, eating, exploring, city breaks, seaside…and a whole lot more. We've had lots of favourable reviews, such as: "What an interesting and diverse world you are opening up for us in a nicely laid back way. Very informative and some are also wonderful archive material."

Information

  • Creator
    Felice and Peter Hardy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Action Packed Travel
  • Show Website
    Action Packed Travel

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