The Travel Diaries

Season 16 Trailer - The Travel Diaries with Holly Rubenstein

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new travel chapter begins next Tuesday March 31. Join me every Tuesday for unforgettable travel tales. It's wanderlust guaranteed! See you then ever...

Richard E. Grant

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, for our final episode of the year, I am joined by someone whose life story reads like an atlas: the actor, writer, and now podcast host, Richar...

Rick Stein returns - Christmas Special

16 Dec 2025

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Welcome to a very special festive edition of The Travel Diaries. Today I’m joined by the legendary chef, restaurateur and writer, Rick Stein.Rick is...

Magical Morocco - Destination Special

28 Oct 2025

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Welcome to a very special edition of The Travel Diaries, where we’re heading to a country that has enchanted so many of my guests over the years: Mo...

The Hairy Bikers - From the archives

21 Oct 2025

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Today on The Travel Diaries we’re revisiting a very special conversation from the archives with national treasures Si King and the late, much-loved ...

Eugene Levy

14 Oct 2025

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I’m back with a brand new episode, and today I’m thrilled to be joined by Eugene Levy - the Emmy-winning actor, writer, and total comedy icon. For...

Dr Jane Goodall - From the archives, in her memory

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Dr Jane Goodall last week. A true legend, Jane was the world’s most famous ethologist and conse...

Joanna Lumley - From the archives

30 Sep 2025

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I'm bringing back some treasures from the Travel Diaries archive, while I take a little time off on maternity leave. And this one has to be one of the...

Oman Uncovered - Destination Special with Dina Macki

23 Sep 2025

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Welcome to this very special destination edition of The Travel Diaries, where today we’re heading off on a sensory journey to one of the Middle East...

Stephen Mangan

12 Aug 2025

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On today's Season 15 finale, we are joined by the brilliant Stephen Mangan - actor, presenter, writer, and someone with a truly adventurous travel spi...

Diana Henry, Food Writer

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest can conjure entire worlds through her writing. Whether she’s evoking the salty tang of the Lofoten Islands, the rustic flavours of rur...

Monisha Rajesh returns, Train Travel Special

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m so pleased to welcome back someone who you all loved the first time around on the podcast - the brilliant author and travel writer, Monish...

Chris Packham

22 Jul 2025

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Today’s guest is one of Britain’s best-loved and most fearless voices in wildlife and environmental broadcasting - it’s the brilliant Chris Pack...

Simon Calder, Travel Expert, returns

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined once again by one of the UK’s most trusted and best-loved travel experts - Simon Calder. You’ll know him as the Independent’s...

Dan Buettner, 'Blue Zones' Longevity Expert & Explorer

08 Jul 2025

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My guest today is Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Explorer, New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning Netflix host, and a record-breaking en...

Sam Heughan, 'Outlander' star

01 Jul 2025

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Welcome back to a brand-new season of The Travel Diaries podcast. Today’s guest is the brilliant Sam Heughan. Sam is best known as the star of Outla...

Ardal O'Hanlon's Ireland - Bonus Destination Special

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s bonus Destination Special we’re heading to Ireland, one of my favourite places in the world. Ireland has this special kind of magi...

Jon Sopel

06 May 2025

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Today’s guest is a titan of political journalism - someone whose calm, incisive reporting helped us make sense of the madness during one of the most...

Reeta Chakrabarti

29 Apr 2025

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This week’s guest is someone who many of us will feel we already know. A calm and trusted presence in our living rooms each evening, she’s one of ...

Gaby Roslin

22 Apr 2025

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Today we’re joined by Gaby Roslin. Gaby first burst onto our screens in the early 1990s, co-hosting The Big Breakfast with Chris Evans - a show that...

Dame Prue Leith

15 Apr 2025

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Today’s guest is quite literally a national treasure. She’s a Dame, a queen of the kitchen, an author, a restaurateur, and of course, the judge wh...

The Budget Travel Special with Chelsea Dickenson aka Cheap Holiday Expert

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first Budget Travel Special! This is one that you, the listeners, have been asking for a lot - and I get it! Travel can feel expensive ...

Charlotte Church

01 Apr 2025

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My guest today is a true force of nature. From the moment she burst onto the scene as a child prodigy with that voice, she became one of the most famo...

