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Indie Travel Podcast

Indie Travel Podcast·Hosted by Craig Martin and Linda Martin·314 episodes

Co-hostedTravel planning25-35 minStandalone episodesPractical tipsIndependent travel

Subscribe to the award-winning Indie Travel Podcast in iTunes for weekly travel stories, tips and destination advice from full-time travellers. Visit the site at Indie Travel Podcast or dig into Asia, Europe, South America or Oceania travel advice. We also have a growing range of travel books for sale and a friendly travel forum.

Why listen

Indie Travel Podcast is a practical, friendly travel show from full-time travelers Craig and Linda Martin, built around real advice rather than glossy bucket-list fantasy. Episodes mix destination ideas, packing help, transport tips, budgeting, road trips, food, festivals, and interviews with travelers, making it especially useful for independent travelers who like planning their own route.

Episodes

26 min
Sep 1, 2019
How to choose your travel destination podcast

Choosing a destination for travel is part of the adventure! Check out our top tips on how to choose the best travel destination for you.

25 min
Aug 14, 2019
How to find lesser-known attractions when travelling

Talk to locals or other travellers, find information online or off, or just head out to explore. Here's how to find lesser-known attractions in your travel destination.

26 min
Jul 24, 2019
Best places to drink beer around the world

One of the best things about travelling is trying new things — like different beer! Check out our top places to drink beer around the world.

32 min
Jul 9, 2019
How to travel with kids

Travelling with kids requires a different approach than travelling alone or with other adults. It can be awesome for all involved, as long as you are well prepared! Listen to our podcast about how to travel with children.

18 min
Jun 29, 2019
Best summer festivals around the world podcast

Festivals are a great reason to travel, and summer is a particularly good time to head to an event. Check out our podcast about the best summer festivals around the world.

32 min
Jun 15, 2019
Top 10 things to do in Milwaukee podcast

Milwaukee is a quirky city with a unique vibe. Check out our podcast on the top things to do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

22 min
May 28, 2019
Top 10 cheap things to do in Auckland

Ten cheap things to do in Auckland, from visiting a beachside café to island adventures or wine tasting. Listen to our Auckland podcast for advice about cheap things to do in Auckland, New Zealand.

31 min
Nov 23, 2018
What to pack in your under-seat carry-on bag

Packing for travel isn’t just about what clothes to take! It’s also important to think about what to pack in the carry-on bag that you put under the seat in front of you, for a comfortable short- or long-haul flight.

29 min
Oct 2, 2018
Cotswold Way resources podcast

The Cotswold Way is a multi-day walk through some of England's most picturesque landscape. Listen to our Cotswold Way resources podcast to learn how to walk the Cotswold Way.

23 min
Aug 23, 2018
Top 5 things to do in London

Delve into history, see a show, enjoy the parks -- if you find yourself wondering what to do in London, England, these five things to do are a great place to start.

31 min
Jul 25, 2018
What clothes to pack for short and long trips podcast

Packing for travel can be a challenge. Listen to our travel packing podcast for our top tips on what clothes to pack for short and long trips.

29 min
Jul 2, 2018
Travel Insurance with Phil Sylvester podcast

Travel insurance is an important part of any trip. But how do you know which policy is right for you? We talk with travel safety expert Phil Sylvester about all things travel insurance.

35 min
Jun 14, 2018
Top tips for road trips podcast

Road trips are a great way to explore. You’ll get the most out of your journey with a little planning, so check out our top tips for road trips podcast.

30 min
May 17, 2018
Top 10 things to do in New Zealand

Drink wine, eat pies, visit the Bay of Islands -- there's plenty to do and see in New Zealand. Check out our top ten things to do in New Zealand.

38 min
May 2, 2018
Top tips for transit days

Transit days can be a challenge, but with a bit of preparation and a deep breath or two, you’ll get there. Check out our top tips for travel days.

26 min
Apr 9, 2018
Food and travel podcast

Trying local food is an important part of travel — not only do you get to try some brand-new flavours, food can also give an insight into the culture of your destination. Listen to our food and travel podcast with Tommo and Megsy.

28 min
Mar 23, 2018
Top 10 tips for car hire while travelling podcast

Renting a car while travelling can be daunting, but these top ten tips for travel car hire will help you save time and money. Listen to our car hire podcast!

23 min
Mar 13, 2018
Things you wanted to know about Prague and the Czech Republic podcast

If you're considering a trip to Prague, Czech Republic, you might need to know the answers to some of these questions. Listen to our Prague podcast!

23 min
Mar 13, 2018
Things you wanted to know about Prague and the Czech Republic podcast

If you're considering a trip to Prague, Czech Republic, you might need to know the answers to some of these questions. Listen to our Prague podcast!

41 min
Feb 22, 2018
How to plan your Europe trip podcast

Europe is full of imagery and experience, but planning can be a bit overwhelming -- there are so many options. Listen to our Europe planning podcast for advice!

22 min
Feb 6, 2018
How to get around in Spain podcast

Spain is a large country, and there's a lot to see in the different regions that form the country. There are plenty of ways to get around in Spain, including land, air and sea -- check out the options in our Spain transport podcast.

28 min
Dec 19, 2017
Gifts for travellers podcast

Listen to our travel gift podcast for tips about what presents to buy for travellers. We've received some awesome travel gifts over the years!

36 min
Nov 23, 2017
Money for travel podcast

You need money to travel — but maybe not as much as you think! In our travel money podcast, we talk about saving for travel, making and managing money while travelling, spending less, and what to do about money and your travel companions.

