If you travel often or plan to, you will be spoilt for quality travel podcasts.
Before you rule them out, you should know they are a fantastic way to uncover hidden gems, learn about the world, and improve your travel experiences moving forward.
It doesn’t matter if you are eager for a blissful four-day getaway on a sun-kissed beach or are hoping to travel the world on a tight budget, there is a show out there for you. Here are four travel podcasts you need to listen to in 2025 that could enhance your next holiday or globetrotting adventure.
1. The Travel Diaries
Don’t overlook The Travel Diaries when looking to enhance your travel experiences in the future. There is a reason it is the number one travel podcast in the UK, as it often features many celebrity guests, such as Michael Palin, Simon Reeve, Dev Patel, Tony Wheeler, and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. It could help you take the plunge and book one of our 4-day breaks in sunny destinations, as it’s full of interesting stories and tips worth tuning in for. According to Holly Rubenstein, The Travel Diaries’ presenter, the podcast is the travel equivalent of Desert Island Discs, but guests share travel experiences instead of songs.
2. Amateur Traveler
If you are eager to explore a different part of the world but unsure where to start, tune into the Amateur Traveler. It is one of the oldest and best travel podcasts you can stream, as Chris Christensen launched it in 2005, meaning you will have access to 600 episodes, and each one provides helpful details on a specific destination. Guaranteed you will finish the podcast with many top tips and interesting insights that will enhance your experience and potentially save you money.
3. The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast is a must-listen if you are a travel lover. In addition to offering interesting travel stories and helpful advice, it features interviews with many travel experts and jetsetters that will make you want to explore more of the world. Thanks to Amanda Kendle’s relaxed interview style, you will feel you are eavesdropping on a group of friends. Also, each episode never exceeds 30 minutes, making it ideal for a commute to or from work, when cooking in the kitchen, or relaxing in the bath.
4. Zero to Travel
It is hard not to feel passionate about travelling the world after listening to Zero to Travel, as it’s full of life-changing perspectives and helpful travel advice. Host Jason Moore delivers hour-long episodes that will excite and inspire you to head off on a short or long holiday or encourage you to travel the world. Each time you listen to the podcast, you will hear from interesting explorers who have embarked on epic journeys in various corners of the world. For example, you can listen to how visually impaired cyclists travelled 16,000 miles from Argentina to Alaska or gain an insight into the highs and lows of travelling as a neurodivergent person.
Radiodays Europe is happening in March 2025 - use code RTY25ATH to get a discount and join us in Athens! More..