Travelman Podcast

Ben Downes
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Travelman Podcast

Hi my name is Ben and I'm from Melbourne, Australia and I host the show Travelman Podcast. I'll have some very special guests from time to time, they'll share with me and you their travel experiences! I'll also be sharing funny and interesting facts for you to enjoy! Sit back and welcome to the Travelman Podcast!

  1. TERRIBLE FITZROY ISLAND AND MY CAT NEARLY DIED

    04/07/2022

    TERRIBLE FITZROY ISLAND AND MY CAT NEARLY DIED

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben, and if you’re joining me for the first time then I say hello and thank you for listening, and if you’re a returning listener then I say thanks for returning! It has been a while since I've been online. It's now 2022 and I've just edited this episode that has sat handsomely on my laptop for months, unedited. A heap has happened in my life like I bought a house and my wife is pregnant!!!! She's 33 and a half weeks!!! A baby is on the way!! On today’s episode, I’ll be talking about my limited time in Cairns and disastrous time on Fitzroy Island, and the news that made me cancel my second night, get straight on the Fitzroy Flyer and return home to Melbourne via Brisbane. Enjoy the podcast. Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    38 min
  2. PLACES YOU CAN'T MISS IN DARWIN

    08/19/2021

    PLACES YOU CAN'T MISS IN DARWIN

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben, and if you’re joining me for the first time then I say hello and thank you for listening, and if you’re a returning listener then I say thanks for returning! On today’s episode, I’ll be telling you about the best things to do in Darwin. Where to go, what to eat and what to see. Get comfy and listen to the places you can’t miss in Darwin! Enjoy the podcast. Darwin Links: Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory: magnt.net.au/ Darwin Military Museum: darwinmilitarymuseum.com.au/ Darwin Aviation Museum: darwinaviationmuseum.com.au/ World War 2 Oil Storage Tunnels: ww2tunnelsdarwin.com.au/ Royal Flying Doctors Darwin Tourist Facility: rfdsdarwin.com.au/ Darwin Botanical Gardens: nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park/george-brown-darwin-botanic-gardens Litchfield National Park: nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park/find-a-park-to-visit/litchfield-national-park Kakadu National Park: parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/ George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens: nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park/george-brown-darwin-botanic-gardens Offroad Dreaming: offroaddreaming.com.au Mason Gallery: masongallery.com.au/ Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    37 min
  3. COVID SAFE TRAVELLING 2021

    02/28/2021

    COVID SAFE TRAVELLING 2021

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben, and if you’re joining me for the first time then I say hello and thank you for listening, and if you’re a returning listener then I say thanks for returning! On today’s episode, I’ll be chatting about my upcoming holiday! Yes, Travelman is back holidaying. Well maybe… I may well be trapped again in my state if our beloved leader believes Covid is going to go on a rampage again. So hopefully not, because I have an itinerary that you could probably copy! This is going to be wild, in more ways than one. Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    29 min
  4. THE BEST TRAVEL AUDIOBOOKS I LISTENED TO IN 2020

    01/27/2021

    THE BEST TRAVEL AUDIOBOOKS I LISTENED TO IN 2020

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben and if you’re new to the podcast Happy New Year! On today’s episode the first for 2021, I’ll be chatting about my favourite travel audio books I listened to last year. There was 10 in total that I listened to. I’ll also be talking about another three that I really enjoyed! I’ll also talk to you briefly about what’s going on in my life, kinda like a mini I’m Inspired Now. So, enjoy the podcast! Thanks for listening to the podcast, if you have any good audiobook recommendations, which you think I’ll like you can email me a list at travelmanpodcast@gmail.com or send me a message to my various social media handles. @travelmanpodcast on Instagram and Twitter or my private @travelmanben on Instagram and @ausnative on Twitter Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    30 min
  5. TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA AND OUT OF QUARANTINE

    11/25/2020

    TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA AND OUT OF QUARANTINE

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben, and if you’re joining me for the first time then I say hello and thank you for listening, and if you’re a returning listener then I say thanks for listening! On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about a few things like some travelling around Australia which I want to do. I’ll be talking about being finally let out of lockdown, which is great and not having to wear masks which is even better, keep listening! So first off, hello listener! I hope you’ve been well through this period of time. It’s been a while since I have chatted to you. I hope you enjoyed the last episode, which featured Cristina Zenato the Shark Whisperer…… Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    25 min
  6. SAVING SHARKS AND CAVE DIVING WITH THE SHARK WHISPERER CRISTINA ZENATO, PART 2.

    10/28/2020

    SAVING SHARKS AND CAVE DIVING WITH THE SHARK WHISPERER CRISTINA ZENATO, PART 2.

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben, and if you’re joining me for the first time then I say hello and thanks for listening, if you’re a returning listener then I say thanks for returning! Today’s episode is a continuation of my chat with Cristina Zenato who’s a professional diver, shark whisperer, and the founder of People of the Water. In the first part of this episode we spoke about removing hooks from Sharks mouths and cave diving so if you haven’t heard part 1 please go back and listen to that before you hear part 2. So, sit back and enjoy the podcast!   Follow Cristina: Website: cristinazenato.com/ Facebook Page: facebook.com/czunderwater/ Instagram: @cristinazenato Twitter: @CristinaZenato   Additional Information: People of the Water: pownonprofit.org/   Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    44 min
  7. SAVING SHARKS AND CAVE DIVING WITH THE SHARK WHISPERER CRISTINA ZENATO, PART 1.

    09/30/2020

    SAVING SHARKS AND CAVE DIVING WITH THE SHARK WHISPERER CRISTINA ZENATO, PART 1.

    Welcome to the Travelman Podcast! I’m your host Ben, and if you’re joining me for the first time then I say hello and thanks for listening, if you’re a returning listener then I say thanks for returning! On today’s sharktastic episode, I’ll be chatting to Cristina Zenato who’s a professional diver, shark whisperer, and the founder of People of the Water. So, sit back and enjoy the podcast!   Follow Cristina: Website: cristinazenato.com/ Facebook Page: facebook.com/czunderwater/ Instagram: @cristinazenato Twitter: @CristinaZenato   Additional Information: People of the Water: pownonprofit.org/   Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    46 min
  8. THE FUTURE OF TRAVELMAN PODCAST

    09/09/2020

    THE FUTURE OF TRAVELMAN PODCAST

    On today’s special episode I talk to you listener about the future of Travelman Podcast, I talk about my time in Vietnam that I’m looking back on as I lament being stuck in a 5km bubble in the once most livable city in the world Melbourne. Enjoy the podcast.   Follow Travelman Podcast: iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/travelman-podcast/id1281446908 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2bfulkX1dTkOb50MaCm0NN Libsyn: travelmanpodcast.libsyn.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelmanpodcast/ Instagram: instagram.com/travelmanpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/TravelmanPod Tune In: tunein.com/podcasts/Travel/Travelman-Podcast-p1103948/ Stitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/ben-dow/travelman-podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3cYw4pCrK3C-Rty3zmw-eQ Travelman Podcast website: travelmanpodcast.com/ Travelman Podcast email: travelmanpodcast@gmail.com

    21 min
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About

Hi my name is Ben and I'm from Melbourne, Australia and I host the show Travelman Podcast. I'll have some very special guests from time to time, they'll share with me and you their travel experiences! I'll also be sharing funny and interesting facts for you to enjoy! Sit back and welcome to the Travelman Podcast!

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Downes
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Travelman Podcast

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