Wanderlust: Off the Page

Wanderlust Magazine

We take you on a sensory journey through some of the greatest destinations featured in our Wanderlust magazine.

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Jun 15, 2022 · 35 min
Summer in Switzerland: Mountain Magic in Valais & Bern (partner special)
Travel writer and Swiss resident Caroline Bishop takes us on a tour of two of Switzerland's most beautiful regions: Valais and the Bernese Oberland. VALAIS With more than 40 mountain peaks over 4,000m, the largest glacier in the Alps and wonderful wildlife, the Valais region is an adventure lover's paradise. We take a trip to the edge of the Aletsch Glacier, eat fondue in Zermatt, and pin down the best hikes in the region's nearly 5,000-miles of hiking trails. BERN Whether you want to paraglide, hike, bike, climb, or simply cruise on a glacier-fed lake, Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, south of thecountry’s capital, Bern, is a natural outdoor playground. We take the Jungfraujoch mountain train to 11,500 feet above sea level, peer at the mighty north face of the Eiger and discover why this region was the inspiration for J.R.R Tolkien's Middle Earth. This episode is packed full of all the information and inspiration you need to start planning your next Swiss adventure ... and, believe us, you are going to want to go! Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at www.wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travellers for just £35 a year (or about $50). This will get you six beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series of Wanderlust: Off the Page is brought to you by Cewe, Europe's largest photo company with over 50 years of experience in Photo Services and online printing. Find out more at https://www.cewe.co.uk Find out more about our guests, including her two Swiss-set novels, at https://www.carolinebishop.co.uk This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com
May 26, 2022 · 36 min
Adventure on the Mississippi with Lynn Houghton
Follow travel writer Lynn Houghton on a canoe journey along the Mississippi River, followed by a classic American road trip on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. "Sleep came easily after a day of paddling on the Mississippi River. Already smitten by its wild beauty and vast reach, I sensed the special energy that came from being on swirling water among eddies, backwaters and bayous, the breeze ruffling my hair" - Lynn Houghton Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travellers for just £35 a year (or about $50). This will get you six beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series of Wanderlust: Off the Page is brought to you by Cewe, Europe's largest photo company with over 50 years of experience in Photo Services and online printing. Find out more at https://www.cewe.co.uk
May 5, 2022 · 38 min
Vietnam by Rail with Alex Robinson
Following a line 1,700km long and connecting north with south, Vietnam's Reunification Express is perhaps the best way to visit the country's UNESCO sites. Award winning travel writer Alex Robinson discusses the highlights and surprises of taking this epic journey with Aaron Millar. This episode is hosted by Wanderlust's founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald. Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travellers for just £35 a year. This will get you 6 beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series is brought to you by Battleface travel insurance. Protect your trip at battleface.com/wanderlust
Apr 21, 2022 · 51 min
Walking with Nomads - 2,800 miles Across Morocco with Explorer Alice Morrison (partner special)
We follow explorer Alice Morrison on a world-first 2,800-mile trek across the entire length of Morocco. Starting in the city of Ouarzazate, at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, we will walk with her from the lush valleys of the Draa River across the barren windswept dunes of the Western Sahara to the tallest peaks of the High Atlas Mountains. We will discover lost cities, tombs of giants, singing sands and dinosaur footprints. We will learn about the lives of the nomadic Sahrawis, the people of the desert, and the Amazigh, the original inhabitants of Morocco. This is more than a long walk, this is a journey through the culture and history of one of the most fascinating and beautiful countries on Earth. But Alice didn’t do it just any old way. Mirroring journeys taken by traders and nomads across Morocco for centuries, she decided to travel in a traditional caravan of six camels, led by her two Amazigh companions and camelteers Brahim and Addi. And despite not being very keen on the animals to start with, she ended up falling head-over-heels for them – particularly a very naughty one called Hamish. Yes, that’s right – somewhere in Morocco right now, there is a camel called Hamish. This is a story about history and archeology, it’s a story about endurance and moments of sublime beauty. But mostly it’s a story about a deep exploration of a place and its people. Alice relied on the kindness and hospitality of local communities throughout and because she speaks fluent Arabic she was able to get an intimate insight into their lives that most outsiders would never see. It’s also one hell of an adventure. Alice is known as ‘Indiana Jones for Girls’. This is a story that even Indy himself would have been proud of. ---- Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this episode was produced by the award-winning podcast Armchair Explorer and presented by our very own podcast interviewer Aaron Millar. To listen to more episodes of Armchair Explorer click here or go to www.armchair-explorer.com --- Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travelers for just £35 a year. This will get you 6 beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series is brought to you by Battleface travel insurance. Protect your trip at battleface.com/wanderlust Wanderlust: Off the Page is produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry
