On the run from tourists in Thailand, I visit often-overlooked Wang Nam Khiao. Then the most tourist-filled street in Thailand for great noodles and shit comedy. On a mission to visit 100 countries, happily stuck on 95.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Sunday, February 09, 2025
255: Cambodia
Exploring the world’s biggest religious site, an island of coconut palms and beaches, and getting chased by angry dogs. Again. On a mission to visit 100 countries, happily stuck on 95.
Monday, January 20, 2025
254: Taiwan
Silicon chips, law-abiding people, cartoon cat warning signs, stinky tofu and chanting in temples. Also: I get my beer stolen by someone on the run from the police.
Monday, December 02, 2024
253: The Philippines Part 2 of 2
Part two and we finally hit a beach. We meet a one-legged bar owner from England and his Filipino wife. We learn about Filipino culture, corruption and criminality. Lots of the other C-words too.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
252 The Philippines Part 1 of 2
Back on the road and it's country 94. I ask my friend's Filipino cleaner advice on travelling Philippines. Starting in testing Manila, I battle jet lag (by visiting a 24hr bar). Pete, my pal, arrives and we're off on motorbikes for adventure - which involves torrential rain and flooding. This is part one of a two part podcast.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
251: Flashback: Africa Overland. Part 2 of 2.
Back in 2012 I got in a huge truck, full of people I had never met, and rumbled across Africa. Two months, 8 countries, lots of laughs. This is the final podcast of the two, looking back at the overland adventure. Edited and audio-improved for today.
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
250: Flashback: Africa Overland. Part 1 of 2.
Years ago, I lost my job. I immediatly booked a trip to Africa. Two months, 8 countries, lots of laughs. This is that adventure, from back in 2012. Two part podcast, edited and audio-improved for today.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
248: Announcing Edinburgh Aug 1-11
A quick update on travels. Announcing: My upcoming Edinburgh show. Hear a snippet of a similar old live performance (it's funnier now though).
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Thursday, February 08, 2024
Friday, January 05, 2024
245: Belize
Lobster, crime, corruption and La Isla Bonita. You'd better Belize it. Country 93.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
244: Guatemala
Plastic Jesus pulled through Guatemalan streets, stone ruins, sexy volcanoes, cooking chicken in a tree-house. Country 92.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
243: The Azores
Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, a longer-than-usual podcast: This time, The Azores! Wet, wild and wonderful. Country 91.
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Monday, August 07, 2023
242: Monaco
Last stops of inter-railing trip: Breakfast in Italy, lunch in Monaco, dinner in France. Why not stay in Monaco? Find out! It's cute and costly; country 90.
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Tuesday, August 01, 2023
241: Vatican City
Smallest country on Earth: We look at crime, wine, paintings, Swiss Guards and a terrible song. Country 89.
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
240: San Marino
San Marino: Guns, castles and a stone-mason on the run. Country 88.
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Saturday, July 15, 2023
239: Slovenia
Train to "Land of the Slavs" but what is a Slav? Live from Lake Bled and Ljubljana. Country 87: Slovenia.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
238: Liechtenstein
It's double land-locked - but is it double lovely? Find out as I explore one of many small European countries. Country 86: Liechtenstein.
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023
237: The Isle of Man
High adrenaline and high voices: It's the Isle Of Man, man!
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Friday, May 12, 2023
236: Colombia. Part 2 of 2
Final part of a podcast about Colombia: Pablo Escobar, steak, annoying airport announcements, La Pintada, El Hotel Termales del Ruiz (hot springs), pure love.
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Friday, February 10, 2023
235: Colombia. Part 1 of 2
Epic Colombia: Motorcycling, walking and causing small explosions in The Andes.
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Saturday, December 03, 2022
234: Denmark. Well, Copenhagen.
A disappointing time in Copenhagen. Includes a murder.
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Tuesday, February 08, 2022
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
232: Cape Verde - Part 2
Final part from Cape Verde: fat-beats, food-poisoning, frog-song and fish-pie.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
231: Cape Verde - Part 1
Cape Verde: Mind-blowing scenery, authentic living, terrible food. Let's explore it together. 
Monday, January 18, 2021
230: Portugal. Also Rants: Trump & Brexit
Lisbon is one of the best cities on the planet. Find out why. After a couple of timely rants about the world, that is. 
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
229: Riding a motorcycle "across" Canada
What would it be like to motorbike from Toronto to Vancouver? I have some idea now. Listen to the adventure. 
Monday, June 15, 2020
228: Lockdown in London MIX (& news)
Introducing my new YouTube travel channel; ALBATROSS JIM.
Then, a 1hr music mix featuring Bob Dylan, London Elektricity, Kasper Koman, Gat Decor, Alpha 9, Crosby Stills & Nash, Unkle. Orbital. +MORE.
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Then, a 1hr music mix featuring Bob Dylan, London Elektricity, Kasper Koman, Gat Decor, Alpha 9, Crosby Stills & Nash, Unkle. Orbital. +MORE.
To subscribe with iTunes, click here
Monday, March 02, 2020
227: Senegal and The Gambia (Part 2 of 2)
On a quest to get to 100 countries, I visit country 81; The Gambia. In this episode I travel by motorbike along the mighty Gambia river to discover mangroves and mangos. I drink baobab green tea with the locals and learn of government corruption. Find out what a beautiful friendly place The Gambia is, by listening to some of the people I meet along the way.
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