• Rachel Lankester Celebrating Mid-life from the Jungles of Peru to the Streets of Kazakhstan
    Oct 19 2025

    This week, Travel for Curious Minds host Abbey Cousins chats with Rachel Lankester, a New York Times recommended author, podcast host, and mid-life mentor, about why mid-life should be celebrated!

    As an advocate for embracing all that life has to offer, Rachel shares her perspective-shifting experience of early menopause along with stories from her many travel adventures, ranging from trekking through the jungles of Peru to exploring the bustling streets of Kazakhstan.

    To find out more about Rachel, head over to:

    Instagram | Instagram (@rachel_lankester)

    Facebook | Magnificent Midlife

    Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellankester/

    YouTube | Magnificent Midlife

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    31 mins
  • David O'Neill - Quickfire Questions
    Oct 12 2025

    In today’s episode of quickfire questions, David O’Neill MBE reveals his top travel tips and details of his next adventure for the listeners of the Travel For Curious Minds podcast.

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    David O'Neill - LinkedIn

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    Less than 1 minute
  • David O'Neill - Adventure Far From the Beaten Track
    Oct 5 2025

    After retiring from his position as Assistant Commissioner in the London Fire Brigade following over three decades of service, David O’Neill MBE joins host Abbey Cousins in this week’s episode of Travel For Curious Minds. David and Abbey chat about his incredible career so far and the life-changing adventures that have shaped it.

    With moving tales from the frontlines of international rescue efforts, including when David led the UK response team in the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake, and fascinating stories that will transport listeners to the jungles of Bhutan, lakesides of Pakistan and mountains of Nepal, this episode takes listeners on an adventure far from the beaten track.

    To find out more about David and his work, you can head over to:

    David O'Neill - LinkedIn

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  • Lucy Meggeson - Quickfire Questions
    Sep 21 2025

    “All of the fabulous things in life are on the other side of our comfort zones” – Listen to today’s episode of Travel for Curious Minds as host of the ‘Thrive Solo’ podcast (formerly ‘Spinsterhood Reimagined’), Lucy Meggeson talks all things travel in a round of quickfire questions – including why people thinking about their first solo adventure should make the leap.

    To find out more about Lucy, you can head over to:

    Instagram

    The Thrive Solo Website

    The Book – Shiny Happy Singles

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    6 mins
  • Lucy Meggeson - Incredible Solo Travel Experiences
    Sep 14 2025

    In this episode, Abbey is joined by Lucy Meggeson, the host of the ‘Thrive Solo’ podcast (formerly ‘Spinsterhood Reimagined’). Lucy is on a journey to change the narrative around what it means to be single and child-free.

    With adventures shaped by her love of music, road trips, photography, maps and nature, hear how incredible travel experiences can happen because you are travelling solo – not in spite of it.

    To find out more about Lucy, you can head over to:

    Instagram

    The Thrive Solo Website

    The Book – Shiny Happy Singles

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    29 mins
  • Pat Riddell - Quickfire Questions
    Sep 7 2025

    This week, Pat Riddell, Editor of National Geographic Traveller UK, is in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things travel.

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    5 mins
  • Pat Riddell - Travel Journalism La Dolce Vita
    Aug 31 2025

    On this week’s Episode of Travel for Curious Minds, Pat Riddell, Editor of National Geographic Traveller UK, joins host Abbey Cousins, taking listeners on a fascinating adventure around the world with the tales of his extensive travels.

    From discussing what first gave him a taste for the world of travel, reflecting on his incredible experiences in destinations such as Jordan, Peru and Thailand, to explaining why he simply can’t get enough of la dolce vita and touching upon his career in travel journalism, the Episode covers a lot of ground (quite literally!) so buckle up and enjoy.

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    40 mins
  • Portia Jones - Quickfire Questions
    Aug 17 2025

    This week, Portia Jones – award-winning travel writer and podcaster – dives into a round of quickfire questions with Travel for Curious Minds’ host Abbey Cousins.

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    Pip and The City

    The Travel Goals Podcast

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    8 mins