Welcome to TravelCaster
There are loads of travel podcasts around, but amazingly, hardly any are recorded on. location. TravelCaster changes all of that, with practical, on-the-ground tips of how to get there and what to do when you arrive. Plus, discover brilliant places to eat and drink that you won’t find in many tourist guides. This is TravelCaster : the travel pod that takes you there.
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Available episodes
Season 2 – Baltics and Scandinavia
A rail, road and sea journey across Northern Europe, taking in ten cities in three weeks. This trip can be split up into different sections, or just check out each episode to find out about individual cities.
S2 E10 : Gothenburg – Osnabruk – Antwerp
The final leg of the trip brings us to Germany’s “city of peace”, before travelling to Antwerp in Belgium, where elegant architecture will turn your head on every street.
S2 E9 : Gothenburg – Copenhagen
A muddy journey takes us to the stunning capital of Denmark. Find out how to dine in an historic harbour, and walk around one of Europe’s oldest fortresses.
S2 E8 : Oslo – Gothenburg
In Sweden’s second biggest city, we take a historical walk in a medieval district, sample enormous baked delights and enjoy a laid back craft beer scene.
S2 E7 : Bergen – Oslo
One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys takes us to the Norwegian capital city, where maritime history and stunning architecture await. Plus more tips on getting great hotel deals.
S2 E6 : Stockholm – Bergen
Taking the night train from Stockholm to Bergen. Discover how to ascend a mountain in ten minutes, find out about the city’s maritime past, and learn about a mistress who seduced a King,
S2 E5 : Tallinn- Stockholm
How to travel across the Baltic Sea in style, and why navigating your way around Sweden’s biggest city is easier than you think. Plus, a guide to getting a cheap(ish) drink in Scandinavia.
S2 E4 : Vilnius-Tallinn
A guide to using international bus routes in Europe, getting the most out of flexible hotel deals, and delving into the heart of Estonia’s charming capital city.
S2 E3 : Warsaw-Vilnius
Discovering one of Europe’s most under-rated cities, find out how Vilnius is full of culture and hospitality, and a gateway to exploring its neighbouring Baltic states.
S2 E2 : Cologne-Poznan-Warsaw
The journey continues from Germany to Poland, but not without a few mishaps. What happens when a 13 hour train journey ends up in a random city, and what can you do with 12 hours in Warsaw?
S2 E1 : Nottingham-Cologne
This season opens a three week trip across northern Europe, covering over 700km in a day from the UK to Germany, and one of its most stunning landmarks.
Season 1 – Eurail Adventure
A ten day journey across central Europe, taking in the stunning south of France, the delights of northern Italy, and alpine adventure in Austria and a fascinating city in Germany.
S1 E7 : Stuttgart – Paris – London
We complete our rail journey across Europe, explaining how you can have breakfast in Stuttgart, lunch in Paris and afternoon tea in London – all in one day.
S1 E6 : Villach – Stuttgart
Find out why this industrial city is rich with green spaces, celebrate a tradition going back 200 years and discover how to reach the best viewpoint in less than a minute.
S1 E5 : Trieste – Villach
In this episode, we travel through mountains, discover the heart of Austria’s “Lake District”, find a hidden tavern down a side street and visit the pretty town of Klagenfurt.
S1 E4 : Turin – Trieste
We’re in Italy, exploring further sights in Turin before heading to the coastal port of Trieste. Discover how to escape the crowds for a craft beer, and journey out of town to the spectacular Miramare Castle.
S1 E3 : Nice – Turin
In this episode we travel from Nice in France to Italy’s first capital city, Turin – taking in the Cote D’Azur and the greenery of Piedmont en route.
S1 E2 : London – Paris – Nice
Discover a more leisurely way of travelling from the London to Europe by rail, with practical tips of booking and planning great value journeys
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