Episodes

While we are away recording brand new episodes for the next season, we are re-sharing some of our favourite episodes from the archive. We hope you enjoy them. This week, our host, Abbey, chats with Charlie Mayhew OBE, President and founder of Tusk, the UK’s leading African conservation NGO. After witnessing the devastating impact of the illegal wildlife trade in his early twenties, Charlie has dedicated his life to supporting wildlife conservation across Africa. Join him as he shares insights ...

While we are away recording brand new episodes for the next season, we are re-sharing some of our favourite episodes from the archive. We hope you enjoy them. In today’s episode of quickfire questions, David O’Neill MBE reveals his top travel tips and details of his next adventure for the listeners of the Travel For Curious Minds podcast. To find out more about David, you can head over to: David O'Neill - LinkedIn InSTR - LinkedIn Fire Aid - Facebook For more information about travel for y...

While we are away recording brand new episodes for the next season, we are re-sharing some of our favourite episodes from the archive. We hope you enjoy them. After retiring from his position as Assistant Commissioner in the London Fire Brigade following over three decades of service, David O’Neill MBE joins host Abbey Cousins in this week’s episode of Travel For Curious Minds. David and Abbey chat about his incredible career so far and the life-changing adventures that have shaped it. With mo...

This week, Abbey is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering producer Steve's quickfire questions on all things travel. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Behind the Mic – Producer Steve takes over to ask host Abbey about her own travel story. Usually Abbey asks the questions. This time, the tables turn. Travel for Curious Minds’ producer Steve steps into the host's chair to find out how Abbey's own love of travel started — and to look back over some of the guests and stories that have stuck with the team most. In this episode: A childhood in Zimbabwe, a visit to a local village, and the moment curiosity about difference first took hold The E...

This week, Lauren is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things Algeria. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Algeria isn't on most people's travel list. That's exactly what makes it worth talking about. Jules Verne’s own Lauren Valentine joins host Abbey to share what it’s really like to visit one of the world’s least-visited countries - and why she came back wondering why more people aren’t going. Lauren started travelling at 18, solo, with no real plan - and spent the best part of four years moving through Australia, Canada, Central America, and beyond before moving into a career in travel. As Jule...

As with the full episode, we are revisiting the quickfire round with Eleanor Mills this week. Eleanor is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things travel and adventure. And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

There’s a slight change for this week’s episode. With female solo travel such a hot topic right now, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit one of our earlier conversations that truly captures the spirit of adventure and independence. In one of our very first episodes, we sat down with Eleanor Mills to explore how women are redefining travel on their own terms – embracing freedom, confidence, and new experiences around the world. Eleanor, an award-winning editor, writer and broadcaster,...

This week, Gareth is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things South Africa This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Step aboard your very own luxurious train with Gareth Van Wyk from Rovos Rail, as he reveals why this legendary journey through Africa is about far more than getting from A to B. Africa is one of the world's great adventure destinations - but how do you experience it slowly, authentically, and without the noise of modern life? In this episode of Travel for Curious Minds, Gareth shares what makes Rovos Rail a truly unique way to see Southern Africa, and why the journey itself is the destination....

This week, Eleni is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things Greece. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Unlock the secrets to a more meaningful Mediterranean escape with Eleni Skarveli, Director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, as she reveals a fresh, sustainable vision for exploring Greece in 2026. Greece is one of the most loved destinations in the world, but how do you experience it without the crowds, the rush, or the sense of déjà vu? In this episode of Travel for Curious Minds, Eleni shares how Greece is being reimagined for 2026, shaped by slower rhythms, year‑round travel, and ...

This week, Ben is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things India This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Ben Boesch – Travel + Surprise = Adventure Unlock the secrets to meaningful travel with Ben Boesch, joint CEO of Dertour UK, as he reveals the adventurous spirit behind exploring India, Morocco, and beyond. Ever wondered how a seemingly simple trip can turn into a lifelong memory? Ben shares insider stories of unpredictable adventures - including how a motorcycle breakdown in Morocco sparked unforgettable encounters with locals and hidden experiences no itinerary could create. In this episode...

This week, Mahal is in the Travel for Curious Minds' hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things Egypt. This is a video podcast also, and you can watch the video on the link here: YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds And for more information for your curious mind, have a look at these: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast

Here is the third in our trilogy of episodes about Egypt. This time, we meet Mahal. As one of Jules Verne’s most experienced and trusted guides in Egypt, Mahal has a wealth of knowledge and stories to share. We learn about growing up in Egypt, and why becoming a guide isn’t always the easy option. Why Mahal loves sharing Egypt with people. The wonders of the amazing Grand Egyptian Museum. And how Mahal is proud to represent the modern Egypt of strong women, showcasing the remarkable things in s...

As promised on our last episode, here is a wonderful conversation with Debbie O'Neill, Managing Director at Jules Verne. Recently back from her 12th visit to Egypt, Debbie brings us up to date with this beautiful country, its people, and now, finally open, what to expect from the Grand Egyptian Museum. For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds The theme ...

This week on Travel for Curious Minds, we’re dipping into the archives with an episode from April 2022—originally recorded for our sister podcast. Abbey came live from World Travel Market, joined by our Egypt partners Tarek and Rania. They talked Nile cruises—both the classic routes and the little-known stretches of the river—and shared early insights on the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Rania had even visited before it officially opened. Why bring it back now? Because our MD, Debbie O’Neill, ...

This week, journalist duo Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton are in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things travel. To find out more about Nick and Deborah, head over to: Nick Dalton – Instagram Deborah Stone - Instagram For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast YouTube - Travel for Curious Minds

On this week’s episode of Travel for Curious Minds, renowned travel journalists Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton join host Abbey Cousins to discuss how they started out wanting to “save the world” through journalism, working on national news desks, then becoming digital nomads in the 90s, travelling around the world working for various national and international publications. From debunking misunderstandings about being a travel writer (it’s harder work than you think!) to the destinations etched ...

Today, we have Director of Sustainability for DERTOUR UK, Claire Ross, in the Travel for Curious Minds hotseat, revealing top travel tips and destinations in a round of quickfire questions. To find out more about Claire, and DERTOUR's approach to sustainability, head over to: LinkedIn - Claire Ross DERTOUR - Sustainability For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagram - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast YouTube - Travel for Cu...

This week, Travel for Curious Minds’ host Abbey Cousins chats to Claire Ross, Director of Sustainability for one of the leading tourism groups in Europe, DERTOUR UK. Hear about everything from the small changes we can all make when travelling to ease our environmental impact to why Claire will never write off a destination based on its reputation again – and why you shouldn’t either! To find out more about Claire, and DERTOUR's approach to sustainability, head over to: LinkedIn - Claire Ross ...

Today, we have author, podcast host, and mid-life mentor Rachel Lankester in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, revealing top travel tips and destinations through a round of quickfire questions. To find out more about Rachel, head over to: Instagram | Instagram (@rachel_lankester) Facebook | Magnificent Midlife Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellankester/ YouTube | Magnificent Midlife For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds P...