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1. Stay another day in Cambodia

   Podcast by Barbara Gruber, May 2008

   

   Millions visit Cambodia but most only stay a few days, ticking off tourist hotspots. Until they read one small orange book. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Cambodia • Culture

2. 

   Good livin' in South Australia

   Podcast by Fleur Bainger, April 2008

   Fresh fruit in the markets, fine wine in the hills and dolphins in the bay - South Australia's capital has got the lot. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Eating & Drinking • South Australia

3. 

   Sydney's Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

   Podcast by Ali Benton, March 2008

   Tattoos, tulle and eleven-inch heels: Sydney's gay community turn up the heat and take it to the streets. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Cities • Culture • Festivals & Events • Sydney

4. 

   Valley of the Giants

   Podcast by Fleur Bainger, March 2008

   Walk through the treetops with Fleur Bainger as she sways on a series of suspended bridges 40m above ground level. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: National Parks • Outdoors • Western Australia

5. 

   Cold-water Surfing

   Podcast by Belinda Dixon, February 2008

   After a new thrill? Slip into some neoprene and check out the chilly waters off Cornwall in southwest England. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Cornwall • Water Sports

6. 

   Long Street, Cape Town

   Podcast by Kondile Unathi, January 2008

   Two miles' worth of clubs, music stores and boutique hotels: saunter down Cape Town's most cosmopolitan street. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Cape Town • Cities

7. 

   Australia's Tiwi Islands

   Podcast by Fleur Bainger, December 2007

   Meet an elder who paints his tribal songs, find out how to behave on the Islands and track down authentic art. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Art, Architecture & Design • Australia • Darwin

8. 

   Quickie Cairo

   Podcast by Tom Hall, November 2007

   Car horns and the call to prayer - take an aural tour of Cairo and get a taste for the latest short-break hotspot. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Cairo • Cities

9. 

   Call to Prayer

   Podcast by Baxter Jackson, November 2007

   First sung by a freed black slave, the call to prayer is a vital part of the Islamic tradition. Baxter Jackson visits the Middle East to find out all about it. Listen to the podcast ›

   Tags: Culture • Middle East

10. 

    Scotland's Tiree Island

    Podcast by Poppy Stockell, October 2007

    Got a hunger for fresh lobster, surfing and swimming with seals? Poppy Stockell finds all three on a tiny island off Scotland's west coast. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Scotland

11. 

    Swimming with Whale Sharks

    Podcast by Fleur Bainger, October 2007

    Dive in with Fleur Bainger as she heads to Coral Bay and gets up close and personal with whale sharks and their 300-tooth smiles. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Water Sports • Western Australia • Wildlife

12. 

    Franglais

    Podcast by Chris Pitts, October 2007

    French cosies up to English in a global-village version of Franglais. Want to speak like les cool? Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: France

13. 

    The Day Tripper's Guide to Brighton

    Podcast by Kate Arkless Gray, September 2007

    You've heard the podcast, now get the facts on Brighton and get to Britain's famous seaside. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Brighton • Cities

14. 

    Iceland Elves

    Podcast by Barbara Gruber, September 2007

    Is hearing believing? Listen in to the wild tales of Iceland's resident gnomes, dwarves, elves and hidden people. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Culture • Iceland • Weird

15. 

    Sarawak World Music Festival

    Podcast by Katharina Kane, August 2007

    Malaysia's biggest party delivers the best local sounds - not to mention Polish bagpipes. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Festivals & Events • Music • Sarawak

16. 

    Chiang Mai

    Podcast by Ben Curtis, August 2007

    How to get there and why you should venture beyond the Old City for legendary temples, the best massage and DIY BBQ. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Chiang Mai

17. 

    Off-Beat Bangkok

    Podcast by Ben Curtis, July 2007

    Want to escape the bustle of Bangkok? Just get off the main roads and into the canals, back- alleys and Skytrains. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Bangkok • Cities

18. 

