You may not know this about me, but I’m a bit of a podcast listener. At any given time, I have a dozen or so shows in regular rotation, plus another batch I dip into when the mood strikes. (And yes—I also contribute to Gametime on Extra Hot Great, so podcasts are truly part of my world.)

With International Podcast Day coming up, I thought it was the perfect excuse to share some of my favorite travel podcasts. These shows keep me company on long flights, inspire new destinations, and offer practical tips that actually make traveling easier. Below you’ll find some of my regular listens, along with a few gems I discovered while putting this list together. Let’s roll.

The Thought Card - This is the podcast that promises to have ‘Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers’. Host Danielle Corbett gives listeners resource for traveling often without giving up other financial goals. And what’s more nerdy than travelling while looking after your finances?

Sample Episode: Stop Overpaying for Travel: Hidden Fees, Pricing Tricks, and Smarter Booking Tips

Smart Travel from Nerdwallet - Of course we had to have this one. Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle provide guidance and strategies for more affordable and effective travel. The pair offer advice on topics like travel budgeting, using travel points and miles, and smart packing techniques such as the 10-$10 rule.

Sample Episode: Cash or Miles? The 2025 Points Valuations That Could Change How You Travel

Wander Woman: A Travel Podcast - Phoebe Smith offers a behind the scenes journey to a different destination which features interviews with locals, audio clips and vivid descriptions to make the listener feel like they are travelling along side her - without having to leave home. Think This American Life but on a global scale. If you’re looking for some great travel inspiration in between trips, start here.

Sample Episode: How far would you travel for a cuppa?

Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel - Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Hosts Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel walk you through the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry.

Sample Episode: Underrated Travel Destinations You Can Book With Points & Miles

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - This show opens with the description of ‘A celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places’, and this couldn’t be more perfect. We LOVE this website and use it all the time in our travel planning. So the podcast really appeals to my love of the detail and unique local finds. 10 out of 10.

Sample Episode: The Grave of Charlotte Temple

DK Where to Go: The Travel Podcast - As a former children’s librarian, DK was always that series of books that would offer a great overview of a topic for any age. So I wasn’t sure what to expect from this show. But this was much more considered, thoughtful and inspiring than I first thought. I took notes of so many resources and I’m really looking forward to digging into their back catalogue.

Sample Episode: Travel Trends of 2025

Passports Please - Host Chelsea Dickenson (AKA - Cheap Holiday Expert) and James Robinson (who often joins Chelsea on these adventures) offer tips on how to ‘hack your holidays’ and get more out of your precious holiday time and budget. You may have seen Chelsea on her popular You Tube Channel (which yes, we watch too). Chelsea feels like a knowledgeable friend who can guide you to the best affordable hotels, tips on European train travel, and recommendations on a great sling bag.

Sample Episode: Cruise ship wifi, set jetters and the Seven Wonders of the UK results

Amateur Traveler Podcast - Long time travel writer Chris Christensen, hosts this show. Chris interviews destination experts or a fellow traveller about destinations around the world sharing great tips, local recommendations and travel inspirations. Chris has been running for a LONG time with almost a thousand episodes in the back catalogue.

Sample Episode: Travel to Auckland, New Zealand

Other travel podcasts on my radar

There were far too many shows for me to cover in this small post, but here is a list of others that I would like to spend some time with.

Zero To Travel — Jason Moore shares inspiring travel stories and practical advice on everything from long-term backpacking to family trips.

Women Who Travel (Condé Nast Traveler) — Conversations with women who are shaping the way we see the world, from solo adventurers to chefs and writers

Travel Tales Podcast — Comedians and writers share funny, honest, and sometimes cringe-worthy stories from their travels.

Armchair Explorer — Each episode tells one traveler’s story with cinematic sound design, making you feel like you’re right there in the adventure.

Out of Office: A Travel Podcast — Two friends mix destination deep-dives with cultural conversations, often with a humorous spin.

Indie Travel Podcast — Long-running show focused on independent and responsible travel, often with a couple’s perspective. Hosted by Craig and Linda Martin.

I hope this list helps you find your next great travel podcast. I’ve learned so much from these shows and even bookmarked new resources for upcoming trips—not to mention adding a few destinations to my wish list. Here’s to more journeys, more stories, and more episodes in our ears.

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