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| Christopher Hampton | An Accidental Visit to a South American Jail | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:35:29 | |
Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and film director, Christopher Hampton joins Tanya Rose to kick off this new season of Travel Secrets. Christopher reveals the unexpected trip which almost led him to jail, why Italy is his favourite country and his poignant memory which was a moving experience at an Orangutan Sanctuary in Malaysia. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Dominic West | The Biggest Gathering of Humanity Ever | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:27:35 | |
Critically acclaimed actor, Dominic West joins Tanya Rose on a trip around the world through his six travel secrets. Dominic shares how he hitchhiked across Europe and the joys of travelling with as little as possible. He reveals his obsession with trees, why the South Pole was a little disappointing and the hilarious story of his Mother-in-Law telling a certain celebrity there was no room in the inn. Plus, Dominic reminisces holidaying in Irish castles, the place which offers the perfect writers retreat and the place in Somalia you have to visit before it’s turned into a resort. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Paul Feig | How to be the Star of Your Vacation | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:28:38 | |
Director of Bridesmaids, Paul Feig joins Tanya Rose at Dukes Hotel with his fabulous travel secrets this week. Paul shares why he keeps going back to Capris, his unexpected experience vacationing by train in Peru and his favourite surprise meal in Venice. Plus, as a well-connected movie mogul, he shares how he gets his must-sees when travelling and he shares how he came to create Artingstall: his own gin brand. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Tania Bryer | Touring Dollywood with Dolly Parton | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
As a renowned broadcaster and interview, it’s Tania Bryer’s turn to be interviewed by our own Tanya Rose about her travel secrets. Tania shares her experience of touring Bejing with famous pianist Lang Lang, visiting Dollywood with Dolly Parton and making sushi with Nobu himself! Plus, she shares tips for overcoming jet lag, the best place in LA to spot celebrities and her hilarious experience of trying to get a small portion of pancakes in America. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Whitney Hawkings | The Best Bistros in Paris | 28 May 2024 | 00:20:12 | |
FLOWERBX founder, Whitney Hawkings reveals the travel secrets she’s discovered with Tanya this week. Whitney comes with many specific places to visit, including hidden gems in the streets of Paris, her favourite restaurant in the world which is closer than you might think and where she had a simple tomato pasta that she declares to be the best meal she’s ever had. She also shares poignant memories of rediscovering destinations through her children’s eyes and the place that reminded her of Jurassic Park. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Skye McAlpine | Everything You Need to Know About Venice | 21 May 2024 | 00:28:27 | |
Cookery writer, Skye McAlpine, joins Tanya this week to tell the tale of her travels with a gloriously heavy bias to the exquisite, Venice. Skye’s recipes are influenced by her life in Italy - she moved to Venice, from London, at the age of six with her parents and now splits her time between both cities. It’s safe to say she knows her way around the streets (and canals!) of Venice… With wonderful memories of eating ice-cream sandwiches for breakfast and hopping around Italy’s surrounding islands, Skye shares her favourite spots in Venice, the Aeolian Islands and destinations much further afield. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Luke Evans | The Holiday Starts As Soon As You’re Out the Door | 14 May 2024 | 00:31:34 | |
Actor and singer Luke Evans joins Tanya Rose to reveal his travel secrets this week. Luke explains why he doesn’t stay in hotels while he’s travelling for work (and some of the uniquely wonderful places he’s stayed instead), why he can’t stand trips planned to a tee and why his ultimate advice is to “Be Brave”. Plus, he shares the incredible musical experience in a restaurant in Lisbon, the delicious foods you can find in family-run restaurants in Spain and the trick to getting into a hammock. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Charles Dance | The Street of a Thousand Food Shops | 07 May 2024 | 00:29:40 | |
In his 52 years of work, actor Charles Dance has travelled from the Russian Arctic to far East Asia. This week, he reveals his 6 travel secrets and the many stories that go alongside them. Charles shares with Tanya Rose why he gets emotional thinking about Venice, why his favourite restaurant experience is actually in London and his favourite street in Bologna. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Santa Montefiore | Matching Ski Suits with Princess Diana | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
Bestselling novelist Santa Montefiore’s books feature settings across the world, and she explains the real life connections in this episode. Santa shares with Tanya Rose how travelling has informed her writing, her time in Argentina teaching children the English language and the devastating wash out when her sister, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, booked her a stay in Bali. Plus, she explains the shocking connection to the avalanche that narrowly missed King Charles and Princess Diana. Follow @santamontefioreofficial Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned
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| Josh Berger | Never Underestimate Spain | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:31:32 | |
Former President & Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK and Spain and President of the Harry Potter Franchise Josh Berger joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets.
