Do you want to travel with just hand luggage this year and beat airline fees? Then this is the episode for you. We're chatting to travel pros to bring you the smartest hacks for choosing the right cabin bag and packing it properly, so you can travel light without compromising on style or dignity. No sock-stuffed bras. Don't wear all your clothes on the plane like Joey from Friends; instead, copy genuinely useful advice and hacks that work in this updated and re-released episode.

On the show, Sean Gresty from Cabin Max shares exactly how to choose the right cabin bag, how to stay within ever-changing airline rules, and how to avoid those dreaded bag charges at the gate.

Travel blogger Monica Stott from the Travel Hack joins us with her best packing tips, from building a capsule wardrobe to fitting everything you need into one bag without chaos.

We also cover how to keep up with cabin bag size changes, the truth about packing cubes, how many shoes are too many, and how to pack toiletries efficiently when travelling with hand luggage only.

If you want to travel smarter, lighter and still look like you knew what you were doing, press play. Buy your Cabin Max bag here!

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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter.

If you love to travel, check out my travel website to get travel guides and new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast delivered straight to your inbox.

Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook .

Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd.

Email us to discuss working together or with any questions about the podcast.

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On this very short holiday update of Travel Goals, we wanted to drop into your feed to wish you happy holidays and thank you for all the support this year. Tune in as producer Luke and I share our excitement for the upcoming season, which kicks off in January 2026, taking you on an audio journey to destinations like Naples, Porto, Jordan, and back to the US. There will also be lively discussions with travel experts on a range of topics from travelling with kids to planning a festival break.

Whether you're looking for travel inspiration, insider tips, or just a quick festive hello, this episode is a warm welcome to what's coming next from your favourite travel pod. Don't forget to subscribe to Travel Goals now so you'll be the first to hear the new season.

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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter.

If you love to travel, check out my travel website to get travel guides and new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast delivered straight to your inbox.

Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook

Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd.

Email us to discuss working together or with any questions about the podcast.

Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Forget everything you thought you knew about Orlando's food scene. In this deliciously packed episode, we're diving headfirst into one of America's most surprising culinary hotspots, Orlando. The Theme Park Capital of the World is now earning serious foodie cred, with Michelin-starred restaurants, buzzing food halls, breweries and creative eats in bougie neighbourhoods.

Join hungry presenter Portia Jones and Producer Luke Jones as they eat their way through Orlando's tastiest neighbourhoods, from hip Audubon Park to buzzy Ivanhoe Village, exploring street food stalls, Michelin-recommended restaurants, and indie cafés to uncover the places locals really rate.

From pizzas, Instagram-worthy cookies and burritos the size of your head to wildly inventive fine dining and world-class cocktails, this episode is your ultimate insider's guide to Orlando's must-try foodie spots.

We also meet chefs, bartenders, food writers, and vendors who are shaking up the scene and creating a stir. Tune in for tips on the best places to eat in Orlando, what to order, and why Orlando might just be the best food city you're not talking about yet.

We'll also reveal the best places to stay if food is at the heart of your trip, from luxe options like the Lake Nona Wave Hotel and the Four Seasons, to more affordable, self-catering stays like The Terraces at The Grove Resort, where you can whip up your own feast with fresh finds from the local farmers' market.

This isn't just a food episode; it's a full-on flavour roadmap through a city that's rewriting the script for what American dining can be. From global cuisines and rooftop views to biscuits, burritos, and Bib Gourmands, Orlando has so much to offer beyond the incredible theme parks.

Thanks to Visit Orlando for supporting this episode of Travel Goals. Visit visitorlando.com to start planning your ultimate foodie escape now.

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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter.

If you love to travel, check out my travel website and subscribe to my travel newsletter to get travel guides and new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast delivered straight to your inbox.

Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook

Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd.

Email us to discuss working together or with any questions about the podcast.

Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.