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Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastAre We Over Tourism?With scenes of protest erupting in some of the most visited cities and countries in the world – telling tourists to go home – Wander Woman, Phoebe Smith, shows how merely travelling a little north of the Croatian honeypot of Dubrovnik to explore the region of Zadar the rewards can be great - for travellers and locals. From discovering the 3,000-year-old Old Town and dancing to the sustainable (and free) Sea Organ, to birdwatching and kayaking in Vrana Lake Nature Park, paddling and eating local on the islands of Ugljan & Pašman and tasting the delights of Pag, there's a whole family...2025-07-3047 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastGoing the DistanceWould you ever walk the 'Backbone of Britain'? 2025 marks 60 years since the UK got it’s first official long distance pathway - the Pennine Way. As political as it was pioneering, Wander Woman Phoebe Smith delves into the history of this hard-fought-for trail - one that is integral to all the rights walkers enjoy today, discovering a kick-ass, bell bottomed jeans wearing hiker in the 1960s, before heading out with her friend Cerys Matthews to walk a prime 3-day section in the present day, to meet other walkers, accommodation owners and bar workers, and discover what has changed here in...2025-06-3051 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastThe Salt PathCan walking a coastal path really heal a broken heart? As bestselling book The Salt Path becomes a major film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Issacs, Wander Woman Phoebe Smith heads to author Raynor Winn's favourite 2-day section of the South West Coast Path in Cornwall - walking from Zennor to Minnack. Along the way she meets other hikers and discovers the power of simply placing one foot in front of the other.Also coming up:Raynor Winn shares who she really thought would play her in a movie and explains why the path will always...2025-05-2855 min

Travel For Curious Minds - The Travel Podcast from Jules Verne Stories Insight and AdventurePhoebe Smith - Quickfire QuestionsToday, author, Podcast Host, and Adventurer Phoebe Smith is in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, revealing top travel tips and destinations in a round of quickfire questions. To find out more about Phoebe, head over to: Instagram Bluesky LinkedIn Facebook Phoebe’s Podcast For more information about travel for your curious mind: Website - Travel for Curious Minds Podcast Instagra...2025-05-1800 min

Travel For Curious Minds - The Travel Podcast from Jules Verne Stories Insight and AdventurePhoebe Smith - Wander Woman Travelling While Protecting the Natural WorldThis week, Travel for Curious Minds’ host Abbey Cousins chats with Podcast Host, Multi-Award-Winning Author and Adventurer Phoebe Smith, all about her lifelong pledge to be ‘a tourist in her own backyard’ and where her nickname ‘Wander Woman’ comes from. Through the #WeTwo Foundation, her podcast and her books, Phoebe is determined to educate as many people as she can on the amazing impact travelling can have on your life and the ways we can all do our best to protect the natural world. To find out more about Phoebe, head over to:...2025-05-0500 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastVoodoo ChildWhat if everything you thought you knew about voodoo was completely wrong? This episode Wander Woman Phoebe Smith heads to Togo and Benin in West Africa - the birthplace of the religion, with Explore, to seek out the real voodoo beyond the sensationalist Hollywood portrayals of evil dolls and sinister spells. Journeying to the rural north of both countries she invites you to experience with her the rituals, practises, dances and truth behind perhaps the most maligned belief system in the world. Come wander with her...Also coming up:Woman with Altitude Elise Wortley on why...2025-05-011h 01

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastBetween a Rock and a Hard PlaceAll across Britain, in some of the wildest places you can find, is a network of mountain huts - called bothies. But unlike shelters found in the rest of the world, these were never built for walkers. Former schoolhouses, farmsteads, gamekeepers lodges, coastguards lookouts and miners bunkhouses, there are around 100 buildings (across Scotland, England and Wales) left open for walkers and climbers to use - free of charge. For the last 60 years they have been in the care of the Mountain Bothies Association - an organisation who maintain and look after them and are funded by donation and run...2025-03-2654 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastWhales, Wallabies, and Re-WildingIn the land Down Under one island in Western Australia is in the midst of a bold project to return it to a pre-European state. The Dirk Hartog Island National Park: Return to 1616 initiative has seen sheep farming (the mainstay for the single resident family for over 100 years) be replaced by eco-tourism. All cattle has been removed, invasive species have been culled and slowly, the vegetation and biodiversity is bouncing back. Given that the Wardle family used to earn around AUS$2.5million from their merino wool enterprise adventurer Phoebe Smith decided to pay them a visit to see how...2025-02-2653 min

