Nick Hall | Resumé
iPod Traveller the best in European travel
iPod Traveller was one of the web's most popular travel podcasts, published fortnightly and hosted by Andrea Petzko, Opal Bonfante and Nick Hall. Light-hearted and highly entertaining, the show features listener contributions, news and a different European travel destination in each episode. At its height, the podcast had approximately 24,000 monthly downloads and a loyal listenership subscribed and interacting with the show.
You can listen to all the episodes and read the show notes below...
Episode 47: Tenerife with Monarch Airlines
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands is one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. The island is most famous for El Teide, Spain's highest peak at 3717m, it is also a vocano. Tenerife is popular for outdoor pursuits and sunseekers.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 46: Create your own Berlin
Berlin is a blank canvas, make of it what you will. Each of the many boroughs has something different to offer, from quality home-made cuisine from every corner of the world, to residential courtyards selling everything from second-hand relics to political art.
Nick and Opal visited the city to chat with some of the people who are keeping it creative.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 45: Beer, Brugge and Bonfante
Brugge is a delightful city in Belgium, nested between Lille, Brussels, and Antwerp. The city is just a stones-throw from the recently revived sea-side town of Oostende and makes the perfect day or weekend trip from South East England, Northern France, Netherlands and Germany.
The city was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000. Much of its architecture dates back to the 15th Century and remains intact. Here is our guide to the city, co-hosted by Opal Bonfante.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 44: Eurolines Special - Paris
Listen to our report on Paris as we send correspondent Yasmin Khan in search of the best place to eat in the city.
Also, follow the train of the Da Vinci Code as we check out Saint Sulpice and of course, no visit to Paris is complete without a trip to the Louvre.
We will also be weighing up the pros and cons of the many travel options between London and Paris.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 43: Scotland with Style
Glasgow, situated on the River Clyde alongside Scotland's stunning West Coast, is one of the most impressive revivals of post-millenial Britain.
This was once an important trading ground for tobacco merchants between Europe and North America.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 42: Best of Budapest
Budapest is an intriguing city, split down the middle by the Danube River.
Buda in the West forms the tranquil setting for the city's Castle District, overlooking the Danube and Hungarian Parliament. In Pest, on the East, the city comes to life with culture and cuisine.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 41: Prague in a Jiffy
Take a trip to beautiful Prague, where a legendary prophetic princess once announced "I foresee a grand city whose glory will touch the stars!"
With its hauntingly beautiful buildings, oddly ornate bridge and a majestic castle, this is a must see city in Central Europe.
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Click here to read guide... Episode 40: Islands and Highlands Part 2
In the second of our two-part series on Scotland, we chose to take a trip to the Highlands to see what the area has to offer.
The Scottish Highlands is famous for its spectacularly undisturbed beauty, owing largely to its being so sparsely populated.
Check out this episode for all your questions answered, news and of course our own take on the Scottish Highlands.
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Click here to read guide.... Episode 39: Islands and Highlands Part 1
The Isle of Arran is one of Scotland's most spectacular islands and is nicknamed 'Scotland in miniature'.
Nick and Andrea from iPod Traveller visited the island in search of it's enchanted castle, beautiful lush glen and amongst other exciting things, the 'superjumper!'
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Click here to read guide.... Episode 38: Chateaux of the Loire
Nick and Andrea play prince and princess in the Loire Valley. Starting in Tours, follow us as we explore the Chateaux of Chenonceau, Amboise, and Blois.
This was Andrea's third try at iPod Traveller and she may just hang on to her job for another episode!
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Click here to read guide.... Episode 37: Edinburgh - Theatre and Whisky
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the second largest city in the country after Glasgow.
It is best known for the many world famous festivals, most notably the Edinburgh Fringe, covered in this weeks episode, and of course there is Hogmanay.
Nick and Andrea went to the Scottish capital to see a bit of Shakespeare and learn everything there is to know about drinking Scottish Whisky.
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Click here to read guide.... Episode 36: Constable Country
Introducing Andrea Beth Petzko, iPod Traveller's new co-host, serving up the best of European travel from an American perspective.
This week we give you an itinerary starting in London and visiting some famouse scenes from Constable's paintings, starting at the Tate Britain.
