australia

Original broadcast date: Wednesday, 4 June, 2008

Hosted and produced by Ren Zwiers

1. John Crook reviews a new book ideal for travellers with time to read on their hand - ‘Nothing to Lose’.
2. Euro correspondent Frances Beasley explores the Rocamadour Cheese market in southern France.
3. US-based hosts Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards chat with African tour expert Christine Eigen about visiting Victoria Falls.
4. Back in Australia, John Cook interviews the owner of Montalto Vineyards, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Original broadcast date: 12 March, 2008.
Program hosted and produced by Ren Zwiers.

John Crook presents a wine and dine report on Tyrrells, Hunter Valley (NSW, Australia). Frances Beasley meets Christine Cashmore at St Moritz, Switzerland and they discuss an upcoming food fair in South Africa. Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards rap about the refurbished downtown Los Angeles precinct. John Crook interviews Kevin Hutchinson at the historic Murray River port town of Echuca (Victoria, Australia), where paddlesteamers still reign supreme. John then moves south to the Victorian coastal town of Queenscliffe where he visits the Marine Discovery Centre and chats with Alex Giannuzzi.

Original broadcast date: 5 March, 2008.
Program hosted by Ren Zwiers.

John Crook sends an ‘audio postcard’ from Red Carnation Hotels, London.

Frances Beasley discovers the delights of Swiss chocolate on assignment in Mont Blanc.

Buddy Winston and Richard Mineards discuss volunteer travel schemes with guest Joyce Major.

John Crook interviews Charles Davidson who runs Peninsula Hot Springs (Victoria, Australia).