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The Travel Diaries

Holly Rubenstein

The Travel Diaries is a weekly interview series where entertainment and travel journalist Holly Rubenstein chats to a special guest about their adventures around the world, and the travel ex...

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Maisie Adam

Today I'm joined by one of the funniest women in British comedy, Maisie Adam. Since winning the prestigious So You Think You're Funny compet...

1:04:03Oct 27, 2026

Unpacked: Tromsø, Hôtel de Crillon, Hatta, Listener Q&A & more with Near & Far Editor, Isabella Craddock

Hello and welcome back to The Travel Diaries Unpacked, your weekly weekend dose of wanderlust. Joining me this week is Isabella Craddock, sh...

33:27Oct 25, 2026

Sara Davies

Today I’m joined by entrepreneur, TV personality and crafting queen, Sara Davies. Sara founded Crafter’s Companion while she was still at un...

53:48Oct 20, 2026

Unpacked: Capri, Nice, My wedding story (!), The Grove, LA & more with Design & Travel Editor, Amira Hashish

Welcome to The Travel Diaries: Unpacked, your weekend dose of wanderlust. I’m Holly Rubenstein, and today I’m joined by travel and design ed...

44:49Oct 18, 2026

Celia Imrie

Today I’m joined by the iconic Celia Imrie. Celia is, of course, one of Britain’s best-loved actresses, with an extraordinary career spannin...

53:08Oct 13, 2026

Unpacked: Seville, Bologna, Peligoni, Cádiz & more with Suzannah Ramsdale, Lifestyle Director at The London Standard

Today I’m joined by the brilliant Suzannah Ramsdale, Lifestyle Director at The Standard, whose job involves knowing exactly where’s worth go...

37:47Oct 11, 2026

Louisiana: Small Towns, Swamps & Southern Soul - Destination Special

From the jazz clubs and Mardi Gras parades of New Orleans to the swamps, dance halls and small towns of Acadiana, this Destination Special e...

49:11Oct 6, 2026

Unpacked: New York, Greek Islands, Monastero Santa Rosa, Scandinavia & more, with Conde Nast Traveller Digital Director, Sarah Allard

This week on The Travel Diaries: Unpacked, I’m joined by Sarah Allard, Digital Director of Condé Nast Traveller, for your weekly weekend dos...

31:45Oct 4, 2026

Steve Backshall returns to the podcast!

Today’s guest is returning to the podcast after 5 years! TV presenter, adventurer and explorer Steve Backshall is one of the most travelled...

55:12Sep 29, 2026

Unpacked: Japan, Mongolia, Praiano's Casa Angelina, Ladakh & more with travel writer, Luke Abrahams

Today I’m joined by travel writer, author and photographer, Luke Abrahams. Luke is one of the UK's most prolific travel journalists, having...

40:56Sep 27, 2026

Ruthie Rogers

Today’s guest is one of the most influential figures in British food. Ruthie Rogers is the chef and co-founder of The River Cafe, the legend...

41:54Sep 22, 2026

Unpacked: World's 50 Best Hotels, Belmond Splendido, AlUla, Listener Q&A & more with travel editor, Lauren Ho

This week on The Travel Diaries: Unpacked , I’m joined by Lauren Ho, one of the world’s most well-travelled luxury hotel experts. Lauren is...

35:51Sep 20, 2026

Caitlin Moran

Today’s guest is one of Britain’s funniest, most distinctive and most beloved writers, Caitlin Moran. Caitlin began writing her first book a...

52:20Sep 15, 2026

Unpacked: China, Uzbekistan, Baku, Six Senses & more with travel editor, John O'Ceallaigh

Hello and welcome to our very first episode of The Travel Diaries: Unpacked, your weekend travel fix. Today I’m joined by the fabulous John...

33:50Sep 13, 2026

Nisha Katona

Hello and welcome to a brand new season of The Travel Diaries. It’s great to be back! I couldn’t think of a more joyful guest to kick off th...

59:13Sep 8, 2026

Sir Michael Palin returns

Today’s guest is, quite simply, one of the great travellers of our time. Sir Michael Palin first joined me on The Travel Diaries back in 202...

56:55Jun 16, 2026

Race Across The World’s, Jo and Kush

Before we get started, a quick warning: this episode contains spoilers. So if you haven’t finished watching the latest series of Race Across...

49:06Jun 9, 2026

Tom Allen

Today’s guest is one of the country’s best-loved comedians and presenters - the wonderful Tom Allen. You’ll know him from Bake Off: An Extra...

1:00:55Jun 2, 2026

Matt Tebbutt's Queensland, Australia - Destination Special

On today’s Destination Special, we’re taking you somewhere that, for so many travellers, represents the ultimate holiday feeling: Queensland...

30:49May 30, 2026

Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye star and Presenter

Today’s guest is a global tv star, bestselling author, food obsessive and one of the most beloved members of one of Netflix’s biggest ever s...

53:01May 26, 2026