Travel Goals Podcast
Portia Jones - travel journalist & podcaster
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Want to have more exciting travel adventures? Do you want to travel smarter, cheaper and more purposefully? Welcome to the Travel Goals Podcast, where we help you travel better with on-location destination episodes and interviews with top travel experts. Host Portia Jones is an intrepid travel journalist and will take you on a deep dive with top travel experts to bring you what's new in travel, as well as a range of actionable travel hacks, destination inspiration and stories of travel adventures from around the world. Tune in for in-depth discussions on the latest travel trends with some of the biggest names in the travel industry. There are also special on-location episodes in a range of exciting destinations and practical tips on how to travel better? With over 17 years of travel experience, Portia gives you the inside scoop on how you can travel like a pro as well as bring you the latest in travel trends and how you can achieve your travel goals. The Travel Goals community is growing fast, so make sure to join us now and start travelling better! Tweet me your travel goals @pip_says Instagram @pipsays
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Why Peru should be on your travel bucket list for adventure, culture and food
Travel Goals Podcast
07/17/22 • 39 min
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Are you planning a trip to Peru? Join us on a special on-location episode to discover why it needs to be on your travel bucket list. Home to the captivating cities of Lima and Cusco, the natural wonders of the Amazon basin and Lake Titicaca and the intriguing historic sites in and around Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, Peru has become a top pick for adventurous travellers.
It’s the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina and has an impressive range of landscapes. Here, you’ll find mountains and beaches, deserts and rainforests. There are also ancient ruins, world-class dining and popular attractions in this dynamic Latin American destination.
Let us take you on an immersive audio journey through the highlights of Peru. You’ll hear stories from Peruvian tour guides, business owners and rainforest guardians, as they share their stories about why Peru is so special and why you must visit.
Book your trip with Peru trip Advisors, a Peruvian-based travel company that's been taking travellers on unforgettable Peru adventures since 2011.
Don't forget to also check out our show sponsor - RoomSteals and use the coupon code travelgoals to save 20% on a RoomSteals subscription and start saving money on hotel stays.
For more information, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!
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How travel companies can be a force for good - featuring Intrepid Travel
Travel Goals Podcast
07/24/22 • 43 min
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Can travel companies be a force for good? How can we tell if we're booking with a reputable company, with the right ethos, and how can we positively impact the destinations we visit? We speak to Intrepid Travel's Managing Director James Thornton in this episode, to learn more about how travel companies can make a difference, greenwashing and what responsible travel actually means?
Intrepid are small group adventure travel company with a focus on sustainability and responsible travel.
A world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel, Intrepid have been taking travellers to discover the world's most incredible places for more than 30 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel.
In 2018 Intrepid also became the world’s largest travel company to be certified B-Corp and they are the only global tour operator with verified science-based carbon reduction targets. Find out more about B-Corps, how travel companies can commit to sustainability and how you can make better travel choices, in this thought-provoking episode.
Find your ideal travel style and explore your way with Intrepid Travel. Book your next adventure now!
For more information on the podcast, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!
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How to plan a dog-friendly holiday in Britain, featuring dog-travel expert Lottie Gross
Travel Goals Podcast
08/04/22 • 27 min
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Are you planning to take your dog on holiday in Britain? Do you want top tips on the best dog-friendly destinations and practical tips on travelling safely and responsibly with your dog? We speak to author, journalist and dog-travel expert Lottie Gross about her book – Dog-friendly Weekends - 50 breaks in Britain for you and your dog, published by Bradt Guides.
In this episode, we chat about Lottie's top dog travel tips and the dog-friendly weekends away in Britain, featured in her book. These well-researched trips include dog-friendly hotels and pubs, museums where you can take the dog inside on a rainy day, heritage railways where your dog rides free, and countless excellent walks the whole family can enjoy.
Island-hopping, city breaks, and coast and countryside romps are all included, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. It also provides plenty of practical tips and tricks to make sure you are well equipped to enjoy a fun holiday with your dog.
Buy your copy of Dog-friendly Weekends here and start planning an adventure with your dog!
For more information on the Travel Goals Podcast, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!
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Budget travel in your 30s and beyond featuring Rachel Miller from HolidayPirates
Travel Goals Podcast
05/31/22 • 19 min
HolidayPirates is one of Europe’s fastest-growing, free-to-use, travel search platforms and apps and provides savvy travellers with the best value for money travel deals.
In this informative and fun episode, we chat about how elder millennials, Gen X and beyond can still budget travel and what tools, websites and travel companies we can utilise? Me and Rachel also talk about how we travel on a budget in our 30s and how you can too.
Check out the HolidayPirates website now and bag a bargain!
Don't forget to also check out our show sponsor - RoomSteals and use the coupon code travelgoals to save 20% on a RoomSteals subscription.
For more information, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!

Travel disasters, off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential with Katie Crowe from battleface
Travel Goals Podcast
11/15/21 • 32 min
When we travel, we are bracing the unknown and the unfamiliar. We're casting aside our everyday routines and putting ourselves on the path of adventure and this isn’t without its risks. In this episode, I chat with Katie Crowe, Director of Communications, at Insurance company battleface about travel diasters, having off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential.
Learn more about planning a trip to lesser-known destinations and the challenges and risks involved as Katie and I swap travel disaster stories and chat about how to handle a crisis on the road.
With over twenty years of communications experience, Katie has worked on some of the world’s most exciting brands, on both global and local levels. At battleface, Katie implements her global expertise in strategy and messaging development, PR planning, media relations, crisis and issues support.
When she’s not being a communications superstar, Katie is travelling and leading a very active lifestyle and loves swimming, sailing, scuba diving and skiing and getting out for dog walks with her Chocolate Labrador puppy, Benji.
Don't forget to also check out our show sponsor - RoomSteals and use the coupon code travelgoals to save 20% on a RoomSteals subscription.
For show notes, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!

