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  1. Ben Boesch on India - Travel Plus Surprise Equals Adventure

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    Ben Boesch on India - Travel Plus Surprise Equals Adventure

    Ben Boesch – Travel + Surprise = Adventure Unlock the secrets to meaningful travel with Ben Boesch, joint CEO of Dertour UK, as he reveals the adventurous spirit behind exploring India, Morocco, and beyond. Ever wondered how a seemingly simple trip can turn into a lifelong memory? Ben shares insider stories of unpredictable adventures - including how a motorcycle breakdown in Morocco sparked unforgettable encounters with locals and hidden experiences no itinerary could create. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why India’s diversity makes it a travel paradise worth exploring 30+ times • How, despite all those trips, Ben still says, “he hasn’t seen it yet”! • Why safaris in India are still one of travel’s best-kept secrets • How to experience local life through markets, pickles, bookshops, and human connection • Big-thinking travel ideas: hikes in the Swiss Alps, skiing in France, or secret retreats in India This conversation is essential listening for anyone craving authentic, immersive, adventure-driven travel - whether you’re planning your first journey or seeking fresh inspiration. If you believe journeys should be about connection, discovery, and stories that stay with you forever, Ben’s perspective will ignite your wanderlust. Ben Boesch, joint CEO of Dertour UK, reminds us that the greatest trips aren’t just about seeing new places - they’re about feeling fully alive in the moment. Tune in and learn how to turn your next trip from routine to legendary by embracing the unexpected. Perfect for explorers, adventure lovers, or anyone in search of their next story worth telling. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video when it's published here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds For more information for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

    22 min
  2. Mahal and Egypt - Quickfire Questions

    FEB 15

    Mahal and Egypt - Quickfire Questions

    This week, Mahal is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things Egypt. 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

    3 min
  3. Mahal and Egypt – The History of Mankind, Revolution and the Best Place to Travel to Today

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    Mahal and Egypt – The History of Mankind, Revolution and the Best Place to Travel to Today

    Here is the third in our trilogy of episodes about Egypt. This time, we meet Mahal. As one of Jules Verne’s most experienced and trusted guides in Egypt, Mahal has a wealth of knowledge and stories to share.   We learn about growing up in Egypt, and why becoming a guide isn’t always the easy option. Why Mahal loves sharing Egypt with people. The wonders of the amazing Grand Egyptian Museum. And how Mahal is proud to represent the modern Egypt of strong women, showcasing the remarkable things in store for people travelling there now, compared to how things used to be.   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

    28 min
  4. Debbie O'Neill - Egypt and the Grand Egyptian Museum

    12/21/2025

    Debbie O'Neill - Egypt and the Grand Egyptian Museum

    As promised on our last episode, here is a wonderful conversation with Debbie O'Neill, Managing Director at Jules Verne. Recently back from her 12th visit to Egypt, Debbie brings us up to date with this beautiful country, its people, and now, finally open, what to expect from the Grand Egyptian Museum. 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 The theme music for Travel for Curious Minds is provided courtesy of Artlist and Accord (the copyright holders) for this project. All rights reserved.

    27 min
  5. Unlocking the GEM - Stories of Egypt with Tarek and Rania

    12/14/2025

    Unlocking the GEM - Stories of Egypt with Tarek and Rania

    This week on Travel for Curious Minds, we’re dipping into the archives with an episode from April 2022—originally recorded for our sister podcast. Abbey came live from World Travel Market, joined by our Egypt partners Tarek and Rania. They talked Nile cruises—both the classic routes and the little-known stretches of the river—and shared early insights on the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Rania had even visited before it officially opened. Why bring it back now? Because our MD, Debbie O’Neill, has just returned from Egypt and visited the newly opened GEM herself. So think of this as part one. Next week, Debbie brings a fresh update on the museum, her tour, and what Egypt has in store for 2026. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss it.       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

    38 min
  6. Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton Quickfire Questions

    12/07/2025

    Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton Quickfire Questions

    This week, journalist duo Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton are in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things travel.   To find out more about Nick and Deborah, head over to:   Nick Dalton – Instagram   Deborah Stone - Instagram     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

    10 min
  7. Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton - 30 years of Travel Journalism. Stories from Around the World

    11/30/2025

    Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton - 30 years of Travel Journalism. Stories from Around the World

    On this week’s episode of Travel for Curious Minds, renowned travel journalists Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton join host Abbey Cousins to discuss how they started out wanting to “save the world” through journalism, working on national news desks, then becoming digital nomads in the 90s, travelling around the world working for various national and international publications.   From debunking misunderstandings about being a travel writer (it’s harder work than you think!) to the destinations etched in their memories, including Egypt, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and the Great Wall of China, and what’s on their bucket lists for future adventures, listen in to hear about the couple’s unique and extraordinary journey over the past 30 years.   To find out more about Nick and Deborah, head over to:   Nick Dalton – Instagram   Deborah Stone - Instagram       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

    36 min
  8. Claire Ross - Quickfire Questions

    11/16/2025

    Claire Ross - Quickfire Questions

    Today, we have Director of Sustainability for DERTOUR UK, Claire Ross, in the Travel for Curious Minds hotseat, revealing top travel tips and destinations in a round of quickfire questions.   To find out more about Claire, and DERTOUR's approach to sustainability, head over to:   LinkedIn - Claire Ross   DERTOUR - Sustainability       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

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