Mar 31, 2022 · 58 sec
Introducing Wanderlust Off the Page
The most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet The most intrepid destinations in the world We’re going to take you inside the magazine to meet the writers, experts and explorers who bring our stories to life Don’t just read about the adventure Be there This is the Wanderlust magazine podcast This is Wanderlust: Off the Page Come with us on the road less travelled Wanderlust: Off the Page is the podcast from the UK’s top independent travel magazine and website, taking the road less travelled since 1993 Find out more: www.wanderlust.co.uk, @wanderlustmag Series 1 is presented by Battleface: Travel insurance built for explorers just like you, www.battleface.com
Mar 27, 2022 · 35 min
Austria : Recharge your mind and body (partner special)
For this episode of Wanderlust Off The Page podcast, we are joined by travel writers Aaron Millar and Helen Moat to talk about the power that travel and natural spaces can have on our mind and body. During the episode, Aaron and Helen discuss their shared love of Austria and what they think makes the beautiful country so special. From forest bathing and cold water swimming to escaping to the mountains and getting lost in the starry night sky, our two experts arm us with heaps of ideas of how and where to relax and rejuvenate in Austria. Throughout the episode, you will also have a chance to listen to Helen reading out snippets from her inspiring articles about Austria, which helps us to unpick the relationship between spending time in nature and our mental and physical health. Get ready to join us on a sensory journey through the wild Austrian landscapes…
Mar 26, 2022 · 43 min
The Myths and Mysteries of Easter Island
Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, is one of the most remote and mysterious places on earth. Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji discusses with Aaron Millar the flourishing indigenous culture, the story of how the island was settled, and the experience of exploring such a remote place. The episode is hosted by Wanderlust's founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald. Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travelers for just £35 a year. This will get you 6 beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series is brought to you by Battleface travel insurance. Protect your trip at battleface.com/wanderlust
Mar 25, 2022 · 40 min
Exploring Estes Park, Colorado: Bird & Jim (partner special)
This episode chronicles the adventures of Isabella Bird, the remarkable 19th century British explorer who famously ascended Longs Peak, Colorado, in 1873 with her guide and companion Jim Nugent. The story of Bird and Jim illuminates the early history and character of Estes Park, as her writings helped establish the town as a tourist destination, and parallels with the broader historic myth of the frontier and the American west. Bird remains an inspiration to the locals of Estes Park, including restaurateur Melissa Strong. We visit her new restaurant Bird & Jim to hear of her near-death experience and learn how Isabella’s determination to break the conventions of the time was an inspiration for Melissa’s subsequent recovery. Hosted by Wanderlust founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, this episode was produced in partnership with Estes Park, Colorado, Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travelers for just £35 a year. This will get you 6 beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member- only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. Learn more about Estes Park at www.visitestespark.com/ and search for "Exploring Estes Park" on your podcatcher to hear more This series is brought to you by Battleface travel insurance. Protect your trip at battleface.com/wanderlust
Mar 24, 2022 · 40 min
Hot List 2022: Editors' top travel destinations
Welcome to Wanderlust: Off the page, a podcast designed to help you discover the most fulfilling travel experiences on the planet! From culture and history to nature and wildlife, we're going to be taking you behind the scenes of the magazine to go deeper into our favorite destinations and meet the travel writers, experts, and personalities who will bring our stories to life. Hosted by founding editor Lyn Hughes and special features editor Rosie Fitzgerald, our debut episode explores Wanderlust editors' top travel destinations in 2022. Wanderlust is the UK’s leading independent travel magazine which has been taking the road less travelled since 1993. Learn more at wanderlustmagazine.com Become a Wanderlust Club Member to join our community of serious travelers for just £35 a year. This will get you 6 beautiful collectible issues, exclusive member-only competitions and events, access to our entire online archive back to 2010, plus heaps of other benefits. This series is brought to you by Battleface travel insurance. Protect your trip at battleface.com/wanderlust