The Thinking Traveller

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Italy’s Hill Towns Along The Via Francigena

September 11, 2026

For centuries, the Via Francigena carried pilgrims, merchants and armies across Europe to Rome, shaping the towns and communities that grew along its route.In this episode of The Thinking Traveller, Dr Jeni Ryde joins us to discuss the history of this ancient road, from its medieval origins and changing fortunes to the fortified hill towns, landscapes and cultural heritage that still mark its course through Italy today.Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allo...

The Odyssey – From Myth to Mediterranean

August 15, 2026

For nearly three thousand years, the Odyssey has held its place as one of the foundational texts of Western literature – the story of a man's ten-year journey home from Troy.A journey through shipwreck, sorcery and the wrath of the gods, the Odyssey belongs to myth. Yet the Greeks imagined its adventures unfolding across a real Mediterranean landscape, among the volcanic coasts of Sicily and southern Italy, where Etna still smoulders and the Strait of Messina churns between Scylla and Ch...

Isabella of Castile - The Forging of Spain

July 18, 2026

Born into a turbulent Castile, Isabella rose to claim a contested throne and, alongside Ferdinand of Aragon, helped forge modern Spain.In this episode of The Thinking Traveller, we welcome award-winning historian and author Giles Tremlett to our program, who will lead our new Spanish Queens, Kings & Caudillos tour in 2027.Giles discusses Isabella’s rise to power, the forces that defined her reign, and why she continues to inspire both admiration and condemnation.Academy Travel is a leadin...

Curiosity Meets The Past · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Nomads, Past and Present · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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The Thinking Traveller typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Academic specialists, published historians, archaeologists, Egyptologists, and expert cultural-tour leaders with deep subject-matter knowledge and the ability to explain it to an interested general audience. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial academic research; University or research expertise; Recognition as a specialist in history, archaeology, or cultural heritage. Recent guests include Jeni Ryde, Estelle Lazer, and Giles Tremlett.

How hard is it to get booked on The Thinking Traveller?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Travel, Cultural Tourism, History, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.