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Maremma: a wild side of Tuscany

Sarah Matilde Madiona joins Daniel to talk about the lesser-visited side of Tuscany. Yes, we've all heard of Florence and Pisa... but how about Maremma? The wilder side of Tuscany embraces nature and a slower pace of life. For an authentic visit to the Italian countryside, this is it.

Slovenia: Love's in the name for a reason

Travel writer, Sam Baldwin, shares his love for Slovenia. Hot off the heels of heartbreak, Sam threw himself into a dream of renovating a mountain hut, where the snow would fall thick in the winter. In moving to Slovenia he found a country and culture that he intrinsically connected with and wrote the travel memoir Doormice & Moonshine: Falling for Slovenia [https://amzn.to/3PfuxN2] to capture his admiration of this lesser-visited country. For more, visit: https://www.destinationunlocked.com/episode/slovenia [https://www.destinationunlocked.com/episode/slovenia]

Seville with Guidebook Writer Paul Stafford

Who better to introduce Seville than the person who wrote the guidebook? Paul Stafford has been writing the Seville pages of the Lonely Planet Guide to Andalucia since 2021 and has so much top notch insight to share in this conversation. He covers the must-see landmarks, areas that many visitors miss (but you shouldn't), top food tips, and regional highlights. This wide-ranging conversation draws together the multi-faceted cultural scene of Seville - home to flamenco, traditional Azulejos, and tapas. Stay here: Eurostars Torre Sevilla [https://booking.stay22.com/deal/5Ar6k8UM9P] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ See this: Real Alcázar of Seville [https://getyourguide.stay22.com/deal/YxA-01lKKm] Do this: Casa de la Memoria Flamenco Show [https://getyourguide.stay22.com/deal/VL46tzrJZp] Eat this: Salmorejo [https://www.themediterraneandish.com/salmorejo-spanish-chilled-tomato-soup/] Buy this: Azulejos (traditional ceramic tiles) [https://en.andalucia.org/listing/triana-ceramic-centre/17039101/] Episode Credits Host: Daniel Edward Guest: Paul Stafford [https://www.destinationunlocked.com/guests/paul-stafford]

Step onboard the brand new Norwegian Luna

Travel journalist Kaye Holland [https://www.destinationunlocked.com/guests/kaye-holland] regales Daniel with stories from the inaugural cruise of NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Luna. Having previously sailed with NCL [https://expedia.stay22.com/deal/Xm90BgpAxG], Kaye shares advice for repeat and first-time cruisers. Plus, this time she stayed in The Haven - a luxurious enclave onboard the mega ship with exclusive amenities and facilities. Will she ever cruise any other way in the future?

How skydiving Everest led to something much bigger for Holly Budge

World Record-holding adventurer Holly Budge [https://www.destinationunlocked.com/guests/holly-budge] joins Daniel [https://www.danieledwarduk.com]on the Destination Unlocked [https://www.destinationunlocked.com] podcast to share her inspirational story of turning the thrill of adventure into a force for good in the world. Holly is inspired by female empowerment and animal conservation - she's worked out a neat way of tying all of her interests and skills together... and says you have everything it takes to do it too. Links referenced in this episode: * wildlifepositivetravel.com [https://wildlifepositivetravel.com] * howmanyelephants.org [https://howmanyelephants.org]