Where to Go

Munich and Bavaria

April 25, 2024 05:30 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MB

In anticipation of the upcoming Euros, we’re off to Munich and Bavaria with travel and culture writer Rachel Preece. In Munich we explore everything from historic art and architecture to the upstart creative businesses that are rethinking the city’s traditional image. Further afield, Rachel regales us with the region’s charms – think lofty mountains, beautiful lakes and fairytale palaces. Tune in for the inside scoop on Oktoberfest, Munich’s beloved standing wave and plenty of beer recommen...

BONUS Episode: Reasons to travel the world with Kacie Rose

April 18, 2024 05:30 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MB

This week we've got a very special bonus episode with social media sensation Kacie Rose, whose funny and refreshingly honest account of the highs and lows of living abroad has earned her a following of over 1.5 million people. In conversation with Lucy Richards, Kacie talks all about the joys of solo travel, dealing with homesickness, embracing failure and the importance of doing the sh*t that scares you. Plus, tune in for a behind the scenes look into the making of Kacie's brand new book,...

Glasgow

April 11, 2024 05:30 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MB

This week we’re off to Glasgow with travel writer and whisky expert Sarah JC Gillespie. Home to exciting independent businesses, lively nightlife and an unparalleled music scene, Glasgow packs a cultural punch. Tune in for a Victorian cemetery beloved by Hollywood filmmakers, drool-worthy doughnuts that are building a reputation and unmissable whisky distilleries for those who want to taste their tipples right at the source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stockholm

March 28, 2024 06:30 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

This week we're off to Stockholm, famous for its clean living, sleek design, crisp winters and long summer nights. Our guest Malcolm Jack shares the best late-night bites, the locals' favourite swimming spots and the story of an ill-fated warship extraordinarily well preserved by the Baltic waters into which it sank. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Stockholm episode without mention of saunas and ABBA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quebec

March 14, 2024 06:30 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MB

This week we’re off to Quebec with food and travel writer Pamela MacNaughton. Together we explore the vibrant culture, sights and flavours of Canada’s largest province, often fondly referred to as “the Europe of North America.” Tune in for hot chocolate snobbery, postcard perfect views in Quebec City, mural art in Montreal and ice canoeing across the Saint Lawrence River. Of course, we couldn’t forget to mention Canada’s national dish in the place it originated – it goes without saying pout...

The Deep South

February 29, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MB

Where to Go is back for season 7! Starting off in style, we're headed to the Deep South with special guest Lynn Brown. Home to world-famous festivals, evocative landscapes, an unmatched musical legacy and a complex history, this week's region gives us plenty to talk about. Tune in for unmissable jazz in New Orleans, the little-known white sand beaches in Alabama and the surprising connection between food and the civil rights movement. Lynn's hole-in-the-wall spot is Betty’s Place: https...

Season 7 Trailer

February 19, 2024 06:00 - 48 seconds - 1.49 MB

Where to Go returns on 29 February for more travel adventures! We'll be bringing you new destinations every fortnight, with our first trip taking us to the American Deep South alongside writer and professor Lynn Brown. Make sure to like and subscribe and we'll see you very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland

December 28, 2023 06:30 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MB

This week we’re off to the Emerald Isle with travel writer and returning guest Nicola Brady. From breathtaking lakeside hikes and dramatic coastal drives to haunting Traid sessions and life-changing lobster, Nicola takes us through some of the best things to do when you visit. Tune in for night kayaking amidst bioluminescence, hostile local Dusty the Dolphin and an update on the Viking buried under Lidl… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London

December 14, 2023 06:30 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MB

From amazing art and ground-breaking music to historic pubs and picturesque parks, London really has it all. In today’s special episode, James and Lucy are proudly repping their city and sharing all their recommendations. Tune in for the best views, delicious donuts and pirate pubs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Egypt

November 30, 2023 06:30 - 30 minutes - 55 MB

Hosting a mind-boggling array of monuments, Egypt is a historical destination on the grandest scale. The towering Pyramids of Giza and hieroglyphic-rich tombs of the Valley of the Kings may be the country’s main calling card, but today’s guest Monica Gerges shows us there is far more to the country than its ancient bounty. We discuss everything from the delightful chaos of culture-rich Cairo to the rainbow reefs of the Red Sea and the serene hot springs of the Siwa Oasis. Plus, we get an i...

