Episodes

  • Ben Shephard

    Ben Shephard
    Jun 10 2025
    Author, journalist, and Breakfast TV icon Ben Shephard joins Russell to talk all things travel—from family holidays to fitness routines abroad. He offers practical advice for travelling with teenagers, including how to handle that milestone moment when they want to bring a romantic partner along. As a self-confessed fitness obsessive, he shares his go-to tips for staying active while away, and recommends destinations that cater to both thrill-seekers and laid-back loungers. Plus, in a candid moment, he opens up about living with ADHD, and how it has shaped both his life and the way he experiences travel.
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    33 mins
  • Anna Williamson

    Anna Williamson
    Jun 3 2025
    On this episode of Pack Your Bags, podcaster, Celebs Go Dating co-host, and trained therapist Anna Williamson shares her expert insights and hilarious travel stories. She opens up about her personal battle with travel anxiety and reveals the tools and techniques that help her stay calm on the move. Anna also dives into practical advice for fellow travelers on how to push past their comfort zones and conquer their nerves. Plus, the hilariously awkward hotel room spooning mishap she’ll never forget.
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    34 mins
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    Pack Your Bags Episode Teaser
    Jun 2 2025
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  • Denise van Outen

    Denise van Outen
    May 27 2025
    Russell is joined by the multi-talented Denise Van Outen, who reveals her adventurous approach to holidays—often centered around DJing, golfing, or trekking. She shares how she took up golf in her 40s, calling it the perfect post-divorce passion. Denise also opens up about her love of cruises and why they’ve become a staple in her travel plans. Her ideal cruise? One that’s all about the party.
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    37 mins
  • Larry Lamb

    Larry Lamb
    May 20 2025
    Legendary Larry Lamb joins Russell to share stories from a lifetime of travel—from trekking through the Himalayas with his son to exploring the coastal towns of Canada. He opens up about his idea of the perfect trip, which, in later life, has become all about solo travel. For Larry, true happiness is found alone on a beach, building a fire from a piece of driftwood. And his packing list? It perfectly reflects that vision.
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    33 mins
  • Kimberley Walsh

    Kimberley Walsh
    May 13 2025
    Girls Aloud icon Kimberley Walsh joins Russell to share her must pack travel items that help on tour and with her three sons. They also discuss what it was like to experience the world through touring in a band at such a young age. Nearly 20 years later, she reflects on how her travel habits—and those of her bandmates—have evolved, and what it's like hitting the road again after all these years. Plus, Kimberley shares why Barbados is one of her most treasured travel destinations and what it was like to tie the knot on the island.
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    32 mins
  • Stacey Dooley

    Stacey Dooley
    May 6 2025
    Stacey Dooley joins Russell to share what's she learnt touring the world making documentaries. She opens up about the powerful stories and unique experiences that have shaped her perspective along the way, including the time a kind stranger gave her a slab of fish while travelling! Stacey also reflects on how her approach to travel has evolved since becoming a new mum, discussing both the joys and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her adventurous career.
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    31 mins
  • Dr. Ranj Singh

    Dr. Ranj Singh
    Apr 29 2025
    Dr. Ranj joins Russell to share strategies to help stay healthy while travelling. But not to worry, it's not all keeping to a strict schedule and routine, Dr. Ranj says it's all in moderation and even he goes straight for the chips at the buffet. When it comes to warding off travel illnesses he shares his handy formula "SOAPP". He also reveals how “scent” plays a significant role in his own travel experiences and reminisces about his favorite memories, including dancing with Kylie Minogue at the Sydney Opera House.
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    34 mins