Journeys To Come With Catriona Rowntree

In this podcast, Catriona explores Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the bottom of a hot chocolate Angelinas. Tune in and find out how you can contribute to painting the city’s iconic iron lady; get secrets from Catriona’s Paris guru in a special Ask The Concierge; and explore the city like a local with Catriona’s Parisian guide. Sharing their travel stories this week - Anne Debauve, Eiffel Tower communications and media relations - Michael Erwin, General Manager, Victoria Palace Hotel, Paris - Marie Dubuisson, Catriona’s Parisian Guide

In this podcast special, Catriona talks with Australian author Kirsty Manning about her new book, The Midsummer Garden, and their shared love of travel. Kirsty talks about her favourite French bookstore; locations in France and Australia that have found their way into the book, including a Tuscan vineyard and a cafe in Paris (for a cheeky rose); and gives us an insight into her next book which will also be inspired by travel!

In this podcast, Catriona shares stories from her recent travels through beautiful Bordeaux where she was filming for Getaway aboard a Scenic River Cruise. Guests include: - Bordeaux born tour guide Michael from Bordeaux Excellence - Nathalie Lassègue, Bordeaux tour guide and Saint-Emilion winemaker - Jerome Fradet, Chef, Scenic Gem, from Scenic’s Beautiful Bordeaux River Cruise

In this podcast, Catriona explores the great winter question: do you love or loathe the cooler months? Guests include: - Anton Grimus, "Legend of the Mountain", Sochi 2014 Winter Olympian, calls Hotel Pension Grimus home. - Brett Steele, Drink Tasmania Whisky Tour Expert - Marilynne Paspaley, Owner of Pinctada McAlpine House, Western Australia

More and more people are choosing Dubai as a destination rather than a simple stopover. Join us as we discover the magic of Dubai. Guests include: - Scott Murray, Burj Al Arab Hotel Manager - Shane Jamison, Aussie expat living and working in Dubai - Kat Lebrasse, Stylist - Tom, Co-Owner of Tom and Serg

Catriona continues her journey through France, exploring the silk, steak and sights of Lyon. Guests include: - Blandine Thenete, Lyon Tourism - Marta Pardo-Badier, GM of the historic Art Nouveau Mercure Chateau Perrache hotel - Lionel Badier, Founder of Steak & Co. in Lyon

In this French special, Catriona travels through Normandy catching up with locals and finding out what makes the French coastal area so popular. Her guests include: - Thomas Alnoch, Scenic Cruise Director - Jane Webster, Owner The French Table - Marie Laure, Tourism Lyons Andelle

Have you extended a work trip by a few days to enjoy the sights and sounds of the local area? Then you, my friend, “bleisured” – the ultimate in work/life balance. Guests include: David Holyoke, Head of Airbnb’s Business Travel Division Chris Chamberlin, Journalist – Australian Business Traveller Ross Fastuca, Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder of Locomote travel Trevor Long, Talking Lifestyle Technology Expert

In the first episode of Journeys to Come with Catriona Rowntree, Catriona talks to leaders from some of Australia's best hotels. Guests include: Helen Anderson, Gourmet Traveller Travel Editor Mauro De Riso, General Manager of Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach, NSW Tracy Atherton, General Manager of Jackalope Hotel, Mornington Peninsula