Want to get a glimpse into life as a travel TV presenter? On this episode, presenter Alex Outhwaite chats with me about life as a globetrotting, travel TV presenter. We discuss the exciting destinations she's visited, the challenges of presenting on location, how travel filming can't be scripted and how she has built up her successful YouTube travel channel. Alex's travel shows are broadcast in 30 countries worldwide as well as on Amazon Prime & a number of airline's in-flight entertainment.  Her show 'Off The Grid' focuses on lesser-visited destinations such as Kashmir, North East India and Uzbekistan and was nominated for 'Travel Show of the Year' at the Indian Television Awards. She has also presented food & travel show 'Quest' and the popular multi presenter show 'Backpack'. Alex has built up a loyal following on her social media platforms including 145,000 subscribers on YouTube where she has on three occasions been nominated for 'Travel Content Creator of the Year.' She also has a further 200,000 between Facebook & Instagram where she shares content from her travels and backpacking tours to destinations such as Pakistan & El Salvador. 

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A deep dive into travel TV presenting with Alex Outhwaite

Halloween towns, haunted hotels and spooky castles are a huge draw for visitors seeking out chilling experiences, haunted happenings and family festivities. On this special Halloween episode, I speak with a number of travel industry experts about Halloween destinations you need to visit, why Halloween tourism is big business and also the origins of Halloween itself. Due to the coronavirus restrictions in 2020, many cities like Salem, who normally generate a lot of income through Halloween events are sadly having to cancel the festivities this year. They aren’t the only destination that’s cancelling their Halloween celebrations with reports of destinations, theme parks and attractions across the world cancelling Halloween parades, events and shows. Despite the frustration of cancelled events, destinations are working hard to ensure that future events take place and to ensure the growth of Halloween tourism. Find out what spooky destinations you need to visit in the future!

Spooky destinations, Halloween tourism and haunted locations - A deep dive with travel experts

A casual scroll through Instagram will have you believing that anyone can ditch their 9-5 job and go and find inner peace on a Thai island. But is it really that easy? On this episode, we talk about all the things you need to consider before you hand your notice in and book that one-way flight. You’ll need to think about your finances, how you will explain an employment gap and what your real motivation is for leaving your job? In this frank and realistic episode, we take a deep dive into what stops people from swapping employment for a life on the road.   

Should you quit your job to travel?

Planning Solo female travel in Mexico and not sure if it's safe? You need to get the inside scoop on travelling in Mexico from Shelley Marmor from 'Travel Mexico Solo'.  On this episode, Shelley talks about her experiences of travelling and living in Mexico, why Mexico isn’t as scary as you might think and how she empowers women to take the plunge and solo travel. Shelley is a former Miami travel magazine editor, who ditched the office for the world! Well, that's the short & sweet & neat version. The real version is a little more imperfect, she actually became a solo traveller by accident. Like most unplanned things, though, it empowered her in ways she could never have imagined. Now, she has a blog, Travel Mexico Solo, and a podcast, Dream To Destination, to help other women transcend their fears and to travel solo. In this episode, Shelley gives practical tips and advice on how to travel and live in Mexico, as well as providing travel resources and some encouragement. Start planning your solo trip to Mexico now! 

Solo female travel in Mexico - is it safe? The inside scoop with Shelley Marmor

On this episode, we talk about how to have a positive mindset when travelling, with Samantha Wragg from Coco Travels.   Sam discusses some of her travel disasters and how she stays positive when things go wrong on the road. We chat about positive mindsets, problem-solving and how to deal with travel frustrations. Sam is a digital marketer who explores the world one adventure at a time including staycations, European city breaks and long-haul trips. She is a huge advocate for UK travel and the great outdoors, you'll often find Sam hiking near her home in the Peak District with her King Charles Spaniel, Alfie.  

How to have a positive mindset when travelling with Samantha Wragg

Wonder what travel was like back in the 1960s? We talk about Peru and the Peace Corps in the 1960s with author and traveller Evelyn LaTorre. Between Inca Walls: A Peace Corps Memoir, is a beautiful tale that documents Evelyn’s time with the Peace Corps in Peru at a time when women travelling to far-flung destinations was nowhere near as common as it is today. In this colourful memoir, Evelyn learns to appreciate each culture she encounters. An early sheltered life in rural Montana, a move to California at sixteen, and two years in the Peace Corps in Peru where she meets her now-husband. It’s certainly a vivid and entertaining read for travel lovers. On this Episode, Evelyn talks about her travels across 100 countries, reminisces about her time in Peru and discusses how travel has changed now. Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod

Peru and the Peace Corps in the 1960s with Evelyn Kohl LaTorre

On this episode, we’re talking about breaking into travel writing with Steph Dyson and Lottie Gross from the Talking Travel Writing newsletter. This super helpful demystifies the travel media and is full of help and advice for seasoned pros and aspiring travel writers. On this show, Lottie and Steph give the inside scoop on breaking into travel writing. We talk about everything from press trips, ethics and life on the road as a travel writer. Learn how you can break into the travel writing game with expert, tips, insight and advice from these two top travel writers. Steph is a bilingual freelance travel writer, guidebook author and blogger originally from the UK, who now splits her time between her home country and South America. Since 2014, she's spent her time travelling across South America, authoring guidebooks for Moon, Rough Guides and DK Eyewitness along the way. Lottie started her career as a staffer at Rough Guides, working as a web editor and shaping their digital content. She later launched loveEXPLORING.com for a small publisher in East London and is now a freelance journalist with bylines in The Telegraph, Nat Geo Traveller, AFAR, Tripsavvy, Lonely Planet and many more.    

