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Real Life Travel & Adventure Holidays

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

A travel chat and destination discovery podcast hosted by Independent Travel Expert, Marie Rowe.

Tune in for travel inspiration with globetrotting guests and stories of their adventures, travel tips and holiday reviews.

When you hear the word adventure, most people think of wild and dangerous itineraries in remote destinations off the beaten track. But action-packed adventures are waiting to happen almost anywhere!

Join Marie as she explores completely accessible and popular tourist destinations to find out just how inclusive a modern day package holiday can actually be.

Subscribe now and stay tuned for amazing holiday adventures across the globe including top hotel recommendations.

Get in touch with Marie for more travel inspiration or to start planning your next adventure!

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Episodes

REAL CITY BREAKS: SERIES INTRO

October 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 999 KB

Join me and my expert guests in this upcoming series of Real City Breaks and discover the unique characteristics and charm of Europe's most loved cities as we uncover all that there is to see, do and eat as well as a few secret tips on finding the best photography hot spots, skyline views, and delicious dinners! We'll be exploring everything from the most popular tourist attractions, to lesser known recommendations from real guests with real stories to help fuel your future travel planning ...

REAL ADVENTURES: TOP TEN

September 18, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

This episode showcases the best bits from the Real Adventure's series so far with a recap on the Top 10 destinations I recommend for combining action & adventure with culture and relaxation. Join me as I explore ten accessible and popular tourist destinations to discover what lies beyond the beach and uncover a world of adventure with some fabulous highlights from my guest stories throughout the series.  We'll be revisiting Abu Dhabi, Jamaica, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam & Cambodia, Sri...

TOP TEN ADVENTURE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS UNCOVERED

September 18, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

This episode showcases the best bits from the Real Adventure's series so far with a recap on the Top 10 destinations I recommend for combining action & adventure with culture and relaxation. Join me as I explore ten accessible and popular tourist destinations to discover what lies beyond the beach and uncover a world of adventure with some fabulous highlights from my guest stories throughout the series.  We'll be revisiting Abu Dhabi, Jamaica, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam & Cambodia, Sri...

PITONS AND PIRATES: ADVENTURES IN ST LUCIA

September 08, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Caribbean island of St Lucia and the endless inspiration that lies beyond its beaches, ready and waiting to be discovered on your next adventure.  Join me and my fellow travel expert and Caribbean specialist, Karen Thornton, as we explore the contrast between the North and South of St Lucia, the culture, the people, the food, and the most stunning landmarks to uncover all the reasons why St Lucia should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be d...

REAL ADVENTURES IN ST LUCIA

September 08, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Caribbean island of St Lucia and the endless inspiration that lies beyond its beaches, ready and waiting to be discovered on your next adventure.  Join me and my fellow travel expert and Caribbean specialist, Karen Thornton, as we explore the contrast between the North and South of St Lucia, the culture, the people, the food, and the most stunning landmarks to uncover all the reasons why St Lucia should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be d...

ZIP LINING IN THE RAINFOREST: ADVENTURES IN SEYCHELLES

August 21, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indian Ocean's iconic granite Islands of the Seychelles and all that they have to offer the most discerning adventurer. Join me and my fellow travel agent, travel addict, and Seychelles expert Sally Murray as we explore everything from island hopping to wildlife and conservation. We'll be diving into all sorts from creole cuisine, tasting the local rum, zip-lining through the rainforest and exploring the most laid back island of La Digue. Listen ...

REAL ADVENTURES IN SEYCHELLES

August 21, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indian Ocean's iconic granite Islands of the Seychelles and all that they have to offer the most discerning adventurer. Join me and my fellow travel agent, travel addict, and Seychelles expert Sally Murray as we explore everything from island hopping to wildlife and conservation. We'll be diving into all sorts from creole cuisine, tasting the local rum, zip-lining through the rainforest and exploring the most laid back island of La Digue. Listen ...

REAL ADVENTURES IN BALI

August 14, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indonesia’s most Instagrammable island of Bali and all that it has to offer the most laid back adventurers.  Join me and my fellow travel addict, John Saunders as we explore the top photography spots, travelling to the outlaying islands, and all that there is to see, do and eat whilst avoiding fake taxi's. We'll be diving into all sorts from drinking cat-poo coffee to dodging monkey's in the forest. Listen now for the full story including my top ho...

