The Unravelling Travelling Podcast

Welcome to Episode 54 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Packing for Sri Lanka!In this episode we take you through the most important factors when it comes to how to pack for a trip to Sri Lanka. This includes the monsoon seasons, diversity in weather conditions across the country, and the cultures that can affect what to wear and when!We also chat about what we packed for our own trip, along with what we wish we hadn't packed, and what we wish we did!We also list each of our favourite 5 items we each packed! All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 53 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Sri Lanka Itinerary!In this episode we take you through what we believe is a perfect 3 week itinerary for visiting Sri Lanka. From the cultural triangle, to the hill country and down to the coast. Sri Lanka has so much to offer, and we're here to help you cram it all in!We also chat about ways to make your trip shorter if you're pushed for time, and where you can spend more time if you're trip is longer. We then talk about the places that we believe stand out the most from our own travels in Sri Lanka, as well as where we believe to be a bit more overrated.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Sri Lankan Roads!In this episode we have an informative chat about the chaos and wonder of the Sri Lankan roads! Whilst not for the feint hearted, we had the most amazing time traversing the diverse landscape in our little tuk-tuk, and we're here with all the tips and advice for how to conquer them!We also discuss the booking process of hiring your own tuk-tuk through Tuk Tuk Rental, who we think it is suited to, understanding your vehicle, and navigating yourself once you're on the roads! We also talk about what we learnt over our 3 months in Sri Lanka about the roads, the positive attitude from the locals, and what it is that made us love driving around so much! All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastBook your rental here! - https://tuktukrental.com/?ref=yzvmn2iHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 51 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 12!In this episode we discuss the twelfth and final week of our three month Sri Lanka trip. In this episode we chat about finally completing our PADI open-water diving course in Trincomalee, and how amazing it was to go on our first fun-dive as qualified divers.We also talk about dealing with the ever inevitable flight cancellations, and whether or not we managed to make it home, or get stuck in Doha. We've also take you through our favourite moments from the whole trip, as well as a comprehensive break-down of all of our spending from our 3 months (with most of it going on food and drink). We also give a special nod to our incredible tuk-tuk; Alan Rickshaw that we got from Tuk-Tuk Rental that didn't put a wheel wrong in the 2500km that we had him for!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 11!In this episode we discuss the eleventh week of our three month Sri Lanka trip. In this episode we discuss visiting Ravana Pool Club in Ella and having to share it with an especially handsy couple. Li reminisces on making cocktails at Hive Hostel with the local spirit; Arrack, and Ben tries to get to grips with the idea of leaving Sri Lanka.We also talk about visiting the beautiful, ancient city of Polonnaruwa, and returning back to Sigiriya for a reunion with the legend that is Dhammika!We've also take you through our spending for the week, as well as our favourite moments. We then have a chat about what we each need to work on as we go into our final week in Sri Lanka with flight cancellations hanging heavy over our heads!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 49 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 10!In this episode we discuss the tenth week of our three month Sri Lanka trip, a week in which we racked up the most mileage thus far! We chat about the most wonderful safari we've done on the whole trip at Udawalawe National Park, falling in love with the dogs at Dogs of Ella, and encountering the largest spider we've ever seen, and it was in OUR TUK-TUK!We also talk about visiting the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, where we had the unforgettable experience of being able to meditate with a monk!We've also take you through our spending for the week, as well as our favourite moments, as well as another very eventful therapy session!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 48 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 9!In this episode we discuss the ninth week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about our week spent at Divas Hostel full of new drinking games, day-trips out to Galle and Mirrisa, and plenty of relaxed beach time!We also talk about Ben getting his tattoo done from Sadeesha in Galle, and it's also worth mentioning that whilst we were recording this episode Li was also getting her tattoo done at the same time!We also got some great advice from Lauren aka Tuggers Travels with a great Sri Lanka travel tip, a must-pack item, and a great tune to add to our road-trip playlist!We also take you through our spending for the week, as well as our favourite moments, and another very eventful therapy session!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 47 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 8!In this episode we discuss the eighth week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about the highs and lows of Hiriketiya, navigating the feeling of boredom that can creep into longer trips away, as well as some much needed down-time.We also talk about finding ourselves at a crossroad, in which we had to choose between leaning into luxury or heading back to our roots and checking into a hostel. We opted for the latter and not only was it the best choice we could've made, but it also completely revitalised our trip. From skinny-dipping in the sea to karaoke parties and quiz nights - it's been a wonderful first few days at Divas Hostel in Ahangama.We've also take you through our spending for the week, our favourite moments, as well as a rather wholesome therapy sesh!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 46 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 7!In this episode we discuss the seventh week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about leaving Alan the tuk-tuk behind as we take a trip to Colombo. A trip that included both our most expensive and cheapest lunches yet, a journey up the tallest building in South Asia, and a chance to watch Sri Lanka in the T20 World cup!We also talk about Ben finding the best toilet outside of Japan, a rave in front of a Pizza Hut, a journey around Galle Fort, and Li enjoying some much needed time exploring alone. We've also take you through our spending for the week, as well as our favourite moments, as well as another very eventful therapy session!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 45 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 6!In this episode we discuss the sixth week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about our awesome trip to Koggola Lake, which included visiting a cinnamon plantation, having our feet nibbled during a fish pedicure, becoming besties with wild monkeys and much more!We also talk about booking ourselves onto our open water PADI course with Divinguru Unawatuna, getting to grips with the equipment, and our first dives. Unfortunately it wasn't all plain sailing, which we chat about in this episode! We've also officially hit our half-way point, so we decided to total up our spending and see where your budget goes here in Sri Lanka! All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 5!In this episode we discuss the fifth week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about watching newly hatched turtles make their voyage to the sea, encountering a wild turtle lay its eggs on the beach, and our visit to an animal sanctuary which homes around 2500 animals.We also talk about getting used to life in the south, it's endless beaches and it's quirky bars and clubs. On top of all of this we also catch up with previous guest; Jo, as well as her twin Dixie and their parents, Suzie and Duncan to get some tips, key items and of course, a new addition to our road-trip playlist!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 43 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 4!In this episode we discuss the fourth week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about encountering wild elephants on the road to Yala, watching the thousands of fruit bats that live in the trees in Tissamarahama, and we take some time to reminisce on the trip so far. As well as hitting the four week mark, we also celebrate hitting our 1000th kilometre in Alan. To celebrate these milestones Ben quizzes Li on our recent adventures, and also recites a beautiful poem in honour of our lovely red tuk-tuk.We also take some time to chat about the highlights of the week, whilst taking a look at where we've been spending our money over the last seven days!All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 42 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 3!In this episode we discuss the third week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat about the varying roads we've experienced thus far, such as the crazy traffic in Kandy to the narrow, steep bends leading to Nuwara Eliya and Ella.We also talk a lot about what we've gotten up to during this week, from visiting a cultural Kandyan dance to scenic waterfall hikes and everything in between. We also delve into our favourite moments from this week, including incredible dishes, friendly locals, and stunning accommodation in the mountains! We also get some tips and tricks from Fazil, our wonderful tea-picking tour guide as well as an addition from him for our road-trip playlist! All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 41 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 2!In this episode we discuss the second week of our three month Sri Lanka trip! We chat a lot about beginning to feel settled, immersing ourselves in the way of life, and some of our favourite aspects that came with this week.We also talk a lot about how amazing our homestay host, Dhamikka was, meeting up with our friends Liv & Tom, and we chat about some of the amazing activities we did. This includes seeing wild elephants, doing brilliant cooking classes, getting more massages, and visiting the Botanical Garden's on the outskirts of Kandy.We also get some tips and tricks from Liv & Tom, as well as a cheeky addition from them both for our road-trip playlist! All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 40 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast, and the first in our new series; The Tuk-Tuk Diaries - Week 1!In this episode we discuss the first week in our 3 month trip across Sri Lanka. We talk about all of our favourite parts so far, such as favourite meal, interaction, accommodation and moments. Some of these include eating shark for the first time, basically adopting a puppy, and seeing a crow perched on a cow.We also discuss how we are getting on using a tuk-tuk as our main mode of transport, the ups and downs, and the blissful chaos that are Sri Lanken roads. ALSO our tuk-tuk now has a name! All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHire your own tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com and get a 5% discount on your booking from us!

