Explore The World Travel Podcast

103 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings

Explore the World Travel Podcast is hosted by Matt Long, travel blogger, writer and photographer. This podcast shares everything you need to know to travel more often, travel smarter but also have a lot of fun along the way. From interviews with top travel experts to destination reviews and practical tips, Explore the World is your one-stop resource for all things travel. Whether you’re an independent solo traveler, someone who loves to cruise, a family with a Disney vacation in the future or a luxury traveler, Explore the World is the place for you. Matt has a passion for travel and wants to help as many people as possible learn how to get out there and experience the best the world has to offer.

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Episodes

ETW #53 Health and Wellness Travel Tips & Trends

March 08, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MB

This week we’re joined by a healthy travel expert to learn more about traveling with wellness in mind.

ETW #52 Planning a Fun Trip to Oklahoma City

March 01, 2020 15:00 - 56 minutes - 79 MB

If Oklahoma City isn’t already on your travel to-do list, it will be after you listen to this week’s podcast. In this episode, we explore the best that Oklahoma City has to offer from what to see and do, where to stay and what to eat in this fun and lively city.

ETW #51 What’s New In The Travel World

February 23, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

This week we’re talking about the latest news and trends in the travel world, from the coronavirus to reclining on flights and much more. Jason Cochran, Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com, joins us once again to chat about what’s new in travel and how to best plan your next adventure.

ETW #50 Travel to Paris

February 16, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MB

This week we share insider tips and tricks to help you best experience Paris, France.

ETW #49 Exploring Portugal on the Douro River

February 09, 2020 19:16 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

Sail away to Portugal this week as we cruise along the beautiful Douro River.

ETW #48 Taking a Cruise in 2020

February 02, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MB

This week we’re talking with Cruise Critic all about their Editors’ Picks Awards and important tips for cruising in 2020 and beyond.

ETW #47 Exploring the National Parks with the National Park Foundation

January 27, 2020 14:11 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Learn all about the National Park Foundation & how to better enjoy the National Parks.

ETW #46 Travel Agents: Everything You Need to Know

January 19, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 58.1 MB

This week we’re learning all about what travel agents really do & when travelers should work with them.

ETW #45 Sports Inspired Travel

January 12, 2020 20:47 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

We’re kicking off the New Year with a look at sports related travel, from marathons to golf and even major sporting events.

ETW #44 Where To Go In 2020

December 29, 2019 15:33 - 47 minutes - 66.7 MB

This week we chat with Jason Cochran, Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com about their Where to Go in 2020 list.

ETW #43 Top Travel Tips, Hacks and Trends with Chris McGinnis

December 22, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

One of the top names in the travel industry, in this week’s episode Chris McGinnis shares amazing travel tips, hacks and trends to help you travel more often and for less money.

ETW #42 Traveling to Shanghai & Shanghai Disneyland

December 15, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

If you’ve ever wondered about booking last minute trip deals then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Traveler Brandon Owen joins us to share his experience on a spontaneous trip to Shanghai, China including what to see and do from the Bund to Disneyland and everything in between.

ETW #41 Washington, D.C. Travel Tips

December 08, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

This week I’m excited to finally highlight my hometown, Washington, DC. Often misunderstood, there’s a lot to love about our nation’s capital and joining us to share her top tips is Renee Sklarew, author of the newly updated “The Unofficial Guide to Washington, DC. “

ETW #40 Travel to Italy’s Amazing Emilia-Romagna Region

November 10, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Home to such iconic Italian names like lasagna, balsamic vinegar, Ferrari and Fellini, this week we’re exploring the fascinating Emilia-Romagna region.

ETW #39 Inappropriate Travel With Spud Hilton

November 03, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

This week we’re chatting with the host of the “Inappropriate Traveler” podcast, the always insightful and hilarious Spud Hilton. Spud has spent a career poking fun at the travel industry and this week he joins us to chat about travel writing and why it’s important to be an inappropriate traveler.

ETW#38 A Nordic Adventure on a North Atlantic Cruiseferry

October 27, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week we’re traveling around Northern Europe on a very unique cruiseferry experience. Sailing from Denmark to the Faroe Islands to Iceland and then back, this is not your average cruise experience but it is one that you’ll never forget.

