Travel Secrets

Matthew Macfadyen | Filming Succession in New Mexico

Nov 4, 2025 · 31 min
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Star of Succession and Pride & Prejudice Matthew Macfadyen joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Matthew shares his extraordinary experience filming Succession in a deserted Florence, his poignant family skiing holiday and reveals why he believes a good tour guide is worth their weight in gold…

Plus, Matthew shares his top travel tip and unpacks his emotional experience visiting a small church in Bologna.

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Places mentioned:

  • Lincolnshire, England
  • Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Church of Santa Maria della Vita, Bologna
  • Ristorante Al Pappagallo, Bologna
  • Florence, Italy
  • Hotel San Michele, Celle Ligure, Italy
  • Trattoria Sostanza, Florence
  • Disney World Orlando, Florida
  • Villa d’Este Hotel, Lake Como
  • Otago Region, New Zealand
  • New Mexico, USA
  • Switzerland
  • Croatia
  • Budapest, Hungary
    Chapters

    00:00 Intro

    04:25 Secret 1: Number 1 travel destination everybody should go to

    06:32 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience

    10:01 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience

    13:13 Secret 4: Best Food & Drink while travelling

    18:31 Secret 5: Number 1 travel tip

    20:16 Secret 6: Poignant memory from a trip

    24:10 Secret 7: Special travel photograph

    26:24 Outro