Welcome to Episode 39 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Planning for Sri Lanka!In this episode we discuss what we've been up to since our last episode. From travelling for our work, moving into our new home, and of course, GETTING MARRIED! We also discuss why now is the time to get the pod up and running again, with a huge trip to Sri Lanka planned. We talk through our booking process, the costs and what we are most looking forward to. All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 38 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Travelling as you age!In this episode we have an open discussion on how our experiences travelling have changed now that we've got a few more grey hairs. We're both feeling our age slightly and we're starting to realise we're no longer the hip youngsters we once were.We also discuss the pros and cons of getting older, from taking on the cool Auntie vibe to age restrictions at hostels. We also throw in some tips for those who want to prolong their youth as travellers and find out who holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest traveller. All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 37 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast - Peru Guide!This is the first in a new series of episodes, in which we will give detailed, informative guides on our favourite, well-travelled destinations, starting with Peru! We break it down into 10 catergories; food and drink, value for money, accommodation, activities, nature & wildlife, weather & climate, safety, transport, accessibility and friendliness. We give each a score and get an average for an overall score!We also discuss our travels around this amazing country and chuck in a few stories for good measure, such as working at the Wild Rover hostel in Huacachina, getting hammered on a pisco vineyard tour and visiting Machu Picchu.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 36 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest; Rich Donaldson.Rich is a travel agent, a photographer, a solo backpacker and all round awesome guy. After meeting in Huacachina, Peru and immediately hitting it off we decided that he would be a brilliant addition to the podcast.  During this chat we discuss where his love of travel originated, aiming for his 60th country, trying to reach every continent, his passion for photography and content creation, as well as his sensitive bum-hole, and some unfortunate experiences in Thailand...All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastRich's Instagram - www.instagram.com/rich.donaldson

