Travel Secrets

Travel Secrets

By Tanya Rose

Welcome to Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose – the podcast sharing wisdom for fellow travellers. 
Tanya will be joined by an ensemble of well-travelled guests, sharing perspectives on the art of travel shaped by their varied lifestyles; from the worlds of film, fashion and more. During these conversations, Tanya will discover the guests' six Travel Secrets and learn about the experiences that uncovered them.
Unlock insider secrets and learn how to get under the skin of a destination like a local an

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38:05

Laura Whitmore | The Game-Changing Hack for Affordable 5* Hotels

The wonderful TV presenter, model and actress Laura Whitmore joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Laura unpacks her first work trip flying to Los Angeles to interview Coldplay, recalls her epic 14-day road trip ac

47:56

Why Iceland Should Be Your Next Trip | Travel Expert Tom Marchant

Travel expert and co-founder of the award-winning Black Tomato tour operator Tom Marchant joins Tanya Rose to divulge his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Tom shares why he believes everyone must visit Iceland, his poignant experience work

58:43

Why 2026 is the Year to Visit India | Divia Thani

Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveller Divia Thani joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Divia unpacks why India is both an amazing and challenging place to visit, why she loves visiting Saudi Arabia and

38:32

How to Spend 24 Hours in Beijing | Rosemary Ferguson

Top ‘90s model, nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Rosemary Ferguson joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Rosemary reflects on how travel has shaped her life ever since moving to Brazil as a child,

35:58

Freddie Highmore | Unmissable Places to Explore in Canada

The wonderful British actor Freddie Highmore, star of Finding Neverland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Freddie divulges his love for Vancouver and British Columbia, afte

37:42

The Secret Italian Town You MUST Visit | Niamh Algar

Niamh Algar, star of the new hit TV thriller series The Iris Affair on Sky Atlantic, joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Niamh shares how learning how to sail inspired her love of travel, discusses her experien

50:07

Rosamund Pike | The Day I Got Trapped in Vietnam

The wonderful British actress Rosamund Pike joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets today.

In this episode, Rosamund unpacks her transformative experience watching the sunrise in Cambodia, her exclusive tour of the Boeing Factory and tells the

48:22

Annabel Croft | Inside Taipei’s Snake Alley…

Former tennis champion, broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Annabel takes us on a journey of all the fabulous places she’s visited whilst on the tennis tou

31:03

Matthew Macfadyen | Filming Succession in New Mexico

Star of Succession and Pride & Prejudice Matthew Macfadyen joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Matthew shares his extraordinary experience filming Succession in a deserted Florence, his poignant family skiing hol

57:53

Alistair Petrie | Swimming with Dolphins in Hawaii

The brilliant British actor Alistair Petrie joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Alistair discusses his nomadic childhood travelling across the world as a military family, shares his wild story of partying in a pa

53:13

Patrick Cox | “Psychedelics in Ibiza Changed My Life”

The brilliant Canadian-British fashion designer Patrick Cox joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Patrick takes us behind the scenes of his extraordinary private tour of the Palace of Versailles, shares how spottin

31:36

Rose Ayling-Ellis | What Solo Backpacking Taught Me About Myself

The exceptional actor, author and presenter Rose Ayling-Ellis joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Rose tells us all about her recent solo backpacking trip across Southeast Asia, why she thinks Bali is overrated a

45:48

Ruby Wax | What Hitchhiking to Mexico Taught Me About Life

The brilliant comedian, TV presenter and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Ruby tells us all about how she escaped from finishing school in Switzerland, takes us behind the sce

42:35

Jameela Jamil | One Thing We MUST Stop Doing To Have a Better Holiday

The incomparable actor, presenter and activist Jameela Jamil joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Jameela tells the tale of experiencing an earthquake in Tokyo, shares why she wants to grow older in Berlin and rev

40:30

Travelling with Princess Diana | Sam McKnight, Celebrity Hairdresser

Legendary celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Sam shares his poignant experience visiting Pakistan as Princess Diana’s personal hairstylist, recounts his adventures visiting Par

39:27

Celia Imrie | Why I NEVER Travel By Plane

Olivier Award-winning actress Celia Imrie joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Celia discusses her life-changing experience filming The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in India, why she believes everyone needs to vis

50:18

Rosalind Eleazar | The Hidden Side of Colombia

Star of Slow Horses and Missing You Rosalind Eleazar joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Rosalind discusses how her love of travel was forged going on business trips with her mother and her fond childhood memorie

