The Travel Diaries

The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel experiences and destinations that have shaped their lives.

Be transported to exotic and far flung places as Holly and her diverse range of famous guests take you on a journey through the seven chapters of their life's travel diaries, from their earliest childhood travel memory and the first place they fell in love with; to their all time favourite destination, their hidden gem recommendation and what’s at the top of their bucket list. It's wanderlust, guaranteed!

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Gaby Roslin
Apr 22, 2025 – 38:23
Dame Prue Leith
Apr 15, 2025 – 1:06:18
The Budget Travel Special with Chelsea Dickenson aka Cheap Holiday Expert
Apr 8, 2025 – 54:57
Charlotte Church
Apr 1, 2025 – 1:07:20
Nile Rodgers
Mar 25, 2025 – 56:50
Lily Allen - British Columbia Destination Special
Dec 31, 2024 – 52:49
Discovering Saudi - Destination Special
Dec 17, 2024 – 55:51
Sandi Toksvig
Dec 10, 2024 – 59:43
Monty Don
Nov 12, 2024 – 1:01:13
Olivia Hammond, Content Creator - Family Travel Special
Nov 9, 2024 – 46:26
Orlando Uncovered - Destination Special
Nov 5, 2024 – 54:39
Al Murray
Oct 29, 2024 – 47:49
Washington DC's Wonders - Destination Special, Bonus Episode
Oct 26, 2024 – 23:09
Dwayne Fields, from inner city to the ends of the Earth - Epic Adventures
Oct 22, 2024 – 54:19
Gordon Buchanan, Wildlife Cameraman returns - Safari Special
Oct 19, 2024 – 42:47
Dawn O'Porter
Oct 15, 2024 – 52:44
Ranvir Singh
Oct 8, 2024 – 1:03:33
Enchanted Ireland: Legends and Landscapes Destination Special with John O'Ceallaigh - Bonus Episode
Oct 4, 2024 – 40:13
Jay Rayner
Oct 1, 2024 – 1:09:03
Alexander Armstrong
Sep 24, 2024 – 52:30
Lisa Faulkner
Aug 13, 2024 – 47:52
Ed Jackson, from tragedy to triumph, one step at a time - Epic Adventures
Aug 6, 2024 – 48:17
Amazing Austria with Marina Fogle - Destination Special
Jul 30, 2024 – 47:08
Andi Oliver
Jul 23, 2024 – 1:17:30
Tim Peake, Astronaut
May 7, 2024 – 54:56
Magnificent Malta - Destination Special, Bonus Episode
May 4, 2024 – 30:41
Yolanda Edwards, Travel Editor - YOLO Journal
Apr 30, 2024 – 46:51
Trevor Nelson's Saint Lucia - Destination Special
Apr 23, 2024 – 50:50
Susannah Constantine
Apr 16, 2024 – 1:07:59
Phil Rosenthal
Apr 9, 2024 – 42:08
Julia Bradbury
Apr 2, 2024 – 56:07
Alex Jones
Mar 26, 2024 – 1:02:52
Jessica Gee, The Bucket List Family - Family Travel Special
Mar 19, 2024 – 1:03:30
Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice
Mar 12, 2024 – 44:33
Fantastic Florida with Jimmy Doherty - Destination Special
Feb 20, 2024 – 51:23
Sir Michael Palin - From the archives
Dec 12, 2023 – 59:20
Monica Galetti
Dec 5, 2023 – 43:30
Sophie Morgan, Disability Advocate & Presenter
Nov 21, 2023 – 56:31
Kenton Cool, Mountaineer & Adventurer
Nov 14, 2023 – 56:47
Greater Palm Springs Perfection Destination Special - Bonus Episode
Nov 10, 2023 – 40:58
California Calling - Destination Special
Nov 7, 2023 – 49:36
Kate Humble
Oct 31, 2023 – 1:18:19
Gino D'Acampo
Oct 23, 2023 – 1:01:01
Beverley Knight
Oct 17, 2023 – 56:46
Monisha Rajesh, Train Travel Special
Oct 10, 2023 – 59:33
Captain Sandy Yawn
Oct 3, 2023 – 49:59
Shaggy
Sep 26, 2023 – 33:04
Dame Joanna Lumley
Jun 20, 2023 – 1:02:44
Ben Fogle - From The Archives
Jun 13, 2023 – 57:15
Simon Reeve - From The Archives
Jun 6, 2023 – 58:56

Recent Reviews

Kursk3847

Pretty good!

Love this podcast. Wish they’d steer clear of politics because it ruins the escapist vibe. Was particularly disappointed to hear Sandi Toksvig discuss the US election. How the most intelligent woman in the world can support the least intelligent woman in the world (Kamala) is beyond me, and upsetting.
Kreadandteach

Binge-worthy

Binge-worthy podcast. This is more than a fun way to get excited about new trips; it illustrates the ways each traveler is impacted by a place.
cluhowell

My happy podcast

This is the podcast I listen to when I want a pick me up, inspiration, entertainment, an escape. I usually listen in the evenings when I’m cooking dinner and it always puts me in a good mood. Do yourself a favor and listen! Even if you aren’t a big traveler, the people you will meet and the stories you will hear are worth it. It’s inspiring and Holly is an excellent host! It’s my favorite podcast to listen to.
OttawaKS66067

No new episodes in nearly 4 months.

Nice program. But, there aren’t any new episodes. You should at least post when new episodes will be available. Deleting this program, and will check back next year.
Chussles

Leftists

Running their mouths about things they know nothing about.
klo review

Enjoying very much

I am listening from the US so some of these interviewees are not familiar to me but I have loved all of them whether I know them or not. Holly brings their stories to life not just with the 7-8 actual questions but all the insights in between. Very, very interesting and Inspiring. Only tiny complaint is the sound quality…..I realize that some were done remotely during Covid, I understand that, but some of these people talk too softly…maybe a way to get them to speak up or more clearly would help.
妈了个鸡的闪退

The sound quality of the interviewee is bad

Not clear enough for someone like me whose first language is not English.
caraeb

Inspirational travel

Have very much enjoyed these podcasts! Wish I had discovered them before the COVID19 pandemic; however, they have made my long walks in my neighborhood so pleasureful! I now have a lot more travel plans in my future!
Delia Folk

Such a fun concept!

Thanks to Holly for creating such an awesome show :)
Queen_of_Queens213

Travel Inspiration!!!

I enjoy listening to this podcast, especially because travel is limited due to the pandemic. Not only is it a little escape, but also an inspiration when it is safe to travel more again! I have add some new places to my future travel list! I love listening to the podcast on my sanity walks!
bballer 33

Lonely planet

Tremendous books, especially early years!