Where to Go

Excited for the next adventure? Where to Go, produced by the team behind the award-winning DK Travel Guides, is here to help. Each fortnight we interview travel specialists, drawing on their expertise to bring you detailed recommendations of what to see, do and eat in a destination, as well as tips to help ensure your visit has a positive impact on the local community. Where to Go is also supported by our colleagues from DK Travel in Germany (Vis-à-Vis, Top 10 and more).

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Update frequency: every 13 days
Average duration: 39 minutes
Episodes: 109
Years Active: 2020 - 2025

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Festivals: the world's most fascinating celebrations

This week travel writer Dan Stables takes us on a thought-provoking journey through festivity, exploring some of the most eye-catching celebrations around the world from Gloucester's quirky cheese ro…

00:52:26 | Thu 21 Aug 2025

The art of cartography: making maps

This week DK Travel's very own cartographer James MacDonald shares the secrets of map-making. We discuss the reasons that every map holds an element of bias, how they can be used as powerful tools of…

00:47:42 | Thu 07 Aug 2025

Thailand's lesser visited spots

This week we're returning to Thailand with travel writer Lucie Grace. Together we explore the best islands for escaping the crowds, the beautiful landscapes of Khao Sok National Park and the country’…

00:34:36 | Thu 24 Jul 2025

Chile

This week we're chatting to award-winning writer Shafik Meghji about Chile. Stretching almost a third of the length of South America, this narrow country is bursting with diverse landscapes, vibrant …

00:38:42 | Thu 10 Jul 2025

Kayaking the Northwest Passage

Today we’re joined by Mark Agnew, a writer, journalist and motivational speaker who made history as part of the first group to ever complete the Northwest Passage by kayak. We talk all about the resi…

01:00:33 | Thu 26 Jun 2025

Ultimate Japan

This week travel writer Rebecca Hallett helps us dream up our perfect trip to Japan. Join us as we explore the lesser visited places across the archipelago and encounter a fire festival that feels li…

00:47:53 | Thu 12 Jun 2025

Bologna

Today we’re off to Bologna with travel and culture writer Alex Sakalis. The capital of Emilia-Romagna is nicknamed la dotta (the learned) for its university, the oldest in Europe; la rossa (the red) …

00:42:46 | Thu 29 May 2025

Istanbul

This week we're off to Istanbul, a unique city straddling two continents. Journalist Jennifer Hattam takes us on a tour of Byzantine monuments, Ottoman mosques and traditional taverns. Tune in for Tu…

00:30:23 | Thu 15 May 2025

Shitty Breaks with Ben Aitken

This week we talked to travel writer Ben Aitken about his new book, Shitty Breaks: A Celebration of Unsung Cities. Over the course of a year, Ben opted to “travel in the wrong direction", visiting tw…

00:45:31 | Thu 01 May 2025

Driving the North Coast 500

Last summer Rachel set off on the North Coast 500, travelling through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery, interviewing locals and writing about her experiences for DK's brand new guide. On t…

00:38:10 | Thu 17 Apr 2025

Kenya

This week travel writer and digital content creator Wendy Watta shares why Kenya is such a richly rewarding place to explore. Tune in for dramatic landscapes that harbour a staggering variety of wild…

00:39:21 | Thu 20 Feb 2025

Poland

This week travel writer Pavlo Fedykovych regales us with Poland’s many charms. We discuss the historic sites of Kraków and Warsaw, outdoor adventures in the Tartra Mountains and the unsung pleasures …

00:38:42 | Thu 06 Feb 2025

Umbria

This week we're off to the heart of Italy with travel writer Toni De Bella. From exploring Orvieto's ancient underground cave system and wandering around rose-coloured Assisi, to taking part in the o…

00:29:46 | Thu 23 Jan 2025

England's West Country

This week we dive into England’s West Country with travel writer Dan Stables. We discuss the region’s mysterious cultural sites like Avebury and Stonehenge, the striking cities of Bath and Bristol an…

00:42:22 | Thu 09 Jan 2025

BONUS EPISODE: The Travel Bucket List

In this special bonus episode we invite DK Travel editors Zoë Rutland and Tijana Todorinović to give us a bucket list reboot. We discuss the importance of having a bucket list, romanticising the litt…

00:21:14 | Thu 02 Jan 2025

Travel trends for 2025

This week Alex, Rachel and Bella are discussing the hottest travel trends and places for 2025. Together we explore astrotourism, destinations away from the traditional tourist track and the world’s m…

00:43:27 | Thu 26 Dec 2024

Seattle and Washington State

This week we’re visiting travel writer Chelsea Booker in the state of Washington where miles of scenic coastline, expansive lakes and sprawling forests of moss-draped trees provide a playground for o…

00:52:59 | Thu 12 Dec 2024

The Algarve

On today’s episode we’re chasing peace and tranquility in the Algarve with Kevin Gould. After travelling the world as a writer for the Guardian, Kevin settled in the fishing town of Olhão and opened …

00:54:39 | Thu 28 Nov 2024

Corsica

This week we’re off to the Mediterranean’s most mountainous island with travel writer Anna Richards. Together we discuss Corsica’s dramatic landscapes and picture-perfect beaches, as well as what set…

00:37:26 | Thu 14 Nov 2024

Salem

Happy Halloween! Join us on a spooktacular tour of Salem, City of Witches, where Halloween is a month-long extravaganza. Travel writer Zoey Goto shares all her recommendations in a city run by women …

00:28:22 | Thu 31 Oct 2024

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