Why hotel breakfast buffets are brilliant with Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea
Travel Goals Podcast
09/02/21 • 21 min
Do you love a breakfast buffet feast when you're travelling? In this episode, we’re chatting about why hotel buffets are brilliant with TV personality Sam Thompson. He’s best known for his role on the E4 reality show Made in Chelsea, appearing on our TV screens since 2013. You might have also seen him on Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Big Brother.
Sam discusses why starting your day with a selection of eggs, fruits, pastries, juices, teas, and coffees in unlimited portions provides the perfect fuel for a long day of sightseeing on your travels and why he goes back up to the buffet multiple times!
Through his television work, Sam has travelled to some incredible places and he’s currently working with Hotels.com on their new campaign to find their first-ever ‘Chief Buffet Officer’, we chat about why hotel breakfasts are awesome, along with what it’s like to travel with a TV crew and what makes a great hotel stay?
If the buffet breakfast is one of your favourite parts of a holiday, then Sam has all the details on the dream job for you!
A 'Chief Buffet Officer' role means you get to stay in hotels around the world for free, and all you need to do is review the breakfast options when you wake up in the morning. How amazing is that?
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Make sure to also connect with Sam on Instagram – @samthompsonuk to follow his hotel and travel adventures around the world.
Don't forget to also check out our show sponsor - RoomSteals and use the coupon code travelgoals to save 20% on a RoomSteals subscription.
For show notes, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!

Sacred places, pilgrimages and how spiritual tourism became a new travel trend
Travel Goals Podcast
01/17/22 • 26 min
On this episode, we’re talking about sacred spaces, spiritual pilgrimages, how faith tourism became a new travel trend. In the UK, many churches and sacred sites are looking to enhance the visitor experience and increase revenue through tours, activities and even overnight church camping known as ‘champing’. But how do churches and pilgrimage sites balance contemporary travel and tourism growth whilst maintaining the key messages of faith and heritage?
Today’s travellers are also looking for more purposeful trips and authentic experiences, whether abroad or at home, so who better to capitalise on this than churches, chapels and sacred sites?
We talk to several experts to find out how churches, sacred sites and the organisations that support them, are developing these special places in a purposeful and sustainable manner, in order to preserve them for generations of pilgrims to come.
Thanks so much The National Churches Trust and Explore Churches for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals podcast.
Don't forget to also check out our show sponsor - RoomSteals and use the coupon code travelgoals to save 20% on a RoomSteals subscription.
For more information, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!

What is slow travel and how can you embrace it? A deep dive with Cat Jones
Travel Goals Podcast
06/27/21 • 42 min
What exactly is slow travel and why is it a growing travel trend? In this episode, we take a deep dive into slow travel with Cat Jones, the founder and CEO of Byway, which offers flight-free holidays. We discuss how slow travel is an immersive approach to more sustainable and reflective travel. It's a type of travel that emphasizes connection to a destination through people, cultures, food and leisurely journeys.
We also chat about how slow travel is an emerging travel trend, how companies can avoid greenwashing and how we as travellers can take small steps to become more mindful and eco-friendly in our adventures.
For show notes, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!

The pros and cons of group travel with Brian Young, MD of G Adventures
Travel Goals Podcast
05/09/21 • 44 min
Ever wondered if group travel is right for you? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the pros and cons of group travel with Brian Young, the MD of adventure travel company G Adventures.
We chat about the positives of small-group tours and if group travel is right for you? How G Adventure creates tours by building meaningful relationships with local communities and how group travel can directly benefit the people and places we visit.
With over 30 years of experience, Brian’s career in the travel sector has taken him from a bright-eyed 19-year-old club rep, working for Club 18-30 to Managing Director of G Adventures across the EMEA region.
Brian joined G adventures in 2015 as he was drawn to its unique approach to purpose-driven travel, wide portfolio of tours and travel styles and ambitious company growth.
He gives a brilliant insight into group travel, how we can travel better and why we must positively give back to the people and places we visit.
For show notes, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!

How to make friends when travelling - stories and tips from travel pros
Travel Goals Podcast
08/07/21 • 26 min
Just how do you make friends when you travel? Do you just walk up to someone and say hi? In this episode, we take a deep dive with travel pros on how to make friends when you travel.
One of my favourite things about travel is that you can meet different people from all over the world that perhaps we would never normally encounter back home? From locals to other travellers on the road, there's always someone new to talk to and make a connection with, but is it really that easy?
It can feel a little daunting to approach strangers when we’re on our travels and strike up a conversation. I spoke to a range of travel experts about their experiences of meeting new people on the road, whether they are locals or fellow wanderers. We discuss everything from group travel, making online connections and how to form meaningful friendships as a solo traveller.
Make sure to check out our show sponsor - RoomSteals and use the coupon code travelgoals to save 20% on a RoomSteals subscription.
For show notes, head to travelgoalspodcast.com
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.
Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.
If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show.
Enjoy the podcast!
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