Travel writer Tharik Hussien joins us to talk about his journey in the footsteps of Evliya Celebi, an Ottoman traveller who wrote about his journey through the Balkans in the seventeenth century. Tharik's book, Minarets in the Mountains, challenges perceptions about European views of the Balkans, its relationship to and connection with Islam, and general Western exoticism and 'othering'. He shows how Islam has been largely written out of the historical European story. He also brings an often overlooked destination to life and introduces his family and the perspectives of his daughters, in particular, to the journey. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Oscar-winning producer and director Joanna Natesgara joins us to discuss her work and its relationship to travel. Her work, including films such as Virunga, the White Helmets, and The Edge of Democracy, has a strong sense of place. Joanna also talks about her experience travelling as part of her work, the challenges it brings, the process and approach, and the places she loves. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Award-winning travel writer John Gimlette joins us to discuss travel writing and his perspective on travel, as well as his many adventures in places such as Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Guyana. John is the author of seven books, including Wild Coast, about his travels in Guyana, Elephant Complex, about Sri Lanka, and his latest, The Garden of Mars, featuring many wonderful tales of his travels in Madagascar. John brings lesser-known destinations to life, and his witty and erudite style is accessible and inspiring and will ignite your wanderlust. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Introducing: Unpacking. A new podcast from Sam Clark, co-founder of Experience Travel Group and photographer Tom Parker. Steeped in travel culture written about and created by people like themselves, they want to broaden their knowledge and perspective of what it means to travel for others. Sam and Tom literally want to unpack travel… In an increasingly polarised and volatile world, it feels more important than ever to find points of connection and understanding through the vehicle of travel and cultural exchange. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.