Josh’s work has taken him around the world, and he explains why Spain is his favourite place and the incredible diversity of the country.
Plus, he shares why his top tip is to hire a guide wherever you go and his incredible story of a sporadic visit to the oldest bullfighting ring in Spain. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Amanda Wakeley | Climbing Glaciers in Antarctica | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:32:38 | |
Fashion designer Amanda Wakeley reveals her Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose this week. Amanda shares why Venice is her favourite place for people watching, why sailing is more accessible than you might think and where in India took her breath away. Plus, she shares her immersive penguin experience which left her feeling like she was on another planet. Follow @amandawakeley Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Pippa Vosper | Why Sweden is Good for the Soul | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:24:43 | |
Author and writer for British Vogue, Pippa Vosper shares her memories from around the world on this week’s episode of Travel Secrets. Pippa tells Tanya Rose why, despite loving beaches, earthy Sweden is her favourite destination; she shares a hilarious celebrity encounter with one of the Skarsgårds and the terrible luck she’s had in Marrakesh. Plus, she reveals the extensive variety of fine dining in Japan and her extraordinary and chaotic proposal in Sri Lanka. Follow @pippavosper Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Christopher Biggins | How to Travel Like a Dame | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:37:20 | |
Actor and pantomime legend Christopher Biggins reveals all his travel secrets with Tanya Rose. Biggins shares his first days as a Dame at Butlins, how you can go to New York on a small budget and the extraordinary experience of seeing the Terracotta Warriors in China. Discover the charity dinner hosted Bill Clinton and Sir Elton John, why a cruise is Biggins’ favourite way to travel and the importance of getting travel insurance. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Liz Earle | End of Season Partying in Ibiza | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:29:29 | |
Skincare and wellness guru Liz Earle joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. Liz explains where her passion for Africa originated, why Kenya is a country to meet all traveller’s needs and her favourite and why she thinks Venice may be turning into Disneyland for grown-ups. Plus, she shares glimpses into special trips she’s taken her children on, her most theatrical experience in a restaurant in Ibiza and she shares insider hacks on how to sleep flawlessly whilst away from home. Follow Liz @lizearleme and get her new book A Better Second Half (out 25th April 2024) Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places mentioned:
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| Nicholas Allott | 5 Years in a Hippie Commune | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:39:23 | |
West End and Broadway Theatre producer, Nicholas Allott joins Tanya Rose with an abundance of travel stories in this week's episode. Nick shares how he was born with a travel bug, a glimpse into his time in a Hippy Commune and how he got into producing theatre. Nick then divulges the unexpected and derailed trip to Egypt after he made the mistake of believing a guidebook, the best meal that took 2 flights and a taxi to get there and why you should never judge a film you’ve watched on a plane. Plus, he shares the incredible memory of a spontaneous opportunity to swim with whales… Follow Nicholas @nickallott25 Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places mentioned:
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| Anya Hindmarch | If You’re Bored of London You’re Bored of Life | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:27:11 | |
Designer and founder of her eponymous brand, Anya Hindmarch, joins Tanya to uncover what travel means to her. As a well seasoned traveller, Anya has spent many years creating travel-savvy luggage and accessories to make exploring the world, seamless. Anya shares her love of walking to get to grips with a destination, her top jet lag tip and how, although it’s where she calls home, London is her favourite place. Follow Anya @anyahindmarch, discover her collection and Tanya’s favourite in-flight bag. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places mentioned:
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| Ruthie Rogers | Where She Found The Best Olive Oil in The World | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:27:00 | |
Chef and The River Café restaurateur, Ruthie Rogers shares her top travel secrets, born out of her love for good food, good cocktails, and good company. Ruthie has travelled far and wide. She has lived in many different places and has family and friends across the world which have allowed her to discover the best local spots, which you’ll find reflected in her travel secrets. Ruthie tells us where she had the best olive oil she’s ever tasted, why fresh markets are the key to understanding a destinations culture, as well as why she is one of the few who love to travel with children. She also reveals which table at The River Café is the best… Follow Ruthie, discover her podcast Ruthie’s Table 4, and of course her world-renowned restaurant, The River Café. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places mentioned:
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| Trinny Woodall | Faking Reservations in Delhi | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:37:46 | |
Entrepreneur, television presenter and author, Trinny Woodall reveals her extensive travel secrets with Tanya Rose this week. Trinny explains why she never has jet lag in New York City, why Syria stands out as her most unexpected trip and her hilarious tales from trying to secure a table in Dehli. Plus, Trinny offers invaluable tips to perfect your packing techniques whether it’s a city break or week-long adventure. Follow Trinny @trinnywoodall and the podcast @travelsecretsthepodcast Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places mentioned:
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| Vanessa Kingori | How to travel like a local | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:31:42 | |
Vogue’s former Chief Business Officer, Vanessa Kingori, joins Tanya Rose to reveal her Travel Secrets this week. Vanessa shares how her early exposure to different cultures has profoundly influenced her travel perspective, the importance of visiting places connected to your heritage and her poignant trip to Kenya – with a surprise visit to a former US president’s grandmother. Plus, she shares her ultimate insider secret to help you travel like a local, not a tourist. Follow Vanessa @vanessakingori and the podcast @travelsecretsthepodcast Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places mentioned:
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| Mark Strong | Getting lost in Japan | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:31:19 | |
Travel expert Tanya sits down with award-winning actor Mark Strong. In the debut episode of the podcast, Mark reveals his six Travel Secrets which have been moulded by his fascinating career in the film business. Born to foreign parents, Mark explains how this affected his travelling life, as well as how his stint in Cuba forced him to completely reevaluate his expectations and explains why the perfect time to explore the region is now. He also fondly shares how meeting a local man in Sri Lanka during a graduation trip remains poignant to him today. See Mark’s photographs from Jamaica on YouTube. Follow Mark @mrmarkstrong and the podcast @travelsecretsthepodcast Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Antler’s travel collection, use code TRAVELSECRETS at checkout. Places discussed:
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| Trailer | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:01:21 | |
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| Rupert Everett | The Place That Actually Likes Tourists | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:36:02 | |
BAFTA nominated actor Rupert Everett joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets couch this week. Rupert shares why he recommends Rome as your next destination, the extraordinary experience of European train travel and why he thinks luxury travel is overrated. Plus, he explains his frustration with fancy food, why restaurants are a great way to feel less lonely when travelling solo and he shares many secrets from his travels making his iconic films. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Lucinda Chambers | White Water Rafting While 6 Months Pregnant | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
Vogue’s former fashion director, Lucinda Chambers is the most adventurous traveller Tanya has ever met and offers her six travel secrets gathered from her incredible career and life. Despite travelling the world, discover why Cornwall is one of Lucinda’s number 1 destinations, how she wrangled a fashion shoot location so she could go white water rafting (while 6 months pregnant!) and the horrifying experience of going to Palm Beach to find the hotel was gone. Plus, Lucinda shares why her insider tip is to pack your suitcase half full and she shares her favourite hotels in Turkey and Spain. Discover Collagerie’s new collaboration with Zara Home at www.collagerie.com To see all of Lucinda’s travel photos, watch the full episode on YouTube. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Simon Sebag Montefiore | Being Haunted by Stalin | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:37:03 | |
Simon Sebag Montefiore is a prize-winning historian and bestselling author, and he shares an abundance of travel secrets with Tanya Rose this week. Simon shares the hotel in Italy you should avoid, top tips for finding the best coffee wherever you’re visiting and why his best meal was in a shack in Romania. Plus, Simon offers a substantial list of hotel recommendations across the world, the sinister story of eating with a dentist turned warlord and where you can find the best negroni in London. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED:
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| Matt Lucas | Why Water Parks are Underrated | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:34:37 | |