    Drive-thru Andorra

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, July 2007

    Mountains one minute, Gucci and Prada the next - Patrick Abboud takes you on a high-speed aural roadtrip through Andorra. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Andorra

19. 

    El Salvador - A New Start

    Podcast by Carolyn McCarthy, July 2007

    Listen in to this English/Spanish podcast - Carolyn McCarthy meets an ex-guerilla turned tour-guide who shares his experiences. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: El Salvador

20. 

    Gay and Lesbian Sydney

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, July 2007

    If glitter and Kylie remixes don't do it for you, Patrick Abboud discovers another side of Sydney's gay scene that just might. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Sydney

21. 

    Perth Beaches

    Podcast by Fleur Bainger, June 2007

    Listen in as Fleur Bainger kicks up some sand in the town they call 'Dallas without the glitz'. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Island & Beaches • Perth

22. 

    Thailand Full Moon Party

    Podcast by Fleur Bainger, June 2007

    Are they what they used to be? Fleur Bainger goes to Koh Pha-Ngan's most famous bash, where debate runs hot. Bucket cocktails - friend. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Festivals & Events • Island & Beaches • Thailand

23. 

    The London Sound

    Podcast by Kate Arkless Gray, May 2007

    Sighing Tubes, lobster phones, music journalists and an 86-yr-old barmaid: Kate Arkless Gray cops an earful of London's cacophony. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: London

24. 

    A-Pod-Calypto: Mayan Ruins Tours (part 4)

    Podcast by Ray Bartlett, April 2007

    The Mayans took sun worshipping to a new level, sacrificing themselves to get closer to their god. Join Ray on his final Mayan ruins tour. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Mexico

25. 

    A-Pod-Calypto: Mayan Ruins Tours (part 3)

    Podcast by Ray Bartlett, April 2007

    Explore the popular ruins of Palenque, with its preserved frescos, delicate drawings and camera-shy agoutis. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Mexico

26. 

    A-Pod-Calypto: Mayan Ruins Tours (part 2)

    Podcast by Ray Bartlett, March 2007

    Listen to the pounding rain and the hefty insects as you explore the ruins of Kohunlich and Dzibanche. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Mexico

27. 

    A Bicycle Built for Two

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, March 2007

    Three thousand kilometres and two very sore bums; Patrick Abboud meets Gab and Eva who are riding their bikes from Paris to Cairo. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Cairo • Cycling • Europe • Great Journeys • Paris

28. 

    A-Pod-Calypto: Mayan Ruins Tours (part 1)

    Podcast by Ray Bartlett, January 2007

    Listen to the first instalment of our four-part podcast on the ancient Mayan ruins of Yucatan. This week, the beachfront city of Tulum. Did they wear bikinis back then? Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Art, Architecture & Design • Culture • Mexico • Yucatán Peninsula

29. 

    Ice Sculpting Heats Up

    Podcast by Ray Bartlett, January 2007

    The chainsaws grind and the competition gets fierce in this podcast from Sapporo's Snow Festival frontline. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Festivals & Events • Sapporo

30. 

    If It's Good Enough for Van Damme…

    Podcast by David Garrido, January 2007

    Good Enough for Van Damme Go from the training ring to ringside seats on the trail of the ancient art of Thai kickboxing. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Sports • Thailand

31. 

    Ashes to Ashes

    Podcast by David Garrido, December 2006

    Battle lines are drawn and the Barmy Army are ready to charge in this clash of the cricket titans. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Australia • England • Sports

32. 

    Twain Down the Rhine

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, December 2006

    Build a raft and make like Huck Finn, Alpine-style. Follow three friends as they float down the Rhine. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Great Journeys • Switzerland

33. 

    Sounds Like Iceland

    Podcast by David Atkinson, December 2006

    David Atkinson explores the latest Icelandic sounds at the Iceland Airwaves music festival. Yes, there is life beyond Bjork. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Festivals & Events • Iceland • Music

34. 

