Indie Travel Podcast (enhanced)

Japan is a country of contrasts, which has a lot more to offer the independent traveller than just geishas and sushi. In this episode of the Indie Travel Podcast, we talk to Andres Zuleta about what to do in the land of the rising sun.

One of the biggest lessons we’ve learned in ten years of travel is to pack light. Learn how to travel with carry-on size luggage.

In this Prague travel guide podcast, we talk about our experience of Prague, Czech Republic and how you can enjoy it too. 

Alcalá de Henares is a charming city that is definitely worth a visit while you're in Spain -- just be prepared for Cervantes to be ever-present!

Berlin is a fantastic city that warrants more than just a flying visit, but if you want to see Berlin in a day this podcast will help.  

  Riga's the biggest city in the Baltics, the most-vibrant city, and the place with the best nightlife. In English-speaking Europe, the capital of Latvia is also known as the stag- and hen-party capital of the region.

  The Camino Primitivo is our favourite Way of Saint James so far. If you’re planning to do a Camino de Santiago, we recommend this one — but do a bit of preparation before you go! 

  In this Lithuania podcast, we talk about a country that is like no other, full of quirks and surprises, with a fantastic, independent spirit.

  For our 300th episode of Indie Travel Podcast, we revisit our roots and discuss what indie travel means to us: flexibility, immersion, and experience among other things.

  In this Estonia Podcast, we explore Tallinn, the national parks, and Parnu. From the capital to the beach resorts, we loved it!

Semana Santa is a great time to be in Spain -- experience the processions, eat delicious food and generally soak up the atmosphere of Holy Week (or Easter, if you prefer).

We talk with Nora Dunn, author of Working on the Road, about life, travel, and her new book. Discover how you can work and travel. 

Where have we been for the last year? We discuss why we took a year off the Indie Travel Podcast and our plans for 2015.

Just a quick note to say thanks for 2013 -- and we're looking forward to a great 2014 with you all.

We talk travel photography in Vietnam, and all kind of goodness with Joseph Linaschke who shares his thoughts on ultra-light cameras and why he uses an iPad.

How do you choose a hike in New Zealand? There are a number of factors to consider, which will be more or less important depending on you and your group.

What must you pack on a round-the-world trip? Opinions change, and we're revisiting our "essential items" four and a half years after posting a podcast on this same topic.

Busking to finance travel isn't for everyone, but if you're interested in this option there are a few things you can do to help your chances. We talk to professional busker Annie Chambers and her partner Colin Callanan about their experiences busking to finance their travels. They're also super-generous and play for us!

Croatia is a fascinating country that has now been well and truly incorporated into the backpackers' trail, so infrastructure is good while prices are still pretty cheap.

If you are heading off on your first trip, use these tips for new travellers to make sure you have the best experience possible.