Listen in with Travel for Curious Minds host Abbey Cousins as she speaks with journalist and podcast host Holly Rubenstein. From interviewing the incredibly well-travelled Joanna Lumley to emotional conversations with guests moved by their travel experiences, as well as her affinity with Miami as a holiday destination, prepare to be inspired by Holly’s captivating storytelling. Revealing her recommendations on luxury hotels (she’s visited over 150!), the destinations that have surprised her, and sharing the countries on her bucket list, Holly will inspire you to experience places that might not appeal in the first instance.

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This week, Sian Richardson – founder of The Bluetits Chill Swimmers – dives into a round of quickfire questions with Travel for Curious Minds host Abbey Cousins.

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Fancy a dip? In this episode of Travel for Curious Minds, take a plunge into the world of cold-water swimming with the founder of The Bluetits Chill Swimmers, Sian Richardson.

As it approaches its tenth year, learn how what began with one person, her swimsuit, and the sea has transformed into an international social enterprise anchored in the wonderful spirit of community and filled with laughter.

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Today, author, Podcast Host, and Adventurer Phoebe Smith is in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, revealing top travel tips and destinations in a round of quickfire questions.

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This week, Travel for Curious Minds’ host Abbey Cousins chats with Podcast Host, Multi-Award-Winning Author and Adventurer Phoebe Smith, all about her lifelong pledge to be ‘a tourist in her own backyard’ and where her nickname ‘Wander Woman’ comes from.

Through the #WeTwo Foundation, her podcast and her books, Phoebe is determined to educate as many people as she can on the amazing impact travelling can have on your life and the ways we can all do our best to protect the natural world.

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Today, we have Founder and President of Tusk, Charlie Mayhew, OBE, in the ‘Travel For Curious Minds’ hot seat, revealing top travel tips and destinations in a round of quickfire questions.

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This week, our host, Abbey, chats with Charlie Mayhew OBE, President and founder of Tusk, the UK’s leading African conservation NGO.

After witnessing the devastating impact of the illegal wildlife trade in his early twenties, Charlie has dedicated his life to supporting wildlife conservation across Africa. Join him as he shares insights on how to keep conservation at the forefront of your mind when planning your travels—and why he believes that, above all, a sense of humour is the most important thing to pack in your suitcase!

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Listen in as Eleanor Mills – the founder of NOON and an award-winning editor, writer and broadcaster – reveals her top travel destinations and tips when answering the Travel for Curious Minds podcast’s quickfire questions.

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