Breaking into travel writing with Lottie Gross and Steph Dyson

We take a deep dive into to challenges of female solo travel and what it's like to travel as a black woman with Efia Sulter. Efia is a wellness and solo travel blogger who is on a mission to empower women to live the life of their dreams. She left Scotland for sunnier pastures in 2016 and hasn’t looked back! She is also the author of the solo travel ebook Girl, Solo - A Modern Guide To Travelling Alone. In this episode, we discuss safety concerns for female solo travellers, how to make friends on the road, the challenges of travelling solo and Efia's experiences travelling as a black woman. If you are planning a solo trip as a female traveller this episode will give you all the guidance, tips and resources you need to achieve your travel goals.  Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod

Solo female travel tips and advice with Efia Sulter

Are you planning a staycation or weekend break close to home? Wondering how to budget, where to stay and how to plan a trip in your home country? We take a deep dive into planning the perfect staycation with travel journalist, videographer and photographer Sophie Davis. Sophie will walk you through the steps she takes to plan a staycation, the resources she uses and how you can travel around your 9-5.  Sophie is the writer behind Sophie’s Suitcase, a multi-award-winning blog with a passion for unique experiences and off-the-beaten-track adventures. You will usually find Sophie outdoors, in nature, exploring some of her favourite cities with a camera in her hand or doing hiking up a mountain. Sophie's Suitcase has loyal readers from all over the world and encourages her audience to travel around their 9-5 jobs. Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod      

Planning a perfect staycation with Sophie Davis

 On this special bonus episode, we talk about the Women of Color Podcast Community with Danielle Desir. WOC is the first community of its kind dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of women of color podcasters.    We chat about why representation matters, why you should join the women of colour podcasting community and what the benefits of membership are? This special bonus episode also contains an exclusive promo code to get 50% off your first 1month of WOC Podcasters Insiders Membership. WOC Podcasters is a community for women of color podcasters to connect, network and share resources. Their mission is to amplify the voices of women of color. It was founded by Danielle Desir, an author, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Thought Card.  Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod  

Bonus: Building a Women of Color Podcast Community with Danielle Desir

Learn how to set financial goals for travel and save money for your next vacation with these practical tips. Danielle will walk you through the steps she took to get debt free, buy a house and also save for travel with her simple methods and a determined mindset. Danielle Desir is an author, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Thought Card. This is an affordable travel and personal finance blog and podcast, empowering financially savvy travellers to make informed financial decisions. Travel more, pay off debt and build wealth. Danielle paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years and purchased her first home at the age of 27. She has travelled to 27 countries and 4 continents. She strongly believes in not letting your financial responsibilities hold you back from pursuing your dreams. She is also the founder of WOC (Women of Color) Podcasters, the first community of its kind dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of women of color podcasters.    

Setting financial goals for travel with Danielle Desir

Have you been wondering how to travel mindfully? How you can travel with more purpose? We take a deep dive into how you can travel more mindfully and why it's important? We cover topics such as slow travel, positively contributing to a destination and cultural sensitivity.  Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod  

How to travel mindfully and why it's important

We talk with travel guidebook authors and editors about the future of the guidebook industry, what direction it might take over the coming years and ask if guidebooks are still relevant in the digital age?  Despite a rapidly changing technology landscape and global connectivity, increased competition from travel sites, bloggers and digital resources, guidebooks have still managed to hang on in there and are still considered to be a valuable resource for travellers. Get valuable insights into the industry and predictions from a range of guidebook authors from leading travel guidebook companies including Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Bradt and Moon Guides.  Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod  

The future of the travel guidebook industry

What are the most important life lessons you have learnt from travel? We take a deep dive into some of the many things travel has taught me, including love on the road, challenging yourself, why travel won't solve all your problems and why you should never play the ukulele in a hostel. Years of being on the road have taught me so many things and have broadened my views on many topics. I take a lighthearted look at some of the life lessons acquired from many years of travel and exploration. Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod  

Travel life lessons learnt from a life of travel

Listen to travel experts talk about how the travel industry can recover from the coronavirus crisis.  We talk to a range of people in the travel and tourism industry who have been impacted by the crisis. From tour guides, tour operators to those working in tourism bureaus and Travel PR companies. How long will the travel industry take to recover? Will domestic travel increase? Will small tour operators be able to survive? We take a deep dive into some of the most pressing questions you have about how the tourism industry can survive a global pandemic?  We cover also topics such as what steps the travel industry can take to minimise the impact, how to market a destination that no one can currently visit and the role that travel media can play during the crisis? The overriding message is one of hope and resilience and that the tourism industry can and will bounce back from this. Travel Goals show notes: https://pipandthecity.com/travel-podcast/ Travel Goals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelgoalspodcast/ Travel Goals Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelgoalspod  

How the travel industry can recover from a global shut down

How can I travel the world? What are the best destinations to visit? How can I travel on a budget and how can I travel for a living? Welcome to the Travel Goals podcast with travel writer Pip Jones. Each week we’ll be answering all your travel questions as well as providing a range of actionable travel tips, destination inspiration and top travel hacks. We’ll also be discussing hot travel topics with a range of leading travel experts, so you’ll be the first to know what’s new in the travelsphere. With over 15 years of travel experience, Pip gives you the inside scoop on how you can travel better and achieve your travel goals. Pip also chats with a range of travel experts on exciting topics such as how to plan for long term travel, how to be a digital nomad and is female solo travel safe? Join us every week and start living your bucket list today. Tweet me your travel goals @pip_says Instagram @pipsays

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