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Travel Writers Radio
by Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)
Interviews, reviews, features and news from the Travel Writers Radio Show, produced by PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers - our international network of food, lifestyle and travel journalists and broadcasters. In 2025 our show was twice awarded international recognition as one of the Top 10 Travel and Lifestyle Podcasts in the world and also the Best Travel Broadcast 2025.Now heard live every Wednesday 5-7 pm (AEST) and Saturdays 1pm to 3 pm on Melbourne's J-AIR 88 FM; online at www.j-air.com.au and on SoundCloud, Spotify and your favourite streaming platform.We also produce and present Private Label Sponsored Podcasts on request for your business. To discover how we can help you drive engagement with your customer base send us an email: [email protected] Promise: No AI and No BS
Episodes
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TWR's Top Travel Tips -Helen Hayes & Graeme Kemlo
At TWR our team members have probably made most of the mistakes while travelling. We are learning from our mistakes so you don't have to. Graeme Kemlo and Helen Hayes give their top tips - from how to pack and what to pack before you even leave home, to tips that make your onward journey more...
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40 Years Ago Crocodile Dundee Shone A Light On Kakadu -Helen Hayes
It is hard to believe that it is 40 years since Crocodile Dundee first gained global attention. Apart from Hoges and the croc, it turned Kakadu into a world-renowned natural attraction. So how has the movie changed things for Kakadu – Helen Hayes spoke to Kakadu Tourism’s Peter Hook.
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Travel Writers Radio News Sept 30 Helen Hayes & Graeme Kemlo
The latest travel news from the team at Travel Writers Radio. We call it News You Can Use.
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NEW at Travel Writers Radio Sept 30 -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
Welcome to Travel Writers Radio. I am your host, Graeme Kemlo. If you’re new here this is our 493rd episode of the show we began here on J-AIR i88FM in March 2014. We’re on air and live on the internet every Wednesday between 5pm and 7pm. You can also stream us anytime that suits you at...
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Kerri Bullard Mercure Kooinda Waters Central Coast NSW -Helen Hayes
For a weekend or mid-week break from Sydney or Newcastle, the Mercure Kooindah Waters is perfect, as Helen Hayes discovered on a recent visit. Here, she talks to the resort's Director of Sales and Marketing, Kerri Bullard.
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Strolling The Ramparts of Walled Cities York and Chester -Mike Smith
Our roving travel writer MIKE SMITH steps back in time in the north of England when horses pulled carriages along the narrow cobblestone lanes and the pubs were filled with smoke and plenty of tall yarns. His focus is on the two walled Roman centres of York and Chester, more than 175kms apart yet...
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Short But Memorable Yacht Vacation in Greece -Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes had a short but memorable vacaion on board a yacht in Greece last week. Unfortunately she had to return earlier than planned, but it took her back to her youth backpacking around Europe and also more recent visits to the many islands in the region. She shares where she went with...
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Alistair Smith's Conundrum -How To Count Countries You Visit
Alistair Smith has stumbled on something ... just how many countries are there in the world and who keeps the official count? It started when Alistair thought he would visit his 100th country, however Donald Trump had different ideas and got involved in the Middle East that stopped Mike’s…
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Reporter Mike Smith Returns to England's North -Enjoys Beer, Food, Cricket and mre
Mike Smith is back from three months in the UK and shares some of his experiences with Graeme Kemlo, which revolved around the local cricket club, a few original Lancashire pubs and Mike revisiting places of his youth. Photo by Mike Smith DARCY LEVER CRICKET CLUB - Village green atmosphere
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World Rainforest Music Festival Sarawak With The Commodores -Carmen Jenner
Carmen Jenner returned to Sarawak this year for the annual Rainforest World Music Festival, where world music has echoed in Sarawak's rainforest for almost three decades. 2027 will mark the music festival’s 30th anniversary from 25th to 27th June. For more information go to...
