27 episodes

Delving into past adventures, current stories and future journeys - inspiring you to discover the wonders of the world.

Passepartout People & Places Jules Verne LTD

    • Society & Culture

Delving into past adventures, current stories and future journeys - inspiring you to discover the wonders of the world.

    Carmel and Cambodia

    Carmel and Cambodia

    We are joined by Carmel, Senior Air Product Executive at Jules Verne, who recently left a little piece of her heart in Cambodia on her very first visit to this part of the world!She shares fond memories of her six-week summer holidays always being in Ireland as a teenager and her first ever holiday that wasn’t Ireland.As a self-confessed foodie, her holidays are now based on where she’s going to experience great quality food.To find out more: https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/cambodia/ (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/cambodia/)

    • 23 min
    Charlie and the Baltics

    Charlie and the Baltics

    We are joined by Charlie - a Personal Travel Expert at Jules Verne.He talks about his childhood travel memories, how he plans his own trips now and his recent experience of the Baltic Capitals in very unseasonal weather.During our conversation, we touched on group travel vs independent travel, the free-spirited vibe of Central America and how it compares to the Far East. And we heard about Charlie's ideal travel companions.For more information on the destinations we discussed:Baltic Capitals https://www.vjv.com/europe-tours/lithuania/baltic-capitals/ (https://www.vjv.com/europe-tours/lithuania/baltic-capitals/)Central America https://www.vjv.com/the-americas-tours/ (https://www.vjv.com/the-americas-tours/)The Far East https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/ (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/)

    • 23 min
    Sara and Jordan

    Sara and Jordan

    We are joined by Sara, a Personal Travel Expert at Jules Verne, putting together holidays for our customers. She talks about growing up in Canada, visiting Uganda and her recent trip to Jordan - floating in the Dead Sea, the incredible landscapes of Wadi Rum, and visiting Petra and the breathtaking walk into it. We also discuss the benefits of solo travel, making friends while travelling, and the benefits of being present in the moment.Find out more about Jules VerneExplore Jordan (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/jordan/)Experience Uganda (https://www.vjv.com/africa-tours/uganda/)Discover Sri Lanka (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/sri-lanka/)Audio attribution: Uganda - https://freesound.org/people/NinadeVroome/sounds/380834/

    • 25 min
    Pippa and India

    Pippa and India

    We are joined by Pippa, Product Manager at Jules Verne, putting together tour itineraries.She talks about how she became inspired to work in travel, her advice on planning a holiday and her favourite travel memories. We discuss the reasons why she never gets bored exploring India, with the varied culture and diversity, national parks, and warm family stays.Find out more about Jules VerneExplore India (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/india/)Sound design attribution where applicable:Sunderbands music https://freesound.org/people/kevp888/sounds/468347/Himalayas https://freesound.org/people/absent1010/sounds/195654/

    • 28 min
    Richard and Montserrat

    Richard and Montserrat

    We are joined by Richard, Jules Vernes' Head of Marketing. During our conversation, he shares his intriguing travel experiences and the unconventional way he moved to Plymouth as a baby. Living in Montserrat and working on a conservation project with his wife, trekking in the forest and searching for frogs at night. We also talk about his ideal travel companions and his bucket list adventures.Find out more about Jules VerneAttribution for India audio:https://freesound.org/people/xserra/sounds/94012/

    • 38 min
    Pippa and the Silk Road

    Pippa and the Silk Road

    We are joined by Pippa, who works as a Jules Verne Tour Manager. She explains the crucial role of a tour manager and the importance of working with local guides, making sure clients have the best holiday. We also delve into her travel experiences around the world, discussing her favourite countries and those still on her bucket list. Peru (https://www.vjv.com/the-americas-tours/peru/)Egypt (https://www.vjv.com/africa-tours/egypt/)Uzbekistan (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/uzbekistan/)Japan (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/japan/)Pakistan (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/pakistan/)Kazakhstan (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/kazakhstan/)Kyrgyzstan (https://www.vjv.com/asia-pacific-tours/kyrgyzstan/)

    • 21 min

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