35:20

Piers Morgan | The Underrated City You NEED to Visit

The infamous journalist, broadcaster and TV personality Piers Morgan joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Piers discusses how his love for travelling only began when he first got into journalism, reveals his favou

34:36

Tom Ellis | What NOT to Expect from Australia

Star of Lucifer and the upcoming The Thursday Murder Club Tom Ellis joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Tom shares how his love of travelling began whilst on caravanning holidays as a child, why the Maldives is h

35:24

Elizabeth Hurley | The BEST Restaurant in Paris

The wonderful British actor and model Elizabeth Hurley joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Elizabeth discusses her love for holidays in the Maldives, her unexpected experience filming in Russia in the early 90s a

39:38

Dina Asher-Smith | What Travel is Actually Like as an Athlete

Britain’s fastest woman Dina Asher-Smith joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.

In this episode, Dina shares why she believes Rome is underrated, why moving to Texas for her training has made her fall back in love with London, and w

27:31

Erin Doherty | “A Trip to Bosnia Made Me Want to Be an Actor”

Emmy-nominated actress, Erin Doherty, star of Adolescence and A Thousand Blows joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Erin reveals why Sri Lanka is her number one travel destination, why she believes the UK has many

42:12

Joseph Fiennes | Exploring Canada with Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Acclaimed British actor Joseph Fiennes joins Tanya Rose to divulge his travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Joseph shares why his love of scuba diving, why he believes everyone should visit Egypt and tells the tale of his ‘soulless’ trip to the

31:48

Eric Underwood | Travelling the World with The Royal Ballet

Actor, model and ballet dancer Eric Underwood joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Eric shares his incredible experience visiting Japan with The Royal Ballet, how a wellness retreat in Germany cured his fish allerg

38:18

Nadja Swarovski | Why You NEED to Visit Kenya!

Austrian-American Businesswoman Nadja Swarovski, known for catapulting the Swarovski brands to stardom in the 1990s and now owner of luxury clothing brand Really Wild, joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
In this episode. Nadja sha

43:30

Philanthropist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka | Building Wells in the Congo

International model-turned-philanthropist Noëlla Coursaris Musunka joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Noëlla shares the stories that prompted her to start her foundation Malaika, why she’s passionate about ensuri

45:23

The hidden gems of South America | Jewellery Designer Annoushka Ducas

Jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Annoushka shares why she believes Iran is the most extraordinary place in the world, how Bolivia surprised her and how she fell in love with t

34:15

Anna Chancellor | Celebrating Life and Death in Mexico

The wonderful British actor Anna Chancellor joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Anna shares her transformative experience celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico after the loss of her daughter. She reflects on the

27:38

Ellie Bamber | Why Latvia is Underrated!

Star of The Serpent and the upcoming Kate Moss biopic Ellie Bamber joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Ellie shares why Rome is her number one travel destination, how Latvia completely exceeded her expectations an

42:20

Keeley Hawes | Filming The Durrells in Corfu!

Acclaimed actor Keeley Hawes joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Keeley discusses her poignant travel experience of filming The Durrells, after having read My Family and Other Animals on a family holiday to Corfu

51:12

James Norton | Witnessing a Buddhist Sky Burial in Tibet

Star of stage and screen James Norton joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets this week. 
In this episode, James discusses his love of The Himalayas, why he views travel as a time to challenge and confront himself and how his gap year travelling

38:08

Penelope Chilvers | Why You NEED to Visit Argentina!

Footwear designer Penelope Chilvers joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Penelope discusses the travel experiences that made her fall in love with Spain: from studying abroad in Madrid to her life-changing pilgri

59:14

Lesley Manville | Boat Trips with David Bowie!

One of Tanya Rose’s favourite British actresses Lesley Manville shares her incredible travel secrets on this week’s episode.
Lesley discusses her experiences of extravagant banquets in Rome, reveals how her familial roots took her on a journey to Syd

43:18

Elizabeth Day | Why Everyone Should Visit Egypt

Novelist, podcaster and journalist Elizabeth Day joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets in this week’s episode.
Elizabeth discusses how she recognised the value of travel at a young age, her wild experience getting a massage in Dominica and why

43:25

Jodie Kidd | Why Driving is a Great Way to See a Country

Model, racing car driver and TV personality Jodie Kidd joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets in this week’s episode.
Jodie discusses her experiences spending summers in her grandmother’s house in Barbados, why driving is a fantastic way to s