Grab a pen, this episode is packed full of information.
Click here to listen... Episode 35: Britain for families
Today, we'll be helping Jason out with his forthcoming tour of the UK. Also, iPod Traveller has been nominated for an award - make sure you vote at www.podcastawards.com and there is also some news that will bring a tear some listeners eyes, but worry not, iPod Traveller is not dead.
Click here to listen... Episode 34: Airport Olympics 2006 (iPod Version)
Airport Olympics 2006 live at Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. This is the very first ever Airport Olympics and an exclusive for iPod Traveller.
Click here to watch... Episode 33: German journey
SIXTY YEARS a film by Nick Hall. This is what we're talking about on iPod Traveller and we'll be telling you where you can go to check it out for yourself. Also, you can hear us testing out our brand new equipment.... very exciting.
Click here to listen... Episode 32: European highlights
Back to normality this week. Hear Nick's best picks on European highlights - from places to get married in to braving the fjords of Norway. We also tell you how to get a big discount on BA flights to London for this years EuroPride.
Click here to listen... Episode 31: Hannover in a hurry
Hannover this week and Nick and Opal get serious. We round up all the sites and how to see them in just half a day in this great city of Western Germany.
Click here to listen... Episode 30: The one with all the swearing
Nick and Opal have fallen out. See if you can hear where Opal bangs her elbow. Also, some practical information for what to see and what not to do in Bratislava including the amazing flying saucer. Don't spill your soup.
Click here to listen... Episode 29: The best show ever! How do you get around Europe?
What do Cliff Richard, Donkeys and 1am all have in common? From the worst to the best, this week we reinvent travel podcasting as you know it, asking you to be a part of the show. Call 1-347-427-9323 and leave a travel question.
Click here to listen... Episode 28: Worst Episode Ever
Hello. In our worst episode ever Nick and Opal contemplate working for vatican fm, we also give last months competition winner his prize and on top of all that we've thrown in a bit of useful information on Ukraine.
Click here to listen... Episode 27: Cars and Carpi
Carpi and Reggio Emilia is rich in everything you imagined about Italian culture. We give you the scoop on what to do and see in this beautiful region. Plus, check out our message forum at www.ipodtraveller.net as it is now back up and running for all.
Click here to listen... Episode 26: Visiting the Pulgian cavemen
We expose some of the most secret and fantastic things worth visiting in the Pulgia region of Italy, one of the leasted visited parts of Italy by foreign tourists. We check out the house buyers eye opener of Matera and Alberabello from caves to cones this podcast is packed.
Click here to listen... Episode 25: Egypt out the box
This week we hear from Opal about why taking a package holiday to Egypt can be a good option. We check out scuba diving, camels and pyramids in our usual weekly show.
Click here to listen... Episode 24: Competition Week - your favourite place in Europe
Opal is back. We answer all your travel queries from diving in Sardinia to red eyeing it on New Years Day. Plus, we've set a competition for you guys where you can name the prise for telling us your favourite place in Europe. Make it good.
Click here to listen... Episode 23: A darker side to Germany and glorious prague
Opal is away this week so Nick has gone to back to Germany to discover an altogether darker side to Saxony. But on a lighter note he has changed his mind about Prague and is here to tell you how glorious it is.
Click here to listen... Episode 22: Germany: Liepzig and Saxony
Checking out the Shrinking Cities exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Leipzig and Three Corners Country in southern Saxony, why you should visit Zittau, the German town which shares its borders with both Czech and Poland. Plus, all your travel questions answered in our usual weekly roundup.
Click here to listen... Episode 21: We are back!
Episode 20: Eurostar Special: Paris
As part of our Eurostar Special we have made a video guide to the most romantic city in the world, hosted by Opal! Follow us on our journey around the city by metro and bus, off to visit the Louvre, Opera House, Galerie Vivienne, Notre Dame and many other fantastic sites. Definately an episode not to be missed!
Click here to listen... Episode 19: Detox week: Presented live in a London Pub
To celeberate the start of our detox week, we decided to go down to the pub to record our latest episode. This week: the top cities for healthy weekends and out on the streets of London - we've been up to mischief with our microphones!