Welcome to Episode 35 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!It's been over a year and a half since our last episode, so on our return to travelling we decided to give you all an update on our lives!In this episode we discuss Li's solo travels, meeting fans of the pod on a bar-crawl in Croatia, our current travel plans and of course... getting engaged! All this and much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!This episode is all about road-trips! Having spent over a year and a half living in our campervan we have been a fair few road-trips together. In this episode we discuss our top road-trip snacks, we break down the roles of each seat in the car (and allocate a city to best represent them), and each add another tune to our road-trip playlist.All this and much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 33 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guests Eulanda and Omo of ‘Hey, Dip Your Toes In!’Eulanda and Omo are a content creating couple who have worked with some huge names within the world of travel. Names such a Nat Geo, Lonely Planet, Etihad, Trip Advisor and so many more.During this chat we discuss how they managed to turn their passion into their work, their love of wine, their future travel plans, and how liberating they’ve found it counting stories and not countries.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastwww.heydipyourtoesin.com

Welcome to Episode 32 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Tony Giles aka Tony the Traveller.Tony has been to 125 countries, been to every continent, crossed the Arctic circle, been to every US state, written 3 travel books and even has his own Ted Talk. He has achieved all of this whilst being totally blind and with partial hearing. His story is an inspiring one, and he was a pleasure to chat to.During this chat we discuss his experiences travelling solo around the world, the friends he has met along the way, and his truly inspiring outlook on life. We also talk about what pushes him to try new and exciting things, as well as where his love for travel came from.All this and so much more in the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastwww.tonythetraveller.com

Welcome to Episode 31 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Alice O’Connor! Alice is a backpacker who, on her travels, has taught in Vietnam, lived and bartended in Cambodia, as well as worked as a professional fire-dancer around Asia. During this chat we discuss her incredibly freeing and impulsive style of travel, as well as her adventures biking around Vietnam and other countries in South East Asia. We also also talk about getting tattoos whilst travelling, how Alice became a qualified singing bowl therapist, and that time she accidentally became a director for a prestigious Vietnamese summer school… All this and so much more in the latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Alice's Instagram - www.instagram.com/aliceinbimbleland

Welcome to Episode 30 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Jo Crouch! Jo is a wildlife conservationist who has been all around the world working alongside other organisations to save our wildlife. During this chat we discuss what we as travellers can do to better protect the wildlife whilst abroad, and shares some vital tips to ensure that we can travel responsibly and ethically. We also chat about her first time travelling, which was spent trekking around Mongolia, as well as getting hammered in Vietnam to get accepted by her colleagues, and road-tripping around America. All this and so much more in the latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Jo's Instagram - www.instagram.com/josephinewildlife#DONTBEADICKTOANIMALS