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Carolyne Jasinski's Not-So-Secret Guide to South Australia Part 2
Carried over from last week is part two of Carolyne Jasinski’s excellent collection of interesting places to see and experiences to try around her home state of South Australia. She picks up the story on Kangaroo Island. Photo: Carolyne Jasinski in SA's Flinders Ranges
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Olivia Habib of Organic Flora Farm in Los Cabos -Helen Hayes
Los Cabos has it all going on with organic foods. Helen Hayes met Olivia Habib of Flora Farms, a 25-acre hand-tended organic farm just outside San Jose del Cabo. Olivia explains the ethos of Flora Farms and why it is so popular with locals and visitors. flora-farms.com Photo: Helen Hayes - Flora...
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New this week (23.9) at Travel Writers Radio -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
The latest episode from Travel Writers Radio pr0duced and presented by PALAT - The Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers
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Holiday With Purpose in South Korea - Emily McAuliffe
Melbourne-based travel writer Emily McAuliffe tells us all about a holiday with purpose in South Korea. Emily was there to write about the country, her partner was there as an athlete in the World Masters Games and her two-year-old son was just there for the ride. Here is what she discovered.
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Seven Days Living on A Royal Train In Spain - Carmen Jenner
Carmen Jenner discovers the luxury of slow travel on a decadent train trip through Spain’s Andalusia. She spent a week aboard RENFE Tren Al Andalus from Madrid to Seville, and was treated like the royalty who once rode on the restored 1920s Belle Époque beauty. More information:...
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South Australia's Not-So-Secret Experiences You Should Try - Carolyne Jasinski
What is there to do in South Australia? We asked Carolyne Jasinski to tell us her favourite experiences in her home state. From swimming with cuttlefish to shucking oysters in the ocean or staying on your own private island ... here is Part 1 of her "not-so-secret" list. Part 2 is coming next…
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Travel Writers Radio News Sept 16 - Graeme Kemlo & Carolyne Jasinski
The latest news on lifestyle and travel from the team at PALAT The Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers. Independent, authentic journalism you can use. One rule- No AI and No BS
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Here's what's new at Travel Writers Radio Sept 16 - Graeme Kemlo & Carolyne Jasinski
This is the latest drop from the team at Travel Writers Radio, delivering authentic, independent, human interest stories about the people and the places for travel and lifestyle, around the corner and around the world.
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What to experience on Portuguese Island of Madeira - Alistair Smith
Alistair Smith with another of his quirky stories. This week it is about Madeira, an archipelago of islands in the North Atlantic that belongs to Portugal and is famous for its cake and fortified wine. Photo: You take a cable car to the peak, but a fun ride to take is in Funchal.
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The Kimberley trek secrets are out thanks to this campfire chat – Carolyne Jasinski
Carolyne Jasinski loved her 4WD tagalong Kimberley Adventure but is it for everyone? Here she asks her fellow intrepid travellers what their highlights, surprises and challenges were.
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Helen Hayes Finds A Lot To Love About Los Cabos Mexico
For sun, sea, cuisine and culture, Mexico's Los Cabos is an emerging and surprising destination as Helen Hayes discovered. Photo: Helen Hayes. The old mission and surrounding market in San Jose del Cabo. For more information: LosCabos.travel; flora-farms.com; acre-resort.com
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Travel Writers Radio News Sept 9 - Graeme Kemlo
The latest travel and lifestyle news from the auspices of our newsroom. It is News You Can Use
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What's New At Travel Writers Radio Sept 9 - Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
This is Episode 490 of our show, since it first aired in March 2014 on 88FM in Melbourne and the Internet. Our human interest stories cover lifestyle and travel experiences both local and international. This award-winning show is produced and presented by PALAT - The Professional Association of...
