EP 159 The Jet Lag Guy on how to ease your flying fatigue; new airlines and routes coming to Australia & top stargazing spots

Do you suffer from jet lag?  Grab those headphones because this week's guest is Dr Stephen Jasper (aka the Jet Lag Guy), a former pharmacist who is a recognised expert in the field of jet lag and executive performance.
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We talk about what jet lag is, how it affects us all differently, and how to avoid it.

Also, there has been a flurry of new airlines and routes to and from Australia; we tell you who's flying where, and we reveal the top stargazing spots around the country. Follow Dr Stephen Jasper here.
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The Phillip Island literary festival Kirstie mentioned is here.  And Belle's Yarra Valley tips include Barrique wine bar, TarraWarra Museum of Art and Zoncello for absolutely banging pizza.

EP 158 Expert packing hacks with @styledbysally; come to Algeria with Belle & is Jetstar rorting us?

Melbourne stylist Sally Mackinnon is founder of the viral @styledbysally instagram account, and this episode, she shares with Belle her packing hacks and how you can genuinely travel stylishly with carry-on only.  

Sally also shares ideal boarding outfit, which has no whiff of a hoodie about it. “I do think we’ve lost the plot with plane travel style,” she says. "There’s nothing wrong with making an effort. Because how you dress influences the way you feel." 

And huge news - Belle has launched her travel-writing tour of Algeria, departing March 2027!  Join her on an adventure through the Sahara and souqs, kasbahs and the footprints of civilisations past; visit globalsalsa.com

Also, what's your take on Aussie airline Jetstar now charging for carry-on luggage? 

EP 157 Intriguing stories behind the world's most popular landmarks; hotels to have on your radar & costly travel mistakes

"The Eiffel Tower was a crucial tool of espionage when WWI broke out, helping to catch a spy credited with causing up to 50,000 deaths... she was funnelling information back to the Germans after she weaponised her beauty to beguile them," says author of Hidden in Plain Sight, Ronan O'Connell.
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Ronan visited 35 countries to research his book, uncovering jaw-dropping and intriguing insights into the world's most popular landmarks - things even locals don't know. He talks to us about some of the most remarkable stories, and gives an insight into his travels while he was photographing and researching the book.

Co-hosts Kirstie and Belle also discuss the latest hotel openings around the world that you need on your radar, and Cover More gives a tip on the top costly travel mistakes to avoid, if you want your insurer to pay out, from adventure activities to getting a tattoo.

EP 156  ¡Vamos a Argentina! Sultry tango, huge steaks &
epic roadtrips with travel planner Rebecca Arnold

Stylish and sultry, home of the tango, gargantuan steaks and runners up in the World Cup - we're going to Argentina with Melbourne-based travel consultant  Rebecca Arnold.  
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We're checking the vibe in Buenos Aires - is tango a cliché, is the wine that good and where should I go see the Boca Juniors play? Rebecca also shares some epic roadtrip itineraries in this fascinating, got-it-all country.  Get a 30% discount on her hour-long travel planning consultations – visit rebeccaandtheworld.com and use discount code THEWORLDAWAITS. 
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Also, comparison site iSelect reveals the in-flight habit Aussies hate more than noisy children, and if you have a medical emergency while you travel, do you know which countries have reciprocal health agreements with Australia? Stay tuned.