Nile Rodgers

25 Mar 2025

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I can’t quite believe we’re here - Season 14! And what a way to kick things off because today’s guest is nothing short of musical royalty. ...

Lily Allen - British Columbia Destination Special

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited to bring you the third and final holiday special to round off 2024. And once again thank you for tuning in throughout the year—your...

Discovering Saudi - Destination Special

17 Dec 2024

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On today’s destination special, we’re going to be discovering a country which, for the longest time, was out of reach for travellers, Saudi Arabia...

Sandi Toksvig

10 Dec 2024

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Welcome back to The Travel Diaries podcast! I’m your host, Holly Rubenstein, and I’m so thrilled to be back with you for the first of three Christ...

Monty Don

12 Nov 2024

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Today's guest is truly beloved figure in British television - someone who many of us feel we already know so well - Monty Don. For over two decad...

Olivia Hammond, Content Creator - Family Travel Special

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this season's Family Travel Special. Having been thrust into the world of family travel a couple of years with the arrival of my daughter, ...

Orlando Uncovered - Destination Special

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re uncovering one of the most awe-inspiring destinations on the planet - Orlando, Florida. Orlando is the most visited destination in the U...

Al Murray

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m thrilled to have comedian, history buff, and all-around legend, Al Murray, joining us on the show. Al is one of the UK’s most beloved c...

Washington DC's Wonders - Destination Special, Bonus Episode

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s bonus destination special episode we are bringing to life one of America’s most iconic destinations, its capital city and somewhere eve...

Dwayne Fields, from inner city to the ends of the Earth - Epic Adventures

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the second of a new kind of episode within the podcast called Epic Adventures, where guests have achieved remarkable feats in the world of tr...

Gordon Buchanan, Wildlife Cameraman returns - Safari Special

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s bonus episode is a real treat, because we're going on safari! Whether you've dreamt of spotting the Big Five - lions, elephants, leopards, r...

Dawn O'Porter

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by the multi-talented Dawn O'Porter. Dawn’s had an extraordinary career, starting in TV production before making a name for hers...

Ranvir Singh

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so excited to be joined by the journalist and TV presenter Ranvir Singh today. You’ll have seen Ranvir as a regular face on Good Morning Brita...

Enchanted Ireland: Legends and Landscapes Destination Special with John O'Ceallaigh - Bonus Episode

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into the heart of the Island of Ireland, its Legends and Landscapes, where every cliff, hill and glen whispers stories from a tim...

Jay Rayner

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest needs little introduction in the world of food and travel journalism, a renowned restaurant critic, a writer whose words can make your...

Alexander Armstrong

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 13 of The Travel Diaries! I’m so excited to be kicking it off with the multi-talented presenter, actor, comedian, singer, and writ...

Lisa Faulkner

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to today’s summer season finale of The Travel Diaries. Today, we have a very special guest joining us, the lovely Lisa Faulkn...

Ed Jackson, from tragedy to triumph, one step at a time - Epic Adventures

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the first of a new kind of episode. Just like my destination specials are a slightly different format, today is the first in a series of "Epi...

Amazing Austria with Marina Fogle - Destination Special

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re embarking on an enchanting journey to amazing Austria. Picture lush Alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers under a clear blue sk...

Andi Oliver

23 Jul 2024

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It’s Season 12! And today’s guest is a truly special season opener - someone whose vibrant personality, culinary expertise, and passion for storyt...

Tim Peake, Astronaut

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the Season 11 finale and to celebrate we’ve got a cosmic treat for you as we rocket into the mesmerising realm of space with the legendary Br...

Magnificent Malta - Destination Special, Bonus Episode

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s bonus Destination Special episode, we are heading to the sun-soaked Mediterranean archipelago that is Magnificent Malta.Nestled in the he...

Yolanda Edwards, Travel Editor - YOLO Journal

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I’m joined by a titan of the travel industry, Yolanda Edwards.Formerly the creative director of Condé Nast Traveler ...

Trevor Nelson's Saint Lucia - Destination Special

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s destination special, we are embarking on a journey to the jewel of the Caribbean, just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, adorned with a ta...

Susannah Constantine

16 Apr 2024

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Susannah Constantine first burst onto our TV screens in the late 90s, alongside her partner-in-style, Trinny Woodall. Together, they revolutionised th...

