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The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust

Belinda Jackson, Kirstie Bedford

Booking Overview

A travel interview show focused on destinations, travel experiences, aviation, hospitality, and practical advice, typically featuring external travel experts, authors, journalists, specialists, and tourism or hospitality figures. Suitable pitches include destination experts, travel authors, tourism entrepreneurs, aviation specialists, travel photographers, and professionals with distinctive, useful travel expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established expertise, a strong travel angle, or a notable platform.

Metrics

Episodes: 172

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 2.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@theworldawaits.au

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Host

Belinda Jackson - Travel journalist and editor covering destinations, travel experiences, and practical travel information.

Kirstie Bedford - Travel journalist and editor covering destinations, travel experiences, and practical travel information.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Travel authors, journalists, destination specialists, tourism and hospitality professionals, aviation experts, or subject-matter experts with a distinctive travel connection and practical insights.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Recognized professional expertise, Established media or social-media platforms, Ownership or leadership of notable travel or hospitality businesses, Extensive international travel experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Angela Mellak - Marrakech Restaurants, Shopping, Bars, Local Experiences, And Running A Boutique Riad.

Stephen Jasper - Jet Lag, Flying Fatigue, Its Effects On Travelers, And Strategies To Reduce It.

Sally Mackinnon - Stylish Packing, Carry-on-only Travel, Travel Clothing, And Boarding Outfits.

Ronan O'Connell - Unexpected Histories And Stories Behind Famous Global Landmarks, Along With Travel Research And Photography.

Glenn A. Baker - A Music-focused Road Trip Through The Southern United States, Including Blues, Soul, And R&b Landmarks.

Recent Topics

Travel, Destinations, Hospitality, Aviation, Travel Writing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust
:

EP 166 Hiking Nepal and why now's the time to do it; the world's best airlines & credit card surcharges

October 07, 2026

Former World Bank director Nigel Roberts hiked 724 kilometres across one of the most remote regions in Nepal after losing both his wife and daughter following their struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction.​Here, he talks to us about the challenges of trying to process his grief on his two-month hike. Nigel wrote about his experience in his heartfelt new memoir, The Leopard and the Moon out now. ​Nigel is currently back walking the full length of Nepal and says travellers should not canc...

EP 165 The best way to spend a weekend in Rome; Belle for the win & the travel knickers you need to know about

September 30, 2026

Love Rome but feel like you've been there, done that?Come with us for a weekend in the Eternal City where you'll leave feeling like you've fully immersed in all the culture Italy's capital offers, without once venturing to the main tourist spots.Co-host Kirstie Bedford explores the best way to weekend in Rome, starting with staying at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome, a palace built over the ruins of an ancient Roman bathhouse where there's Michelin-starred dining and spr...

EP 164 Why Algeria should be top of your travel list, baby-free flights & is Japan the new Bali?

September 23, 2026

Algeria is calling – did you hear it? Located between the powerhouses of Morocco and Egypt,  North Africa’s largest country remains off the beaten path. But that's all changing, says James Willcox, founder of adventure travel company Untamed Borders. Named BBC Travel's #2 must-visit country in 2026, Algeria is opening up its Roman ruins, medieval walled cities, Mediterranean coastline and the deep, deep Sahara to travellers, says James.  He joins us to talk about its music, fabulous...

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How do I get in touch with The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust?

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust is hosted by Belinda Jackson and Kirstie Bedford. Its publicly listed email is hello@theworldawaits.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust?

The publicly listed email for The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust: hello@theworldawaits.au.

How many listeners does The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust have?

Podseeker estimates The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust?

The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Travel authors, journalists, destination specialists, tourism and hospitality professionals, aviation experts, or subject-matter experts with a distinctive travel connection and practical insights. Common among recent guests: Published books; Recognized professional expertise; Established media or social-media platforms. Recent guests include Angela Mellak, Stephen Jasper, and Sally Mackinnon.

How hard is it to get booked on The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust?

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

What topics does The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlust cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Destinations, Hospitality, Aviation, and Travel Writing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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