34:10

Richard E. Grant | Staying in a Hotel is the Sexiest Thing You Can Do

Actor Richard E. Grant joins Tanya Rose to share his incredible travel secrets on this week’s episode.
Richard discusses his love of safari holidays and scuba diving (despite being attacked by a shark as a child!), why Italian food is the greatest cu

42:42

Sarah Parish | Diving with Sharks in Belize

Actress Sarah Parish joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets on this week’s episode.
Sarah shares her love of motorhome holidays, why swimming with pigs in the Bahamas is underwhelming and her adoration of deep sea diving - even when she was swi

32:24

Sheena Bhattessa | The Best App You Need for Travelling

Founder of Citizen Femme (the ultimate guide for the female traveller), Sheena Bhattessa, joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets. 
Sheena shares her unexpected experience on safari at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the worst meal she’s eve

48:41

Minnie Driver | Why Everyone Should Visit Hawaii

Actress Minnie Driver joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets in this week’s episode.
Minnie shares her adoration for surfing, why she thinks Blackpool is an underrated travel destination and tales of living in Barbados as a child.
Plus, she sh

38:36

Miranda Richardson | Bathing Wild Elephants in Asia

Actress Miranda Richardson shares her incredible travel secrets on this week’s episode. 
Miranda reveals to Tanya Rose why Istanbul makes her feel better about being human, the most accessible cruise she’s been on (as someone who isn’t a fan of cruis

31:16

Ciara Parkes | Why You Need to Add South America to your Bucket List

Publicist to the stars, Ciara Parkes joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. 
As former Explorer for Tatler, Ciara shares why she much prefers travelling on her own time, how a diary found in an Oxfam shop led her to trek to Peru and

35:39

Toby Jones | The Realities of Living in Paris

To kick off a new year of more Travel Secrets, Actor Toby Jones joins Tanya Rose on this week’s episode.
Toby shares what it was like studying theatre and mime in Paris, how Robert DeNiro bagged him a table at one of the world’s more luxurious restau

41:00

Indira Varma | The Best Handmade Chocolate in the World

Actress Indira Varma joins Tanya Rose to reveal her travel secrets this week.
She explains how her Indian and Swiss parents informed her approach to travel and cuisine, the national park in California where she always stumbles upon strange things and

42:21

Tom Parker-Bowles | Where to Find the Best Street Food in the World

Food writer, critic and son to Her Majesty the Queen: Tom Parker-Bowles joins Tanya Rose with his foodie travel secrets this week. 
In this episode, Tom describes his love affair with Mexico, the countries with the world's best street food and why yo

28:37

Alex Eagle | Where I’d Eat My Last Meal

Creative Director and fashion & homeware extraordinaire, Alex Eagle joins Tanya Rose this week. 
Alex reveals the Italian destination that she believes has it all – including the tourist hot spot she would highly recommend; she explains why the Briti

35:40

Freddie Fox | A Dream Trip with Mr Cuba

Actor Freddie Fox joins Tanya Rose to share his eclectic collection of travel secrets in this week’s episode.
Freddie shares the incredible dream trip to Cuba and the number one piece of advice he received before travelling there; he divulges his und

47:16

Melinda Stevens | Oceans of Sand and Forgein Supermarkets

Travel aficionado and former editor of Condé Nast Traveller, Melinda Stevens sits down with Tanya Rose on this jampacked episode of Travel Secrets. 
Melinda shares where her pathological curiosity has taken her over the years: she explains why Egypt

33:55

Laura Jackson | The Amazing Sensory Overload of Mexico City

Broadcaster, writer and hosting guru Laura Jackson joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week. 
In this episode, Laura stresses the importance of experiencing culture through restaurants and museums, she shares why she’s terrified to take

44:25

Gyles Brandreth | The Secrets of Throwing the Guidebook Away

Writer, broadcaster and the king of fabulous jumpers, Gyles Brandreth joins Tanya Rose with a collection of captivating travel secrets.
In this episode, Gyles shares the joys of disappearing into the side streets of Venice, the trip that had such a p

49:14

Jo Malone CBE | How Travel Inspires Jo’s Signature Scents

In this episode, Jo Malone shares an abundance of tips and secrets not just limited to travel!
Jo joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets sofa this week to share the magical experience with a Sting Ray which inspired an important JoLoves scent; what’s

