Low Season Traveller Insider Guides

Today we’re bringing you to Barbados in this special episode.

Last week myself and Kevin were kindly invited over to Barbados by the wonderful team …

Hidden deep in the Amazon jungle is the little known and laid back destination called Alter do Chao which has some of Brazil’s most amazingly pure, powder white sandy beaches.

One of our listeners, Bec, visited in the …

This week we’re super excited to be talking about Israel in the low season months as we are joined by Sharon Bershadsky who is the Director of the …

Welcome to this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides.

And this week we’re bringing you another episode of Low Season Stories  where we speak to locals in destinations around the world to learn their …

This week we have a real treat for you as we are launching our first episode of Low Season Stories, where we speak to locals in destinations around the world to learn their stories and their take on tourism in their …

Welcome to this week's episode of the Low Season Traveller Insider Guides podcast!

This week we bring you to Rio de Janeiro where our Founder, Ged Brown, reflects on his short stay in Brazil and Rio live from Copacabana …

Welcome to this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides.

This week we’re in Rio de Janeiro to learn more about the city, the cariocas and the low season experience.

In this episode, I caught up with the …

This week, we’re following up on last week’s episode to Rajasthan by featuring wonderful Kerala in Southern India.

Once again, we’re joined by the …

This week we're joined by our local guide, Lovleen Sagar, as we head over to Rajasthan to discover the sights, smells and experiences which await you on our Signature Journey encompassing the very best of this …

This year, we have launched a small selection of intimate signature low season journeys with our partners which show off each destination in their very best light.

One of the first trips we created was a unique …

And so what better way to start our new podcast season …

We are talking Regenerative Tourism, Local Tourism, Community Tourism and of course, Low Season Tourism. What are the challenges facing us for 2022 and are we, as an industry adapting quickly enough?

Welcome to this …

Welcome to this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides.

Today we're delighted to be joined by Denis, the general manager of the …

Today I’m delighted to be joined by the charming Marc Clement who is the General Manager of the Iberostar Grand El Mirador hotel in Adeje in Southern Tenerife.

This podcast was recorded earlier this year when we …

Recently, there has quite rightly been a more focused shift in the travel industry, towards more sustainable forms of tourism and this is something which we really want to help promote at Low Season Traveller. 

We know …

They're easily accessible by train, with a new night train service now linking …

Today we're joined by Bob Garner who is the owner of Casal Dei Fichi Sustainable Holiday Apartments in Italy and is also a volunteer at Tourism …

Welcome to this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides.

Today we are delighted to be joined by Alex Herrman who is the Director UK and …

Welcome to this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides.

Today we're delighted to be joined by Chalana Perera who is the Founder of Retrace Hospitality in Sri Lanka.

Now, Chalana has been a friend of Low …

Welcome to this week’s episode of Low Season Traveller Insider Guides.

Today we're delighted to be joined by Paul Melhus who is the Canadian Founder …

So welcome to this final episode of our special 6 part series where we have been speaking with some of the brightest and most considerate social media content creators around.  And today I’m delighted to be joined by …

Tolu is a travel content creator who specialises in affordable luxury travel and providing travel tips to her rapidly growing audience on social …

In this special episode for World Tourism Day, we speak to Dayana Brooke who is the Founder of The Sustainable Traveller, about her aim to change the way we travel so that we make a better impact on our environment, our …

Talia is the face behind the hugely popular Talia’s Bucketlist and Travel With Talia.  She is a content creator for travel, fashion and lifestyle and …

Here at Low Season Traveller, we've been looking out for some autumnal low season trips in the UK and today’s guest is the perfect man to help us!  I am delighted to be joined by Sean Taggart who’s going to help us get …

Like many of us, Bugo has spent a great deal of the lockdowns at home in London but …

Emma Gill is a travel photographer and videographer.  Uncomfortable with the label of influencer, Emma travels and shares with her audience how she creates the shots and videos that she shoots to inspire her …

Today, Kate is joined again by Korhan Karakoyun the owner of 'Istanbul on food'.

In this episode, Kate and Korhan do a deep-dive into the surprising …

Korhan gives an honest and raw account of what …

For today's episode, we are staying in the US as we hear from Susanne Lorenz who owns and runs the AT West Tour Company.
While most of us have been locked up indoors for most of the past year, Susanne and her team have …

David Lorenz has guided in this area for most of his life.  In recent months, he has been working with our friends at Adventure Travel West to develop a brand new tour for the low season months in 2021 and 2022.   The …

"Our purpose is to create an epicurean business that can act as a hub for our local community, a …

Today, Kate is joined by Warrick from the Clare Valley in South Australia. The Clare Valley is the little sister to the larger wine region of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, however, it is not one to be missed. …

Today, Kate is joined once again by Peter from the Malta Tourism Authority to learn about the cultural heritage which Malta offers low season …

Today, Kate is joined by Peter from the Malta Tourism Authority to discuss the beautiful archipelago that is Malta!