ETW #37 Exploring Europe with Monograms Travel

October 20, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Join me as I explore Europe with the innovative travel company Monograms. In this episode we learn more about what makes Monograms Travel so different and why they’re the perfect choice for independent travelers.

ETW #36 Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World

October 06, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

This week I share my thoughts and advice after my first visit to Walt Disney World. I also interview one of the world’s top experts on the subject, Bob Sehlinger, coauthor of the “Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.”

ETW #35 Interview with Travel Writer Jason Cochran

September 29, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MB

In this week’s episode we chat with author Jason Cochran all about his new book “Here Lies America: Buried Agendas and Family Secrets at the Tourist Sites Where Bad History Went Down.”

ETW #34 Travel to Northern Germany

September 22, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 69 MB

This week I share interviews and insights from my recent trip exploring Northern Germany. Germany isn’t only castles and pretzels and in the North we find a completely different but no less interesting part of the country.

ETW #33 How to Avoid Travel Scams and Mistakes - Interview with Christopher Elliott

September 15, 2019 16:00 - 52 minutes - 73.5 MB

On this week’s episode we chat with acclaimed travel consumer advocate, Christopher Elliott. He shares his experiences helping people with their travel problems as well as how to avoid making costly mistakes when traveling.

ETW #32 Fall & Winter Travel Tips

September 08, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 61.1 MB

This week we’re featuring two fun interviews to help you better plan your next trip. Gabe Saglie, Sr. Editor at Travelzoo shares the best Fall/Winter travel bargains, deals and tips. Also joining us is Helen Fanthorpe from Rough Guides to tell us all about their new book featuring the 100 Best Places on Earth.

ETW #31 Podcast Spotlight: Gays Do the D Interview

September 01, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 57.1 MB

The first in an ongoing series, this week I’m chatting with the hosts of one of my favorite podcasts - Gays Do the D: An Unofficial Disney Podcast. In this episode we learn more about the podcast as well as great tips to improve your next Disney vacation.

ETW #30 Visiting Virginia’s Blue Ridge

August 25, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MB

Located in the southwestern part of the state, Virginia’s Blue Ridge is now one of the trendiest tourist destinations in the country. It’s also where I’m from, so please join us as we discover what makes the Blue Ridge so much fun to visit.

ETW #29 Cruise Critic 2019 Cruisers’ Choice Destinations Awards

August 18, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 52.6 MB

This week we chat with Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic all about their new 2019 Cruisers’ Choice Destinations Awards.

ETW #28 Finding LOVE in Virginia

August 11, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Join us for a fun trip to Virginia where we learn more about what there is see and do in Virginia Beach and Richmond. We also chat with Rita McClenny, the President & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation about 50 years of LOVE and what’s new in the state.

ETW #27 Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019

August 04, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MB

This week we are chatting with Lonely Planet all about their new Best in Europe List 2019. On the list are European destinations that should be on everyone’s radar and in this podcast episode we find out why.

ETW #26 Family Travel Tips: Interview with Heather Greenwood Davis

July 28, 2019 16:00 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MB

Whether it’s traveling on a multigenerational trip or taking the kids to the beach, family travel is something most of us will do at some point. This week family travel expert Heather Greenwood Davis shares her top tips.

ETW #25 River Cruise on the Danube with Avalon Waterways

July 21, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

River cruising is incredibly popular, and with good reason - it’s a lot of fun! This week we sail along the Danube with Avalon Waterways and share what the experience is really like.

ETW #24 Interview with Legendary Traveler Nomadic Matt - Matt Kepnes

July 14, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 41.7 MB

On this week’s episode we interview legendary traveler Matt Kepnes, Nomadic Matt, about his new book Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home.

ETW #23 Exploring Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks

July 07, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion - these National Parks are also known as Utah’s Mighty Five; incredible national treasures all located in Southern Utah. In this week’s episode we share what it’s like to visit all of them and what makes them so very special.

ETW #22 Finding Affordable Airfare: Interview with Scott’s Cheap Flights CEO

June 30, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

This week’s episode features an interview with the CEO of Scott’s Cheap Flights, Scott Keyes. Scott shares his top tips on how to find and book amazing deals on airfare, as well as the best and worst airports in the U.S. for scoring those bargain flights.