INDONESIA'S MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE ISLAND: ADVENTURES IN BALI

August 14, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indonesia’s most Instagrammable island of Bali and all that it has to offer the most laid back adventurers.  Join me and my fellow travel addict, John Saunders as we explore the top photography spots, travelling to the outlaying islands, and all that there is to see, do and eat whilst avoiding fake taxi's. We'll be diving into all sorts from drinking cat-poo coffee to dodging monkey's in the forest. Listen now for the full story including my top ho...

HOST INTRODUCTION: MEET TRAVEL EXPERT, MARIE ROWE

August 07, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MB

This episode is a bit different to usual... Instead of inspiring you with destination discovery, I wanted to take a few minutes to properly introduce myself and tell you a bit about my story and what inspired me to start this podcast whilst celebrating some of the successes it has had so far.  After my first 6 episodes of Real Adventures, I've decided to share some information about who I am, why I started this podcast, what else I do in the World of travel and the things I am passionate a...

REAL ADVENTURES: MEET MARIE

August 07, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MB

Today's episode is a bit different to usual... Instead of inspiring you with destination discovery, I wanted to take a few minutes to properly introduce myself and tell you a bit about my story and what inspired me to start this podcast whilst celebrating some of the successes it has had so far.  After my first 6 episodes of Real Adventures, I've decided to share some information about who I am, why I started this podcast, what else I do in the World of travel and the things I am passionat...

LEOPARD SPOTTING IN THE WILD: ADVENTURES IN SRI LANKA

July 31, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indian Ocean's beautiful island country of Sri Lanka and all that it has to offer the most adventurous holidaymaker.  Join me and my fellow travel addict and wildlife enthusiast, Ryan Irving, as we explore the islands diverse scenery, historic and cultural sites, people, food and safari adventures. We'll be diving into all sorts from leopard spotting in the wild to climbing Sigiriya Rock. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recomme...

REAL ADVENTURES IN SRI LANKA

July 31, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indian Ocean's beautiful island country of Sri Lanka and all that it has to offer the most adventurous holidaymaker.  Join me and my fellow travel addict and wildlife enthusiast, Ryan Irving, as we explore the islands diverse scenery, historic and cultural sites, people, food and safari adventures. We'll be diving into all sorts from leopard spotting in the wild to climbing Sigiriya Rock. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recomme...

LEOPARD SPOTTING IN THE WILE: ADVENTURES IN SRI LANKA

July 31, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the Indian Ocean's beautiful island country of Sri Lanka and all that it has to offer the most adventurous holidaymaker.  Join me and my fellow travel addict and wildlife enthusiast, Ryan Irving, as we explore the islands diverse scenery, historic and cultural sites, people, food and safari adventures. We'll be diving into all sorts from leopard spotting in the wild to climbing Sigiriya Rock. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recomme...

ANGKOR WAT TO UNICORN ISLAND: ADVENTURES IN CAMBODIA & VIETNAM

July 24, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is two of Far East Asia's most breathtaking countries and all that there is to explore in a double destination discussion on Vietnam and Cambodia.  Join me and my fellow travel addict and adventurer to the core - Joanne Suter, as we talk all about the stunning natural beauty, the culture, people, food and adventure activities to uncover all the reasons why Cambodia & Vietnam should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from the...

REAL ADVENTURES IN CAMBODIA & VIETNAM

July 24, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is two of Far East Asia's most breathtaking countries and all that there is to explore in a double destination discussion on Vietnam and Cambodia.  Join me and my fellow travel addict and adventurer to the core - Joanne Suter, as we talk all about the stunning natural beauty, the culture, people, food and adventure activities to uncover all the reasons why Cambodia & Vietnam should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from the...

KAYAKING IN GLOW WORM CAVES: ADVENTURES IN NEW ZEALAND

July 17, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the island nation of New Zealand and all that it has to offer the ultimate thrill seeker. Join me and my fellow travel expert, Michelle Goulding, as we explore the North and South islands, the culture, the people, the wine and the most extreme adventure activities to uncover all the reasons why New Zealand should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from kayaking through glow worm caves to hiking an active volcano. Listen ...

