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Travel Daily Podcast 10/11/2025
Welcome back to the Travel Daily Podcast. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Acampar en la isla de hielo más grande del mundo: la experiencia transformadora que solo Groenlandia puede ofrecer
By: Thomas Handley | Published: 2025-10-10
Camping atop Greenland’s vast ice sheet near Kangerlussuaq offers a rare mix of silence, stark beauty, and perspective—both personal and planetary. Guides lead small groups to Camp Ice Cap with strict environmental practices, underscoring the visible effects of climate change across crevasses and meltwater streams. The experience blends adventure with climate awareness, reminding travelers why responsible tourism in fragile places matters.
Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 73 – Exploring the Wonders of Wales with Welsh Travel Guide Amanda Whitehead of Conwy Tours
By: Jonathan | Published: 2025-10-10
This conversation dives into how Wales wins travelers over with storytelling, living Welsh language and culture, and more castles per square mile than anywhere else. Post‑COVID trends favor smaller, customized tours, while film tourism and culinary experiences add fresh reasons to visit. Practical takeaway: give Wales more time—focus on a single region over a rushed two‑day sprint.
A lavish private island resort, top leaf‑peeping hotels and more travel news
By: Passport by ForbesLife | Published: 2025-10-10T10:00:00-04:00
From a Fiji buyout‑ready escape at Royal Davui to guidance for cruising into Venice responsibly in 2026, this roundup spotlights luxury with a conscience. Editors also share 10 standout hotels for global leaf‑peeping and note pedestrian safety leaders like Dubai, plus a look at Wander—an AI‑powered luxury rental challenger to Airbnb. Actionable intel for planning fall color trips, smarter city walks, and high‑end villa stays.
Prosus acquires 10.10% stake in ixigo for ₹1,296 crore
By: BL Mumbai Bureau | Published: 2025-10-10T19:20:00+05:30
Prosus is taking a 10.1% stake in ixigo at a valuation near $1.4 billion, with board representation and funds earmarked for AI, hotel growth, brand building, and selective M&A. With FY25 revenue of ₹914 crore and a profit before tax of ₹86 crore, ixigo plans to double down on agentic AI to improve traveler experience. It’s a notable bet on India’s next wave of digital travel growth.
“Southwest Airlines Will Open Several Airport Lounges” — Testing $500+ Credit Card for Access
By: Gary Leff | Published: 2025-10-10
Southwest is surveying a premium card in the $395–$650 range that could include unlimited lounge access, Priority Pass, and travel credits—signaling a push into premium loyalty. Possible lounge locations and terminal expansions point to a real network under consideration, with Chase likely a key partner. If launched, it would reshape Southwest’s value proposition for higher‑spend travelers.
I was among the first travelers to Socotra, and it surpassed my wildest dreams (40 pics)
By: Asli Akalin | Published: 2025-10-10
Socotra reopened via Abu Dhabi in 2021, revealing otherworldly landscapes that feel ripped from a sci‑fi set. Early visitors navigated opaque logistics to reach the Yemeni archipelago, and their photos showcase dragon blood trees, surreal coastlines, and raw remoteness. It’s a bucket‑list destination for seasoned travelers willing to plan carefully.
10 international airports with the best and cheapest alcohol stores
By: TOI Lifestyle Desk | Published: 2025-10-10T18:00:00+05:30
From Kuala Lumpur and Changi to Heathrow and Frankfurt, this guide spotlights airports where duty‑free liquor is both well‑priced and well‑stocked, with sample bottle prices to benchmark deals. It’s a handy pre‑flight checklist for maximizing allowances and finding limited editions. Pro tip: compare online shop prices in advance and target known value hubs on your route.
AllEars TV: Long haul flight survival guide — cross country, transatlantic, and around the world
By: Madeleine Zaharchuk | Published: 2025-10-10
This video distills practical, tried‑and‑true strategies to sleep better, stay comfortable, and arrive ready—especially in economy. Expect packing tips, seat‑time routines, and ways to manage jet lag on marathon trips. A concise refresher before your next red‑eye or long‑haul adventure.