Prague

November 16, 2023 06:30 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB

With more pretty buildings and breath-taking views than you can shake a stick at, Prague has been dazzling visitors for the better part of a millennium. Travel and comedy writer Joseph Reaney takes us through the iconic sights, advising how best to enjoy them without the crowds. Then we explore some more niche spots in the city and surrounding areas, including a grisly chapel made from human bone. Of course, it would be a sin to discuss Prague without discussing beer. After all, this is the ...

Chicago

November 02, 2023 06:30 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MB

This week native Chicagoan and lifestyle journalist Ari Bendersky sets us straight about the USA’s so-called Second City. With its astounding architecture and treasure-laden Art Institute, iconic sports teams and sprawling Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago sits in no city’s shadow. As if that’s not enough to boast about, the Windy City’s wonderfully diverse neighbourhoods offer virtually every cuisine you can imagine – from Chinese to Chilean, Korean to Cambodian, Venezuelan to Oaxacan. If ...

Denmark

October 19, 2023 05:30 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MB

This week we’re off to Denmark, home of some of the happiest people on earth, progressive politics and cutting-edge design. Returning guest and travel writer Allan Mutuku-Kortbæk takes us on a whirlwind tour of this beautiful country and inspires us to embrace the Danish lifestyle. We learn that culture vultures are spoilt for choice between artistic Aarhus and uber-cool Copenhagen, while the rugged coastline of Jutland is the best place for those in search of sandy beaches and top tier sur...

Winter 2023

October 05, 2023 05:30 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MB

This week James and Lucy are joined by the DK Eyewitness team to discuss their favourite winter destinations. From Moorish marvels in Andalucia to the aurora borealis in Iceland, Dan Stables gives us the lowdown on Europe's hottest winter spots. Next, Leila Siddiqui proves the US is the place to be this season – whether you prefer exhilarating winter sports or hunting down hearty comfort food. Finally, Zoë Rutland reveals the cosy side of Seoul and an unmissable festival in Hokkaido. Host...

Bangkok

September 21, 2023 05:30 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MB

This week James and Lucy are visiting the Thai capital with Dane Halpin, Director of PR and Communications at Minor Hotels in Bangkok. We explore the contrasts of a city that is simultaneously traditional and modern, frenetic and serene. Join us for a mouth-watering foodie tour, an eye-opening street art trail and an unmissable festival that keeps locals cool in the scorching summer months… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan

September 07, 2023 05:30 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MB

This week we’re heading off to Japan with travel writer and photographer Todd Fong. Together we get off the beaten path and explore the full extent of what these immensely varied islands have to offer – think historic hamlets of thatched roofed houses, scenic sea-crossing cycle routes and neighbourhoods that transport you back to the Tokyo of 50 years past. Tune in for the joys of Japanese craft gin, advice for your first onsen visit, tips to make your yen go further and myth busting about ...

Madrid

July 20, 2023 05:30 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MB

Brace yourself listeners, you're about to feel hungry! For the season finale, Saveur Travel Editor Benjamin Kemper treats us to a foodie tour of Madrid. From young upstart chefs serving feasts out of food stalls to traditional tabernas that have been selling wine for centuries, heavenly churros to hearty pig ears (perhaps a dish reserved for the daring), the Spanish capital is a gourmet's delight. Beyond the plates we discover street parties, superb galleries, grisly histories and the chee...

Vienna

July 06, 2023 05:30 - 33 minutes - 60.4 MB

This week James and Lucy are heading to Vienna with creative extraordinaire Adia Trischler. A native New Yorker who moved to the Austrian capital 17 years ago, Adia has become one of the city's leading talents and the host of the Vienna Tourism Board’s official Youtube series. We explore ubiquitous coffee houses made for lingering, immersive museums detailing Vienna's unique history and vibrant neighbourhoods that feel a world apart from the Baroque pomp of the first district. Further afiel...

Summer 2023

June 22, 2023 05:30 - 40 minutes - 74.1 MB

For this week's episode we invited members of the DK Eyewitness editorial team to the podcast to talk about their upcoming travel plans. And between travelling across Italy by train, completing the South West Coast Path, savouring tapas in Granada, island hopping in Greece and solo road tripping between Slovenia and Croatia, the team's summer plans did not disappoint! Tune in for flamenco shows located in caves, the island that inspired the legend of Atlantis and plenty of swooning over Ital...

