The Best Travel Podcasts to Keep You Company on Your Next Trip

I’m a huge lover of podcasts. In fact, I’m probably a bit too obsessed. I listen to them pretty much constantly. When I’m commuting to work, washing the dishes, or even while I’m trying to fall asleep — there is always a podcast on in the background. It just makes me feel a little less lonely doing these activities, and they’re also a great way to learn new things. My favorite podcast niche is definitely travel, and that comes as no surprise considering how much I enjoy just packing up my things and booking a flight. So, if you need some travel podcast recommendations to inspire your next trip, here are some of my favorites.

Malorie’s Weird World Adventures  

I might be a bit biased because I’m a writer for Malorie’s site, however — If you want to listen to a podcast that is not only highly entertaining but also very educational, then make sure to check out Malorie’s Weird World Adventures podcast. As mentioned, the podcast is hosted by my brilliant editor Malorie Mackey. She features a number of different topics — from her insightful journey in Belgrade to legendary figures throughout history. Her way of sharing these interesting stories makes you feel like you’re having a chat with your best friend. 

You can listen on all of your favorite platforms here:

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yiHgeq6HVhVSnn64O9Bhu

AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ce8ae700-1b56-4b11-9412-df96408cce9d/malorie’s-weird-world-adventures

IHEART RADIO: https://iheart.com/podcast/105386940/

ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malories-weird-world-adventures/id1657502362

GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWFsb3JpZXNhZHZlbnR1cmVzLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv

The Budget-Minded Traveler

If you’re in need of some tips on how to travel in a more cost-effective way, then look no further. This podcast, hosted by Jackie Nourse, is all about traveling on a budget. Jackie shares her own travel stories and interviews other travelers who have found creative ways to save money while living their best lives in foreign countries. These stories aren’t only helpful, but also unbelievably entertaining. The show covers topics like finding cheap flights, choosing the most affordable accommodation options, and saving money on your food and other activities.

Amateur Traveler

Do you need some destination inspiration? Then the Amateur Traveler podcast can be a great resource for you. This long-running podcast can give you more info on various locations all across the world. Each of the episodes focuses on a specific place, with guests sharing their personal experiences and recommendations. You will not only learn more about the place that you want to visit, but you also have the chance to learn from any possible mistakes that the guests made while visiting the place prior. Also, because this podcast has been around for so long, you’ll find episodes about pretty much any location in the world.

Women Who Travel

Are you a woman who is looking into traveling solo? As empowering as it is, solitary travel can be a bit scary for anyone, especially for us women. However, you’ll probably never feel more empowered to finally book that flight and pack your bags than you’d be while listening to the podcast Women Who Travel. This podcast, hosted by Conde Nast Traveler editors Lale Arikoglu and Meredith Carey, focuses on the experiences of female adventurers. Lale and Meredith have interviewed various inspiring women who embraced their inner nomads and traveled all over the globe.