Welcome to Episode 29 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with our special guest; Anthony Browne.Anthony is a travel blogger and writes about his incredible experiences whilst travelling around the world. Anthony's style of travel is all about having fun and creating amazing memories, whether that be out drinking in the streets of Brazil, or bungee jumping off of bridges.In this episode we discuss Anthony's travels around South America, his extensive bucket list, his ongoing efforts to become a pilot, and of course, making pancakes in hostels...All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastAnthony's Instagram - www.instagram.com/anthonybrowne9Anthony's blog - https://www.brownevstheworld.com/

Welcome to Episode 28 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast for part 2 with our special guest; Max Young.In this episode we sit down with the actor and musician, Max Young to chat about his awesome travels around the world. From travelling around Europe to visiting a jazz bar in every city he visits, Max has a very refreshing style of travel which makes for a really easy-listening episode. We also unpack his story about his adventures around Brazil, which he sent in for us to read out back in part 1 of our travel stories episode. All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Max's Instagram - www.instagram.com/maxyoungactsMax's website - www.maxyoungacts.com

Welcome to Episode 27 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast for part 2 with our special guest; Luke Mullett. As mentioned in the previous episode, Luke is an incredibly talented travel photographer and vlogger. His intense and raw style of travel is both admirable and frightening at the same time, and leads to some wonderful stories. In this episode we discuss even more of Luke's travels, including his 1,700 km hitch-hiking journey from Chennai all the way to Kolkata, his love for travelling solo, his time living and working in Mozambique, where he also got his dive master-ship, and what it is like travelling with anxiety.  All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast Luke's Instagram - www.instagram.com/luke_is_lost Luke's youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3RnOteP5QubGNRCQZPlR5g

Welcome to Episode 26 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with our special guest; Luke Mullett.Luke is a travel photographer and vlogger. Luke's style of travel is incredibly unique, and he spends a lot of his time hitch-hiking, camping at the side of the road and eating the cheapest food to save money when travelling. In this episode we discuss Luke's ongoing love affair with India, treating himself to a 15 course meal in Nepal, and living off of Maggi noodles (which he had a rather bad intolerance to). We also talk to him about the time he nearly got lynched for having a poo in the ladies toilets of a temple, as well as the time that he visited the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.There was so much to discuss that we decided this would have to be a two part episode! All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastLuke's Instagram - www.instagram.com/luke_is_lostLuke's youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3RnOteP5QubGNRCQZPlR5g

Welcome to Episode 25 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest's Connor and Carmen Barclay AKA The Barclays! Connor is an incredible musician, and his brand of rock has seen him play at some awesome venues all over London, as well as some festival spots. Carmen is a fashion genius, having recently launched her own ethically sourced, vintage clothing brand; 'Carmen Christine' and selling out of her first line in 48 hours. Together they live full time in their self-built camper-van, and have travelled around Europe together. In this episode we discuss their adventures travelling together, from road-tripping around Europe on their honeymoon, to getting so stoned in Amsterdam that they forgot how to cross the road. We also chat to them about the time their van got stolen in the lead-up to their wedding, leaving question marks over whether they could even afford their wedding. All this and so much more in this latest episode! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastConnor's Instagram - www.instagram.com/conbarclay.musicCarmen's Instagram - www.instagram.com/_carmenchristineThe Barclays Instagram - www.instagram.com/the_barclays

Welcome to Episode 24 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!Here is part 2 of our Travel Stories episodes! We were sent in so many incredible and hilarious stories for the last episode that we had to make it into 2 parts. The stories we were sent in were absolutely brilliant and we have loved reading them out live on the pod.From accidentally crashing a sex party in Australia to getting an illegal business visa for Mozambique, this episode has a lot of wild content to stick your teeth into!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 23 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!For this episode we wanted to do something a little bit different. We put a call out online for some travel stories that people didn't mind being read out on the pod and what we received was absolutely incredible! Some are funny, some are wholesome, and some are just downright mental.From Italian militia, massive poos in the ocean and even rejecting presidents of small European nations, this episode has a LOT of crazy content to get stuck into!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastPs. Our Unravelling Travelling merch is now available for pre-order! Head on over to unravellingtravelling.com/merch to grab a discount!

