{"id":98904392,"date":"2020-01-16T09:42:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T14:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98904392"},"modified":"2020-01-17T09:44:32","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T14:44:32","slug":"top-travel-podcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/top-travel-podcasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Wanderlust Approved: Our Top 7 Picks for Travel Podcasts to Listen to in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Where should I go? How long should I stay? Hotel or hostel? Will I need mosquito repellent? From oft-travelers to the never-been-on-a-planers, there are a million questions that come to mind when it&#8217;s time to figure out travel plans. And in the age of multitasking, smartphones and long commutes what better way than to throw on a podcast to get all your answers?<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to live vicariously through some famous nomads by hearing their stories, or you&#8217;re looking for some advice to embrace the nomadic lifestyle yourself, travel podcasts are a great resource for you to tap into the expert knowledge and inspirational travel tales you&#8217;re looking for. Here are our top 2020 picks for you to tune into when you&#8217;re looking to tune out!<\/p>\n<h2>Amateur Traveler<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98904396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/travel-podcasts-2020.jpg\" alt=\"travel podcasts 2020\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/travel-podcasts-2020.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/travel-podcasts-2020-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/travel-podcasts-2020-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/travel-podcasts-2020-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t decide where to go? Tune into this award-winning podcast, and you\u2019ll find about 650+ episodes to help you choose. Don\u2019t be fooled by the title, host Chris Christensen is no newcomer to travel. From what to put on your Chicago-style hot dog (the true Windy-City way) to where you can take swimming lessons with whales in Tonga, these in-depth travel guides cover off just about everything you need to know about a travel destination. \u00a0It\u2019s no wonder that\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/amateurtraveler.com\/tag\/travel-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amateur Traveler<\/a><\/em> was downloaded over a million times last year!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3rg2hju5dg4RDs9Y5Ru63a\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/podcast\/id79424011\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/amateur-traveler-podcast\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbXRyYXZtcDMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D\" target=\"_blank\">Google Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>JUMP with Traveling Jackie<\/h2>\n<h4>(<em>formerly known as The Budget-Minded Traveler)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B4q07fmprv_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B4q07fmprv_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B4q07fmprv_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">Out of office. . . #jumpwithjackie#patagonia#carreteraaustral#recorreaysen#puertoaysen#kayaking#outofoffice<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/travelingjackie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"> Jackie<\/a> (@travelingjackie) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-11-10T03:04:55+00:00\">Nov 9, 2019 at 7:04pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n Whether you catch yourself daydreaming about beach adventure a little extra lately, or you\u2019re afraid to\u00a0make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\" target=\"_blank\">flight booking<\/a>\u00a0because the idea of planning an itinerary terrifies you, or you\u2019re dying to become a travel-junkie but are too nervous about the affordability, Traveling Jackie\u2019s message to you in this podcast is simple: just take the leap!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelingjackie.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\">JUMP <\/a>offers real, practical advice on getting a move on with your travel aspirations, through inspiring stories and advice on how to hit the ground running as they embark on their adventures. You\u2019ll find everything from travel tips and destination guides, to stories and advice from real-life nomads and travel experts on this podcast, so it\u2019s especially great for those of you looking for a light, easy and insightful travel podcast to listen to.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1cr36qpV0I4r1LZCS2DCb8?si=YX5-oDvITJeWEtYYcI6A_g\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/budget-minded-traveler-podcast\/id847606288\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=332948&amp;refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/263-the-budget-minded-travele-27627406\/\" target=\"_blank\">iHeartRadio<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/thebudgetmindedtraveler.libsyn.com\/gpm\" target=\"_blank\">Google Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Trail Less Traveled<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7OcqrpnQNE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7OcqrpnQNE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7OcqrpnQNE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Mandela Leola van Eeden (@mandelaleola)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-01-12T16:08:22+00:00\">Jan 12, 2020 at 8:08am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\nDon\u2019t have the time or money (or either) to travel? Sit back, throw on your headphones, and tune into <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillesstraveled.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Trail Less Traveled<\/a><\/em> \u2014 a travel podcast that transports you to some of the world\u2019s most remote destinations in every episode. Mandela, the yoga-instructing, international-guide-for-white-water-rafting, and Aboriginal-anthropologist host for the show takes you through an audible journey into the places she travels to, recording each episode right from those locations.<\/p>\n<p>Taking it back to the oldest form of entertainment, this podcast is centered around storytelling. Through recordings of the local soundscape, and exclusive interviews with adventurers and natives of these extraordinary places, <em>The Trail Less Traveled<\/em> offers its listeners the unique opportunity to learn more about the histories and cultures of many distant, unknown lands\u2026right from your seat!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5h7L9ESZynRCbVa1P0aTtu\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-trail-less-traveled\/id1180249343?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes <\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/the-trail-less-traveled\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-the-trail-less-trav-29018350\/\" target=\"_blank\">iHeartRadio<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBpcHBhLmlvL3B1YmxpYy9zaG93cy81YTk0OTY2NDM5MmY1MTI4MDJhMWZmZTk%3D&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Google Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/castbox.fm\/channel\/The-Trail-Less-Traveled-id1185424?country=us\" target=\"_blank\">CastBox<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u00a0You may also enjoy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/best-food-cities-in-the-world-not-appreciating-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\">6 Underappreciated Food Cities<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Our Americana<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98904399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pittsfield-NH-travel-podcasts.jpg\" alt=\"pittsfield, NH - travel podcasts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pittsfield-NH-travel-podcasts.