ETW #21 Travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland: Food, Game of Thrones & More

June 23, 2019 13:30 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

Belfast isn’t only one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it’s also one of my personal favorite cities to explore. This week’s episode was largely taped during my recent visit to Northern Ireland and features interviews with locals and travel experts, all sharing their best Belfast travel tips.

ETW #20 Sustainable Travel & What It Means For You

June 16, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

Sustainable travel is one of those murky terms that everyone agrees sounds good, but not many people really understand what it means. This week we are chatting with two sustainable travel experts who share their views on what it is and how it impacts everyone, no matter who they are or where they go.

ETW #19 Visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

June 09, 2019 13:17 - 51 minutes - 72 MB

On May 31, 2019 the biggest addition in Disneyland’s history finally opened to the public, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This is the most anticipated change in Disneyland’s history, so today we are chatting with two experts who share their thoughts, opinions and key tips about visiting this new land.

ETW #18 San Francisco Travel Tips

June 02, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

Learn all about the best things to see, do and eat in the City by the Bay, San Francisco. Joining us this week are two local San Francisco experts to offer their best tips to enjoy the best the city has to offer.

ETW #17 Travel To The Bahamas | Interview with Angie Orth

May 26, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 62.4 MB

One of the most popular tropical getaway destinations, there are many reasons to love The Bahamas. With more than 700 islands and atolls though, planning that trip can be daunting. On this episode travel expert Angie Orth shares her top tips for visiting The Islands of The Bahamas.

ETW #16 Exploring the U.S. Territories with Author Doug Mack

May 19, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MB

Doug Mack joins the podcast this week as we chat about his book “The Not-Quite States of America,” all about the U.S. territories.

ETW #15 Great American Weekend Getaway Destinations

May 12, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

From San Francisco to Boston, Detroit to Hollywood, this week we’re highlighting some fun weekend getaway destinations around the U.S. perfect for a quick trip.

ETW #14 Top Travel Deals, Hacks & Trends | Interview with Gabe Saglie, Travelzoo

May 05, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

In this week’s episode we’re joined by Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie, who shares his insider tips, how to find the best travel deals and what’s hot in the travel industry.

ETW #13 Travel Technology: What to Know & What to Ignore

April 28, 2019 12:09 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Technology is a subject that can be daunting, especially in the travel experience. In this week’s episode we invited travel tech expert Dave Dean to share tips about everything from using phones overseas to gadgets and staying safe in an increasingly connected world.

ETW #12 Route 66: Driving the Mother Road

April 21, 2019 16:00 - 49 minutes - 69.4 MB

Driving the entirety of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica is one of the world’s great drives, but actually doing it takes a lot of planning and attention to detail. To help us better navigate the Mother Road two special guests are on this week’s show: Jerry McClanahan author of “Route 66: EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers” and Jason Clement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

ETW #11 Travel to Queensland, Australia | Interview with Caz Makepeace

April 14, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB

Queensland, Australia is one of the most popular Australian states for tourists, and with good reason. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Tropical North and even Outback, Queensland truly is Australia in a nutshell. In this episode Australian travel blogger Caz Makepeace shares her tips for navigating this fascinating part of Australia.

ETW #10 Game of Thrones Travel Guide

April 07, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MB

Although Winter isn’t really coming, the final season of Game of Thrones is and so today we’re talking all about GoT filming locations around the world that anyone can visit. Northern Ireland, Iceland, Croatia and Spain have all been heavily featured in the Game of Thrones and in this episode experts join us to share what to see and do in these destinations.

ETW #9 Solo Travel Tips | Interview with Janice Waugh

March 31, 2019 16:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

One of the major hurdles to traveling more often is fear, and solo travel can be one of the scariest concepts for many would-be travelers. In this podcast we chat with Janice Waugh, a global expert on solo travel and the owner of the Solo Traveler website and society.

ETW #8 Ireland Field Report

March 24, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 52.9 MB

Taped during my most recent trip to Ireland, this episode highlights what I experienced visiting spots like County Waterford, the Boyne Valley and other areas in Ireland’s Ancient East. Featuring interviews with locals and travel experts, learn what visiting Ireland is really like.