Cheeky Run ClubWhy you should probably get your iron checkedHappy Monday Cheeky friends!This week, we spoke with the wonderful endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith about (drum roll please)...IRON! We discussed the importance of iron in daily life and running, how to know if you’re low in iron, and what you can do to help your levels. At the end of the episode, one of us reveals we were prompted to get a blood test after speaking with Dr. Smith aaand let's just say we're glad we did.We also have a very special announcement for our listeners who live near Syd...2025-02-1659 min

Stanfords Travel PodcastWhy We Travel with Phoebe Smith & Ash Bhardwaj// 2025 Stanfords Travel Writers FestivalWhat are the benefits of travelling, and why do so many of us feel compelled to do it? Ash Bhardwaj, author of Why We Travel, is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, whose work explores the intersection of travel, current affairs and human behaviour. Phoebe Smith is an award-winning adventurer, presenter, broadcaster, author and photographer. She hosts the … Continue reading Why We Travel with Phoebe Smith & Ash Bhardwaj// 2025 Stanfords Travel Writers Festival 2025-02-0544 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastCan't we all just get along?Adventurer Phoebe Smith heads to the Central American nation of Belize, to see - in the wake of the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in the USA - how multiple cultures can live in harmony while still celebrating their own uniqueness. The country is found on Central America’s north eastern coast, bordered by Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea. It's one of only two destinations in Latin America where English is the official language. This is a country that is happy with its own cultural diversity - being home to more than six ethnic groups in a co...2025-01-2956 min

For Criming Out Loud24. Phoebe HandsjukIn this week’s episode, we dive into the perplexing and tragic case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a young woman whose death in 2010 remains shrouded in controversy and unanswered questions. Found dead in a garbage chute of her Melbourne apartment building, the circumstances surrounding Phoebe's death sparked widespread speculation—was it an accident, suicide, or something far more sinister? Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3806448/Family-Phoebe-Handsjuk-body-bottom-garbage-chute-speak-out.html https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/what-happened-to-baillee-schneider-20190620-p51zgl.html https://crimereads.com/an-australian-death-and-a-suspicious-ruling-of-suicide/ https://www.marieclaire.com...2024-11-181h 14

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastTrick or Treat? A Journey to Ireland in search of Halloween's originsHalloween – with the costumes, pumpkin carving and trick or treating – is believed by many people to be an import from the USA? But where did it really start?Join adventurer Phoebe Smith as she journeys on a mission to locate the home of Halloween. Her research takes here to Ireland, where an ancient Celtic ceremonial fire location was discovered a few years ago that may be the ground zero for it all. Along the way she meet characters from Irish folklore - including a sun goddess Tlachtga, visits scared burial tombs older than the Egyptian pyramids, learns abou...2024-10-1815 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastHow far would you walk for a cuppa?Deep in the Rockies in Alberta, Canada, is a small unassuming hut that - unknown to many - houses a teahouse that has been serving hikers since 1904. In the heat of high summer the cabin swarms with hikers in search of a brew. Early or late in the season, though, it’s possible to bag the best view in the house on the porch overlooking Lake Agnes before choosing from the impressive menu of loose-leaf teas in relative tranquillity.Joanna Magee owns the teahouse and has to get up at 4.30am to bake the day’s supply of b...2024-10-1649 min

Countrystride#135: Phoebe Smith – Love, loss and life on Britain's ancient paths...in which Dave interviews adventurer, author and multi-award-winning photographer, presenter and broadcaster Phoebe Smith about journeys of self-discovery on the country's old ways. Recorded live at Countrystride's end of summer gathering at Kelsick Grammar, we learn about the ancient practice – still banned in this country – of pilgrimage, and hear about the great emptiness Phoebe felt on a secular walk along the Camino de Santiago. In a wide-ranging conversation centred around Phoebe's book Wayfarer: Love, loss and life on Britain's ancient paths, we consider what role walking plays in healing trauma; why slow...2024-10-1154 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastGot Grass?What if one simple question could help save the planet? Join Phoebe as she heads to the Maldives to ask the difficult question - can travel to these islands ever really be sustainable? Learn about the unsung hero of marine conservation: underwater seagrass, which so far has been ruthlessly removed in pursuit of the 'perfect' image of paradise despite it capturing 60 times more carbon than terrestrial forests and how one resort is working to save it and get others on board. Also coming up:TV Bushcraft Expert Ray Mears talks about the importance of sound o...2024-09-2854 min

Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 1059: Extreme Sleeping - Revisited - Phoebe SmithOriginally published September 18, 2017Here's a different adventure sport for you. Phoebe Smith spends her time in the outdoors extreme sleeping. With a bright and cheerful personality, Phoebe describes sleeping in remote and extreme locations. Listen in and broaden your adventure portfolio and make more adventures more possible by simply sleeping in new places.http://www.phoebe-smith.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ExtremeSleepshttps://www.instagram.com/phoebersmithhttps://twitter.com/PhoebeRSmithA huge shoutout to our new show sponsor, LIVSN! Be sure to try their high-quality adventure-ready apparel. When you buy something from LIVSN...2024-09-121h 10

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastAre We Nearly There Yet?There’s a new buzzword in travel – “multi-generational” or multi-gen. That is at least 3 generations of the same family travelling together. Grandparents, parents and children choosing to holiday together despite each having their own specific wants and needs. SOUNDS TERRIFYING! Yet it is reportedly a growing trend. Keen to go behind the headlines as ever, Phoebe takes her whole tribe - 75-year-old dad, 3-year-old son, and partner to SE Asia, to travel 1,200 miles from Singapore to Thailand, by train. How will it go? Will they still be talking at the end? And who will be the first to ask the drea...2024-08-1451 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastShifting SandsSaudi Arabia is a controversial place - one that for years was closed off to westerners without a special invite. But that all changed in 2019 with the announcement of a new tourist visa and a huge investment in infrastructure - beginning with the north-western oasis city of Alula. So far, most travellers have been Instagram influencers, keen to get 'that' shot of Elephant Rock or the infinity pool at Habitas. But Wander Woman Phoebe Smith is determined to skew the surface glitz, head off piste and dig deeper to discover if tourism really has made a difference to the...2024-07-1753 min

That Wilbur Smith ShowWeTwo - Dwayne and Phoebe A Life of AdventureIn this episode Tom and new co-host Georgina Brown talk to adventurers Dwayne Fields, the first black Briton to reach the North Pole and Phoebe Smith, founders of the WeTwo Foundation which empowers underprivileged young people through life-changing adventures, a cause which very much appealed to Wilbur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2158 min

The World by Wild Frontiers4. Solo Travel with Phoebe Smith & Kate HumbleKate Humble explores the exhilarating world of solo travel, discussing the highs and lows, the inspirations and opportunities of independent exploring with Phoebe Smith, Lorna Moore, and Clare Tobin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-151h 04

The God Cast with Fr Alex Frost and Guests.Phoebe Smith (Wander Woman) - 'Wayfarer' - The God Cast Interview Alex Frost is the vicar of St Matthew's Church in Burnley, host of the God Cast and author of 'Our Daily Bread, Argos To The Altar A Priest Story' order here https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Frost-Father-Alex/Our-daily-bread---from-Argos-to-the-altar/9780008556556 Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrost Phoebe Smith is an adventurer and multi-award-winning travel writer (most recently Sustainable Travel Article of the Year: Travel Media Awards 2023), photographer, presenter and broadcaster (specialising in adventure, sustainable travel, walking, family adventure and wildlife conservation). She has presented segments on TV including BBC Countryfile, BBC Breakfast, C5 Saturday Live, ITV’s Britain’s Best Walk...2024-05-0335 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastCamino de Santiago: Finding the wayPour yourself a glass of Albariño and settle in as Phoebe puts her navigationally inexperienced friend in the lead (and self-guided specialist tour operator InnTravel to the test) as they wander along the Camino Portuguese's Espiritual Variante aka The Old Way. Walking between Tui on the Portuguese/Spain border all the way to Santiago - with much laughter on the way - the question is will they get lost? There's only one way to find out...Also coming up:How to switch from flying to trains on your next adventure; Discover the top 10 foods w...2024-05-0149 min

Narcissistic Abuse Unwound:True Love Scam RecoveryJennifer with PhoebePhoebe shares her story of an entrapment in a relationship of narcissistic abuse and coercive control. www.truelovescam.com jennifer@truelovescam.com Want to be my next guest? Shoot me an email!2024-05-0145 min

