In this week's episode of The West Australian's dedicated travel podcast, Mogens Johansen revisits the sights, smells and sounds of Singapore's Little India. Host Will Yeoman then chats with Patsy Millett, author of a new book on her famous mother, the author Dame Mary Durack, and indeed the whole family - including aviation legend, Patsy's father Horrie Miller.

In this week's episode of The West Australian's dedicated travel podcast, Mogens Johansen revisits the sights, smells and sounds of Singapore's Little India. Host Will Yeoman then chats with Patsy Millett, author of a new book on her famous mother, the author Dame Mary Durack, and indeed the whole family - including aviation legend, Patsy's father Horrie Miller.

A weekly podcast with Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield and the West Travel Club Team, filled with travel news and stories, in conversation and through the speech and sounds we collect on the road.

A weekly podcast with Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield and the West Travel Club Team, filled with travel news and stories, in conversation and through the speech and sounds we collect on the road.

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Singapore's Little India & Patsy Millett on travel

This week on our dedicated travel podcast, we reveal the best and worst types of travel companions. 

During the show, Penny Thomas and Megan French discuss their own red and green flags when it comes to travel partners, plus they share tips on how to be a better companion when travelling with friends or in a group.
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This week on our dedicated travel podcast, we reveal the best and worst types of travel companions. 
During the show, Penny Thomas and Megan French discuss their own red and green flags when it comes to travel partners, plus they share tips on how to be a better companion when travelling with friends or in a group.
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Good, bad and ugly travel buddies

In this week’s show, we discuss one of the world’s most renowned overnight tourist trains, The Ghan.

Having recently travelled on the train from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin in the country’s Northern Territory, Penny Thomas chats with Megan French about the experience and all the places you visit along the way.

Later on in the show, we hear from Journey Beyond’s food and beverage general manager Matthew Snare, who tells us about the onboard dinning experiences and what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to staffing.

The Ghan’s journey manager Sam Whaley also joins the conversation to explain what makes this iconic train so special and why it’s a bucket-list trip for so many travellers.
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In this week’s show, we discuss one of the world’s most renowned overnight tourist trains, The Ghan.
Having recently travelled on the train from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin in the country’s Northern Territory, Penny Thomas chats with Megan French about the experience and all the places you visit along the way.
Later on in the show, we hear from Journey Beyond’s food and beverage general manager Matthew Snare, who tells us about the onboard dinning experiences and what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to staffing.
The Ghan’s journey manager Sam Whaley also joins the conversation to explain what makes this iconic train so special and why it’s a bucket-list trip for so many travellers.
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Unforgettable Aussie adventure aboard The Ghan

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 overweight at the airport terminal. 

They also unpack the different type of travel bags they use for carry-on, check-in and day trips, plus why you should never pack in a panic. 

Also in the episode, Stephen mentions an article he wrote on hand luggage restrictions that you can read here.

You can also check out our video of Stephen explaining what's inside his beloved suitcase 'Casey' via our TikTok and Instagram accounts. 
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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 overweight at the airport terminal. 
They also unpack the different type of travel bags they use for carry-on, check-in and day trips, plus why you should never pack in a panic. 
Also in the episode, Stephen mentions an article he wrote on hand luggage restrictions that you can read <a href="https://thewest.com.au/travel/justifying-justin-case-c-10164906">here.</a> 
You can also check out our video of Stephen explaining what's inside his beloved suitcase 'Casey' via our <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepodwelltravelled/video/7353188826430442770?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7257731580281079297">TikTok </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5QM0Mmv8vP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">Instagram</a> accounts. 
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