Phil Rosenthal

09 Apr 2024

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Phil Rosenthal first gained international recognition by creating the iconic TV sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” which won 16 Emmys and as we dis...

Julia Bradbury

02 Apr 2024

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Today we are joined by a name synonymous with adventure, exploration, and a deep passion for the great outdoors. Julia Bradbury's love affair wit...

Alex Jones

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by one of the most recognisable faces of British TV, the delightful Alex Jones. Alex has been the co-presenter of The One Show, si...

Jessica Gee, The Bucket List Family - Family Travel Special

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode has a particular focus on family travel, and I’m joined today by Jessica Gee, the matriarch of one of the most well known travelli...

Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 11! Kicking us off in style, we’re joined by a dazzling duo who are set to waltz their way into your hearts, stars of Strictly Com...

Fantastic Florida with Jimmy Doherty - Destination Special

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are embarking on a sun-soaked journey to the Sunshine State - Fantastic Florida. From the magical world of theme parks in Orlando to the laid...

Sir Michael Palin - From the archives

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Michael Palin - where do you start! He’s a legendary comedian, part of pop culture history as one of Monty Python. He’s a BAFTA-winning actor,...

Monica Galetti

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might know today’s guest as the formidable judge on "MasterChef: The Professionals,”; or maybe you've followed her globetrotting escapades on ...

Sophie Morgan, Disability Advocate & Presenter

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Morgan is a TV presenter, Conde Nast Traveller columnist and disability advocate. When she was 18, on the night she received her A level result...

Kenton Cool, Mountaineer & Adventurer

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into the awe-inspiring world of high-altitude adventure. Our subject is a man whose name is synonymous with daring expeditions and...

Greater Palm Springs Perfection Destination Special - Bonus Episode

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to this bonus Destination Special of The Travel Diaries. Yes, I am back for a second time this week, as we continue to celebrate Cal...

California Calling - Destination Special

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are heading to a sun-soaked slice of heaven. The place I chose as my all time favourite destination when I answered my own travel diaries her...

Kate Humble

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up around farms and wildlife, TV presenter Kate Humble has always had a fascination for nature. After leaving school, she travelled solo to Af...

Gino D'Acampo

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today knows his way around both the kitchen and the world. He’s a culinary maestro with a passport full of flavours and a heart full of st...

Beverley Knight

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the queen of British Soul, a West End superstar, and an Olivier-award winner - Beverley Knight. If you've ever swayed to the rhythm...

Monisha Rajesh, Train Travel Special

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're embarking on a special adventure – a voyage through the enchanting world of train travel. Our guest today is a true connoisseur of loco...

Captain Sandy Yawn

03 Oct 2023

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Today’s very special guest is not only a seasoned sailor but also a true legend of the high seas. She's the captain that keeps it all together on th...

Shaggy

26 Sep 2023

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We’re kicking off Season 10 by diving into the world of one of the most iconic figures in the music industry, a Grammy-winning artist whose distinct...

Dame Joanna Lumley

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s season finale we're joined by a national treasure, and a name synonymous with travel, Dame Joanna Lumley. Joanna's appetite for adventure...

Ben Fogle - From The Archives

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re uncovering another favourite episode from The Travel Diaries archive, now that we have over 100 episodes to pick from, as we build up to...

Simon Reeve - From The Archives

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're revisiting one of the podcast's favourite episodes today, from back in Season 3, and we're joined by one of travel’s most familiar faces. Know...

Megan Hine, Survivalist & Explorer

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Hine is a survivalist and wilderness guide who has carved her path in the fiercely competitive world of adventure travel, producing some of the ...

Clive Myrie

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a familiar face to millions all over the world as a BBC newsreader and foreign correspondent, with a career spanning three decades....

Sam Branson

16 May 2023

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Today’s guest will reignite your sense of adventure and reaffirm your love of nature. I’ve had over 100 guests now and I can safely say that this ...

Family Travel Special - 6 months & under, travel tips & more

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome our first ever Family Travel special. I had my first child back in October last year, and it’s been you the listeners who have reached ...

Alex Polizzi

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Alex Polizzi, who you might know best as TV”s 'Hotel Inspector’. Alex has used her decades of experience working in hospita...