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Cristina Alonso Author The Conscious Traveller Mexico -Karin Avila
Karin Avila interviews Cristina Alonso, author of a new book, The Conscious Traveller Mexico. Cristina talks about how Mexico is offering visitors opportunities for more meaningful travel experiences, from natural landscapes to traditional fare. More information: cristinaalonso.net
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After 18 Years at Business Events Victoria What's Next for Chris Porter
Chris Porter has been at the helm of Business Events Victoria for the past 18 years, focusing on getting meetings and events into the regional towns and cities of Victoria. The result has been thousands of meetings and millions of dollars generated for the local visitor economy. Chris has…
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Kobe as a Tourism Hub When Visiting Japan -Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes recently did a round trip cruise on Mitsui Ocean Fuji out of the Port of Kobe and recommends you stay a few days before or after your cruise. Tonight she speaks about Kobe as a tourism hub, as it offers ready access to a broad range of experiences for your visit to Japan, from sake…
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Team Member Alistair Smith's New Book - Been There Done That
We love to celeberate success here on the show and one of our team members has just published a book – It is titled Been There Done That – and it contains about 180 pages of Alistair Smith’s travel tales. So if you like his quirky stories here on the show, he has gathered a lot of stories from…
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Eric Holmer Won A Swedish Island - Kristin Henning
Forget winning a meat tray, Kristin Henning heard about a local man who won a Swedish Island. Kris interviewed the winner, Eric Holmer, who talks about the contest, why he applied, and what he knows about Sweden, which he’s never visited before. You will hear Eric’s story, which also combines...
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Part 2 -Best of the Kimberley just a 4WD adventure away - Carolyne Jasinski
The spectacular highs and unexpected lows ... the challenges and rewards keep coming on Carolyne Jasinski's 4WD adventure through Western Australia's Kimberley Ranges. She speaks to tour leader, Jacob Fisher, and talks about the gorgeous gorges, hot springs, waterfalls, Outback stations, riverbed...
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Travel Writers Radio News Sept 2 -Greme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
The latest nes from the newsroom at PALAT. We call it News You Can Use. To submit your potential story for news plesse note we do no use AI and we do not accept pieces written by AI - who outsource your thinking to a device??
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What's New at Travel Writers Radio Sept 2 -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
Another interesting episode of our show brought to you by PALAT - The Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers, To get in touch just email: [email protected]
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Surviving the notorious Gibb River Road in the Kimberley - Carolyne Jasinski
Can anyone tackle the Kimberley's Gibb River Road? Absolutely ... with the right guidance. Carolyne Jasinski joined a 4WD tagalong tour and ticked off a great Aussie bucket list adventure. Here she talks to Jacob Fisher, her guide on the Kimberley convoy. Photo by Carolyne Jasinski - Gibb River...
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Expat Perspective on Bali Authorities' Crackdown - Suzanne Hart with Graeme Kemlo
Stories about the authorities in Bali clamping down on visitors with a tourist visa doing work in Indonesia, from digital nomads, to influencers to yoga teachers, Clearly you need to obtain the cofrrect visa if you intend to do anything other than flop by the pool in Bali. Then there’s the scam...
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Plenty To Do In The Solomons, One Of the Least-Visited Countries -Alistair Smith
The Solomon Islands has a lot of offer and is just a short hop from Brisbane. The diving and fishing are incredible, as is the WW11 history. Alistair Smith talks to Richard Skewes from Solomon Islands Tourism about its many highlights.
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Small Ship Cruise Experiences in Alaska's South East -Kristin Henning
Kristin Henning takes a small ship cruise covering the inner passage of Southeast Alaska. The expedition style cruise, under 200 passengers, includes a day in Glacier Bay National Park (where glaciers filled these valleys only 250 years ago), the historic city of Sitka (once capital of the…
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New for Australia Japanese Mitsui Cruise Ships - Helen Hayes Goes Aboard
Mitsui Ocean Cruises is a Japanese owned cruise company with two five-star ships, including the Mitsui Ocean Sakura which begins her cruising life in September. Helen Hayes cruised in and out of Kobe on Mitsui Ocean Fuji in July, and gives her thoughts on why this is a wonderful way to explore...
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What's New at Travel Wrters Radio Auust 26 Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
This is the latest episode f Travel Writers Radio, produced and presented by members of PALAT, The Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers. Noe in ts 13th year, the multi-award winning podcast and broadcast i heard first on J-SIR, Melbourne's 88FM. Rhanks for listening
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Latest - Travel Writers Radio News 26 Aug 2026
Latest - Travel Writers Radio News 26 Aug 2026 by Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)
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Latest - Travel Writers Radio News 26 Aug2026
Epsiode 488 of Travel Writers Radio has landed. Hear the latest in human interest stories about lifestyle and travel produced and presented by PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers. Our multi-award winning show has nw been running more than 12 years as a broadcast…
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Travel Writers Radio Three-time Winners forTravel & Lifesryle Progam
Graeme Kemlo updates listeners on Travel Writers Radio's third consecutive win in the LUXLife hospitality awards from the UK's AI Global Media group. Following awards in 2024 and 2025, this year the show was recognised as the Leading Lifestyle and Travel Broadcaster 2026 - Australia. On behalf of...