Multi-talented actor and writer Matt Lucas joins Tanya Rose for an episode brimming with humour, nostalgia, and travel wisdom. Discover why Matt believes everyone should visit New York multiple times, his unexpected journey to a Christian-themed Las Vegas in Missouri, and why he thinks water parks are highly underrated. Matt also opens up about his poignant visit to Amsterdam and Berlin, tracing his family's history during the Holocaust. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Rae Feather | Unmissable Places to Visit in Ireland | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:30:50 | |
Owner of luxury travel wear brand, Rae Feather joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets. Rae shares how she landed her first job at Formula One, what it was like to cycle the idyllic rice paddies of Vietnam and why family holidays in Portugal are her most poignant memories. Plus, she reveals the best meal she had after the Monaco Grand Prix and a heart-stopping encounter with George Clooney… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| John Torode and Lisa Faulkner | A Foodie Trip Around The World | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:40:25 | |
It’s the first “threesome” of the podcast as Tanya Rose is joined by Masterchef’s John Torode and actress turned cook Lisa Faulkner. With double the amount of travel secrets, John and Lisa share the story of their proposal in Goa, the popular destinations they deem overrated and the unforgettable experience of eating fish in Majorca. Plus, Lisa reveals why she’s nicknamed John ‘Ken’ with their insider travel secret… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Theo Fennell | An Unexpected Night in Bethlehem | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:44:30 | |
Tanya is joined this week by the ‘King of Bling’, Theo Fennell, for some hilarious and exuberant travel secrets.
Theo shares his unique upbringing in Egypt, why he enjoys the classic (and often rude) New Yorker charm and divulges a slippery encounter with a sea anemone in Japan. Plus, the dynamic designer reveals how he almost traded in his lifestyle to become a monk after an unexpected midnight mass in Bethlehem. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Ed Vaizey | The Villa Where You Can Step Inside an Iconic Painting | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:39:25 | |
Former Minister for Culture and Broadcaster, Ed Vaizey is sharing his Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose this week. Ed shares the many fantastic and unique places he had the privilege of visiting while working as an MP, from the Middle East to the French Embassy, the villa where you can step inside an iconic painting and the Wonder of the World that definitely is as good as it looks in photos. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| David Gandy | Racing Classic Cars with Super Models in Italy | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:45:53 | |
The world’s most successful male model, David Gandy joins Tanya Rose with his extensive travel secrets this week. David shares how he swam with piranhas in the Amazon Rainforest, the idyllic destination he found a bit too boring and what it was like to race classic cars with fellow supermodels in Italy. Plus, he shares why he loves eating at simple American diners, why he doesn’t take pictures while travelling and the poignant experiences that have helped him find perspective. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Melissa Odabash | Swimsuits for Every Destination | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:27:11 | |
Fashion designer Melissa Odabash reveals her travel secrets with Tanya Rose on this week’s episode – and since she started her modelling career 18 she has plenty of secrets to share. Melissa explains why Italy is her number one destination and why you’ll eat well no matter where you go, her disastrous trip to Iceland and her favourite activities when she’s staying in Florida. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Viviane Paxinos | The Secrets of Greece | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:40:27 | |
Raised in Montreal in a big Greek community, Viviane Paxinos is the CEO of the incredible women’s members club AllBright. Today she joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets. As a Greek native, Viviane shares why you shouldn’t write off mainland Greece, the best places to visit in the country and why she prefers the quieter side these days. Viviane also shares her favourite past times when visiting Tokyo, why an isolated trip in Norway completely surprised her and her top travel secret so you can fully immerse yourself in local culture. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Jo Malone CBE | How Travel Inspires Jo’s Signature Scents | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:49:14 | |
In this episode, Jo Malone shares an abundance of tips and secrets not just limited to travel! Jo joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets sofa this week to share the magical experience with a Sting Ray which inspired an important JoLoves scent; what’s in her travel bag to have the most relaxing flight possible and her experience in South Africa close up with wild elephants. Plus, Jo shares many travel tales behind creating her iconic fragrances, as well as the place in France where it all began. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Gyles Brandreth | The Secrets of Throwing the Guidebook Away | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:44:25 | |