The Plodcast243. Embark on a pilgrimage to the River Thames with wild wanderer Phoebe SmithJoin Plodcast host Fergus and adventurer Phoebe Smith as they take a day-long pilgrimage across the Oxfordshire countryside to explore spring nature - and experience the healing power of walking with purpose. It's a beautiful experience among the skylarks and red kites.Don't miss Phoebe's fabulous new book about her life-changing experiences while on pilgrimage: Wayfarer: Life, Love and Loss and Britain's Ancient PathsIf you've enjoyed the plodcast, don't forget to leave likes and positive reviews.Contact the Plodcast team and send your...2024-04-2356 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastA Simple LifeEmbark on an adventure to Shimokawa, in the heart of Japan's Hokkaido region, where this small town is breaking new ground in the world of sustainable living. Phoebe Smith will take you through the streets and forests of this pioneering community, uncovering how they've transformed from a lumber-dependent economy to a beacon of environmental harmony. From making chopsticks (to avoid the millions that go in landfill each year), to powering homes and public buildings using locally made biomass, using weeds to produce natural essential oils, and taking people to fish for (and then eat) an invasive species, she asks...2024-04-1044 min

Don’t Miss Into A Next-Level Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Wayfarer: Love, loss and life on Britain’s ancient paths by Phoebe SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/645788to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wayfarer: Love, loss and life on Britain’s ancient paths Author: Phoebe Smith Narrator: Phoebe Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 20 minutes Release date: March 28, 2024 Genres: Travel Tips Publisher's Summary: Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025 A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024 'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn On an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the world – the Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain – Phoebe Smith someho...2024-03-287h 20

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Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Learn Something New, Travel TipsWayfarer: Love, loss and life on Britain’s ancient paths by Phoebe SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/645788to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wayfarer: Love, loss and life on Britain’s ancient paths Author: Phoebe Smith Narrator: Phoebe Smith Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 20 minutes Release date: March 28, 2024 Genres: Travel Tips Publisher's Summary: Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025 A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024 'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn On an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the world – the Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain – Phoebe Smith someho...2024-03-287h 20

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastMaking WavesStrap on your eco-friendly gear and prepare to be immersed in tales of transformation, recovery, and the relentless pursuit of a better world. Join adventurer Phoebe Smith in Egypt's Red Sea (literally) where she meets the resort cleaning up its act - and the ocean. Red Sea Safaris in Marsa Alam (one of the first PADI eco-dive centres in the world) firmly pushes back against the mass tourism model, and empowers divers to be part of the solution by offering the Dive Against Debris course free of charge, alongside other conservation first initiatives, and in doing so improves both...2024-03-0651 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastIn Search of UnicornsUnicorns. Not usually the kind of mythical thing you'd think a travel writer would be on assignment to find. Yet in the Canadian Arctic of the territory of Nunavut, on Baffin Island, a sea creature who inspired these fabled creatures lingers beneath the waves. We're talking the narwhal - a small whale that sports a twisted ivory tusk that to this day still baffles scientists. Accompanied by her Inuit guides Phoebe battles whiteouts and icy seas on a mission to find these marina mammals. Along the way she climbs icebergs, learns how to track polar bears and is privileged t...2024-02-0739 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastWander Woman Extra: Would the real Brigid please stand up?Celtic goddess? Catholic Saint? Or master beer brewer? February 1st marks St Brigid's Day – as well as the pagan festival of Imbolc, which elebrates the coming of spring, which the Irish Government have declared to be a public holiday.But who was the Brigid behind Ireland's female patron saint? The stories are many - from the igniter of an eternal flame, protector of the earth, the environment and animals; to the girl who gave away her father's sword to the poor so that they could sell it for food; and the saint who manage to claim The Curragh la...2024-01-2817 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastCalm in the ChaosThink Thailand and you usually think two things. The first is the vibrancy and hedonism of the capital city of Bangkok. The second is The Beach - the book-turned-film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio that sent scores of backpackers to a tiny island off the coast of Phuket. I pay the Land of Smiles a visit (in association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand) to uncover a different side to the world's busiest city and the country beyond. From visiting the Green Lung of the capital where monks ask for recycling rather than alms, to journeying by sleeper train to Chiang...2024-01-1049 min

Wander Woman: A Travel PodcastI, PilgrimWant to escape the chaos of the festive season? Join Phoebe Smith as she undertakes a micro-pilgrimage in Sussex, England, on the recently discovered Old Way. But here's the twist - although she's joined by 15 others they walk in complete and total silence... As a non-religious soul, Phoebe wonders what brings people to complete a pilgrimage and learns the value of time spent outside without speaking a single word. The event was run by the British Pilgrimage Trust whose motto is BYOB (Bring Your Own Beliefs) and people definitely did...Also coming up:Learn...2023-12-0544 min