Click here to listen... Episode 18: English Cream Teas Country Taverns in Devon
To see in the new year, we've got something a little closer to home. Nick and Opal are on location in rural England checking out 15th century villages (and their pubs!) as well as England's most important national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Click here to listen... Episode 17: Barcelona, Reus and Gaudi
The lowdown on the hottest places to visit in Barcelona and why Reus is a more peaceful alternative to see the wonderful architecture of Gaudi. Plus, all your travel questions answered live on air.
Click here to listen... Episode 16: Best Christmas Holiday Ever!
It's been a while... we know! This week, a run down of the coolest places to spend your Christmas including Slovenia and Norway. Also, an overlook at a couple of Europe's most popular Christmas Markets! Now where are all our presents?
Click here to listen... Episode 15: London xmas: Sleep with us, party with us, shop with us!
Party at New Year (but not in London), do your shopping in Europe's Christmas Markets and find out why Lodon is the most expensive NYE on the planet but how sleeping here can save you a fortune!
Click here to listen... Episode 14: Insiders London Part 2
In the second in a London double whammy we give you an insiders guide to eating and drinking out in the greatest city on earth! Also, for one lucky listener, his most bizarre wish is granted live on air: an iPod Traveller voicemail!
Click here to listen... Episode 13: Insiders London Part 1
The podcast you've all been waiting (and asking) for. London is our hot topic and in this most unrehearsed of shows Nick and Opal go through some of the hottest places to visit in London Town!
Click here to listen... Episode 12: Eastern Slovakia
Travel with us to the small town in Eastern Slovakia that created Pop Art and loose yourself with us, amongst the kitsch singing fountains of Kosice.
Click here to listen... Episode 11: Italian Honeymoon
You asked, we listened! We tell you how to impress the new misses by giving you an insiders opinion on honeymooning in Italy. From south to north, we have it covered!
Click here to listen... Episode 10: 24 hours in Northern Italy
A whistle stop tour of Northern Italy. Alps, Lakes, History and food. We show you just how much you can cram in to a day trip to Bergamo.
Click here to listen... Episode 09: 24 hours in Malmø Copenhagen
Find out just how far you can go for 50 quid. 2 cities, 2 countries, 2 currencies, 1 world famous art gallery, a drug haven outside of Amsterdam and a journey accross the longest bridge in the world. All in a day trip from London!
Click here to listen... Episode 08: Islands & Archipelagos (part 2)
Revisit Europe's ultimate spa retreat, take some time out on a windy shipwrecked sea-fortress or see Scotland in minitaure. Three more islands to add last weeks 31 islands.
Click here to listen... Episode 07: Islands & Archipelagos (part 1)
31 great islands packed into a 30 minute show. Play with the rich and famous in Italy, or playtime in a lakeside hut in sweden. Islands & Archipelagos parts 1 & 2 are two shows not to be missed, if only to find out how to spend the night in a goldfish bowl.
Click here to listen... Episode 06: Funky Finland
Get the most out of Finland with our complete guide to all those funky places that you never knew existed in cold, but fabulous Finland
Click here to listen... Episode 05: Say NO to strangers
Lets this be a warning to you all. Nick recounts "the worst night of his life" - a gangland robbery in Istanbul. We offer advice on how other travels can keep themselves safe without letting it ruin their trip.
Click here to listen... Episode 04: Best of Berlin
Find out why East is better than West, why the U-Bahn can lead you to a missed connection and how to party like it's 1999!
Click here to listen... Episode 03: Sicily - Mafia to Mountains
This week we take you on a tour of Sicily to learn about its Mafia connections, volcanoes and volcanettis and everything in between.
Click here to listen... Episode 02: Baltic States - Sex, Spas and Casinos
In Episode 2 of iPod Traveller, we'll be taking you on a tour of the Baltic States to see how much you can get for your money.
Click here to listen... Episode 01: Nordic Oddities - The Arctic Circle
Listen to our very first episode, introduced by a very excited Nick Hall and a very saucy Opal Bonfante. We show you how to visit the Arctic Circle on a shoestring and not miss any of the awe-inspiring scenery.
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