    Underground Stuttgart

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, November 2006

    If it's illegal, it must be fun, right? Patrick Abboud gets a taste for underground Stuttgart. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Cities • Germany

35. 

    Spanish Sounds

    Podcast by Ben Curtis, November 2006

    Listen to the magical mayhem of Galicia where markets hum, bagpipes skirl and oysters are shucked like castanets. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Spain

36. 

    There Goes The Neighbourhood - Beijing

    Podcast by Daisy Harper, November 2006

    The courtyards and alleyways of Beijing's hutongs are vanishing under the developer's dozer. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Beijing

37. 

    That Breeze Feels Good

    Podcast by Poppy Stockell, October 2006

    Nude camping in Croatia: It's tents up and kit off, among the international 'free body culture' set. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Croatia • Outdoors

38. 

    Off to the Colonies

    Podcast by Rob Crossan, October 2006

    Anguilla: hard to pronounce, but oh so easy to love. Tune into this stylish British corner of the Caribbean. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Anguilla

39. 

    State of the Micronation

    Podcast by George Dunford, October 2006

    When the King of Lovely wants to talk, he calls George Dunford, the Prince of Sweet. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Global • Weird

40. 

    Camden Calling - London

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, September 2006

    Patrick Abboud leads you through the multicultural mashup that is the famous Camden market. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: London

41. 

    Muy Bonita Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta

    Podcast by Greg Benchwick, September 2006

    As Hurricane John moves on, Puerto Vallarta is again airing its considerable cultural charms. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Puerto Vallarta

42. 

    Sounds & Sights of Portugal

    Podcast by Robert Landon, August 2006

    Soaring music and soaring spires - Robert Landon breaks bread with the nuns of northern Portugal. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Portugal

43. 

    Tea And Synthesizers, Glasgow

    Podcast by George Dunford, August 2006

    Wee George is tartan himself up to gallivant around Glasgow with the latest bands. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Glasgow • Music

44. 

    Alternative Berlin After Dark

    Podcast by Mat Schulz, June 2006

    The Berlin scene screams to be seen this summer. Come on, let us introduce you to the in-crowd. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Berlin

45. 

    Going Ape in Gibraltar

    Podcast by Rob Crossan, June 2006

    The empire's last outpost stars staggering views, cute monkeys and dismal nightlife. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Gibraltar

46. 

    Roadtrips

    Podcast by Katie Falkiner, May 2006

    Get into the driver’s seat with our ultimate guide to the road trips of the world from Australia’s Eyre Highway to the cross-continent Paris to Dhaka route. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Global

47. 

    Terminal Travels

    Podcast by Katie Falkiner, May 2006

    Each culture has its own way of getting ready for that one last trip of a lifetime. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Global

48. 

    Destination Krakow

    Podcast by Mat Schulz & Eddie Burns, May 2006

    Drink with the locals as we take you on a late-night crawl of Krakow's favourite bars. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Krakow

49. 

    Destination Tristan da Cunha

    Podcast by Rob Crossan, April 2006

    Rob Crossan is in Tristan da Cunha, recording the intriguing sounds and voices of the world's most remote island. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Saint Helena

50. 

    Destination India

    Podcast by Ben Curtis, April 2006

    Got a motorcycle licence and two weeks to spare? Get over to India and take part in a colourful ride from Goa to Kerala on a Royal Enfield. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: India

51. 

    Commonwealth Games 2006

    Podcast by Katie Falkiner, March 2006

    Melbourne broke out in a rash of Commonwealth Games fever. So what's the word on the street? Tourists and locals are itching to tell all. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Melbourne

52. 

    Destination Las Vegas

    Podcast by Katie Falkiner, March 2006

    It's not all buffets and blackjack. This podcast lifts the neon carpet to reveal a hidden Vegas. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Las Vegas

53. 

    Destination Yucatán

    Podcast by Suzanne Plank, February 2006

    It'll take more than Hurricane Wilma to dampen the Mayan sprit. Join Suzanne Plank in the luscious green heart of the Yucatán Peninsula. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Yucatán Peninsula

54. 