40:27

Viviane Paxinos | The Secrets of Greece

Raised in Montreal in a big Greek community, Viviane Paxinos is the CEO of the incredible women’s members club AllBright. Today she joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets.
As a Greek native, Viviane shares why you shouldn’t write off mainland G

27:11

Melissa Odabash | Swimsuits for Every Destination

Fashion designer Melissa Odabash reveals her travel secrets with Tanya Rose on this week’s episode – and since she started her modelling career 18 she has plenty of secrets to share. 
Melissa explains why Italy is her number one destination and why y

45:54

David Gandy | Racing Classic Cars with Super Models in Italy

The world’s most successful male model, David Gandy joins Tanya Rose with his extensive travel secrets this week.
David shares how he swam with piranhas in the Amazon Rainforest, the idyllic destination he found a bit too boring and what it was like

39:25

Ed Vaizey | The Villa Where You Can Step Inside an Iconic Painting

Former Minister for Culture and Broadcaster, Ed Vaizey is sharing his Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose this week. 
Ed shares the many fantastic and unique places he had the privilege of visiting while working as an MP, from the Middle East to the Frenc

35:29

Christopher Hampton | An Accidental Visit to a South American Jail

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and film director, Christopher Hampton joins Tanya Rose to kick off this new season of Travel Secrets. 
Christopher reveals the unexpected trip which almost led him to jail, why Italy is his favourite country an

27:35

Dominic West | The Biggest Gathering of Humanity Ever

Critically acclaimed actor, Dominic West joins Tanya Rose on a trip around the world through his six travel secrets. 
Dominic shares how he hitchhiked across Europe and the joys of travelling with as little as possible. He reveals his obsession with

37:20

Christopher Biggins | How to Travel Like a Dame

Actor and pantomime legend Christopher Biggins reveals all his travel secrets with Tanya Rose. 
Biggins shares his first days as a Dame at Butlins, how you can go to New York on a small budget and the extraordinary experience of seeing the Terracotta

36:02

Rupert Everett | The Place That Actually Likes Tourists

BAFTA nominated actor Rupert Everett joins Tanya Rose on the Travel Secrets couch this week.
Rupert shares why he recommends Rome as your next destination, the extraordinary experience of European train travel and why he thinks luxury travel is overr

27:13

Lucinda Chambers | White Water Rafting While 6 Months Pregnant

Vogue’s former fashion director, Lucinda Chambers is the most adventurous traveller Tanya has ever met and offers her six travel secrets gathered from her incredible career and life. 
Despite travelling the world, discover why Cornwall is one of Luci

37:03

Simon Sebag Montefiore | Being Haunted by Stalin

Simon Sebag Montefiore is a prize-winning historian and bestselling author, and he shares an abundance of travel secrets with Tanya Rose this week. 
Simon shares the hotel in Italy you should avoid, top tips for finding the best coffee wherever you’r

34:37

Matt Lucas | Why Water Parks are Underrated

Multi-talented actor and writer Matt Lucas joins Tanya Rose for an episode brimming with humour, nostalgia, and travel wisdom. 
Discover why Matt believes everyone should visit New York multiple times, his unexpected journey to a Christian-themed Las

30:50

Rae Feather | Unmissable Places to Visit in Ireland

Owner of luxury travel wear brand, Rae Feather joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets. 
Rae shares how she landed her first job at Formula One, what it was like to cycle the idyllic rice paddies of Vietnam and why family holidays in Portugal ar

40:25

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner | A Foodie Trip Around The World

It’s the first “threesome” of the podcast as Tanya Rose is joined by Masterchef’s John Torode and actress turned cook Lisa Faulkner. 
With double the amount of travel secrets, John and Lisa share the story of their proposal in Goa, the popular destin

44:30

Theo Fennell | An Unexpected Night in Bethlehem

Tanya is joined this week by the ‘King of Bling’, Theo Fennell, for some hilarious and exuberant travel secrets.
  
