Travel For Curious Minds - The Travel Podcast from Jules Verne Stories Insight and Adventure

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Your go-to source for unique anecdotes from the world's most intriguing destinations and cultures, as seen through the eyes of travel experts and enthusiasts.

  1. 4d ago

    Abbey Cousins - QuickFire Questions

    This week, Abbey is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering producer Steve's quickfire questions on all things travel. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here:   YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these:   Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast   Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    Abbey Cousins - QuickFire Questions

  2. Aug 2

    TCM Season Summary with Abbey and Steve

    Behind the Mic – Producer Steve takes over to ask host Abbey about her own travel story. Usually Abbey asks the questions. This time, the tables turn. Travel for Curious Minds’ producer Steve steps into the host's chair to find out how Abbey's own love of travel started — and to look back over some of the guests and stories that have stuck with the team most. In this episode: A childhood in Zimbabwe, a visit to a local village, and the moment curiosity about difference first took holdThe Egypt Journey – from looking ahead at the opening of the GEM with Tarek and Rania, through it’s exciting opening with Debbie O’Neill, and finally the local perspective from guide MahalJo Kessel's "pinch me" arrival in Antarctica, penguins and allPortia Jones on the relationship between travel, meeting people on a bus in New Zealand, and true friendshipRachel Lankester’s visit to North Korea's Arirang Games — and the very real challenge of finding an authentic sound effect for 3,000 people holding up cardsCharlie Mayhew's roadside repairs, a corrupt border stop in Zaire, and a kangaroo court in the jungleDavid O'Neill MBE on travelling toward disasters, not away from them — earthquakes, floods, and a plane that ran out of fuel over NepalLucy Meggesonson's sofa epiphany, and the US road trip it led to  There's also a look at the thread running through every guest so far — and why the destination might matter less than you'd think. To go back and listen to these episodes, just look in the archive on the podcast player you’re on right now. And we will re-share some of our favourites over the next few weeks, while we are recording brand new episodes for the next season.   This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here:     YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds   And for more insight for your curious mind, here is some more information Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast   Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    TCM Season Summary with Abbey and Steve

  3. Jul 19

    Lauren Valentine - Quickfire Questions

    This week, Lauren is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things Algeria. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here:   YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these:   Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast   Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    Lauren Valentine - Quickfire Questions

  4. Jul 5

    Off The Map - Why Lauren Valentine Thinks Algeria Might Be The World's Best Kept Travel Secret

    Algeria isn't on most people's travel list. That's exactly what makes it worth talking about. Jules Verne’s own Lauren Valentine joins host Abbey to share what it’s really like to visit one of the world’s least-visited countries - and why she came back wondering why more people aren’t going. Lauren started travelling at 18, solo, with no real plan - and spent the best part of four years moving through Australia, Canada, Central America, and beyond before moving into a career in travel. As Jules Verne’s very own ‘explorer’, Lauren tells us why Algeria felt unlike anywhere she'd been: In this episode: ·      A beach in Costa Rica, a sleeping crocodile ten metres away, and a very quick decision to move ·      Hiking an active volcano in Guatemala and spending the night watching it erupt ·      Constantine - a city built over a gorge, full of bridges, and entirely free of other tourists ·      Timgad Roman ruins, where the only sound was the wind ·      A village welcome: traditional dress, a song, figs dipped in olive oil, and a ceremony that caught everyone off guard ·      The food - couscous, tagines, homemade bread, and a lunch eaten overlooking Roman ruins ·      Locals wanting selfies, strangers asking to practise their English, and an airport conversation that set the tone for the whole trip There's also an honest answer to the question Lauren kept getting asked in Algeria: what are you doing here? Thinking about Algeria? Discover Jules Verne’s small group tours and explore a destination few travellers have experienced. Visit julesverne.co.uk for details. For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds For more about Jules Verne Travel: Website - Jules Verne Travel To subscribe to this podcast so you get each new fortnightly episode straight into your inbox the moment it goes live, you can either subscribe on your podcast app (search for Travel for Curious Minds) or go here: Travel for Curious Minds