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Ged Brown on The Upside of Low Season Travel -Keeley Warren
Keeley Warren, our award-winning correspondent from Valencia Spain speaks with Ged Brown from Low Season Traveller about low-season travel, why it matters for local communities and places, and how travelling out of season can offer richer, more meaningful experiences for visitors. They unpack the...
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Tamara Chalmers Deakin University's Director Campus Experience
Recently in Geelong, Graeme Kemlo met Tamara Chalmers, who is the Director of Campus Experience at Deakin University’s four Victorian campuses. A decision to bring catering in-house rather than outsource it for students and staff led to the development of hospitality businesses for the…
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Rise of Time Travel Tourism -Suzy Bohan with Helen Hayes
Across Australia, medieval festivals, living history events, Renaissance fairs, historical combat tournaments and immersive re-enactment experiences are drawing growing crowds, with travellers seeking more than a destination - they want to step into another world. Helen Hayes speaks with Suzy…
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Helen Hayes on ILTM Asia Pacific Luxury Travel Expo in Singapore
Helen Hayes was in Singapore recently for ILTM Asia Pacific, a travel trade show dedicated to luxury travel and tourism experiences. Helen gives us an overview of the event and the trends as we look forward to teasing out more details in coming episodes.
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Rob Hopkins Time-Traveller Author Changemaker on Future Travel -Karin Avila
Two weeks ago, Karin Avila brought us a conversation from the Moverence conference in Lucerne, Switzerland, where regenerative tourism expert Bill Reed explored what it means to leave a place better than we found it. This week, with another perspective on reimagining the future of tourism and our...
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Restaurateur Jason Jones of Entrecote -Rita Erlich
Our Culinary Editor, Rita Erlich gives an interesting perspective on the difficulties of running a restaurant, even one that has been a favourite with Melbourne foodies for more than 10 years. Rita speaks with restaurateur and owner of Entrecote, Jason Jones in which he reveals just how slim the...
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Travel Writers Radio News July 8 - Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes
Here's the latest news from the auspices of PALAT - it is news you can use from around the world and around the corner. To submit a news item for consideration be aware of our ethos - No AI and No BS. Please keep it short, accurate, interesting and timely for your best chance of success.
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Here's What's New at Travel Writers Radio July 8
Here's our latest drop. A mix of lfiestyle and travel stories from the multi-award-winning team at PALAT. We'd love to hear from you - just email: [email protected] from wherever in the world you happen to be. And thanks for listening.
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What's New at Travel Writers Radio July 1, 2026 - Carolyne Jasinski & Graeme Kemlo
Here is what's new this week from the team at Travel Writers Radio. We'd love to have your comment by email - [email protected]
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Travel Writers Radio News July 1, 2026 - Graeme Kemlo
Here's your latest lifestyle and travel news from the auspices of Travel Writers Radio. If you would like to submit a news item, please remember these key points: Keep it short, keep it relevant and remember our ethos - No AI and No BS, email: [email protected]
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Interviews, reviews, features and news from the Travel Writers Radio Show, produced by PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers - our international network of food, lifestyle and travel journalists and broadcasters. In 2025 our show was twice awarded international recognition as one of the Top 10 Travel and Lifestyle Podcasts in the world and also the Best Travel Broadcast 2025.Now heard live every Wednesday 5-7 pm (AEST) and Saturdays 1pm to 3 pm on Melbourne's J-AIR 88 FM; online at www.j-air.com.au and on SoundCloud, Spotify and your favourite streaming platform.We also produce and present Private Label Sponsored Podcasts on request for your business. To discover how we can help you drive engagement with your customer base send us an email: [email protected] Promise: No AI and No BS
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