Brazil

June 08, 2023 05:30 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MB

This week James and Lucy head to Brazil with sustainable travel blogger Elaine Villatoro. Joining us from the idyllic island of Boipeba, Elaine takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this mammoth country, including restless Rio de Janeiro, historic Salvador, the incredible Iguaçu Falls and the unrivalled crystal-clear waters of Bonito. Tune in for mangroves alight with bioluminescence, open-air art galleries in the middle of the woods and stalactite-covered caves perfect for scuba-diving. Hos...

Boston

May 24, 2023 05:30 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

This week James and Lucy head to Boston with Massachusetts-born travel writer Jared Ranahan. Think of Boston and you might think of Harvard University, Revolutionary history or even its recent feature in HBO’s The Last of Us. You might not think of whale watching, Colombian food and one of the biggest Greek wine selections in the country. In this episode, Jared takes us beyond the well-trodden tourist trail, to the experimental breweries, quirky museums and foodie hotspots that make Boston on...

Vancouver and British Columbia

May 11, 2023 05:30 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MB

This week we’re heading to one of Canada's most strikingly beautiful provinces: British Columbia. Vancouver-based photographer, travel blogger and outdoors enthusiast Steph Reynolds takes us on a tour of this incredibly diverse region, from awe-inspiring mountain ranges to sandy beaches, iconic ski resorts to idyllic wine country. Tune in for dramatic landscapes, coastal drives and close encounters with grizzly bears… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand

April 27, 2023 05:30 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MB

This week we’re heading to “the land of the long white cloud” with travel writer Viktoria De Dominicis. After travelling the world, Chicago-born Viktoria moved to New Zealand seven years ago and now spends her times exploring the country with her husband and two children. Viktoria takes us through New Zealand's diverse landscapes, including sleeping volcanoes, seething geysers and remote fiords. Tune in to discover plenty of material for your bucket list, including hikes to otherworldly vie...

Norway

April 13, 2023 05:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

All aboard for this week’s episode: we’re off to Norway with train driving sisters Gudrun and Halldis Folkedal, aka the Locomotwins! A typical route takes the so-called Queens of the Railway from the dramatic coastline of western Norway through the spectacular fjords and soaring mountains that characterise this beautiful country. When they're not driving trains, Gudrun and Halldis are out exploring Norway's natural majesty – afterall, adventures awaits whatever the season. Tune in to discov...

Wild Great Britain

March 30, 2023 05:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In today’s episode James and Lucy are exploring the exceptionally rich wild side of Great Britain with wildlife biologist, filmmaker and TV presenter Lizzie Daly. Though a small island, Great Britain offers incredible opportunities to encounter diverse fauna thanks to its varied geography and distinct seasons. But with so much to see, where do you begin? From spotting charming puffins on Skomer Island and illusive orca off the coast of the far-flung Shetlands, to seeing the stunning starlin...

Thessaloniki and the Greek Islands

March 16, 2023 06:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

This episode James and Lucy are headed to Greece to explore Thessaloniki and a handful of islands with food and travel writer Amber Charmei. Since moving from Manhattan to Thessaloniki 20 years ago, Amber has discovered a close-knit foodie community: she has a honey guy, a cheese guy, and, of course, a few wine guys. After taking us on a tour of Thessaloniki – including magnificent views of Mount Olympus, museums packed with avant-garde art and boisterous food markets – Amber rises to the c...

Mexico

March 02, 2023 06:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode James and Lucy are off to Mexico with Imogen Lepere, award-winning author of The Ethical Traveller: 100 ways to roam the world without ruining it. After travelling the world for 12 years, Imogen now lives in Nayarit; which she boasts has the best beaches in all of Mexico (Cancún, eat your heart out). Tune in for monarch butterflies wintering in pine forests, a mural tour of Mexico City and what really happens on the Day of the Dead (and how James Bond got it wrong). Links to...

Sicily

February 16, 2023 06:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

For the first episode of season five, James and Lucy are off to Sicily: the destination on everyone’s lips following the second season of The White Lotus. Joined by writer Ros Belford, a Sicilian resident for over a decade, they discuss the real island behind the show – via sea swimming, volcanoes, ancient ruins, wildflowers and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 5 Trailer

February 02, 2023 15:13 - 46 seconds - 734 KB

Where to Go is coming back for more 2023 travel adventures! Returning from 16 February, there'll be host of brilliant guests joining Lucy and James, once again providing the inside track on the places which they’ve chosen to call home... For this season, the team will also be focusing on sustainable travel and asking our guests about their best tips for a more environmentally-friendly visit. So get your planners out and mark down the 16 February for our first trip, visiting writer Ros Belfo...

