This travel podcast series follows filmmaker Ann-Marie McCormack and her photographer husband Rod Gray on their trip of a lifetime, as they travel across the world. Having taken a year out from work, following their kids ’almost’ leaving home, Ann-Marie and Rod meet incredible people along the way. Travellers and local people from all cultures share truly inspiring, humorous and human stories. In this ‘warts and all’ series, they also share some top travel tips to show how you can do this too. Travel inspiration is guaranteed!
Ep14. Kimonos In Kyoto, Naked In Ito - Tokyo, Ito, Kyoto, Liverpool, Bristol
Japan is Ann-Marie and Rod’s last stop, before returning to the UK to pick up their much missed son Max from uni, before Ann-Marie’s big birthday bash. In Tokyo, they experience the wonders of a digital arts exhibition, share an extravagant night out with Ann-Marie’s school friend Helen and her generous husband Hiro, sample the surprising female jet-settings of the Japanese toilet and the onsen hot springs in a traditional hotel in Ito. In Kyoto, Ann-Marie and Rod sample the exquisite food and architecture of the Gion district, famous for its geishas, temples and samurai warriors. And ahead of going home, Ann-Marie talks to solo traveller Rosie, about what it’s like to return to the UK after seven months of travelling!
Contributors: Helen Butler, Hiro Hiraiwa, Rosie Hemming, Max McCormack Gray, Carmel O’Doherty, Betty Kennedy, Ann McCormack, Pamela McCormack, Izzy Gibbs, Sophie De Payronnet.
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
21 Dec 2024
Ep13. Sister & The Whale Sharks - Porta Princesa, El Nido, Coron, Oslob, Moalboal & Boracay.
Ann-Marie and Rod McCormack share their whirlwind adventure through the Philippines, from chaotic airport arrivals to heartwarming connections with local guides and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
14 Dec 2024
Ep12. Phi Phi Party & Pad Thai - Thailand 2 - Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi
Ann-Marie McCormack and Rod Gray reconnect with Bristol friends in Thailand, exploring business ventures, resilience, and cultural experiences with locals and tsunami survivors.
Ann-Marie McCormack and Rod Gray join their son Sam in Bali, Gili Isles, and Lombok, gaining insight into life as a businesswoman in Lombok's festive season.
30 Nov 2024
Ep10. Glow Worms & Intrepid Trekkers - New Zealand - Queenstown, Lake Tekapo & Milford Sound
Ann-Marie McCormack and Rod Gray interview trekkers on The Te Araroa trail and a glow worms guide, sharing heartwarming stories of New Zealand's South Island beauty and transformative travel experiences.
23 Nov 2024
Ep.9 - Penguins & Power Cuts - Australia 2 - Phillip Island, road trip and Sydney
Ann-Marie McCormack and Rod Gray embark on a house swap in Phillip Island, exploring the region's penguins and reflecting on the importance of reconnection with loved ones.
16 Nov 2024
Ep8. Vagina Art & Foodie Foragers - Australia 1 - Melbourne and Tasmania
Ann-Marie and Rod go down under to stay with Rod’s step sister Vicky, who along with her bunch of food foraging friends, travel to Tasmania. They are wowed by the Mona Gallery in Hobart and have so much fun camping on Bruny Island!
Contributors: Vicky Stock, Nikki Atherstone, Adam Newman, Brenton Booth, Lisa Divane, Tash Van Velzen, Ruth Brunt and son Sam, Jude Stock, Peter Dayson, Jean Dayson.
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
9 Nov 2024
Bonus Video Episode - Travel Top Tips & Favourite Bits - on YouTube with Ann-Marie and Rod
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Contributors / Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack & Rod Gray
Filming, Editor & Graphic: Rod Gray
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
2 Nov 2024
Ep7. You Can’t Go Wrong In Koh Rong - Cambodia 2 - Koh Rong, Phnom Penh
Off the most beautiful beach ever, Ann-Marie & Rod fish with very fit Italians, reunite with the Bristol sisters and are guided by a local landmine victim on the silk island.
Contributors: Izzy Gibbs, Sophie De Payronnet, Luca Casamassima, Laura Moioli, Jade Martin, Justin Marais, Bhuiti.
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
26 Oct 2024
Ep6. Pub Street Pandamonium & Comic Kiwis - Cambodia 1 - Angkor Wat & Siem Reap New Year
Contributors: Bre Kerr, Faith McConnell, Luca Casamassima, Laura Moioli, Kim Rom.
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
19 Oct 2024
Ep5. Sanctuary & The Shits - Laos 2 - Nam Ngum & toilet trouble in Vientiane
Following a trip to the Sanctuary on their worst road ever, Ann-Marie & Rod relax for Christmas with sell-it-all Austrians, before Rod gets royally knocked off his throne!
Contributors: Izzy Gibbs, Sophie De Payronnet, Carmen Hofer, Klaus Hofer.
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
12 Oct 2024
Ep4. Murder On The Mekong - Laos 1- Mekong slow boat, Luang Prebang
Ann-Marie and Rod get the shock of a lifetime, while travelling on a slow boat on the Mekong river. Luckily they have time to recover in the beautiful Luang Prebang!
Contributors: Fabio Rosquete, Paula Postfeur, Fanny Luxembouger, Izzy Gibbs, Sophie De Payronnet.
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
Ann-Marie and Rod travel to Railay Beach on a long tail boat from Ao Nang. They head to Chiang Mai with sisters Izzy and Sophie from Bristol and visit so many temples that they get all blinged out!
Contributors: Svente, Izzy Gibbs, Sophie De Payronnet, Pissimone
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
Ann-Marie and Rod explore the wonders of Singapore’s diversity and chat to two musicians about growing up in Singapore’s cultural melting pot. In Koh Samui they feed elephants and get clear warnings about scooter accidents from an injured ex-pat.
Contributors: Sam McCormack Gray, Richie El, Norman Yeo, Svente, Susan Moore, Wayne Moore, Tim Grabow, Adrian Boulton
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
Ann-Marie and Rod set off on a trip of a lifetime, having taken a year off work to travel. With their kids no longer at home and parents all doing okay, real life suddenly intervenes in Sicily in an unexpected way...in this warts and all podcast series.
Contributors: Fabrizio Militello, Ruth McCormack, Alison McCormack, Fr Mike O'Sullivan.
Singers: Mya Neiland, Ann-Marie McCormack
Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin)
Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack
Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre
Graphic: Rod Gray
Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray
23 Sept 2024
Parents Gap Year - Season 1 Introduction
Welcome to our travel podcast series, which we recorded while travelling across the world and where we chatted to a diversity of very interesting people with great stories to tell!
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