Cool Podcasts

Flight of Fancy

This episode of Flight of Fancy is dedicated to la bella Italia, a country where there is always another ancient ruin or baroque church to discover, where you will find some of the world’s greatest masterpieces of art and architecture and discover a very different approach to life. 

Suggested post: Things that’ll surprise you about Italy

www.traveller.com.au

JUMP with Traveling Jackie

Previously known as the Budget-Minded Traveler, this podcast has been featured as a top travel podcast on the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, and Business Insider. Jackie Nourse hosts the podcast, and she interviews travelers about their experiences across the world. 

Suggested post: JUMP 126: 5 Adventure Firsts in Europe – Stories from the Road

www.travelingjackie.com

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics like using foreign languages, meeting the locals, getting lost and what we learn from our travels.

Suggested post: 150 Post Denmark Thoughtful Travel Debrief

www.notaballerina.com

The Thought Card

Join Danielle Desir, the host of The Thought Card Podcast, on her affordable-travel and personal finance podcast empowering financially travelers with the tools and resources to travel the world, earn more money, pay off debt, and build wealth.

Suggested post: Episode 29: Tips For Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle

www.thoughtcard.com

Extra Pack of Peanuts

Hosted by the travel-hungry couple Travis and Heather, Extra Pack of Peanuts has episodes on all the things you need to know when traveling, plus a little extra. Sometimes they interview travelers with unique experiences; other times, they offer insightful advice. 

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www.extrapackofpeanuts.com

Amateur Traveler

Started in 2005, the Amateur Traveler comes out every Saturday and focuses on a different destination each episode. Each episode focuses on a week-long itinerary of what you should see, do and eat while in that episode’s selected location. With over 700 episodes, there’s plenty to listen to!

Suggested post: AT#713 – Travel to Brittany France

www.amateurtraveler.com

Zero to Travel

Travel expert Jason Moore and the guests on his show give travelers tips and tips at all levels of experience. This podcast has episodes answering reader questions that anyone thinking about traveling has asked themselves, from ways to travel on a budget to finding jobs while traveling.

Suggested post: How Discovering The Hidden Europe With Francis Tapon

www.zerotravel.com

The Indie Travel Podcast

Two self-identifying Kiwis (another term for a person from New Zealand), Craig and Linda, started this podcast in 2006. They travel full-time and debt-free, and they want to show you how you can, too. With tips, tricks, and stories about mistakes they’ve made along the way, this podcast is for you if you’ve thought about leaving that 9-to-5 behind.

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www.indietravelpodcast.com

Travel With Rick Steves

The podcast version of Rick’s radio show brings you a weekly, hour-long audio conversation featuring authors and experts talking with Rick about travel, cultures, and people from around the world.

Suggested post: Program 575a: Europe Hiking; Exploring Athens; Grooviest Gardens

www.ricksteves.com

Women Who Travel

Originally a Facebook group where women could ask questions and get tips on world travel, this podcast is hosted by Lale Arikoglu and Meredith Carey, editors of Conde Nast Traveler. This podcast covers a wide range of topics beyond what destination you should travel to next.

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www.cntraveler.com