Malta is the largest of 3 islands …

In our final episode of the Untouched series with Alex Boylan, Kate and Alex travel to a less typical tourist destination: Haiti.

Disaster has plagued Haiti over the years, making it a potentially dangerous place for …

In the 5th episode of the Untouched series with Alex Boylan we travel to Punta Mita, in the Nayarit province of Mexico.

Now, this destination is a little different from our previous episode, as this destination is less …

Get your boat shoes on because in the 4th episode of the Untouched series with Alex Boylan we travel to the Exumas, Bahamas! Kate and Alex discuss …

In today's episode of this 6 part mini-series Kate is joined again by Alex Boylan to chat about the world's less-visited destinations. The third stop: Dominica. Alex and Kate go down a slightly different route to …

Today, in the second episode of this 6 part mini-series Kate is joined again by Alex Boylan to chat about the world's less visited destinations. The second stop: Chobe National Park, Botswana.

The first thing Alex …

Today, in the first episode of this 6 part mini-series Kate interviews Alex Boylan about the world's untouched destinations. The first stop: Guyana. A small English-speaking country on South America's North Atlantic …

In this episode, we are joined by Ane Ugarte from the Bahia Del Duque hotel in Adeje, Tenerife.

Ged sat down with Ane for a relaxed chat on the …

In this special episode, we come to you live from Tenerife where we have been spending the past week recording video's and photos of all of the attractions on this paradise island. 

Here, Founder of Low Season …

Have you really seen the stars? Warren returns with Honor and recounts his stand out safari moments as a tour guide. Think of  fresh air, clean smells, dust, savannah trees, grass & mountains as Warren takes us on a …

Honor is joined by Warren Pearson; travel guide, explorer and part of the Low Season Traveller team. From whale watching, to the full moon, to Giant …

In this episode, we are joined once again by Pia Louw from Turismo Tenerife, who helps us to understand more about the unique culture of Tenerife as …

As many of you may be aware, we are delighted to be promoting Tenerife as a safe, warm, relaxed and stimulating destination to visit as the perfect …

It's no secret that Italy is known for its food, but it is a secret that Bologna has some of the best chocolate in Europe! But where to find it? Join …

Kate is joined again by our Italian expert Andrea from IC Bellagio. They chat about the religious history that influenced the world, the secret art …

Honor & Gorka return to discuss the Basque Country in more detail. Our chat takes us through their turbulent history, national identity, …

Honor is joined by Gorka from the Basque Country; a country that is celebrated for its traditions, with a culture and language like no other in the …

Today Kate and Leisa from Daily Sydney Tours return for this second podcast on low season Sydney where they discuss "Vivid" the Low Season festival of lights during which Sydney's most iconic buildings are bathed in the …

Today Kate is joined by Leisa Wahlin, the owner and operator of the fabulous Daily Sydney Tours.

If you've been to Australia, the chances are you've …

Smiles and soul come to mind when Bruce Haxton returns with Honor to talk about his travel business The Tuk Tuk Club. Described by the Sunday Times …

Today Honor is joined by Bruce Haxton, travel entrepreneur and owner of The Tuk Tuk Club in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Bruce talks us through Northern Thailand’s Low Seasons; a period of rejuvenation and growth. A …

This week Kate is joined once more by Lars Werner from Raddison Blue Hotel Andermatt. They discuss the mysterious and intriguing history that surrounds Andermatt. The stories and tales passed on by the locals, talk of …

This week Kate is joined by Lars Werner from the Raddison Blue Hotel in Andermatt as they discuss the wonders this famous ski town has to offer when there's no snow on the ground.

Huddled in the Swiss Alps this town of …

Michael from Fremantle tours is back on today's episode with fellow Aussie, Kate. They discuss Fremantle's low season International Street Art Festival - filled with all types of street performers, free for all to come! …

Kate is joined by the passionate Michael from Fremantle Tours. Tucked in the coast of Western Australia Fremantle boasts an exciting and colourful …

Today Honor Morrison is joined by Anna Leal from Domitur Travel. Join us as we talk through their hand-picked cycling tour of the Algarve. For full …

Naples low season is festival season! Opera, nativity scenes, fireworks and of course fantastic food and wine is what you can expect from Naples from …

Today Kate speaks with Andrea from IC Bellagio about the magical town that is Naples. The home of margarita pizza Naples offers the most luxurious …

In this episode Ana Leal from Domitur talks us through what we can expect to experience when we take a walking tour in Portugal during the low season. 

Hint: sunshine, warmth, natural beauty, friendly locals, amazing …

We speak with Ana Leal from Domitur Portugal to learn more about this wonderful region as well as her approach to truly community-based tourism. 

