A Collection of the Internet’s Best Travel Podcasts

Most of the time, TravelBlogs focuses on written material. You know, blogs and all that jazz. Today, I decided to take a look at another medium that more and more travel bloggers are getting into: podcasting.
Some of these are by your everyday bloggers, while others are produced by major travel publications. But if you’re planning a trip, or just looking for some inspiration, these podcasts offer a refreshing and insightful look at destinations around the world.
Worldwide
Everything Everywhere: Gary has been travelling the world since early 2007. He recently started a podcast, which so far features episodes about Australia, Fiji and Singapore. Site | iTunes
Indie Travel Podcast: Craig and Linda are two full time travellers producing a weekly podcast for independent travellers and backpackers. Site | iTunes | Other
The Traveling Morans: Between 2006 and 2007, newlyweds Brendan and Sarah Moran set out on a year-long honeymoon adventure around the world. Their podcasts features episodes about everything from their journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway to their time in India. Site | iTunes | Other
Amateur Traveler: In the world of travel podcasts, Chris Christensen is a veteran. Amateur Traveler has been around since 2005 and now has over 140 episodes on destinations around the world. Site | iTunes | Other
Travel in 10: David Brodie’s Travel in 10 is a growing collection of 10 minute episodes covering cool hotels and sights around the world. Site | iTunes | Other
The Connected Traveler: Russell Johnson’s blog and podcast on Connected Traveler covers news and opinion from around the world. Site | iTunes | Other
Gary Bembridge’s Tips for Travellers: Gary shares first-hand advice on destinations around the world, from Disneyland, California to Seoul, South Korea. Site | iTunes | Other
Travel with Rick Steves: Rick Steves is an expert on all things Europe, and his weekly podcast features episodes on cities and destinations throughout Europe and the world. Site | iTunes | Other
Lonely Planet Podcasts: Lonely Planet have also dabbled in the world of podcasts, and have produced episodes about destinations in every corner of the globe. Site | iTunes | Other
Traveler Magazine’s Walks of a Lifetime: If you prefer to travel on foot, then this podcast will provide you with plenty of inspiration for your next holiday, be it in New Orleans, Venice or Sydney. Site | iTunes
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The Independent Travel Guides: The Independent’s travel editor, Simon Calder, hosts a series of podcasts about cities around the world. iTunes | Other
Frommers.com Travel Podcast: Frommer’s podcast series currently has 90+ podcasts on everything from planning a wedding far from home to taking better holiday photos. Site | iTunes | Other
Europe
A Year in Europe: Scott and Sheryl spent a year travelling around Europe. Along the way, they recorded 39 episodes for their podcast. Site | iTunes | Other
Italy Travel Notes: A blog, a videocast and a podcast devoted to Italy. Site | iTunes | Other
Notes from Spain: The Notes from Spain podcast covers a diverse range of topics about living, working and travelling in Spain. Site | iTunes | Other
Budacast: If you’re planning a trip to Hungary, check out Budacast, which features articles and a regular podcast on all things Hungary. Site | iTunes | Other
iPod Traveller: iPod Traveller isn’t running anymore, but produced 47 episodes about various destinations in Europe over 3 season. Site | Season 1 & 2 | Season 3
North America
Amtrekker: Brett is a self-described “unemployed vagrant” travelling around the United States with a list of ambitious goals. Site | iTunes | Other
Alaska HDTV: Never considered visiting Alaska before? AlaskaHDTV’s great videos are produced by a team of passionate Alaskans hell-bent on showing you the beauty of their state. Site | iTunes HD | iTunes iPod
Asia
The Rest of Everest: This podcast features the stuff that didn’t make it into Everest: The Other Side, a documentary about an expedition to the Northeast Ridge route in Tibet. Site | iTunes | Other
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If you have any other podcasts you think should be added, feel free to tell me about it in the comments section below.
#1Peter Daams » August 19th, 2008 at 6:28 pm:
Nice list. I’d better subscribe to some of these!
#2Craig » August 19th, 2008 at 6:34 pm:
Thanks for the mention: travelblogs readers can always get in touch with Linda and me (from the Indie Travel Podcast) here.
Budacast is worth a listen if you’re heading to Hungary too.
#3Eric » August 20th, 2008 at 1:41 pm:
Budacast sounds like an interesting one, will have to add that to the list!
Eric
#4Cuckoo » August 20th, 2008 at 6:09 pm:
Nice list there. Will come handy. I will subscribe to some of them.
Though it is not a poadcast, my blog speaks of India in detail. You can check it at your leisure.
#5Chris Christensen (Amateur Traveler) » August 26th, 2008 at 2:29 pm:
Thanks for the kind mention
#6Beijing » September 3rd, 2008 at 9:46 pm:
This is a very useful list for anyone who loves traveling, especially for those who is planing a trip. thanks for sharing!
#7World Travel » September 7th, 2008 at 12:51 am:
Thank you very much for this info! Fantastic read.
#8David Brodie » September 7th, 2008 at 11:51 am:
Thanks for the mention and glad you have been enjoying my podcast.
David
Travel in 10 Travel Podcast – Your 10 minute Window on the World
#9Mitesh » October 9th, 2008 at 9:44 pm:
nice list. thanks for share with us…
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