22 min
Sep 27, 2017
Top 10 things to do in Scotland podcast

Whisky, haggis, bagpipes, the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow — there are so many good things to do in Scotland! Listen to our Scotland podcast for our tips.

31 min
Aug 22, 2017
Top five things to do in the NZ summer podcast

Get on the water, on the road, to local events! Want to truly experience the Kiwi summer? Check out our top five things to do in the NZ summer.

19 min
Aug 1, 2017
Top 5 things to do in Champagne podcast

If you’re a wine drinker, a trip to the Champagne region of France is a must! Check out our top things to do in Champagne podcast.

26 min
Jul 25, 2017
Top 10 tips for long flights podcast

Preparing well for a long flight can make your trip that much smoother and more comfortable. Have a great plane trip with our top ten tips for long flights.

27 min
Jul 18, 2017
Why use public transport while travelling podcast

Why travel by public transport while travelling? Find out in our public transport podcast. http://indietravelpodcast.com/travel/public-transport-travelling/

24 min
Jul 12, 2017
How to spend one day in La Coruña podcast

It's easy to spend a week or more in the Spanish seaside city of La Coruña, but one day is okay too! Check out our guide to how to spend one day in A Coruña, Spain.

20 min
Jun 21, 2017
How to get around Australia podcast

Australia is a land of huge distances, so choosing the right transport is a big deal! Find out how to get around Australia in our Australia transport podcast.

24 min
Jun 7, 2017
Top 10 things to do in Portugal

Portugal is an amazing place, full of delicious food and drink! Listen to our top ten things to do in Portugal in this Portugal travel podcast.

31 min
May 3, 2017
How to walk the Milford Track podcast

The Milford Track is the most famous of New Zealand’s Great Walks — and for good reason. An easy track, wonderful scenery and birdsong, and good infrastructure make the Milford one awesome track. Learn how to prepare for the walk in our Milford Track podcast.

39 min
Apr 11, 2017
24 hours in Jerusalem podcast

Heading to Jerusalem? Listen to our Jerusalem podcast for tips on what to do with 24 hours in Israel's capital.

25 min
Mar 14, 2017
How to be a tourist in your own backyard podcast

It's always possible to keep the travel mentality alive, by being a tourist in your own backyard. Listen to our local tourist podcast for some ideas!

28 min
Feb 8, 2017
How to get around New Zealand podcast

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28 min
Jan 10, 2017
Top ten things to do in Australia podcast

Australia is a fantastic place, with great cities and amazing wildlife. Check out our top ten things to do in Australia in our Australia podcast.

24 min
Dec 13, 2016
How to deal with travel stress

Travelling can be stressful. But don't let travel stress ruin your journey -- use our seven tips for de-stressing on the road!

37 min
Nov 20, 2016
What to do in Croatia podcast

There's plenty to do in Croatia, from adventure sports, to wine and food experiences, to city breaks. We speak with Maja Guldej about her home country.

40 min
Oct 20, 2016
How to travel by long-distance bus podcast

Long-distance bus is one of the most common forms of transport out there. As an independent traveller, you’re sure to find yourself on one or more long bus trips. Find out how to travel by long-distance bus in this episode of the Indie Travel Podcast

23 min
Sep 20, 2016
Top 10 things to do in England podcast

Choosing just ten things to do in England was a challenge — there’s so many options! In this podcast, we talk about our favourite things to do in England.

33 min
Aug 25, 2016
How to wash your clothes while travelling podcast

Washing your clothes is an unavoidable part of long-term travel, but it doesn’t have to be a chore! Learn how to do it well in our laundry podcast.

29 min
Aug 17, 2016
How to get to and around Panama podcast

Getting to and around Panama is easy but information is scarce! We share what we’ve learned over four months here in our Panama transport podcast.

36 min
Aug 3, 2016
Top 10 things to do in Austria podcast

Austria is one of our favourite European countries -- we've spent a lot of time there! Find out our top ten things to do in Austria in this Austria podcast.

24 min
Jul 12, 2016
10 ways to make friends while travelling podcast

It's possible to feel lonely while traveling -- even if you're travelling with a partner, friend or family member! That's why making friends while travelling is so important.

28 min
Jun 30, 2016
Ten things to look for when booking accommodation online podcast

Booking accommodation online is easy, but you’ll get the best results if you take a bit of time and consider your needs before you enter your credit card details!

30 min
Jun 21, 2016
Top ten things to do in Spain podcast

Spain is an amazing country, with its regional variation of culture and gastronomy. We kept being drawn back and we’re sure you will too — but these top ten things to do in Spain are a good place to start.

3 min
Jun 14, 2016
Context Mini - Episode Prague

If you're interested in Art Nouveau, Context Travel's Art Nouveau and Modernism: Prague at the Turn of the Century is the tour for you! Explore Prague's amazing architecture in the company of an expert and check out some of the rare styles the city houses. We particularly liked the Cubist lamppost.

3 min
Jun 10, 2016
Context Mini - Episode Topography Of Terror Berlin

Any visit to Berlin is going to bring you face-to-face with World War Two. Context Travel's Topography of Terror tour is a great way to understand the city.

27 min
Jun 2, 2016
How to eat healthily on the road

Eating healthily on the road can be a challenge, but it’s possible! In this healthy eating podcast, we share tips and stories about eating well while travelling.

30 min
May 18, 2016
Colombia Travel Podcast

Colombia is an amazing place, full of flavour, colour, and music. Listen to our Colombia travel podcast for tips and stories about travel in Colombia.