Get ready because Kate is in her element today talking to Hua about Vietnamese food. From cooking classes to tiny chairs Vietnamese food is more than …

In this week's episode, Kate is joined by Hua, a sustainability tourism researcher from Quang Binh Province in Central Vietnam. Hua transports us from the rice fields to the beach. She discusses the untouched mountain …

Vikki, from MacLean and Bruce, returns to talk about whisky! Charles MacLean, Vikki's business partner, is a world-leading whisky expert. Prepare yourself as we tackle everything you need to know about whisky - we cover …

Today's guest is Vikki, Managing Director for MacLean and Bruce, a small luxury travel business in Scotland. Join Honor, as we explore a more …

Far North Queensland is one of the only areas in Australia where multiple Aboriginal tribes and cultures meet. The Cairns Indigenous Arts Festival …

This week Kate is joined by Annette from My Cairns Concierge. Home of the Great Barrier Reef, Annette describes FNQ as so much more. Rainforests, island hopping and a plethora of educational resources for visitors who …

In the first episode we gained insights into Philadelphia during the low season months and today we go a little deeper into the cultural heritage of …

In this episode, we catch up with Gregg Caren who's the President & CEO of The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, to learn more about what Philly offers during the low season and why anytime is a great …

The Portuguese Fado is like nothing else, the Portuguese even use the word 'saudade' to describe it, which has no direct translation in any other language. Melissa Puebla, from Vila Vita Parc Hotel, talks us through …

This week we’re in the Algarve in the South of Portugal with Melissa Puebla, who works at the luxury Vila Vita Parc Hotel & Resort.

Melissa describes the smells of fresh coffee, the sound of waves, and views over …

Our Northern Norway expert, Karoline, is joining Kate again for today's episode. Salt and cheese is the theme throughout while Kate and Karoline take …

Karoline Hol Blomstrand, marketing manager for Skaarugen, talks to us about Northern Norway; full of extremes! Grab a coat and learn about the …

Maria Paravantes returns, this time giving us a snapshot of Greek music history. A student of music herself, we discuss Byzantine chants, Rebetiko …

Maria Paravantes, accomplished journalist and creator of ‘The Greek Vibe’, talks to us about Greece; the best places to visit, top experiences and insider tips. Turning our attention to the hidden side of Greece, away …

Founder of the Fair Tourism Foundation Charlotte chats with Kate on the community based tourism (CBT) created in the Mae Hong Son province, specifically the Huay Pu Keng village. We discuss this magical sliver of …

BBC presenter and voice of TomTom Satnav, Kathy Clugston gives us a personal tour of her home city. Kathy presents a weekly show on BBC Radio Ulster …

This week Kate talks to fellow Ozzie, David Cox, the State Manager for Hawthorn Football Club in Tasmania, to learn more about the wide-open spaces …

Ljubljana is an incredible hidden gem that continuously gets accolades for its green initiatives and its food and drink which is a mixture of east …

In today’s episode, Kate Burgess chats with Naya Ahmed about everyone's dream destination - The Maldives. The Maldives is known for its picturesque beaches, crystal clear waters, and 5* resorts but it offers so much …

In this special episode for World Tourism Day Kate talks to 3 industry experts: Ged Brown from the UK, Warren Pearson from South Africa, and Chris Flynn from Australia on what they think the travel industry is going too …

In this episode Kate explores Greek cuisine with Dimitris Palaiogiannis. We explore the rich history of Greek cuisine, dream about seafood to spanakopita and talk about the importance of Greek food in creating …

Kate Burgess explores the paradise Gili Islands and Lombok in Indonesia with Fahman Toriki from Wonderful Indonesia. Right next door to Bali these …

In this episode, Kate Burgess explores the Yucatan Peninsula with Jorge Ortiz. We discuss the best route to take by car to find the empty beaches …

We speak to Nick Middleton, the bestselling author of "Going To Extremes", about what life is like in the hottest, coldest, wettest and driest …

Zimbabwe offers some of the finest wildlife experiences in the whole of Africa.  It's guides are reputed to be the most knowledgeable and most …

As the world’s second least densely populated country, Namibia has a lot of space. In fact, there aren’t many destinations which can match it’s …

This week we learn more about the experience of being on Safari in Botswana during the low season months. We hear how Botswana has the largest …

In this episode, we speak with Warren Pearson, a wildlife expert and guide, who helps us to understand why we should visit during the low season …

Hicham Alaoui believes that travel can be more than tourism.  It can be a unifying experience that makes the global feel a bit more local.

Join us as we travel to a land of snow-capped mountains, blue cities, bustling …

We catch up with the enigmatic Avi Lugasi to learn about the low season experience which awaits travellers to this wonderful and varied country of …

We look at the fascinating culture of Japan as we discover why you should never be late (or too early for that matter), why the streets are so clean …

Summer 2020 brings a unique opportunity to have a low season experience in Italy during the summer months.

We caught up with Andrea Grisedale of IC Bellagio to learn more about the low seasons throughout Italy as well …

Hvar is an island off the Adriatic coast of Croatia and it is the first home of wellness tourism.

With more UNESCO Cultural Heritage than any other …