Holly Rubenstein, your host - 100th episode special

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to episode 100 of The Travel Diaries podcast. I’m journalist Holly Rubenstein, and today I’m your cohost, as I’m joined t...

Amar Latif, Blind Adventurer & TV Presenter

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by the self described blind guy who wants to show you the world, Amar Latif. Due to an incurable eye condition, Amar lost 95% of h...

Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler Global Editorial Director

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're joined by a titan of the travel industry. Divia Thani is the global editorial director of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, overseeing seven ...

Katie Melua

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s special guest is the singer-songwriter Katie Melua. Many of you will know Katie from her chart-topping hits like "Nine Million Bicycles" and...

National Parks of the UK with Juliet Kinsman, Sustainable Travel Expert - Bonus Episode with BMW

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this bonus episode of The Travel Diaries podcast, where we are going to be talking about some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring natio...

James Martin

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 9! It’s great to be back. Get ready to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite, because today we are joined by the master...

Spencer Matthews

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to the Season 8 finale of The Travel Diaries. You may have first got to know today’s guest as the bad boy of the reality TV s...

Richard Hammond

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I’m joined by one of British TV’s most famous faces, Richard Hammond. Stepping into the spotlight over twenty years ago, Rich...

Inspiring Ireland with Angela Scanlon - Bonus Episode with Tourism Ireland

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special bonus destination special episode of The Travel Diaries podcast, brought to you in partnership with Tourism Ireland.Today, we ...

Gabby Logan

11 Oct 2022

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Today, I'm joined by one of sports broadcasting’s most familiar faces, Gabby Logan. This summer alone we watched Gabby helm the Commonwealth Games, ...

Ed Gamble

04 Oct 2022

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Today, I’m joined by podcasting royalty. He is the co-host of the mega-hit podcast Off Menu (one of my favourite podcasts) and Taskmaster the Podcas...

Wolfgang Puck

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With over fifty restaurants, multiple Michelin stars and innumerable celebrity fans, Wolfgang Puck is one of the world’s most famous chefs and globa...

Jack Savoretti

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we’re joined by one of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters. He’s collaborated with everyone from Kylie Minogue to B...

Hairy Bikers

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 8 of The Travel Diaries! And who better to kick off the season than national treasures Si King and Dave Myers, a.k.a. the Hairy Bike...

Miriam Margolyes

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by a legend of stage and screen. Britain’s naughtiest national treasure. It’s the award-winning actress, Miriam Margolyes.&nbs...

Glorious Greece - Destination Special

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s destination special we are heading to one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. We're off to the South East of Europe, t...

Lorraine Kelly

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Britain’s undisputed Queen of breakfast telly. A national treasure, who for the last 12 years has been the host of her self-title...

Listener Special

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is a Travel Diaries first - a Listener Special where you, my amazing listeners, are this week’s special guests. I’ve interviewed many a star...

Paul Hollywood

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I’m joined by Mr Blue Eyes himself, our favourite judge from the Great British Bake Off, and making a very rare podcast appeara...

Chris Burkard, Adventure Photographer

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by one of the world’s most successful adventure and nature photographers, Chris Burkard. Nearly 4 million people follow Chr...

Raven Smith

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Raven Smith, the best-selling author and Vogue columnist who’s been hailed as the funniest man on Instagram and dubbed London...

Gennaro Contaldo

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is one of the UK’s most loved chefs, Gennaro Contaldo. A key player in bringing his native Italian cuisine to British shores over re...

Beautiful Bahamas with India Hicks - Destination Special

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re being transported to an island paradise. An archipelago of nearly 700 coral islands, 100,000 square miles of the world’s clearest tur...

New Zealand Now with Rose Matafeo and Richie McCaw - Destination Special

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re heading to a mountainous island nation in the Pacific Ocean, with two main islands, the North and the South. A land of mammoth national...

Spectacular Singapore with Tom Kerridge - Destination Special

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to The Travel Diaries Season 7! I’m starting this season with a Destination Special mini series - three incredible destinations, a...

Amazing Thailand with John Torode - Destination Special

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s destination special we’re travelling far away to the warmer climes of South East Asia. To a country renowned for its opulent monuments,...