    Off The Map - Why Lauren Valentine Thinks Algeria Might Be The World's Best Kept Travel Secret

  5. May 31

    Eleanor Mills: Reframing the Conversation around Women and Travel

    There’s a slight change for this week’s episode. With female solo travel such a hot topic right now, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit one of our earlier conversations that truly captures the spirit of adventure and independence. In one of our very first episodes, we sat down with Eleanor Mills to explore how women are redefining travel on their own terms – embracing freedom, confidence, and new experiences around the world. Eleanor, an award-winning editor, writer and broadcaster, is the founder of NOON – a community focused on supporting, empowering and reframing the conversation around middle-aged women (aka Queenagers) Feel inspired as Eleanor discusses everything from NOON’s mission to get women excited about midlife and all the joys that come with it to her experiences of travel’s transformative power. Since the original broadcast, Eleanor's book has been published and is available on the link below. To find out more about Eleanor, you can head over to: Instagram The Noon Website Order the book And you can e-mail Eleanor at: eleanor@noon.org.uk For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds For more about Jules Verne Travel: Website - Jules Verne Travel To subscribe to this podcast so you get each new fortnightly episode straight into your inbox the moment it goes live, you can either subscribe on your podcast app (search for Travel for Curious Minds) or go here: Travel for Curious Minds

    Eleanor Mills: Reframing the Conversation around Women and Travel

  6. May 17

    Gareth Van Wyk - Quickfire Questions

    This week, Gareth is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things South Africa This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here:   YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these:   Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast   Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    Gareth Van Wyk - Quickfire Questions

  7. May 4

    The Art of Disconnecting - Why Gareth Van Wyk Believes Luxury Rail Travel in South Africa is Truly the Best Way

    Step aboard your very own luxurious train with Gareth Van Wyk from Rovos Rail, as he reveals why this legendary journey through Africa is about far more than getting from A to B. Africa is one of the world's great adventure destinations - but how do you experience it slowly, authentically, and without the noise of modern life? In this episode of Travel for Curious Minds, Gareth shares what makes Rovos Rail a truly unique way to see Southern Africa, and why the journey itself is the destination. In this episode, you'll discover: The Great Gatsby Escape: Why switching off Wi-Fi, television, and radio unlocks the kind of conversation and connection you simply can't find elsewhere. Safari from a New Angle: How watching Africa unfold from an open-air observation car - elephants, leopards, and all - creates moments no guided tour can replicate. The Heart of the Continent: Why travelling through remote communities like Makumbakko, where children run alongside the tracks waving at the train, is the experience passengers remember most. A Table Worth Travelling For: How Rovos Rail blends European culinary craft with African flavours - from Cape Rock Lobster to traditional Koeksister - all paired with hand-picked South African wines. Family, Legacy and Love: What it means to be the largest luxury family-owned railway company in the world, and why that makes every journey feel personal. This conversation is essential listening for anyone who has ever wanted to trade the rush of modern travel for something slower, richer, and more alive. If you believe the best journeys should leave you with stories you'll tell for years, Gareth's world will change the way you think about Africa. Gareth reminds us that the most memorable experiences don't come from a tight schedule - they come from showing up with a sense of adventure and staying curious about what the next moment might bring. Listen now to discover why Rovos Rail isn't just a train journey - it's an invitation to see Africa at its most authentic. Perfect for curious minds, adventure seekers, and anyone ready to slow down, look out the window, and let Africa do the rest. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here:   YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more for your curious mind, check out:    Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast   Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    The Art of Disconnecting - Why Gareth Van Wyk Believes Luxury Rail Travel in South Africa is Truly the Best Way

  8. Apr 19

    Eleni Skarveli - Quickfire Questions

    This week, Eleni is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things Greece. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here:   YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these:   Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast   Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    Eleni Skarveli - Quickfire Questions
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