Dan heads to The Wave in Bristol to see if he can finally conquer surfing, discovering what it takes to catch a wave and hearing the remarkable story behind one of the UK's most innovative surfing destinations.

The next morning, Isy and Dan are up before dawn hoping to take to the skies in a hot air balloon with Ian Martin, choreographer and director of the Nightglow event at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

But as every balloonist knows, the weather has the final say.

Although their flight is grounded, they get a behind-the-scenes insight into the skill and teamwork involved, learning how to pilot a balloon and even climbing inside one on the ground.

We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

Dan heads to The Wave in Bristol to see if he can finally conquer surfing, discovering what it takes to catch a wave and hearing the remarkable story behind one of the UK's most innovative surfing destinations.
The next morning, Isy and Dan are up before dawn hoping to take to the skies in a hot air balloon with Ian Martin, choreographer and director of the Nightglow event at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
But as every balloonist knows, the weather has the final say.
Although their flight is grounded, they get a behind-the-scenes insight into the skill and teamwork involved, learning how to pilot a balloon and even climbing inside one on the ground.
We&rsquo;re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

Great Escapes is the travel-comedy podcast that sends Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner across the South West and Wales to discover brilliant places, meet fascinating locals and throw themselves into experiences they might never normally try.

Join our endlessly curious adventurers as they surf inland waves, train with a Welsh rugby international, discover what makes the perfect British seaside holiday and even step into the wrestling ring with a London truck driver. Along the way, they meet the people who bring each destination to life and hear the stories that make every place unique.

It’s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for unforgettable adventures, big laughs and plenty of surprises.

We’re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.

Great Escapes is the travel-comedy podcast that sends Isy Suttie and Dan Skinner across the South West and Wales to discover brilliant places, meet fascinating locals and throw themselves into experiences they might never normally try.
Join our endlessly curious adventurers as they surf inland waves, train with a Welsh rugby international, discover what makes the perfect British seaside holiday and even step into the wrestling ring with a London truck driver. Along the way, they meet the people who bring each destination to life and hear the stories that make every place unique.
It&rsquo;s part travelogue, part comedy and all discovery. Tune in for unforgettable adventures, big laughs and plenty of surprises.
We&rsquo;re pleased to be supported by Great Western Railway. Adventures start here.