Rome

October 13, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

Ending the season with a bang, James and Lucy are joined by food and travel journalist and author of I heart Rome, Maria Pasquale to discuss the iconic Eternal City. Rome brings history to life like nowhere else but don't mistake it for some dusty old museum – this vibrant city is in no way stuck in the past. Tune in for a feast of timeless Roman delights, from astounding art and architecture to delectable cocktails and carbonara! Where to Go will be back! We’d love to hear your feedback o...

Chiang Mai and Flight Free Travel

September 29, 2022 05:30 - 43 minutes - 98.8 MB

This week James and Lucy are joined by travel writer Lucie Grace who is based in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. From tiny temples in the jungle to all the excitement of a big city, Lucie explains how Chiang Mai blends the best of ancient and modern culture. After tempting us to Thailand, Lucie talks travelling around 9 countries in Europe without a single flight – including taking a train ferry from Sicily to Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seoul

September 15, 2022 05:30 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by journalist and author of How to Live Korean, Soo Kim. In her day job, Soo is interviewing Squid Game stars and reporting on the latest K-pop news but today she chats to us about all things Seoul. Packed with ancient palaces and glitzy skyscrapers, the city is the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Soo takes us through her favourite spots, from the neofuturistic buildings housing design exhibitions to the craft breweries reviving ancie...

Marrakech

September 01, 2022 05:30 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MB

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki, owner of online trip planner MarocMama and CEO of Marrakech Food Tours. After moving from the US to Morocco, Amanda began blogging about her experience of living in Marrakech, which she lovingly describes as a metropolis with a small town feel. Today, she takes us on a whirlwind tour of the city, from exploring once-buried buildings to riding in World War II motorcycle sidecars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Croatia

August 18, 2022 05:30 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MB

This week on the podcast James and Lucy are joined by journalist and travel writer, Mary Novakovich. Mary first fell in love with her parents’ home country while spending a summer there as a child. Today, she paints a vivid picture of a Croatia lesser-known to many travellers. Tune in for the country's wild beauty, welcoming locals, hidden gems and a reading from Mary’s new book, My Family and Other Enemies: Life and travels in Croatia’s hinterland, which is out online and in all good booksto...

Greenland, Polynesia and Iran

August 04, 2022 05:30 - 38 minutes - 89.1 MB

This week we're talking to award-winning travel journalist Emma Thomson, an expert on remote destinations and responsible, adventure-based tours. Join James and Lucy as Emma guides us to three lesser-visited destinations from her travels... Journey to the end of the world to Greenland, an icy wilderness where often the only sound heard is the cracking of an iceberg. If you thought it couldn't get more remote than this, think again, as we head to the volcanic Marquesas Islands where the loca...

Dubai

July 21, 2022 05:30 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MB

Dubai is often making headlines for its modern mega-developments and glitzy glamour. This week on the podcast we're diving deeper into the city behind the buzz and exploring the local scene with our guest Hayley Alexander, who has lived in Dubai for six years. From paddle boarding at the Palm to sand boarding in the desert, starting the day with Jamaican brunch to saluting the sunset with a South African cocktail – the world is your oyster in Dubai! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Lyon

July 07, 2022 05:30 - 38 minutes - 87 MB

"Lyon is better than Paris." Can our guest back up her bold claim? This week, sustainable travel writer Anna Richards argues that Lyon deserves more love than the City of Light! Between streets painted into optical illusions, markets piled high with cheese, bars with French wine on tap, plus a packed calendar of events, we just might be convinced... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kew Gardens

June 23, 2022 05:30 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

On this week's episode, James and Lucy are joined by Richard Barley, Director of Gardens at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Richard, who lives on site, makes us jealous with his view from the kitchen sink, shares fascinating stories about the history of the gardens, and highlights what makes Kew so special. Tune in for rare species, resident hermits and innovative projects with the power to shape the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamaica

June 09, 2022 05:30 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MB

On this week’s episode we are headed to the Caribbean island of Jamaica! James and Lucy are joined by food writer and West Winds author Riaz Phillips, who shares his recommendations on the island, including, of course, all things food and drink. Tune in for Jamaica’s incredible culinary diversity, a spell-binding blue lagoon and places to support the local community. West Winds is available in the UK now, and coming to the US/CAN on August 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Bolivia, India and Antarctica

May 26, 2022 05:30 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

In an episode certain to inspire your inner adventurer, travel writer Shafik Meghji returns to the podcast to talk about Bolivia – the subject of his new book – as well as his adventures in India and Antarctica. Tune in for incredible landscapes and high-altitude football pitches in Bolivia, remote Buddhist monasteries and erotic carvings in India, plus polar plunges and penguin surveys in Antarctica! Shafik’s new book Crossed off the Map: travels in Bolivia is available in all good booksto...