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pittsfield-NH-travel-podcasts-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pittsfield-NH-travel-podcasts-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pittsfield-NH-travel-podcasts-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For all you sightseers and vacationers devoted to domestic travel, we\u2019ve got just the travel podcast for you. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.our-americana.com\/ouramericana\" target=\"_blank\">Our Americana<\/a><\/em> is a podcast covers the stories, cultures, and histories of small, often remote and underrepresented towns across the United States. (and sometimes Canada). Combining the magic of captivating storytelling and love for travel, the host \u2014 Josh Hallmark \u2014 chronicles the adventures of his six-month-long, cross-country road trip and also features speakers from unique towns across America that pose as challenges to our perceptions of community and togetherness, as we know and understand it today.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5MDgAiHC7HUTEmYNAQi9YF\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/our-americana\/id1115200001?ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/our-americana\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher<\/a>\u00a0|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/show\/our-americana\" target=\"_blank\">Spreaker<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/castbox.fm\/channel\/id2186411\" target=\"_blank\">CastBox<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Way to Go (by iHeartRadio)<\/h2>\n<p>Brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/fathomaway.com\/\">Fathom<\/a>, the inspirational travel website &#8212;\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/fathomaway.com\/A%20Way%20to%20Go%20Podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Way to Go<\/a><\/em> is a great source for curious travelers to learn about the destinations they want to visit. Fathom&#8217;s founders, Pavia Rosati and Jeralyn Gerba take those places mentioned on their site and bring them alive through inspirational travel stories, eye-opening interviews, and, of course, insider intel on how to turn your travel dreams into travel realities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3xVLOr1JrKmYwkC123qrgB\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/a-way-to-go\/id1487981831\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/a-way-to-go\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/1119-a-way-to-go-53899082\/\" target=\"_blank\">iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Zero to Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98904400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/top-travel-podcasts.jpg\" alt=\"top travel podcasts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/top-travel-podcasts.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/top-travel-podcasts-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/top-travel-podcasts-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/top-travel-podcasts-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve seen them in the past, the apps that promise they\u2019ll turn a couch potato into a marathon runner, or self-help shows that promise to spark joy\u2026now it\u2019s time for you to meet the podcast that promises that they\u2019ll show you how to travel the world, regardless of your financial situation or lifestyle. And <em><a href=\"https:\/\/zerototravel.com\/travel-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zero to Travel<\/a><\/em> (with over 5 Million downloads and 300+ five-star reviews) is sure to do just that.<\/p>\n<p>Appealing to newbies and nomads alike, and much like the title suggests, this travel podcast is all about learning how to incorporate more globetrotting into your life, no matter what level of traveler you are. Drawing from his own expertise gained over fifteen years of living, working and traveling across the world, host Jason gives listeners the lowdown on his travel experiences and perspectives while also offering actionable travel advice. Whether you\u2019re looking to become a full-time digital nomad or just small ways to add more travel to your busy lifestyle, Jason\u2019s got the intel you need to make it happen!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1Xw6H3aYX7t0OGguf6c3dO\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/zero-to-travel-podcast\/id778339885?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/stitcher.com\/podcast\/zero-to-travel\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Extra Pack of Peanuts (EPOP)<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to booking travel, are you a shoestring-budget-with-champagne-taste kind of person? If you are (and even if you\u2019re not) you know that budget-travel is no easy feat to accomplish, and is especially difficult if you have a tendency to be a bit of a <em>bon vivant<\/em> (a.k.a. a lover of luxurious experiences). \u00a0Lucky for you happily-married hosts Travis and Heather Sherry of <a href=\"https:\/\/extrapackofpeanuts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Extra Pack of Peanuts (EPOP)<\/a> has all the answers to help you pull off a grand vacation even if you\u2019re scraping pennies.<\/p>\n<p>The couple covers all things travel advice from how to maximize frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards, to tips on the best eats, things to do and must-sees in specific destinations. You\u2019ll also hear interviews from well-known nomads, entrepreneurs and bloggers of the travel space, offering tips and intel on how to plan your own affordable adventures.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Where to listen:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extrapackofpeanuts.com\/show-2\/#\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/extra-pack-of-peanuts-travel-podcast\/id641171423\" target=\"_blank\">iTunes<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/travis-sherry\/the-extra-pack-of-peanuts-travel-podcast\" target=\"_blank\">Stitcher<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Have a travel podcast recommendation to add to our list? Leave it in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where should I go? How long should I stay? Hotel or hostel? Will I need mosquito repellent? From oft-travelers to the never-been-on-a-planers, there are a million questions that come to mind when it&#8217;s time to figure out travel plans. And in the age of multitasking, smartphones and long commutes what better way than to throw [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":98904397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98904392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips-intel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98904392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98904392"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98904392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98904408,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98904392\/revisions\/98904408"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98904397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98904392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98904392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98904392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}