Tourist to Traveller
Tourist to Traveller is a travel podcast for curious, time-poor adventurers who want to travel deeper, smarter, and more intentionally, without quitting their 9-5.
Hosted by Tahnee, a long-time traveller, travel blogger, and bucket-list chaser, this podcast helps you move beyond ticking off landmarks and into truly memorable travel experiences. Think practical travel tips, realistic itineraries, destination guides, and behind-the-scenes lessons from balancing full-time work with epic adventures.
From underrated destinations and iconic bucket list journeys to travel planning hacks, packing strategies, and slow, responsible travel insights, Tourist to Traveller is here to help you travel better, not just more.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure, dreaming of future travels, or looking for inspiration to live a more travel-rich life, this podcast will help you shift from tourist to traveller.
Episodes
24 episodes
What I Pack in My Carry-On for Long-Haul Flights (Comfort, Delays & Lost Luggage Covered)
Long-haul flights are a fact of life when you’re a frequent flyer. They’re the gateway to bucket-list adventures… but they can also be uncomfortable, exhausting, and wildly unpredictable.On a recent trip from Australia to the USA, a “qui...
Hiking the Caminito del Rey: Everything You Need to Know About Spain’s Most Epic Cliffside Walk
Before I even landed in Spain, the Caminito del Rey was already locked into my bucket list. I’d seen the photos... narrow walkways hugging towering cliffs, the river below, and views that felt almost unreal.What I didn’t realise at the t...
Why Everyone Should Do a Yearly Off-Grid Tiny House Stay (And How to Plan Yours)
There’s a moment that happens every time I arrive at an off-grid tiny house. My phone loses signal, the noise drops away, and finally I feel like I can breathe again. Over the years, my yearly off-grid tiny house stay has become a r...
How to Spend 24 Magical Hours in Marrakech (A Slow, Soulful One-Day Itinerary)
Marrakech is one of those cities that pulls you in fast... the colour, sound, movement, magic. It’s exciting, intoxicating… and for many travellers, completely overwhelming. The truth is, you can’t truly “do” Marrakech in a day. But...
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Your First Solo Trip: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever caught yourself dreaming about taking a solo trip… only to immediately talk yourself out of it? Worries about safety, loneliness, or simply not knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already juggling ...
Best Things to Do on Efate Island, Vanuatu: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide
Efate Island was my first introduction to Vanuatu, and I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect it to leave such an impression. I thought it would be a stop centred around Port Vila, before moving on to other islands. What I found instead surprised me.<...
10 Travel Mistakes You'll Never Make Again (and How to Avoid Them)
Every traveller has that moment... standing at an airport carousel hoping your bag magically appears, realising your card’s been blocked overseas, or discovering the “must-see” attraction is completely sold out.I’ve been there. More than...
Visiting Tanna Island & Mount Yasur Volcano in Vanuatu
Standing on the rim of a live volcano, feeling the ground rumble beneath your feet, watching lava burst into the night sky... this was a special moment for me. In this episode of Tourist to Traveller, I’m taking you to Tann...
How to Travel on a Budget Without Missing Out (Smart, Real-World Travel Tips)
Some of my most memorable travel moments didn’t come from five-star hotels or big-ticket tours. They came from wandering side streets, eating where locals eat, and realising I didn’t need to spend more to experience more.Travelling on a ...
Why Your Next Milestone Birthday Deserves a Passport, Not a Party
Some birthdays don’t need balloons, speeches, or the pressure of hosting everyone you’ve ever met. Some birthdays need a little adventure.In this episode, I’m sharing why milestone birthday travel has become one of my favourite tradition...
Kayaking the Rock Islands of Palau: A Bucket List Adventure Off the Beaten Path
On my recent trip to Palau in Micronesia, I wanted to go beyond the postcard views and curated tours. I was craving a hidden gem experience... something immersive and completely unforgettable. That’s how we ended up paddling through the Rock Is...
How to Avoid Jet Lag While Travelling: Real Tips That Actually Work
Jet lag used to be the part of travel I dreaded most. Not the packing. Not the long flights. The bone-deep exhaustion that hit on arrival... the kind that steals your first few days and makes everything feel foggy, flat, and harder than it shou...
The Ultimate South of Spain Travel Guide: A Realistic 2-Week Andalusia Itinerary
Southern Spain has a way of pulling you in. It’s not just the big-ticket sights... the Moorish palaces, the cliffside walks, the UNESCO-listed landmarks... it’s the in-between moments. Rooftop sunsets with €2 wine. Wandering historic villages w...
My Biggest Travel Icks (And How Not to Be That Traveller)
After more than 20 years of travelling, I’ve learned that travel isn’t just about where you go. It’s about how you show up while you’re there.I’ve experienced some truly magical moments on the road… and I’ve also been stuck next to some ...
Travel During Conflict: How to Navigate Middle East Travel Safely in 2026
If you’ve seen the news lately, chances are you’ve seen headlines about escalating conflict in parts of the Middle East and Europe. And when those headlines start appearing, many travellers immediately ask the same question: Should I still ...
The Best Food I’ve Tried Around the World
Some travel memories blur with time. Others stay so vivid you can almost taste them again.For me, so many of those lasting memories are tied to food... not just what was on the plate, but where I was sitting, who I was with, and that exa...
Travel Planning Like a Pro: 5 Easy Steps to Stress-Free, Bucket List Trips
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram, saved a hundred dreamy travel posts… and then felt completely stuck on where to start? Like everyone else has some secret system for planning epic trips, and you somehow missed the memo.I’ve been...
Tasmania Travel Guide: Regions, Hidden Gems & How to Experience It Like a Traveller
Tasmania is one of those destinations people think they understand, until they actually go.It’s often labelled as cold, quiet, or somewhere you just “do a quick lap.” But spend any real time there and you realise Tasmania is layered, wil...
When Travel Goes Wrong: Real Travel Fails, Hard Lessons & How to Travel Smarter
For every dreamy travel photo you see online, there’s usually a moment behind the scenes where something didn’t go to plan. A missed flight. Accommodation that looked nothing like the photos. Or that sinking feeling when you realise you’ve pack...
Palau Travel Guide: What to See, When to Go & the Ultimate 7-10 Day Itinerary
Most travellers have never heard of Palau, and that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating. Palau is one of the most unique destinations in the Pacific. With more than 300 islands and one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries, P...
Travel Trends 2026: 10 Game-Changing Ways We’ll Travel Next
Travel is changing… and if you’ve felt that pull towards slower, more meaningful adventures, you’re not alone. The way we travel in 2026 looks very different to the whirlwind, checklist-style trips of the past. Travellers are craving depth over...
How to Choose the Perfect Group Tour
I’m an independent traveller at heart. I love planning my own trips and moving at my own pace. But sometimes, a group tour is honestly the smartest option, especially when time, energy, or logistics are working against you.The problem is...