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Plan Your Next Trip with These 5 Travel Podcasts

by Berit Baugher
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The podcast scene is heating up but the travel genre is young, with only a few players and plenty of room for innovation. We're still searching for a favorite, but in the meantime — here are five travel podcasts catching our attention.


Japan Eats

Japanese food is one of the earth's great mysteries – until you listen to this podcast. Native Akiko Katayama interviews a series of guests, like a French chef turned ramen master and a tea company owner, who help demystify the country's food and food culture.

Start here: Ivan Ramen

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast

Budget travel experts (and couple) Travis and Heather Sherry have mastered navigating the globe on a dime and are more than happy to share resources and experiences to help plan your next adventure.

Start here: Japan Survival Guide

The Bowery Boys Podcast

Get a feel for New York by listening to the area's curious and intriguing history, as told by Greg Young and Tom Meyers, two transplants who've called the city home for the past 20 years.

Start here: History of the New York City Taxicab

Power Trip Travel Podcast

The founders of Tortuga Backpacks focus on travel practicalities, like working remotely, carry-on regulations, and techniques for fitting in exercise between visits to the beach.

Start here: International Texting and Data

Indie Travel Podcast

Full-time travelers Craig and Linda Martin share their experiences traveling the world through firsthand accounts and interviews with other interesting travelers.

Start here: Rum, Cigars and Classic Cars: The Cuba Podcast

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Berit Baugher

Berit is the senior editor at Fathom. You can follow her on Instagram. She travels for the great hotels and expansive landscapes.

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