Welcome to Episode 22 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss the top 5 countries we want to visit. Our list is never-ending, so narrowing it down was really tough! From beach havens, to iconic cities and everything in between. If we get to visit these countries in the next few years, we will consider ourselves very lucky!So, get your notebooks out, and start planning along with us to the next episode of the pod!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 21 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss our top 5 countries for transport. Getting from A to B whilst travelling is an incredibly important part of any trip. A late train, a confusing metro system or an expensive bus can really mess up your plans. So, we have listed the countries who's transport systems are the most efficient, most fun and best value for money!From Japanese bullet trains, to 25p ferries, and everything in between. This list is our definitive top 5 countries for transport.So get your tickets ready, choose a seat and delve into this latest episode of the pod!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 20 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss our top 5 countries for romance. As a travelling couple we have been to a range of romantic places all around the world, despite not being the most lovey-dovey people out there!Travelling with your significant other can be absolutely amazing, and that's made even better when the places you're visiting fill your heart with love. From beach-side restaurants to adventure filled destinations, here is our definitive list for all you lovebirds out there!So sit down with your partner, or with your 14 cats, light some candles and enjoy this latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 19 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for backpacking.How to define backpacking is up for interpretation, but to us backpacking is about travelling efficiently on a budget, with very little luggage for a prolonged amount of time. It often requires you to stay in cheap accommodation, eat cheap food and drink cheap booze. This means that you can travel for longer and touch down in more countries. With this in mind, we've managed to narrow down our list to our five favourites. From interrailing around European cities to staying in cheap Asian hostels, this episode covers a range of places around the world.So chuck your backpack on and get yourself settled in for the latest episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 18 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for sun, sea and sand.We both love a sunny getaway, and have been lucky enough to visit some of the most stunning and picturesque countries in the world. From floating bungalows in Thailand and finding hidden beaches in Indonesia, to exploring the diverse Croatian coastline, compiling and narrowing down this list was tough (and led to a few disagreements!), but we're happy with the end result.So, slap on your sunscreen, find a spot down by the pool and get lost in this episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 17 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!Over the next load of episodes we will discussing our top 5 countries in a chosen subject, kicking off with food! In this episode we debate which countries make the list of the best countries we have visited for food and which just miss out. We both believe that food is such an important part of travelling. It represents a countries culture and can vary hugely from one country to the next. Each country has a signature dish as well as their own take on other countries cuisines. Narrowing down this list was difficult, but we're pretty happy with our final choices! Whether it is Italian pizza, spicy Chinese hot-pot, or Li forgetting that Thai food is from Thailand, we have something for you, no matter your appetite.So, grab your knife and fork, put your bib on and tuck into this filling episode!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 16 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!Happy New Year! After a short break we're now back with a brand new episode. The topic for this episode is Travel Photography! As a travel photographer Ben shares his experiences photographing the world, it's landscapes, the people he meets, the streets and everything in between.Along with his experiences, we also chat about what it means to be travel photographer. He also shares his top tips for how to get the most out your photos and he takes us on a tour of the equipment he uses, his editing process and the mindset needed to create the perfect images. We also have a quick chat about the pros and cons of travelling with someone who has to stop every two seconds to photograph something...All this and more in and episode 16!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 15 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Olivia Teanby!Olivia is a traveller who has vast experience in working abroad. She has spent time in Russia as well as Hong Kong as a governess and a teacher. During her time abroad she has had some wild experiences, including working for a wealthy family that bought each other Bentley's as presents, and a family willing to move from Asia to London to keep Olivia as their governess. In this episode we also discuss Olivia's exploits as a travel agent, that time she had a loaded gun pointed at her head and her love of butt-wipes.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!'Don't get butt-naked in a bunya' - Olivia TeanbyInstagram - www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 14 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we are hosting our first ever special and it is in support of World Children's Day! We have four wonderful children as guests on to chat to us all about the world of travel. Our guests include; Toby, Eliza, Tiff and Jack. As you can imagine, their knowledge of exploring the globe is somewhat limited. But that didn't stop them from giving us some adorable, hilarious and wholesome answers!World Children's Day is celebrated on 20th November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. To find out more you can head to the UNICEF website or head to their social media channels.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instragram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastUNICEF website - https://www.unicef.org/world-childrens-day

