Unravel Travel

About Unravel Travel

Unravel Travel is a weekly British travel podcast featuring honest stories, practical advice and plenty of humour from lifelong travellers Malcolm and David. Expect independent travel, walking holidays, trekking adventures, city breaks, longer journeys and the realities of living overseas. Malcolm and David met at school when they were 14 and, by some miracle, are still friends more than 40 years later. Their travels together began with an Interrail trip after university, but both have continued exploring the world throughout their working lives and into semi-retirement. Malcolm has travelled extensively for work and pleasure, lived in Singapore and now divides his time between the UK and Czechia. He has also been an Airbnb host for several years. David combined a career in accounting and financial services with ambitious long-distance trips before retiring early and starting a business offering walking and group holidays. He now spends much of each winter travelling in warmer parts of the world. Each episode draws on their own experiences—from famous cities and classic journeys to remote treks, cabin life and travel before smartphones. They are regularly joined by friends with remarkable travel stories of their own.

Publisher

Malc and Dave

Category

arts · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jan 2026

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Bratislava Beyond the Bars: Art, Castles and Hidden Gems

   Send us Fan Mail Bratislava, Slovakia, has beautiful cobbled streets, impressive castles, excellent art galleries and plenty of cheap beer. But is it worth more than a quick stop on a Danube river cruise? In this episode of Unravel Travel, Malcolm takes David on a journey around Slovakia's capital, drawing on his many visits, including a recent eight-hour exploration of the city. They also revisit their memorable day together in Bratislava with their friend Merlin — although David admits he r...

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Cambodia: Angkor Wat, the Killing Fields and Travel Tales

   Send us Fan Mail Cambodia is a country of extraordinary contrasts. Spectacular ancient temples, beautiful landscapes and memorable travel experiences sit alongside one of the darkest chapters of modern history. In this episode of Unravel Travel, Malcolm talks to David about travelling through Cambodia, exploring what makes the country so fascinating while confronting the legacy of the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot. The conversation takes in Cambodia's extraordinary temples, the Killing Fields and T...

3. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Cotswolds vs Chilterns: Pretty Villages, Walks & Country Pubs. But which wins?

   Send us Fan Mail Which is better for a countryside break: the Cotswolds or the Chilterns? Malcolm and David compare two much-loved corners of England in a six-round, Top Trumps-style contest packed with local knowledge, travel ideas and friendly rivalry. Malcolm champions the Cotswolds, while David argues the case for the Chiltern Hills. From pretty villages and woodland walks to cosy country pubs, local food and famous residents, each destination goes under the spotlight. The winner earns it...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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