Travel Goals Podcast
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Travel Goals Podcast

by Portia Jones - travel journalist, podcaster and adventurer

Do you want to travel smarter, cheaper and more purposefully? Welcome to the Travel Goals Podcast, where we help you travel better with on-location destination episodes and interviews with top travel experts. Host Portia Jones is an intrepid travel journalist and will take you on a deep dive with top travel experts to bring you what's new in travel, as well as a range of actionable travel hacks, destination inspiration and stories of travel adventures from around the world.
Tune in for in-depth discussions on the latest travel trends with some of the biggest names in the travel industry. There are also immersive destination episodes – recorded on location, that can help you plan your next adventure.
With over 17 years of travel experience, Portia gives you the inside scoop on travelling like a pro and brings you the latest travel trends and how to achieve your travel goals.
The Travel Goals community is growing fast, so make sure to join us now and start travelling better!
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1
Oxford city break guide: What to see, eat and do and why now is the time to go
51:24 Feb 12, 2026
2
Porto city break guide: What to see, eat and do and why now is the time to go
34:42 Jan 20, 2026
3
Why now is the best time to visit Jordan and how a small group tour makes it easier
45:13 Jan 14, 2026
4
How to travel with just hand luggage and chose the right bag to avoid airline fees
34:45 Jan 8, 2026
5
Happy holidays, and what's coming to Travel Goals in 2026
1:51 Dec 24, 2025
6
Why Orlando is America's best foodie city: Insider's guide to Orlando's must-try food and drink spots
45:19 Jul 25, 2025
7
A grown-up's guide to Orlando: The best theme parks, dining, wine tasting and hotels for an adult-only vacation
46:54 Jun 5, 2025
8
The Lake District you didn't know existed: Discover Cumbria's art, heritage and culture
39:56 Apr 3, 2025
9
Boston's Best Water Adventures: Whale Watching, Duck Tours, Harbour Cruises and kayaking
26:26 Mar 21, 2025
10
Inside the Dramatic Heart of Wales: Discover Haunting History, Magical Landscapes and Spooky Legends
47:09 Oct 31, 2024
11
Ireland: The Home of Halloween - Discover Ancient Fires, Folklore and Spooky Stories
35:31 Oct 18, 2024
12
Why There's No Better Time to Travel Than Right Now
40:13 Sep 28, 2024
13
Beyond the Freedom Trail: Inside Boston's Distinctive Neighbourhoods, Filled with Art, Culture and Cuisine
41:59 Aug 20, 2024
14
Tea Parties and Poets: Exploring Boston's Revolutionary History
27:17 May 9, 2024
15
Welcome to Boston - Teaser Trailer
4:23 Apr 30, 2024
16
How to create a life of travel without sacrificing stability and comfort: A deep dive with Helene Sula
37:01 Mar 25, 2024
17
Your epic guide to exploring Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Unmissable road trip stops
53:24 Mar 9, 2024
18
Viking Heritage, Seaweed Baths and Castles: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East Part 2
51:29 Feb 17, 2024
19
Celtic trails and coastal roads: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East - Part 1
38:35 Feb 6, 2024
20
Spooky Samhain adventures in Ireland - the home of Halloween
36:07 Nov 28, 2023
21
Welcome to Ireland (Teaser)
5:01 Nov 22, 2023
22
How to travel the world for $10 a day - super budget travel hacks from 'The Broke Backpacker'
36:53 Aug 27, 2023
23
Road tripping in South Iceland – an epic voyage in the land of fire and ice
43:45 Aug 7, 2023
24
How to pack smarter - top travel packing tips and hacks
34:57 Jul 4, 2023
25
How to plan the perfect USA National Parks trip
35:42 May 5, 2023
26
Hiking the High Atlas Mountains with Morocco's first female mountain guide
29:03 Apr 17, 2023
27
How travel can be a force for good in Morocco
29:59 Mar 30, 2023
28
Travel through the ages - why adventure isn't just for young people
39:03 Mar 16, 2023
29
Travel through the ages – Why adventure isn't just for young people
39:03 Mar 14, 2023
30
How to travel to challenging countries and hard to reach places
28:21 Mar 1, 2023
31
Why Saint Lucia is the Caribbean island of adventure
33:17 Jan 13, 2023
32
Incredible Halloween destinations you must visit
37:56 Oct 30, 2022
33
How to design your own travel adventures - top tips, apps and hacks
34:56 Oct 26, 2022
34
How to plan a dog-friendly holiday in Britain, featuring dog-travel expert Lottie Gross
27:45 Aug 4, 2022
35
How travel companies can be a force for good - featuring Intrepid Travel
43:32 Jul 24, 2022
36
Why Peru should be on your travel bucket list for adventure, culture and food
39:13 Jul 17, 2022
37
Travel Chaos: How to deal with flight cancellations, delays and queues and what your rights are
35:49 Jul 5, 2022
38
Budget travel in your 30s and beyond, featuring Rachel Miller from HolidayPirates
19:00 May 31, 2022
39
Why you must visit the charming Black & White Villages of Herefordshire in England
28:28 May 12, 2022
40
Sacred places, pilgrimages and how spiritual tourism became a new travel trend
26:02 Jan 17, 2022
41
Travel disasters, off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential with Katie Crowe from battleface
32:21 Nov 15, 2021
42
Why hotel breakfast buffets are brilliant with Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea
21:21 Sep 2, 2021
43
How to make friends when travelling - stories and tips from travel pros
26:05 Aug 7, 2021
44
What is slow travel and how can you embrace it? A deep dive with Cat Jones
42:37 Jun 27, 2021
45
The pros and cons of group travel with Brian Young, MD of G Adventures
44:47 May 9, 2021
46
Start travel hacking and saving money, a deep dive with Nate Ritter
48:56 Apr 7, 2021
47
Travel challenges and writing on the road with travel writer Simon Parker
43:17 Mar 23, 2021
48
Women in leadership in the hotel industry, a deep dive with Caroline Klein
44:55 Mar 7, 2021
49
Playing the bagpipes in every country in the world - a musical adventure with Ross OC Jennings
44:12 Feb 23, 2021
50
Challenging travel perceptions with Shane Dallas
46:07 Feb 5, 2021
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