Theo shares his unique upbringing in Egypt, why he enjoys the classic (and often rude) New Yorker charm and divulges a slippery encoun

28:38

Paul Feig | How to be the Star of Your Vacation

Director of Bridesmaids, Paul Feig joins Tanya Rose at Dukes Hotel with his fabulous travel secrets this week.
Paul shares why he keeps going back to Capris, his unexpected experience vacationing by train in Peru and his favourite surprise meal in Ve

31:28

Tania Bryer | Touring Dollywood with Dolly Parton

As a renowned broadcaster and interview, it’s Tania Bryer’s turn to be interviewed by our own Tanya Rose about her travel secrets.
Tania shares her experience of touring Bejing with famous pianist Lang Lang, visiting Dollywood with Dolly Parton and m

20:12

Whitney Hawkings | The Best Bistros in Paris

FLOWERBX founder, Whitney Hawkings reveals the travel secrets she’s discovered with Tanya this week. 
Whitney comes with many specific places to visit, including hidden gems in the streets of Paris, her favourite restaurant in the world which is clos

28:27

Skye McAlpine | Everything You Need to Know About Venice

Cookery writer, Skye McAlpine, joins Tanya this week to tell the tale of her travels with a gloriously heavy bias to the exquisite, Venice.
Skye’s recipes are influenced by her life in Italy - she moved to Venice, from London, at the age of six with

31:34

Luke Evans | The Holiday Starts As Soon As You’re Out the Door

Actor and singer Luke Evans joins Tanya Rose to reveal his travel secrets this week. 
Luke explains why he doesn’t stay in hotels while he’s travelling for work (and some of the uniquely wonderful places he’s stayed instead), why he can’t stand trips

29:40

Charles Dance | The Street of a Thousand Food Shops

In his 52 years of work, actor Charles Dance has travelled from the Russian Arctic to far East Asia. This week, he reveals his 6 travel secrets and the many stories that go alongside them.
Charles shares with Tanya Rose why he gets emotional thinking

31:51

Santa Montefiore | Matching Ski Suits with Princess Diana

Bestselling novelist Santa Montefiore’s books feature settings across the world, and she explains the real life connections in this episode. 
Santa shares with Tanya Rose how travelling has informed her writing, her time in Argentina teaching childre

31:32

Josh Berger | Never Underestimate Spain

Former President & Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK and Spain and President of the Harry Potter Franchise Josh Berger joins Tanya Rose to share his travel secrets.
 
Josh’s work has taken him around the world, and he explains why Spain is his favou

32:38

Amanda Wakeley | Climbing Glaciers in Antarctica

Fashion designer Amanda Wakeley reveals her Travel Secrets with Tanya Rose this week. 
Amanda shares why Venice is her favourite place for people watching, why sailing is more accessible than you might think and where in India took her breath away. 

24:43

Pippa Vosper | Why Sweden is Good for the Soul

Author and writer for British Vogue, Pippa Vosper shares her memories from around the world on this week’s episode of Travel Secrets.
Pippa tells Tanya Rose why, despite loving beaches, earthy Sweden is her favourite destination; she shares a hilario

29:29

Liz Earle | End of Season Partying in Ibiza

Skincare and wellness guru Liz Earle joins Tanya Rose to share her travel secrets this week.
Liz explains where her passion for Africa originated, why Kenya is a country to meet all traveller’s needs and her favourite and why she thinks Venice may be

39:23

Nicholas Allott | 5 Years in a Hippie Commune

West End and Broadway Theatre producer, Nicholas Allott joins Tanya Rose with an abundance of travel stories in this week's episode. 
Nick shares how he was born with a travel bug, a glimpse into his time in a Hippy Commune and how he got into produc

27:11

Anya Hindmarch | If You’re Bored of London You’re Bored of Life

Designer and founder of her eponymous brand, Anya Hindmarch, joins Tanya to uncover what travel means to her.
As a well seasoned traveller, Anya has spent many years creating travel-savvy luggage and accessories to make exploring the world, seamless.

27:00

Ruthie Rogers | Where She Found The Best Olive Oil in The World

Chef and The River Café restaurateur, Ruthie Rogers shares her top travel secrets, born out of her love for good food, good cocktails, and good company.
Ruthie has travelled far and wide. She has lived in many different places and has family and frie

37:46

Trinny Woodall | Faking Reservations in Delhi

Entrepreneur, television presenter and author, Trinny Woodall reveals her extensive travel secrets with Tanya Rose this week. 
Trinny explains why she never has jet lag in New York City, why Syria stands out as her most unexpected trip and her hilari

31:43

Vanessa Kingori | How to travel like a local

Vogue’s former Chief Business Officer, Vanessa Kingori, joins Tanya Rose to reveal her Travel Secrets this week.
Vanessa shares how her early exposure to different cultures has profoundly influenced her travel perspective, the importance of visiting

31:19

Mark Strong | Getting lost in Japan

Travel expert Tanya sits down with award-winning actor Mark Strong. In the debut episode of the podcast, Mark reveals his six Travel Secrets which have been moulded by his fascinating career in the film business. 
Born to foreign parents, Mark explai

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