Writer, broadcaster and the king of fabulous jumpers, Gyles Brandreth joins Tanya Rose with a collection of captivating travel secrets. In this episode, Gyles shares the joys of disappearing into the side streets of Venice, the trip that had such a profound impact he turned vegetarian and if you’re going to the Taj Mahal, why you should go alone. Plus, he shares his number 1 destinations that are both abroad and much closer to home. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Melinda Stevens | Oceans of Sand and Forgein Supermarkets | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:47:16 | |
Travel aficionado and former editor of Condé Nast Traveller, Melinda Stevens sits down with Tanya Rose on this jampacked episode of Travel Secrets. Melinda shares where her pathological curiosity has taken her over the years: she explains why Egypt lives in her head rent-free, the extraordinary museum she found in London and why she loves visiting supermarkets abroad. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Laura Jackson | The Amazing Sensory Overload of Mexico City | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:33:55 | |
Broadcaster, writer and hosting guru Laura Jackson joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. In this episode, Laura stresses the importance of experiencing culture through restaurants and museums, she shares why she’s terrified to take her children to New York (and reveals many fabulous places to eat), and she discusses trying to shake off the preconceptions of luxury hotels. Plus, she divulges her terrible Airbnb experience in France, her poignant road trip up the west coast of North America and her top insider travel tip. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Freddie Fox | A Dream Trip with Mr Cuba | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:35:40 | |
Actor Freddie Fox joins Tanya Rose to share his eclectic collection of travel secrets in this week’s episode. Freddie shares the incredible dream trip to Cuba and the number one piece of advice he received before travelling there; he divulges his underrated trip to Dollywood and as a self-proclaimed ‘food slut’ he shares his top places to eat in Italy. Plus, he gives us quite a controversial travel tip and shares his Cuban scrapbook filled with fantastic photographs. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Alex Eagle | Where I’d Eat My Last Meal | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:28:37 | |
Creative Director and fashion & homeware extraordinaire, Alex Eagle joins Tanya Rose this week. Alex reveals the Italian destination that she believes has it all – including the tourist hot spot she would highly recommend; she explains why the British countryside should be higher on your travel bucket list as well as the restaurant she’d go to for her final meal. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Tom Parker-Bowles | Where to Find the Best Street Food in the World | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:42:21 | |
Food writer, critic and son to Her Majesty the Queen: Tom Parker-Bowles joins Tanya Rose with his foodie travel secrets this week. In this episode, Tom describes his love affair with Mexico, the countries with the world's best street food and why you should never trust a Michelin-star restaurant in Italy. Plus, he shares his poignant travel memory featuring his late adventurer uncle Mark Shard and a photograph showing the behind-the-scenes of eating dangerously. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Indira Varma | The Best Handmade Chocolate in the World | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:41:00 | |
Actress Indira Varma joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets this week. She explains how her Indian and Swiss parents informed her approach to travel and cuisine, the national park in California where she always stumbles upon strange things and she shares the places in Switzerland to find the best fondu. Plus, she shares a secret from Venice so you can try a luxury hotel without the stay and a poignant travel memory which highlights the kindness of strangers. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Toby Jones | The Realities of Living in Paris | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:35:39 | |
To kick off a new year of more Travel Secrets, Actor Toby Jones joins Tanya Rose on this week’s episode. Toby shares what it was like studying theatre and mime in Paris, how Robert DeNiro bagged him a table at one of the world’s more luxurious restaurants and he reveals a poignant travel memory supporting sex education teachings in East Africa. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Ciara Parkes | Why You Need to Add South America to your Bucket List | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:31:16 | |
Publicist to the stars, Ciara Parkes joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. As former Explorer for Tatler, Ciara shares why she much prefers travelling on her own time, how a diary found in an Oxfam shop led her to trek to Peru and her underrated pick for a beach holiday in Spain. Plus, she shares the incredible and bizarre menu of food she had in Vietnam, as well as a very niche yet useful travel tip about altitude. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Miranda Richardson | Bathing Wild Elephants in Asia | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:38:36 | |
