The Departure Lounge
Every great trip starts in the departure lounge – and that's exactly where we'll be each episode. The Departure Lounge is a travel podcast hosted by Aaron, Gee and Allie. Each episode we pick a destination and dig into it properly – the highlights, the history, the things the guidebooks won't tell you, and the honest truth about whether it's actually worth visiting. Along the way there's a booking challenge (can we find a great last-minute deal within budget?), a travel debate you didn't know you needed, and a deep dive into the darker side of wherever we're headed. Because every destination has a story – and some of them are a lot more interesting than the Instagram version. Whether you're actively planning a trip or just dreaming about your next one, pull up a seat. The flight's about to board.
Episodes
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world – but is it possible to be too excited to visit? This week Aaron, Allie and Gee explore the phenomenon of Paris Syndrome, discussing why some travellers leave the City of Light feeling disappointed and whether unrealistic expectations, social media and AI-generated itineraries are all partly to blame.
The team also puts three different AI models to the test, comparing their ...
Episode 5 – New Zealand
This week we're heading to New Zealand, where breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable adventures and some of the world's most remote wilderness take centre stage. Fresh from her latest trip, Gee shares her favourite experiences, while the team discusses what makes New Zealand such a bucket-list destination.
This week's Deal Challenge sees Aaron and Allie competing to build the ultimate New Zea...
This week we're heading to the land of fire and ice. Aaron, Allie and Jenny dive into one of Europe's most unique destinations, sharing stories from Allie's trips to Iceland, discussing whether fermented shark is really worth trying, and exploring what keeps drawing people back to this volcanic island.
This week's Deal Challenge is built around planning the perfect family adventure, with the team competing to create an unforgettable...
This week we’re doing something a little different. Aaron and Allie are joined by Katie and Rebecca from Travel Forward to talk about the future of travel, the challenges facing some of our favourite destinations, and the small changes travellers can make to have a positive impact without giving up the holidays they love.
We discuss everything from overtourism and extreme weather to supporting local communities, hear about the...
We’re crossing the Atlantic to explore North America, from the bright lights of the USA to Canada’s wilderness and Mexico’s rich history and culture. Joined by special guest Jenny, the team share their favourite experiences from across the continent, swap travel tips, and discuss why there’s never been a better time to plan a trip.
There’s a twist on this week’s Deal Challenge as Allie builds Aaro...
This week we’re heading to Greece, where ancient myths, island-hopping adventures, and all-inclusive holidays collide. With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arriving in cinemas soon, Aaron, Gee and Allie explore why we’re still obsessed with Greece thousands of years after Odysseus supposedly sailed its seas.
The team takes on a very specific Deal Challenge, attempting to book Aaron the ultimate all-inclusive break ...
This week we're heading to one of Spain's most beautiful cities – Seville. Aaron and Gee have both been, Allie hasn't, and she has questions.
We get into the current state of travel (it's complicated), put Gee and Allie to work on a last-minute booking challenge, uncover a dark piece of Seville's history that might put you off your lunch, and have a heated debate about whether tapas is actually overrated. Spoiler: Aaron thinks...
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