PACKING SERIES | Mistakes to avoid

Packing too much. Packing too little. Forgetting to label your case. Toiletries exploding. Leaving it to the last minute. Using the wrong bag. These are packing mistakes we’re all guilty of at some point, no matter how experienced a traveller we are. But sometimes you just have to learn the hard w…

PACKING SERIES | What to pack for an outdoor adventure

The Pod Well Travelled team Penny Thomas, Stephen Scourfield and Megan French tackle the great outdoors in a new episode of their Packing Series. Penny seeks packing tips ahead of her trip to Japan to hike one of the world’s premier spiritual roads — the Kumano Kodō, ancient pilgrimage routes whic…

PACKING SERIES | Tech to help you travel better

On this week’s episode of The Pod Well Travelled, the team reveal their must-have devices for staying connected, entertained and organised when travelling. Join Penny Thomas, Stephen Scourfield and Megan French as they discuss everything from compact power banks and travel adaptors to smart luggag…

PACKING SERIES | Travel accessories for budget-conscious travellers

This week on our dedicated travel podcast, hosts Penny Thomas and Megan French are joined by The West’s TV editor and columnist Clare Rigden, who recently returned from a big European adventure. As a self-confessed bargain hunter, Clare tells us about the cheap travel accessories she bought from a…

PACKING SERIES | Road trip essentials

Fresh from exploring Australia’s Coral Coast on a four-day road trip, travel writer Penny Thomas chats with fashion writer and stylist Megan French about her trip and the basic travel essentials she took with her. They also discuss their favourite things to listen to during a long drive, why you s…

PACKING SERIES | Photography gear for travel

The West’s travel editor Stephen Scourfield and our expert photographer Mogens Johansen return to the studio for the latest episode in our new Packing Series about photography gear. Joined by hosts Penny Thomas and Megan French, the team share their favourite camera brands and models, the type of …

PACKING SERIES | Travel survival guide for long-haul flights

This week on our dedicated travel podcast, the travel team launch an exciting new Packing Series to help you pack smarter, travel lighter and say goodbye to any luggage-related woes you might come up against when packing. For the first episode of the new series, Stephen Scourfield, Penny Thomas an…

Ultimate packing guide

In this week's episode, Stephen Scourfield and Megan French join Penny Thomas and share their expert packing tips.  During the show, they reveal everything from how to pack efficiently and effectively for big and small trips, the packing techniques they swear by and what to do if your bags are ove…

Things we never travel without

Whether you’re flying to Sydney or Santiago, there are some things you just can’t leave home without. Join travel writer Penny Thomas and lifestyle reporter Megan French as they reveal the must-have items they always pack in their suitcase — beyond basic necessities like your passport, toothbrush …

Top five travel items for a stress-free trip

In this week’s episode, Penny Thomas and Stephen Scourfield look beyond the obvious packing necessities and reveal the top five items they never travel without. Subscribe to The Pod Well Travelled where you get your podcasts — and share it to your family and friends. Sign up for eTravel via thewest…