Amsterdam can be delectable and enchanting, as narrow canals and cobblestone streets weave through a remarkable city. Yet Amsterdam can also be overcrowded, very expensive and not that different to other big European cities. Host Stephen Bailey spent 12 months living in the Netherlands and he reveals how to get off the tourist trail and discover a more authentic side to Amsterdam. Explore neighbourhoods, attractions and experiences in today's episode!

Voluntourism has a bad reputation. But surely there can be some good in the intention to volunteer abroad? Today's guest is Susan Gisbon, author of the excellent book How To Be An Amazing Volunteer Overseas: Rules of the Road, Stories from the Field. In this episode she talks about an important paradigm shift and discusses the idea of cultural learning with host Stephen Bailey. When we travel we learn and for Susan, that needs to be the starting point for volunteers. Susan is an advocate for better voluntourism and also has some great resources on her website Amazing Volunteer. If you're not thinking about volunteering abroad then still take a listen, because this is a huge industry that can bring good.

The world's most colourful countries, places of contrast, joy, vibrancy and feel good factor. Countries where you don't need a photo filter. Your host Stephen Bailey explores six of the world's most colourful countries. Are they on your bucketlist? Have you travelled to any or all of them? What are your most colourful countries? Travel the world in today's episode and see if you agree with Stephen's selections.

Imagine travelling the world as part of your college or university program? Your host Stephen Bailey is wishing he was 20 years younger as he talks to Scott Marshall, director of Semester at Sea, a multi-country study abroad program. In this episode we discuss the benefits and challenges of studying abroad, student experiences in different countries, and what we can all learn when we travel and broaden our horizons.

Travel to West Africa and an insight into the home of Vodun (Voodoo) culture. Join your host Stephen Bailey on a fascinating journey incorporating three very different Vodun experiences. There's a local market, a ceremony to provide protection for a dying friend, and then a spirit returns after seven years in the wilderness to meet his fellow spirits. Stephen recalls a trip to this welcoming nation and his own impressions of Vodun.

World schooling? Your host Stephen Bailey is very curious, as he looks ahead at how you can keep travelling the world with children. Today's special guest is Bevin Clare, the world schooling expert from Ready To Roam Courses. She talks us through the benefits of teaching your children from different countries and the challenges they need to overcome. There's also practical information about getting started and some myth busting. Fascinating for everybody who loves to travel and has children.

Turkmenistan, an unusual country in Central Asia, dominated by two despot dictators. It's one of the craziest and strangest countries to ever visit. Your host Stephen Bailey recalls a trip to Turkmenistan, visiting the marble city of Ashgabat and a marble Olympic Stadium that's never been used. Stephen meets Turkmen people when staying in a homestay and contrasts local life and the bizarre capital Ashgabat.

Tanzania will take you on a journey. Tanzania isn't just a destination. After all, safari is a local Swahili word meaning journey. This country is home to so many African icons: Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar. And there is more. Your host Stephen Bailey lived in Tanzania and he guides you through the country and its evocative highlights, from the Northern Safari Circuit to Pemba island.