Episodios

  • Japan Working Holiday Visa Success!
    May 3 2025

    BIG NEWS! Alun's been successful in his application for this fourth and final Working Holiday Visa, and the country he's chosen is Japan! Alun explains the Japan Working Holiday Visa application process and it's all very Japanese; we discuss the Japan WHV requirements, Alun's experience of applying, and the joyous moment he received his passport back with that all important visa!

    If you're interested in Japan and would love the opportunity to work there, be sure to tune in!

    In the Lost & Found section we discuss travel hacks such as 'skiplagging' (hidden city ticketing), which involves booking a multi-city flight but stopping at the layover destination, resulting in huge savings!

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    29 m
  • New Zealand Bans Alcohol!
    Apr 26 2025

    New Zealand introduces crazy alcohol laws across the Easter Weekend, making it impossible for some businesses to trade. Adam describes the chaos and confusion of not being able to celebrate Easter Weekend the only way an Englishman knows how. Tune in and let us know if you agree!

    In the second half, Adam and Alun open up about the difficulties of finding work as a backpacker on a Working Holiday Visa. If you're looking for advice regarding this topic, please get in touch. We'd love to help!

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    34 m
  • Travelling Back in Time to Discover Antarctica
    Apr 19 2025

    All aboard the RRS Discovery! Alun's transported back in time as he's invited onto the legendary ship that set sail in 1901 to explore Antarctica!
    The RRS Discovery was the last traditional wooden three-masted ship built in the United Kingdom, and its first mission was the highly successful 'British National Antarctic Expedition', carrying explorers Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton. Now moored in Dundee, Scotland, tourists are welcomed aboard to experience what life would have been like more than 100 years ago. Would Adam & Alun have thrived in such conditions? Have we passed the age of discovery?

    The second half promises to wet your appetite as Hostel Common Room returns! We answer a question from a listener regarding food choices whilst travelling. If food & drink is a focus of yours, be sure to tune in!

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    Big thanks to Discovery Point Dundee: https://www.dundeeheritagetrust.co.uk/attraction/discovery-point/



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    31 m
  • Spotting Wild Dolphins in Milford Sound!
    Apr 12 2025

    Adam's New Zealand adventure continues with stories from the South Island. Whilst cruising around Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Adam's boat is chased by a wild dolphin having the time of its life!

    Adam also hikes through Abel Tasman National Park, where he's forced to speed-run 25kms of beautiful coastline or risk being stranded in the dark.

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    The 11 Great Walks of New Zealand: Lake Waikaremoana, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Whanganui Journey, Abel Tasman Coast Track, Heaphy Track, Paparoa Track, Routeburn Track, Kepler Track, Milford Track, Hump Ridge Track, Rakiura Track
    Abel Tasman National Park: https://www.abeltasman.com/abel-tasman-national-park/
    Cleopatra's Pool, Abel Tasman National Park: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/nelson-tasman/cleopatra-s-pool-from-anchorage
    Mitre Peak Cruises: https://www.mitrepeak.com/

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    34 m
  • Drink Driving & Hitchhiking in New Zealand
    Apr 5 2025

    Don't hold your breath! Adam's road trip around New Zealand was just as adventurous as it was law-abiding. This week he relives an embarrassing interaction with a New Zealand Police Officer, and tells the story of him picking up a French hitchhiker who's all too happy to put his French to the test!

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    33 m
  • What Are The Odds?
    Mar 29 2025

    Have you ever played ‘What Are The Odds?’ It’s a game both loved and feared by backpackers the world over. When taken seriously, it can result in some embarrassing but hilarious stories! Tune in to hear Alun’s moment of genius whilst playing the game in an Italian restaurant in Brazil. Challenge accepted!

    Alun’s broadcasting from the UK, having returned for a quick family visit, before setting off on yet another adventure. Adam’s back in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, after driving his beloved rental car all the way from Queenstown: 1600kms, 48 hours, one ferry, and nowhere near enough sleep!

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    32 m
  • Adam Moves to New Zealand!
    Mar 21 2025

    Kia Ora! Adam’s in Queenstown after making the big move to New Zealand. He’s currently road tripping around the country, visiting both the North and South Islands, in search of somewhere to base himself. Issues with a rental vehicle see Adam receive a double upgrade, resulting in him travelling in more luxury than he’s used to.

    Tripping Point’s back with a New Zealand special. Alun may have an impressive record but how much does he know about New Zealand? You’ll find no kiwis but plenty of Fergburgers!

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    Looking for accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand? Stay with Nomads: https://nomadsworld.com/new-zealand/nomads-queenstown/

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    36 m
  • Carnival in Rio de Janeiro!
    Mar 14 2025

    It's party time! Alun's been dancing the days away at Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Expect bright colours and elaborate outfits, street parades, all the caipirinhas, and lots of dancing (and kissing).

    Alun shares information and advice about Carnival. He also recounts the story of him getting completely lost, with no phone, no money, and no sun cream. Was he able to charm his way out? Tune in to hear what goes on at the biggest party on earth!

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    30 m
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