Indie Travel Podcast (enhanced)

We'd never heard of the San Juan festival until we arrived in A Coruña, where it's the biggest event of the year -- and then we got to experience it first-hand. It has roots in pagan solstice celebrations and summer cleansing rituals, and is celebrated all over Spain. In Alicante the modern celebration started in the 1920s and involves burning intricate structures created by local artists. In A Coruña, just one of these structures is burned, representing the major events that have happened in the city during the previous year. Read more at http://indietravelpodcast.com/spain/san-juan-festival-coruna/

Mongol Rally 2012 podcast: Pam is part of the only female-only team to compete. From Prague to Ulan Bator, it's the ultimate adventure. We discuss the trip, the planning, the fundraising, and the visas. Oh god, the visas! More at http://indietravelpodcast.com/mongolia/mongol-rally-podcast-2012

Visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with our KL travel guide. A bustling, muggy, shopping mecca, is a great place to start exploring Asia. http://indietravelpodcast.com/malaysia/travel-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/

How do you avoid fights on the road? How do you stay happy with each other, and ensure your trip is the best it can be? While there's a million and one ways each relationship is different, these tips can improve your trip. For more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/travel/couples-sane-travel/ and http://artofcouplestravel.com

What are the best electronics to take travelling? Should you take your laptop on the road? How about an iPad? A Kindle? A DSLR camera? We explore the best electronics to carry with you, right down to our recommended brands and models. http://indietravelpodcast.com/travel-gear/best-electronics-travelling/ for more!

Why visit A Coruña, Spain? Why not! It's a beautiful city far in the north-west, with long white beaches and lots of cultural and foodie opportunities. We talk about how we (accidentally) ended up here, and what it's like. http://indietravelpodcast.com/spain/visit-corunna-spain/

Ready to head out on your first big trip? Learn how to prepare for your first trip, whether that's a summer in Europe or a RTW extravaganza. http://indietravelpodcast.com/preparation/prepare-first-big-trip/ We cover: Planning Packing Money Airports Arrival So that you can confiently go and have the time of your life.

This Salta podcast covers things to do, places to see, where to stay, how to get around in Salta, Argentina. Rounded out with good stories & nice pictures. For more, see: http://indietravelpodcast.com/south-america/argentina/salta/ or http://indietravelpodcast.com/argentina/salta-podcast/

We're back! The first podcast in almost two months recounts some stories and learnings from the Via de la Plata — the 1031km 'pilgrimage' walk we have just completed. Learn... * What is the Via de la Plata? * Our Stand-out moments on the Camino * Why we choose this to celebrate 10 years of marriage * Resources for the Camino de Santiago * How to prepare for the Camino * and for more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/spain/via-de-la-plata-podcast/

Travel in your home country doesn't have to be a second-best option. Thousands of people visit your home area every year. Why shouldn't you be one of them? For more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/travel/explore-backyard-travel-country/

The best places in Asia are hard to pin down, so this list comprises the places we've loved the most, and the places we're most fascinated by. Go travel... http://indietravelpodcast.com/thailand/best-places-asia/

Adventure, food and fun are all to be found in the Central American country of Belize... at least according to today's interviewees. We speak with Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons and Lebawit Lily Girma about the time they've spent in what seems to be a marvelous country. http://indietravelpodcast.com/belize/adventure-food-fun/