Actress Miranda Richardson shares her incredible travel secrets on this week’s episode. Miranda reveals to Tanya Rose why Istanbul makes her feel better about being human, the most accessible cruise she’s been on (as someone who isn’t a fan of cruises!) and why you should never order food during a full moon in Sri Lanka. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Sheena Bhattessa | The Best App You Need for Travelling | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:32:24 | |
Founder of Citizen Femme (the ultimate guide for the female traveller), Sheena Bhattessa, joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets. Sheena shares her unexpected experience on safari at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the worst meal she’s ever had here in the UK and why Italy is the best place to take children. Plus, she shares the one app you need to take on all your travels and how New York transformed her life. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. PLACES MENTIONED
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| Minnie Driver | Why Everyone Should Visit Hawaii | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:48:41 | |
Actress Minnie Driver joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets in this week’s episode. Minnie shares her adoration for surfing, why she thinks Blackpool is an underrated travel destination and tales of living in Barbados as a child. Plus, she shares her love of Italian food and reveals how she first made a home for herself in Los Angeles. Donate to the Red Cross here, who are supporting victims of the LA wildfires. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Sarah Parish | Diving with Sharks in Belize | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:42:42 | |
Actress Sarah Parish joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets on this week’s episode. Sarah shares her love of motorhome holidays, why swimming with pigs in the Bahamas is underwhelming and her adoration of deep sea diving - even when she was swimming next to a bull shark! Plus, she discusses her experiences volunteering at an orphanage in Cambodia and reveals why despite her initial reservations, spending Christmas in Costa Rica was one of her favourite travel moments. Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Richard E. Grant | Staying in a Hotel is the Sexiest Thing You Can Do | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:34:10 | |
Actor Richard E. Grant joins Tanya Rose to share his incredible travel secrets on this week’s episode. Richard discusses his love of safari holidays and scuba diving (despite being attacked by a shark as a child!), why Italian food is the greatest cuisine on the planet and shares his opinion that staying in a hotel is the sexiest thing you can do. Plus, he reveals why he believes guided walking tours are overrated and why he hasn’t travelled with more than hand luggage in 25 years… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Jodie Kidd | Why Driving is a Great Way to See a Country | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:43:25 | |
Model, racing car driver and TV personality Jodie Kidd joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets in this week’s episode. Jodie discusses her experiences spending summers in her grandmother’s house in Barbados, why driving is a fantastic way to see a country and reveals she’d have Indian food for every meal if she could! Plus, she shares her poignant experience hiking the Inca Trail in Peru for charity and explains why it’s so important to be prepared for the worst when travelling… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Elizabeth Day | Why Everyone Should Visit Egypt | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:43:18 | |
Novelist, podcaster and journalist Elizabeth Day joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets in this week’s episode. Elizabeth discusses how she recognised the value of travel at a young age, her wild experience getting a massage in Dominica and why she was blown away by Egypt! Plus, she shares why she believes Hawaii is overrated and reveals the time she was stuck on a sandbank in Tunisia… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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| Alexandra Tolstoy | You Don’t Need Money to Have AMAZING Travel Experiences! | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:32:55 | |
Anglo-Russian adventurer, author and TV presenter Alexandra Tolstoy joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets this week. In this episode, Alexandra shares how her love of travel was ignited when she was introduced to Victorian literature as a teenager, how travel can help us recognise what true happiness is and reveals how living in Moscow for six months at 18 changed her life… Plus, she discusses her love of horse-riding in Kyrgyzstan (and how she became an ambassador for the country!) and shares why she believes luxury travel is overrated… Don’t forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. Places mentioned:
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