Manchester

May 12, 2022 05:30 - 39 minutes - 90 MB

This week on Where to Go we’re heading to the north of England to the city of Manchester, famed for its industrious spirit, musical legacy and sporting eminence. Travel writer and Manchester local Dan Stables reveals his must-see sights, the city's best curry house, how to make the most out of (all too rare) sunny days and where his football allegiances lie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Los Angeles

April 28, 2022 05:30 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MB

Where to Go returns for series 4 with an episode guaranteed to make you hungry! Author and editor for LA Taco, Javier Cabral is on the mic making James and Lucy drool with his must-eats in Los Angeles. Sharing all the knowledge that comes with being a passionate food writer, Javier reveals everything from the top spot for dim sum to his favourite sake bar. And listen out for a quick hop across the border to Tijuana for the world’s best tacos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Season 4 Trailer

April 25, 2022 14:02 - 52 seconds - 2 MB

Want to find out where you'll visit next? Where to Go, produced by the team behind the award-winning DK Eyewitness travel guides, is here to help. Subscribe to be the first to get our new fortnightly episodes, with Season 4 starting on Thursday 28th April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022

March 28, 2022 05:30 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MB

Before James and Lucy return with series 4 of Where to Go, they are joined in this special episode by some of the DK Eyewitness team to talk about their 2022 travel plans. They also answer some of your burning travel questions to help you plan your trips this year. Don't miss the new series of Where to Go starting on 14 April 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munich

March 03, 2022 06:30 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

In this edition of Where to Go, Munich-based travel writer Kate Mann chats to James and Lucy about the Bavarian city. She takes us through its friendly neighbourhoods, delicious bakeries and food markets. Listen out for a big surfing wave, how to eat breakfast with sausages and wheat beer, and a huge boat on train tracks turned into a bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toronto

February 17, 2022 06:30 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

This time on Where to Go we travel to Toronto where Lucy and James speak to writer and curator Sajae Elder. Sajae takes us off the usual tourist track to some of the best places to eat, dance, and spend time. In a city bursting with events and festivals, listen out for the best places to celebrate Pride, the Caribbean carnival ‘Caribana’, and Salsa on St Clair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Basque Country

February 03, 2022 06:30 - 41 minutes - 96 MB

In this episode cook and writer Marti Buckley takes James and Lucy on a virtual tour of the Basque Country from the Guggenheim to La Rioja. As well as discussing the unique culture and scenery of the Basque Country, no trip to the area is complete without sampling the region's rich culinary heritage, and Marti takes our hosts through a tasting menu of pintxos and other local specialities, stopping by at one of the top restaurants in the world. Listen out for an amusement park from the 1920s, ...

Nepal, India and London with Santosh Shah

January 20, 2022 06:30 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MB

In a special episode, James and Lucy talk to MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Santosh Shah about his culinary journey through the kitchens of Nepal, Gujarat and London and his passion for celebrating and promoting Nepali cuisine ahead of the launch of his debut cookbook Ayla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amsterdam

January 06, 2022 06:30 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MB

This time on Where to Go we travel to Amsterdam where Lucy and James speak to Sarah Chetrit, a digital content creator and travel and lifestyle blogger based in the city. They talk Amsterdam’s food, lifestyle, and iconic canals whilst also touching upon the city’s unique, liberal culture. Listen out for the best view of the city to watch the long sunsets, where to catch the famous tulips nearby and ‘gezellig’ the Dutch equivalent to ‘hygge’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Florence

December 23, 2021 06:30 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

Today James and Lucy travel to Florence, joined by Mary Gray, a Mississippi-born writer, journalist, and editorial consultant who’s been based in Florence for nine years. A city famed for its architecture, art history, and food, Mary guides us through the must-sees but also the other side of the city, debunking the myth of La Dolce Vita. Listen out for stimulating all your senses at the Sant’Ambrogio market, the house of English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning at Casa Guidi and nearby hidden ...

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