Passepartout People & Places – Details, episodes & analysis

While we are away working on something very exciting (more to come on that) - Abbey wanted to share her favourite episodes from Season 2.

This month, we go back to Episode 4 of Season 2 and meet Laura. Enjoy these replays over the summer, and stay subscribed for that VERY exciting news!

From the show notes in December 2023...

We are joined by Laura from our sister company, Journey Latin America. She talks about her travel experiences, the unconventional way she travelled to Latin America as a child, and the things we cannot travel without. We also talk about working as a guide and some of the strange requests she's received, including a group who wanted to see highland cows.

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Discover Portugal

Visit Brazil

Experience Peru

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While we are away working on something very exciting (more to come on that) - Abbey wanted to share her favourite episodes from Season 2.

This month, we go all the way back to the very first episode of Season 2. Enjoy these replays over the summer, and stay subscribed for that VERY exciting news!

September 2023...

We are joined by Millie, who has travelled to over 40 countries. 

She talks about growing up in the UAE after leaving a sleepy village in the UK, the impact travelling has had on her life from an early age and how she loves being a solo traveller.

We also talk about Millie's time living in Egypt and being shocked at the modern and cosmopolitan side of Cairo.

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Explore Egypt

Discover Colombia

Tour India

Experience Japan

Visit Porto

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We are joined by Nicole, manager of Kuoni in Bluewater, our sister company. She talks about how travel is in her blood and being taken on adventures as soon as she could walk, European coach tours and her unforgettable trip to Peru with a comedy luggage mishap. We also talk about the outstanding guides used by Kuoni and Jules Verne - including her fondness for a particular tour guide in Sri Lanka.

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Tours to Europe

Explore Romania

Visit the Rhine Valley

Discover Peru

Wake up in the Masai Mara

Experience Sri Lanka

Welcome to season 2 of Passepartout - People & Places! 

We are joined by Millie, Office & Culture Manager at Jules Verne, who has travelled to over 40 countries. 

She talks about growing up in the UAE after leaving a sleepy village in the UK, the impact travelling has had on her life from an early age and how she loves being a solo traveller.

We also talk about Millie's time living in Egypt and being shocked at the modern and cosmopolitan side of Cairo.

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Explore Egypt

Discover Colombia

Tour India

Experience Japan

Visit Porto

Japan cherry blossom original recording by RTB45 link here: https://freesound.org/people/RTB45/sounds/195521/

CC Attribution 4 licence here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are almost done recording Season 2, and we're very excited about what you're going to hear from us over the coming months.

However, there's one more Summer Reshare first. For many people, it's the absolute favourite.

Simon Reeve, British author, journalist, adventurer, documentary filmmaker, television presenter and brand ambassador to Kuoni, part of the Jules Verne family, joined us.

Not only did we talk about his experiences across the globe with stories from Transnistria, Kenya and Madagascar, but also why people and guides are so important, creating human interactions that lead to long-lasting memories and allowing you to ‘get out of your comfort zone’ when travelling.

Despite already visiting over 130 countries, Simon still gets emotional being able to share memorable experiences with his son abroad.

Experience Madagascar

Discover Kenya

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We are still away recording new episodes for Season 2, and it's time again to reshare another of our very favourite episodes from Season 1.

This month, we are revisiting our conversation with Beate, our award-winning guide in Sicily, with over 30 years of experience.

Not only do we talk about the unexpected variety in food, culture and landscape for a small island, but also the many things you can do in Sicily, with unique experiences for every season.

We also discuss her love for the Mediterranean island and talk about what the diverse knowledge of a guide can bring to a holiday.

Explore Sicily

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We are still away recording new episodes for Season 2, and it's time again to reshare another of our very favourite episodes from Season 1.

This month, we are revisiting our conversation with Tarek and Rania about Egypt. We loved this conversation because not only did Tarek and Rania join us in the studio, but we got a sneak peek into the amazing Grand Egyptian Museum, which will be a 'must-see' when it opens.

Coming to you live from World Travel Market! We are joined by our partners in Egypt - a leader in the industry creating memorable Nile cruises, not only along the most popular sailing routes discovering the best attractions but also along the ‘secret’ undiscovered parts of the Nile.

Known as the GEM for short, we also hear from Rania, who has been lucky enough already to visit The Grand Egyptian Museum before its official opening!

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While we are away this summer recording brand new episodes for Season 2, we wanted to reshare a few of our very favourite episodes from Season 1.

This month, we are revisiting our conversation with Vineet about India. This was one of our favourite chats for many reasons, not least because Vineet joined us in the London studio to talk about his love for India. If you haven't heard the episode before - it's a great listen. And if you have, we hope you will enjoy re-listening as much as we have.

The wonders of magical India. Speaking with Vineet, who is based in Delhi, about his experiences growing up and now working as an ambassador and promoting the country.

Assault your senses with the many colours and smells whether it’s your first visit or your third visit - the more you explore it, the more you fall in love with it, and as we hear, the first time and one time is never enough.

Be amazed and surprised by the wildlife in India’s renowned national parks, the sunsets of Shimla, the iconic train journeys and more. 

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On our first anniversary, we are taking a look back at our podcast story so far. Listen to our favourite stories from our previous guests about their personal travel experiences and cherished destinations. You'll hear stories from amazing countries, including Tanzania, Egypt, India and Pakistan and from varied and interesting guests, including the Jules Verne team, award-winning guides and journalist/adventurer Simon Reeve. We will be back shortly for Series 2, bringing more inspirational travel tales from people around the globe.

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We are joined by Laura, Jules Verne's experienced team member and creator of many exceptional escorted tours. Laura talks about her recent trip to Pakistan, describing the untouched natural beauty and remarkable mountain landscapes. We also discuss the surprising place that has captured Laura's heart and it's much closer to home than you may think.

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Discover Pakistan

Explore Lake Como