    Destination Ethiopia

    Podcast by Matt Phillips, February 2006

    It may not be everyone's cup of chai, but when Matt Phillips describes stirring views of the Simien Mountains and lovely Lalibela, it's surely worth a taste. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Ethiopia

55. 

    Destination New Zealand

    Podcast by George Dunford, January 2006

    Author George Dunford spills the beans on New Zealand. Learn about Lord of the Rings, lamingtons and essay extensions. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: New Zealand

56. 

    Destination Spain

    Podcast by Ben Curtis, January 2006

    Ben and Marina are in the Basque country for a evening with the Gastronomique Society. Hear the clang and sizzle in this tasty podcast. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Spain

57. 

    In the Footsteps of Tony Wheeler

    Podcast by Tony Wheeler, December 2005

    When it comes to hot destinations, hell, any destinations, Tony Wheeler talks the talk and walks the walk. Albania or Algeria, anybody? Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Global

58. 

    Destination Dublin

    Podcast by Fionn Davenport, December 2005

    Fionn Davenport blows the cream off the top of his Guinness as he takes us on a tour of Dublin - and it all starts with a pint at Kehoe's. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Dublin

59. 

    Destination Southeast Asia

    Podcast by Joe Cummings, November 2005

    Joe Cummings has a bunch of Southeast Asian secrets he's willing to share. Here he blows the lid on the region's most authentic curries. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Asia

60. 

    Destination Bolivia

    Podcast by David Atkinson, November 2005

    Brrr, Bolivia. Author David Atkinson can't stop asking ¿porque estas tarde?. He also can't stop ordering 'Viagra' soup and jellied sheep's head. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Bolivia

61. 

    Destination Mexico

    Podcast by Andrew Dean Nystrom, November 2005

    Central Mexico's colourful towns have author Andrew Dean Nystrom's heart. He's still not sure about the chilli ice cream though. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Mexico

62. 

    Destination Bali

    Podcast by Ryan Ver Berkmoes, November 2005

    Author Ryan Ver Berkmoes tells us why Bali is still Bali, despite the recent bombings. It's just a smile away. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Bali

63. 

    Destination New Orleans

    Podcast by Pableaux Johnson, October 2005

    Author Pableaux Johnson shares his experience of Hurricane Katrina. The good news - don't cancel your 2006 Mardi Gras plans just yet. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: New Orleans

64. 

    Destination Colombia

    Podcast by Michael Kohn, October 2005

    Where is the 'rockingest' town in Colombia? Michael Kohn, currently residing in the bohemian corner of Bogota, lets us in on the secrets of one of the most exciting new travel destinations. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Colombia

65. 

    Destination Turkey

    Podcast by Verity Campbell & Virginia Maxwell, October 2005

    A symphony of sounds awaits you as Lonely Planet authors Verity Campbell and Virginia Maxwell take you on a wander through Istanbul. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Turkey

66. 

    Destination Nigeria

    Podcast by Paul Clammer, October 2005

    Paul Clammer reckons there's nothing scary about Nigeria, except maybe the goat's head soup... Join him on his pot-holed journey. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Nigeria

67. 

    Tea and Cheese in Turkey

    Podcast by Alice Waters, October 2005

    What made legendary chef Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant in California, become a chef? All it took was a cup of tea, a small bit of cheese, and the unexpected kindness of a stranger. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Turkey

68. 

    Southern Thailand

    Podcast by Rafael Wlodarski, September 2005

    Rafael Wlodarski talks about tsunami-affected Thailand. He's seen a remarkable recovery - mâi pen rai, as locals would say. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Thailand

69. 

    St Petersburg

    Podcast by Simon Richmond, September 2005

    Listen in for an insider's guide to St Petersburg. Simon Richmond gives you his top 3 places to visit that aren't on the tourist trail plus the low-down on when to buy your furry hat. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: St Petersburg

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