As promised on our last episode, here is a wonderful conversation with Debbie O'Neill, Managing Director at Jules Verne.

Recently back from her 12th visit to Egypt, Debbie brings us up to date with this beautiful country, its people, and now, finally open, what to expect from the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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This week on Travel for Curious Minds, we’re dipping into the archives with an episode from April 2022—originally recorded for our sister podcast.

Abbey came live from World Travel Market, joined by our Egypt partners Tarek and Rania. They talked Nile cruises—both the classic routes and the little-known stretches of the river—and shared early insights on the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Rania had even visited before it officially opened.

Why bring it back now?

Because our MD, Debbie O’Neill, has just returned from Egypt and visited the newly opened GEM herself. So think of this as part one.

Next week, Debbie brings a fresh update on the museum, her tour, and what Egypt has in store for 2026.

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This week, journalist duo Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton are in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, answering host Abbey Cousins’ quickfire questions on all things travel.

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On this week’s episode of Travel for Curious Minds, renowned travel journalists Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton join host Abbey Cousins to discuss how they started out wanting to “save the world” through journalism, working on national news desks, then becoming digital nomads in the 90s, travelling around the world working for various national and international publications.

From debunking misunderstandings about being a travel writer (it’s harder work than you think!) to the destinations etched in their memories, including Egypt, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and the Great Wall of China, and what’s on their bucket lists for future adventures, listen in to hear about the couple’s unique and extraordinary journey over the past 30 years.

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Today, we have Director of Sustainability for DERTOUR UK, Claire Ross, in the Travel for Curious Minds hotseat, revealing top travel tips and destinations in a round of quickfire questions.

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This week, Travel for Curious Minds’ host Abbey Cousins chats to Claire Ross, Director of Sustainability for one of the leading tourism groups in Europe, DERTOUR UK. Hear about everything from the small changes we can all make when travelling to ease our environmental impact to why Claire will never write off a destination based on its reputation again – and why you shouldn’t either!

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Today, we have author, podcast host, and mid-life mentor Rachel Lankester in the Travel for Curious Minds hot seat, revealing top travel tips and destinations through a round of quickfire questions.

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This week, Travel for Curious Minds host Abbey Cousins chats with Rachel Lankester, a New York Times recommended author, podcast host, and mid-life mentor, about why mid-life should be celebrated!

As an advocate for embracing all that life has to offer, Rachel shares her perspective-shifting experience of early menopause along with stories from her many travel adventures, ranging from trekking through the jungles of Peru to exploring the bustling streets of Kazakhstan.

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Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellankester/

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