REAL ADVENTURES IN NEW ZEALAND

July 17, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the island nation of New Zealand and all that it has to offer the ultimate thrill seeker. Join me and my fellow travel expert, Michelle Goulding, as we explore the North and South islands, the culture, the people, the wine and the most extreme adventure activities to uncover all the reasons why New Zealand should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from kayaking through glow worm caves to hiking an active volcano. Listen ...

JUNGLE TREKKING & THAI BOXING: ADVENTURES IN THAILAND

July 10, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is our nation's favourite Far Eastern adventure destination and all that there is to discover in Thailand Join me and my fellow travel addict, far east fanatic and thai boxing enthusiast, Suzi Smith as we explore the landscapes of the northern Thailand, the paradise island beaches in the south, the culture, people, food and adventure activities to uncover all the reasons why Thailand should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts...

REAL ADVENTURES IN THAILAND

July 10, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is our nation's favourite Far Eastern adventure destination and all that there is to discover in Thailand Join me and my fellow travel addict, far east fanatic and thai boxing enthusiast, Suzi Smith as we explore the landscapes of the northern Thailand, the paradise island beaches in the south, the culture, people, food and adventure activities to uncover all the reasons why Thailand should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts...

BOBSLEDDING IN THE MOUNTAINS: ADVENTURES IN JAMAICA

July 03, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the adventure seekers paradise island of Jamaica and all that it has to offer beyond its white sandy beaches. Join me and my fellow travel agent and Jamaica expert, Sarah Clarke as we explore the island and uncover the reasons why Jamaica should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from river rafting to bobsled adventures in the mountains. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recommendations and how to acce...

REAL ADVENTURES IN JAMAICA

July 03, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the adventure seekers paradise island of Jamaica and all that it has to offer beyond its white sandy beaches. Join me and my fellow travel agent and Jamaica expert, Sarah Clarke as we explore the island and uncover the reasons why Jamaica should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from river rafting to bobsled adventures in the mountains. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recommendations and how to acce...

REAL ADVENTURES IN ABU DHABI

June 19, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the abundance of action and adventure activities that await in the Emirati state of Abu Dhabi. Join me and my adventure seeking, travel photographer guest - Hannah Young, as we explore what lies beyond the beach and why Abu Dhabi should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from dune bashing in the desert to gourmet banquets on private islands. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recommendations and how t...

DUNE BASHING IN THE DESERT: ADVENTURES IN ABU DHABI

June 19, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Today's hot topic of conversation is the abundance of action and adventure activities that await in the Emirati state of Abu Dhabi. Join me and my adventure seeking, travel photographer guest - Hannah Young, as we explore what lies beyond the beach and why Abu Dhabi should make it to your travel bucket list. We'll be diving into all sorts from dune bashing in the desert to gourmet banquets on private islands. Listen now for the full story including my top hotel recommendations and how t...

REAL ADVENTURES: SERIES INTRO

May 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 779 KB

When you hear the word adventure, most people think of wild and dangerous itineraries in remote destinations off the beaten track. But action-packed adventures are waiting to happen almost anywhere! Join Marie Rowe as she explores completely accessible and popular tourist destinations with travel obsessed guests in this upcoming series of Real Adventures and find out just how inclusive a modern day package holiday can actually be. The Marie Rowe Travel Show is a brand new travel podcast la...

REAL ADVENTURES INTRO: WHAT LIES BEYOND THE BEACH?

May 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 791 KB

When you hear the word adventure, most people think of wild and dangerous itineraries in remote destinations off the beaten track. But action-packed adventures are waiting to happen almost anywhere! Join Marie Rowe as she explores completely accessible and popular tourist destinations with travel obsessed guests in this series of Real Adventures and find out just how inclusive a modern day package holiday can actually be. The Marie Rowe Travel Show is hosted by Marie Rowe - fellow travel a...

REAL ADVENTURES: INTRO

May 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 791 KB

When you hear the word adventure, most people think of wild and dangerous itineraries in remote destinations off the beaten track. But action-packed adventures are waiting to happen almost anywhere!  Join Marie Rowe as she explores completely accessible and popular tourist destinations with travel obsessed guests in this upcoming series of Real Adventures and find out just how inclusive a modern day package holiday can actually be. The Marie Rowe Travel show is a brand new travel podcast l...