Penguin chicks, the Shackleton Crossing and the so-called polar plunge. Plus, popping out in your pyjamas in the cold at 2am! In this episode, you'll hear about the Arctic AND Antarctic in one programme - with facts only a travel expert would know: from travelling, to wildlife, to food and drink. For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of the Arctic and Antarctic, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Two oceans, the ‘big five’ and hundreds of wineries to explore. Plus, the chance to taste the strangely titled ‘Bunny Chow’! In this episode, you'll hear about the real South Africa - with facts only a travel expert would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping. For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of South Africa, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

The first landing point for Christopher Columbus, and the most beautiful shores you can see from space. Plus you won’t see FLYING pigs, you’ll see SWIMMING pigs! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Bahamas - with facts only a travel expert would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping. For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of the Bahamas, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Boutique hotels, local wineries, vegan ice cream and 13 separate beaches over just 14 kilometres of coastline. Plus, out of this world humous! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Tel Aviv - with facts only a travel expert would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping. For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of Tel Aviv, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Walking, dancing AND swimming. All in a laid-back Latino atmosphere! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Miami - with facts only a travel expert would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping. For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of Miami, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Diving, fire walking and over 333 islands to explore. Plus, how about being serenaded in the airport?! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Fiji - with facts only a travel expert would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping. For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of Fiji, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

A wife carrying contest, 188,000 lakes and sautéed reindeer. And that’s not even mentioning the mobile phone throwing championships! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Finland - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of Finland, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Award winning seafood, Olympic winners and more islands than you would perhaps expect. Plus a fascinating fact about nutmeg! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Grenada - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on the varied offerings of Grenada, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Beaches, spas and Route 66. Plus, you might be surprised to hear there are world class farmers markets to explore as well! This episode is a little different to normal with May talking to three different experts on the 'SoCal' experience. We start our Southern Californian trip in San Diego, before moving to Palm Springs and ending in Santa Monica! Hear advice from locals in the know, with expertise on everything from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on SoCal, ...

Awesome elephants, well-behaved monkeys and giant frogs. Plus, did you know that there IS such a thing as a white elephant? Following episode 6 exploring Thailand, May focusses on the country's Elephant Hills - a unique experience for the visitor - with advice on everything from eating to accommodation to conservation.

A mind blowing number of temples, 2,000 miles of beach but dinner for just a £10 a head. And in this interview, there are so many great stories that May hardly get a word in edgeways! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Thailand - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on the varied offerings ofThailand, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Singing, seaside and forests. Plus lots of swinging - but not what you might be thinking! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Estonia - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on Estonia and other goodies, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Swordfish and delicious rum punch. Plus - the choice of a private island! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Antigua - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on Antigua and other goodies, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

5,000 new hotel rooms, hot chicken and the Gibson Guitar Garage. Plus - a soundtrack from Johnny Cash! In this episode, you'll hear about the real Nashville - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on Nashville and other goodies, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Beer baths, rotten fish and game of Thrones. And that's on top of the Northern lights. In this episode, you'll hear about the real Iceland - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on Iceland and other goodies, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Pirate, rum and rainforests. Plus, fancy a spot of island hopping? In this episode, you'll hear about the real Seychelles - with facts only a local would know: from travelling, to eating, to shopping, For a free factsheet on the Seychelles and other goodies, email May at her website: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/may.swan-easton

Experienced travel planner, May Swan-Easton is your guide to tailor-made travel adventures. Every other Monday, she brings you conversations with destination experts, sharing top tips of what to see, do and experience. They'll talk about culture, food, affordability, best time to visit and what's new! With over forty years experience in the travel industry, May can be contacted here: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/gb/leisure?selecteduser=may.swan-easton