Travel Goals Podcast

San Antonio, Texas, is full of history and culture. It features one of the country's most important historic corridors, centred around the state's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is known for its 18th-century Spanish colonial buildings and the rich stories that shaped the American Southwest, the frontier, and the Texas Revolution. San Antonio's culture blends Texan and Mexican traditions, which is why it's often called the "Tejano heart of Texas." With over 300 years of influence from Spanish, Mexican, Indigenous, and German communities, the city feels more like its own unique region than a typical American city. In this on-location episode, presenter Portia Jones and producer Luke Jones visit famous places like the Alamo, Texas's most popular historic site. They step back in time at Missions National Historical Park, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Witte Museum, and enjoy a sunset cocktail at a historic spot with great views of the city. Along the way, we meet local experts, learn the stories behind San Antonio's favourite historic sites, and find out why this Texas city should be on every curious traveller's list. If you're planning a trip to San Antonio and want an audio travel guide to Alamo City, tune in for what to do, where to go and the experiences worth adding to your San Antonio bucket list. Huge thanks to Visit San Antonio and TTM World for supporting and collaborating with the Travel Goals Podcast. ******** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter. If you love to travel, check out my travel website to get travel guides and find new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast. Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook. Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd. Email us to discuss working together or to ask questions about the podcast. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

What happens when you let fate decide where you're going on holiday? We test the viral Wowcher £99 mystery holiday to see if it's worth it and what you need to know. On this fun episode, Producer Luke has been persuaded by his cavalier wife and Travel Goals presenter Portia to take a gamble on a £99 Wowcher Mystery Holiday, a popular holiday deal where you pay a fixed price for a package that includes flights and accommodation, but you don't get to choose the destination. The budget deal instead offers return flights and two nights in a hotel abroad at a low price. It could be Dubai, New York, the Maldives, Las Vegas, or Mexico, or European destinations such as Paris, Monaco, Sicily, and Lake Como; you won't know until you pay for the deal and let the travel gods decide. Your destination is allocated via a randomised draw and is subject to availability, so you're effectively gambling your annual leave on the chance of a long-haul trip, or a super-budget stay somewhere in Europe. In this episode, recorded on location and in the studio, we cover exactly how the deal works, how you find out the mystery destination, the flights, the accommodation, the unexpected costs, and what it is like trying to enjoy a budget holiday when so much of the trip has already been decided for you. If you have ever looked at a Wowcher Mystery Holiday, a £99 mystery holiday or one of the many cheap holiday deals promising a surprise destination, this is what happened when we decided to find out whether the gamble was actually worth taking. Get your Wowcher Mystery holiday here and let us know if it was worth it! *********** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter. If you love to travel, check out my travel website for travel guides and new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast. Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook. Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd. Email us to discuss working together or to ask questions about the podcast. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Can San Antonio, Texas, really be one of the USA's most underrated adventure and attraction destinations? In this immersive, on-location episode, presenter Portia Jones and Producer Luke Jones explore the outdoor adventures, attractions, and wildlife areas that make San Antonio more than the home of the Alamo and Tex-Mex eats. From the city's famous River Walk to Texas-style safaris, underground caverns, cowboy rodeos and heart-pounding rollercoasters, San Antonio has plenty to keep adventurous travellers busy. We'll wander and boat along the River Walk, spotting wildlife and discovering the surprising natural side of this urban waterway, before heading out of the city to meet giraffes at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and venture underground into the spectacular Natural Bridge Caverns. Then it's time to embrace our inner cowboys at Tejas Rodeo, where we'll watch bull riding, barrel racing, roping and the wonderfully chaotic Mutton Bustin', before turning up the adrenaline at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Built into a former limestone quarry, the theme park is home to huge coasters, gravity-defying rides and some very questionable decisions on our part. Along the way, we'll meet local experts, uncover the stories behind some of San Antonio's best-loved attractions and discover why this Texas city deserves to be on the radar of anyone looking for adventure, wildlife, outdoor experiences and things to do beyond the usual tourist trail. If you're planning a trip to San Antonio and want to see a different side of the Alamo City, tune in for what to do, where to go and the experiences worth adding to your San Antonio bucket list. Huge thanks to Visit San Antonio and TTM World for their support and collaboration with the Travel Goals Podcast. ******** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter. If you love to travel, check out my travel website to get travel guides and find new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast. Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook. Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd. Email us to discuss working together or to ask questions about the podcast. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

We've got a busy season ahead on the Travel Goals Podcast, with journeys taking us from San Antonio, Texas, to Málaga, Spain, Fort Myers, Florida, and Niagara Falls, New York. Join travel journalist Portia Jones and producer Luke as we take you on immersive audio journeys to some exciting destinations. We'll bring you the stories behind each place, chat with locals, share the best things to see and do, tell you where to eat, and explain why these destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list. From the thundering falls of Niagara and the white-sand beaches of Florida to the rodeo culture of San Antonio and a Wowcher mystery holiday in Spain that takes an unexpected turn, there's plenty to look forward to over the next few months. So get ready to discover new places and explore the world with us on the Travel Goals Podcast. **************** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and Lonely Planet guidebook author. If you love to travel, you can check out my travel website and subscribe to my travel newsletter to get travel guides and tips and new episodes of the podcast delivered straight to your inbox Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd. Email us to discuss working together, or with any questions about the podcast. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Is San Antonio the best foodie city in the USA? In this immersive, on-location episode, presenter Portia Jones and Producer Luke Jones eat their way through San Antonio, Texas, exploring the restaurants, bars, food halls and local food spots that make the Alamo City one of America's most exciting culinary destinations. Named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, San Antonio is a must-visit destination for food lovers, blending Mexican, Tex-Mex, Spanish, German and Hill Country traditions with a fast-evolving modern dining scene. From authentic San Antonio tacos and Tex-Mex to BBQ, ceviche, burgers, inventive small plates and Michelin-recognised fine dining, there's far more to the city's food scene than the famous River Walk and BBQ eats. Join us as we speak with chefs, bar owners and winemakers and discover where locals really rate. We'll explore some of the best restaurants in San Antonio, sip margaritas and Texan wines, visit buzzing bars and food halls, and uncover the places you need to know about if you're planning a foodie trip to San Antonio. Tune in for what to eat, what to order and why San Antonio might just be the best food city you're not talking about yet. Along the way, we'll be meeting with plenty of locals who live and breathe San Antonio as they tell you the story of one of the USA's fastest-growing cities and why you need to add it to your travel bucket list now. Huge thanks to Visit San Antonio and TTM World for supporting and collaborating with the Travel Goals Podcast. ******** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nickname Pip Jones]. I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and presenter. If you love to travel, check out my travel website to get travel guides and find new episodes of the Travel Goals podcast. Connect with us on social media: Travel Goals on Instagram | Travel Goals on Facebook. Travel Goals is produced and owned by South Girl Production Music and Podcasting Ltd. Email us to discuss working together or if you have questions about the podcast. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.