Travel Writers Radio

Mar 04 2025 500 ep. 12 mins 49
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Interviews, reviews, features and news from the Travel Writers Radio Show, produced by PALAT - the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers - our international network of food, lifestyle and travel journalists and broadcasters. Now heard live every Wednesday 5-7 pm (AEST) and Saturdays 1pm to 3 pm on Melbourne's J-AIR 88 FM; online at www.j-air.com.au and on SoundCloud. Email us: [email protected]

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Dianne Whelan Walks Across Canada, Misjudges How Long It Takes, Learns A Lot -Helen Hayes

Mar 04 2025 25 mins  
Imagine walking across Canada. Dianne Whelan did just that and made a documentary about it. It took a little longer than she expected, but she loved every second of it... well, almost. Helen Hayes spoke to Dianne about the ups and downs of her journey. View a trailer: https://youtu.be/UkmNdJRfUHQ?si=0myrIxKGJqRMwM5a Photo: Dianne Whelan 18:56:30 B/A GK – Helen Hayes was speaking

Stella The Stargazer Wins Young Tourists Over, Sparks More Iconic Tiny Houses -Graeme Kemlo

Mar 04 2025 16 mins  
Stella The Stargazer was created for Visit Victoria to lure the younger generation into short breaks in the regions. Stella, is a very well designed Aussie tin shed, and has been a success as she moved around Victoria. Graeme tracked down one of its creators, Greg Adshead of Ampleco who are still building architect-designed tin sheds in iconic Aussie style. More information: ample

Fiona Harper on Swimming With Whale Sharks in Cenderwasih Bay Indonesia

Mar 04 2025 15 mins  
Swimming with whale sharks in Cenderwasih Bay, Indonesia was one of many highlights for Fiona Harper during an 18 night voyage with Coral Expeditions to Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands. More information www.coralexpeditions.com Photo courtesy Coral Expeditions

Tsunami of Change from Oval Office Mindboggles Even Some Republicans - Phil Brown in New Yoork

Mar 04 2025 23 mins  
If you find yourself mind-boggled by the tsunami of decisions pouring out of the Oval Office, spare a thought for those who live with it and feel impacted by every move. New York correspondent, Phil Brown talks about what’s being done, and how it is being done by the disruptive regime. Phil Brown says even some Republicans are finding things hard to fathom. Already dozens of cour

A Wonderful Twist on a European Experience - Kristin Henning on Bratislava

Mar 04 2025 16 mins  
Our US-based correspondent Kristin Henning visited the fascinating city of Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic on the banks of the River Danube, only a 40 minute drive or a short cruise downstream from Vienna. Originally an administrative hub of the Austro-Hungarian empire, this 1000-year-old city has some stories of its own to tell and is worth more than a day visit says Kr

Moonshadow Cruises' Wild Dolphin Watch Amazes at Port Stephens -Mike Smith

Mar 04 2025 9 mins  
A 2.5 hr drive north of Sydney Port Stephens, is a bay twice the size of Sydney Harbour, and as travel writer MIKE SMITH found on a tour with Moonshadow Cruises, it is a playground for around 100 wild dolphins. Little wonder online travel specialist WOTIF recently named the NSW coastal council area Aussie Town of the Year. Mike spoke about this flippered fun tour with cruise skippe

What's Up On Travel Writers Radio March 5 - Helen Hayes & Graeme Kemlo

Mar 04 2025 4 mins  
Sit back and relax while our team informs and entertains with more of our authentic, independent stories about the people and the places that provide interesting experiences in food, wine, lifestyle and travel. Check out our website - travelwritersradio.com for stories we have put together over the past year. And if you would like to contact us just email: [email protected]

Ex-Ottolenghi Chef Calvin Von Niebel's winning formula at Baird Bay Experience - Carolyne Jasinski

Feb 25 2025 9 mins  
Baird Bay Experience Head Chef Calvin Von Niebel is so humble, he didn't mention that he was Executive Chef and Group Development Chef for the Ottolenghi group across its seven London restaurants ... some of Britain’s most-acclaimed dining destinations. Calvin credits his grandmothers and mentors Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi and Ramael Scully, for his unique cooking style. For

Baird Bay's magical underwater experience -Carolyne Jasinski

Feb 25 2025 14 mins  
Swimming with Australian sea lions, e-biking, hiking, kayaking, surfing, beach combing, staying in luxury villas and dining on fresh seafood ... Reporter Carolyne Jasinski found this amazing adventure at Baird Bay on the far west coast of South Australia. Carolyne speaks with the resident managers of the Baird Bay Experience and its Villa-stay, Kat and Brendon Bevan. Photo Carolyne

What We Learned from Latest Travel Trends- ATIA CEO Dean Long with Helen Hayes

Feb 25 2025 15 mins  
Where did Australians travel to last year? Helen Hayes speaks with the CEO of the Australian Travel Industry Association, Dean Long to find out. Figures showed that 11.6 million international trips were taken by Australian residents last year…many of them to Japan. Helen digs into the data with Dean Long to see what we can learn. Image: Dean Long