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by Holly Rubenstein · English

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye star and Presenter

This episode of Travel Diaries is an interview with Antoni Porowski (Queer Eye’s food and wine expert) about how travel shaped his life and identity, plus his experiences filming National…

26 May 2026 · 53m · 18 chapters

Eva zu Beck, adventurer & filmmaker

Travel Diaries episode with Eva zu Beck about leaving a “polished” life for near-constant adventure, and what that journey taught her about freedom, resilience, and authenticity.

19 May 2026 · 55m · 29 chapters

Newport Beach - Bonus Destination Special

Destination special on Newport Beach, California (south of Los Angeles in Orange County), covering harbor life, beaches, neighborhoods, food, outdoor activities, and a weekend itinerary.

16 May 2026 · 34m · 15 chapters

Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont’s travel diaries, told through seven “chapters” of destinations and life lessons, plus her comedy career and TV experiences.

12 May 2026 · 53m · 24 chapters

Charlotte Crosby

Travel Diaries with Charlotte Crosby (Geordie Shore) covering her earliest holiday memory, first “real” travel love, a life-changing COVID quarantine trip in Australia, standout cultural experiences…

5 May 2026 · 54m · 27 chapters

Dermot O'Leary

Travel Diaries episode with Dermot O’Leary, exploring how travel shaped his identity and priorities, from childhood in Wexford to solo trips across America and his favorite destination in Italy…

28 Apr 2026 · 54m · 23 chapters

Totally Türkiye - Destination Special with Trip.com

A Turkey destination special for Travel Diaries, guided by Turkey expert Annabelle Thorpe and multiple past-episode voices, covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and the Aegean/Turkish Riviera…

21 Apr 2026 · 48m · 18 chapters

Tom Bradby

Travel Diaries episode with journalist Tom Bradby, mixing his personal travel memories with career highlights (including war reporting and royal interviews) and his favorite destinations, plus brief…

14 Apr 2026 · 53m · 17 chapters

Eve, Grammy-winning hip hop star

Travel Diaries episode with Eve (Grammy-winning hip hop/R&B artist) sharing her “seven chapters” of travel life, from early memories (Jersey Shore) to favorite destinations (Ibiza, London, New York),…

7 Apr 2026 · 47m · 20 chapters

Dom Joly

Dom Jolly discusses his travel life and “dark tourism,” linking it to his childhood in Lebanon, his politically shaped worldview, and his unusual destination choices (Prague, Cambodia, North Korea,…

31 Mar 2026 · 1h 4m · 27 chapters

Season 16 Trailer - The Travel Diaries with Holly Rubenstein

Trailer for Season 16 of The Travel Diaries with Holly Rubenstein, announcing the show’s return after Holly’s maternity leave and previewing the season’s guest lineup and themes (travel stories that…

24 Mar 2026 · 1m

Richard E. Grant

In the final episode of the year, host Holly Rubenstein interviews actor, writer, and podcast host Richard E. Grant, who shares his diverse travel experiences that span across continents and decades.

30 Dec 2025 · 52m · 22 chapters

Rick Stein returns - Christmas Special

In this festive edition of *The Travel Diaries*, host Holly Rubenstein welcomes renowned chef, restaurateur, and writer Rick Stein for a return visit after five years.

16 Dec 2025 · 41m

Magical Morocco - Destination Special

In this special episode of *The Travel Diaries*, host Holly Rubenstein takes the audience on a captivating journey through Morocco, a country that has enchanted many of her podcast guests.

28 Oct 2025 · 55m

The Hairy Bikers - From the archives

In this episode of *The Travel Diaries*, host Holly Rubenstein revisits a heartfelt conversation with the beloved duo Si King and the late Dave Myers, known as The Hairy Bikers.

21 Oct 2025 · 59m

Eugene Levy

A weekly interview series featuring guests discussing their travel experiences, from childhood memories to bucket list destinations.

14 Oct 2025 · 26m

Dr Jane Goodall - From the archives, in her memory

In this special episode, host Holly Rubenstein honors the late Dame Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and conservationist, by re-releasing her earlier conversation with her.

7 Oct 2025 · 47m

Joanna Lumley - From the archives

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30 Sep 2025 · 1h 4m

Oman Uncovered - Destination Special with Dina Macki

A “destination special” episode of The Travel Diaries focused on Oman, using Dina Mackey’s personal travel “chapters” to cover where to go, when to visit, what to eat, where to stay, and standout…

23 Sep 2025 · 45m · 18 chapters

Stephen Mangan

Season 15 finale of Travel Diaries with actor Stephen Mangan, covering seven “chapters” of his travel life and promoting ITV’s The Fortune Hotel (filmed in Grenada).

12 Aug 2025 · 53m · 17 chapters

Diana Henry, Food Writer

Diana Henry discusses how travel and food shape identity, from childhood imagination to later writing; she also explains her research and meal-planning habits, and shares specific memories of places…

5 Aug 2025 · 1h 3m · 19 chapters

Monisha Rajesh returns, Train Travel Special

Travel Diaries episode focused on sleeper trains and train travel experiences, plus a brief ad segment about news framing (Ground News) and podcast advertising (Acast).

29 Jul 2025 · 54m · 21 chapters

Chris Packham

Travel diaries with wildlife broadcaster Chris Packham, focusing on places that shaped him, his neurodiversity-informed way of seeing, and his climate/biodiversity activism.

22 Jul 2025 · 1h 8m · 18 chapters

Simon Calder, Travel Expert, returns

Travel Diaries global catch-up with Simon Calder on post-COVID travel priorities, where to go for summer (Baltics/Poland), new destinations (Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Georgia), slow travel practices,…

15 Jul 2025 · 39m · 16 chapters