Flight of Fancy

4.6 (50)
PLACES & TRAVEL
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Fun, funny and wise: Flight of Fancy with Ben Groundwater is an exploration of all things travel, for those with a thirst for seeing the world.

08/29/2022

The most inspiring trip of my life

Sadly, this will be the final episode of Flight of Fancy. However, we're going out with a bang, bringing back some of your favourite guests - including Rob McFarland, Ute Junker and Flip Byrnes, along with host Ben Groundwater - to reveal the journey, destination or experience that has changed their lives in the most significant way. You won't believe some of their stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 12m
08/15/2022

What's so special about the Basque Country?

This area of northern Spain might just be the greatest food destination on the planet, with its mix of pintxos culture and Michelin-starred brilliance. However, there's a lot more to the Basque Country than meets the eye, and on this episode we're taking a deep-dive into the region with two absolute experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
08/01/2022

How to travel with your partner (and survive)

Planning to travel with a partner or significant other? Hoping to survive the experience not just with your relationship intact, but also your sanity? Then you need to listen to this episode. Today, we're discussing the highs and lows, the good, the bad and the ugly of sharing the travel experience with a partner. What to do. What to avoid. And why camping might just be the least sexy travel experience around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
07/18/2022

How to manage your money overseas

Is cash king when you're travelling? Or should you always use cards? And if so, debit cards, or credit? And how do you avoid all those overseas transaction fees? What's a dynamic conversion? And what about travel money cards? If you're confused about how best to manage and access your money while overseas, this episode is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
07/04/2022

How to have the best craic in Ireland

It's one of our favourite destinations on the planet, Ireland, and yet for so long we haven't been able to visit. On this episode we're taking a deep dive into the Emerald Isle, looking at all of the latest developments since the pandemic, the newest attractions, as well as rediscovering the timeless appeal of this land of music, literature, green hills and good times - and so much Guinness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38 min
06/20/2022

Slow travel: why this is the future

You've heard of the Slow Food movement, but how about Slow Travel? This is the ultimate way to see the world, allowing full cultural immersion and eliminating many of travel's stresses. Today, our expert panel talks you through how to make your next journey a slow one - and why you will love it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min
06/06/2022

From onsens to saunas: the world's best bathing experiences

These are some of the most interesting, historic and immersive cultural experiences you can have while you're travelling, and they take place in a bath. From Japanese onsens to Finnish saunas, Turkish hammams to Korean jimjilbangs, on this episode we're talking about bathing, and the most fascinating, hilarious and immersive places in the world where you can kick back and have a scrub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 min
05/23/2022

The big travel mistakes that everyone makes

It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time traveller or an absolute expert, all of us make mistakes on the road. And in fact, all of us make the same mistakes. Or at least the same sorts of mistakes. On today's episode we're going to discuss a few of our panel's most spectacular howlers, and tell you how to avoid doing the same things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min

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Ben Groundwater

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50 Ratings

Every time I listen I want to go back to Australia

12/09/2021

Wildlife&water

I discovered this podcast in 2019, and I have loved every episode. These last two years it has been especially wonderful as I have wished I could travel internationally again, and they have made me yearn for parts of Australia I wasn’t able to reach when I was there ten years ago. Ben and his guests have such fun, engaging personalities, and listening to them makes me feel like I’m hanging out with friends. Their information and enthusiasm are top notch. I’m taking notes for when I can return!
I eagerly await each episode!

09/02/2021

Sm busy-ness

I love it when new episodes drop, because this is fun travel podcast always has a new, fresh spin on locations and experiences. The host and contributors feel like kindred spirits as they share tales of travel and funny stories. They make you feel as though you’re grabbing a beer with them and laughing along. As an American, I could listen to their dreamy Aussie accents all day!
Fun, informative, all-around great

09/18/2020

rockinroll19

A must-listen for anyone who loves travel. You don’t need to be an Aussie (which I am not) to enjoy this podcast. The hosts and co-hosts are funny and fun to listen to. They provide great perspectives in travel.
Good show

05/30/2021

x.catherine.x

Good show with interesting topics but the host Ben is always talking over the other guests