5 podcasts that help you travel around the world from the comfort of your home

 

The irony of life is that while we’re constantly on the move in this fast-paced world, we’re often far away from the adventures and destinations we want to experience. Thankfully, you can escape to far-off places and live vicariously through videos and podcasts. Tune in to these, and you're on your way to learning about new destinations, their local food, cultures, and almost everything there is to know. Intrigued but don't know where to start? Below is a list of the most popular travel podcasts that will give you a host of entertaining stories, travel tips, and hacks that are sure to please the wanderlust in you. Let the adventures begin!

Armchair Explorer

Hosted by award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar, the podcast features stories of some of the greatest adventurers. Millar's storytelling style—think a documentary format with music and cinematic effects—engages the listener and transports them to beautiful destinations. The podcast will inspire you to step out, explore the outdoors, and foster your bond with all things travel and culture. 

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Women Who Travel

This podcast makes you realise how transformative travel can be for women and recognises those who explore the world. What started as a Facebook group by Conde Nast Traveller editors Lale Arikoglu and Meredith Carey has now taken form of a podcast where the duo talk about their experiences and ideas, share their stories, ask questions, and offer guidance to those wanting to make a trip. That’s not all; they interview women from across the globe who are making waves in the world of food, hospitality, adventure, and travel journalism in a manner that is both insightful and engaging. 

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Chronicles Abroad

Hosted by Nubia Younge and Frantzces Lys, this podcast presents a fascinating perspective on what’s it like to live, work, and travel abroad, and highlights stories of personal growth when one is far away from home. Their episodes feature interviews with travellers, wanderers, and ex-pats from all around the world, who share the ground realities of living abroad as well as provide tips and travel hacks. While the show might have not dropped new episodes since 2020, its extensive catalogue of more than 150 episodes will give you a lot to enjoy. 

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The Musafir Stories

Hosted by Bengaluru-based duo Saif Omar and Faiza Khan, the podcast is all about exploring the many villages, rivers, islands, beaches and mountains of the country—through stories and experiences of travellers. Presented in an interview format, these engaging stories of backpackers, travel bloggers, etc, give listeners a first-hand account of their adventures and encounters. Each episode sees Omar and Khan in conversation with a new guest, thus helping the audience discover the beauty of the destination and inspiring them to pack their bags and head out. 

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India Chalo

Just like The Musafir Stories, India Chalo takes the listener on an Indian adventure through the stories of travellers. They speak about their motivation for choosing a particular destination, what they observed and loved about the place, the right time to visit, and places to explore there. Filled with riveting tales and adventures, each of their delightful episodes will motivate you to make the most of your next trip. 

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