Welcome to Episode 13 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Holly Unwin!Holly is an artist who has recently started creating some of the most sensual and provocative work that we've ever seen. She is also a very seasoned traveller with many hilarious stories to back it all up. We first met Holly in Singapore where we all started our trips exploring South East Asia.​In this episode we discuss travelling around South East Asia, going skydiving, doing the worlds largest bungee jump, her current artistic endeavours and so much more! ​Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instragram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastHolly's Instagram - www.instagram.com/hollyyinks

Welcome to Episode 12 to The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest Cameron Reid aka Magpie!We met Magpie when he was working in our favourite hostel in Europe; Carpe Noctem Vitae. Vitae is a party hostel and some of the stories that Cameron shares with us are absolutely wild, including 'drinking your way out of the anal room'.We also discuss Cameron's adventures road-tripping through the outback in Australia, his favourite country, his top 3 items in his backpack and his go-to travel apps. We also discuss the origins of his nickname!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - www.instragram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcastCameron's Instagram - www.instagram.com/the_swoopster

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast with special guest - Jen Boyd!In this episode we sit down with our good friend Jen, with whom we worked in China. We discussed her travelling adventures including her favourite country in the world, her top 3 items in her backpack and what it was like to live and work in China.This is our first episode with a guest so we were stoked to sit down and have this chat!Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy it!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we discuss the difficulties of travelling on your period, along with some great hacks and tips for how to make it as stress-free as possible. Whilst this is a topic that some may assume doesn't concern them, we also touch on what it is that those who don't menstruate can do to help those that do.Whether you're a young traveller concerned about exploring the world whilst on your period, or a guy who wants to learn more about this side of travelling, we have something for everyone. We also have an exclusive horror story from Li that has never been spoken of before that definitely shouldn't be missed!Thanks for listening and we hope you bloody enjoy it!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we chat all about bucket lists. Bucket lists are a great way to keep track of the awesome things that we have done, along with the wonderful things we want to do before we are too frail and old to skydive naked out of an airplane.Both of us choose 5 items on our bucket lists to discuss with one another as well as 5 cool things that we have ticked off, including; Mario Karting around Tokyo, riding the Hogwarts Express in Scotland and getting stick and poke tattoos in Thailand. After discussing some of the items we have on our lists, it's fair to say that we're in for a busy few years travelling! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we chat about Nomad Life. Nomadic lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular around the globe especially among the travelling community. It is easier than ever to earn a living whilst travelling which makes living as a nomad simpler than ever.We discuss what it means to be a nomad, what it is about being a nomad that we associate ourselves with and why we love the freedom that comes with it.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 7 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast!In this episode we got together to sit and chat about teaching abroad. Teaching abroad is incredibly popular among travellers as it allows you to visit new countries whilst saving money at the same time. We spent a year teaching abroad in China and gained some priceless experience and skills in an ever growing market. We also realised just how amazing teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) can be.During this chat we discussed a huge range of topics including how to get your TEFL certificate, which countries are the best for teaching abroad, which offer the most money as well as the usual collection of funny and silly stories.Thanks for your tuning in and we hope you enjoy!Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we had a chat all about partying abroad. We are both fairly big drinkers, especially when we are travelling and have plenty of wild stories and funny antics to share with the world. Beyond just drinking from buckets and enjoying Czech beer, partying abroad is a great way to meet new people, break the ice and make fun memories. We also discuss the importance of staying safe and how to look after yourself and others whilst getting plastered abroad.We have also made a drinking game to play whilst listening to this episode, so head over to our Instagram to find the rules and get involved!Thanks for your support and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Unravelling Travelling Podcast! In this episode we had a chat all about travelling as a couple. We've spent the past 4 years roaming the world together and we absolutely love having each other as travel companions. That isn't to say that it isn't tough from time to time. Travelling as a couple is about balance, communication and love, and in this episode we discuss the pros and cons of having your partner with you on your adventures as well as candidly discussing our own relationship. Listen for more tips, tricks and, as ever, some ridiculous stories! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/unravellingtravellingpodcast