These incredible travel podcasts will ensure every detail of your next trip is exactly as you want it to be.
Preparing a luxury adventure can be overwhelming. From booking the right flight in the right class with the right deal, finding the best luxury hotel, arranging memorable experiences, and trying to connect with friends, there is a lot to consider before jetting off to your next overseas destination.
While it can be overwhelming, podcasts by the travel industry’s most experienced and trusted names sharing the best tips and hacks to travel smarter are a simple and engaging way to upgrade your travel game.
We are sharing eight podcasts for frequent flyers to listen to while you’re daydreaming about where to head next, or while you’re already booking your next adventure.
1. Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel: Best for Practical Travel Advice
Hosted by Bryce, Emily, Matt and Travis from online travel community 10xTravel, Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast is the go-to podcast to learn how to better plan your next adventure overseas. Find out about strategies, deals and ideas about using your points and miles better, getting the most out of relaxation in airport lounges, shopping smarter on holiday, and more in their endless, in-depth episodes.
2. Points of View: Best for Turning Frequent Flyer Points Into Luxury
While the destination is the end goal of a trip, the luxurious experience of travelling in Business or First Class is part of the adventure itself. In Points of View, David Walsh, former Head of Product and Marketing at Point Hacks, is joined by Australia’s top point collectors who share their travel stories on how to maximise points to enjoy travelling to the world’s best destinations in luxury.
3. Where2FromHere: Best for the Luxury Hotel Obsessed
In Where2FromHere, luxury travel journalist and hotel reviewer Renae Leith-Manos hosts exclusive interviews with some of the luxury hotel and travel industry’s biggest names. Together they talk about the best hotel rooms, restaurants, and takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the most expensive and exclusive hotels in the world.
4. Travel Pointers: Best for Monthly Frequent Flyer News and Tips
Travel Pointers, hosted by Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham, is an essential podcast for Australian travellers, delivering trusted insights and practical tips. Featuring experts from the travel industry, Travel Pointers sheds light on the latest frequent flyer news and tips, and other helpful strategies to best plan your next trip.
5. Frequent Miler on the Air: Best for Understanding Points & Miles
Frequent Miler founder Greg Davis-Kean, and senior author Nick Reyes cover all the hot, current topics in the points & miles world to onboard their listeners onto the joy of luxury travel. From sharing tips for when you don’t have enough hotel miles, how to save points by flying more, and making the most out of credit card perks, Frequent Miler on the Air is a must-listen.
6. The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Best for New Perspectives and Meaningful Travel
On The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, Amanda Kendle features frequent travellers who share meaningful and grand travel stories on topics like learning new languages, being a mindful traveller, and making everlasting memories. Gain a different perspective on a place you’ve been to, or equip yourself with ideas and lived experiences to make your future travels more worthwhile.
7. Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast: Best for Global Explorers
Hosted by serial entrepreneur and world traveller Travis Sherry, Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast features the biggest names in the travel world. They share all the best advice on exploring more corners of the globe without breaking your bank account. Frequent flyer miles, packing tips, and budgeting advice — it’s all discussed comprehensively.
8. Zero To Travel Podcast: Best for All Things Practical and Inspirational
With over 12 million downloads, Zero To Travel Podcast boasts a large audience who trust host Jason Moore, a nomad for over a decade, to deliver diverse travel tips. The episodes cover all things practical and inspirational when it comes to making every trip the most efficient and exciting experience possible, from travel and work opportunities, living the expat life, and engaging in sustainable travel.
By listening to any of these podcasts, you will be equipped with the best travel tips and hacks. Happy listening, and safe travels.
