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Every great trip starts in the departure lounge – and that's exactly where we'll be each episode.

The Departure Lounge is a travel podcast hosted by Aaron, Gee and Allie. Each episode we pick a destination and dig into it properly – the highlights, the history, the things the guidebooks won't tell you, and the honest truth about whether it's actually worth visiting.

Along the way there's a booking challenge (can we find a great last-minute deal within budget?), a travel debate you didn't know you needed, and a deep dive into the darker side of wherever we're headed. Because every destination has a story – and some of them are a lot more interesting than the Instagram version.

Whether you're actively planning a trip or just dreaming about your next one, pull up a seat. The flight's about to board.

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  • Greece
    Jun 23 2026

    This week we’re heading to Greece, where ancient myths, island-hopping adventures, and all-inclusive holidays collide. With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arriving in cinemas soon, Aaron, Gee and Allie explore why we’re still obsessed with Greece thousands of years after Odysseus supposedly sailed its seas.

    The team takes on a very specific Deal Challenge, attempting to book Aaron the ultimate all-inclusive break somewhere connected to Odysseus’ legendary journey. Along the way they discuss the Greek evil eye, whether social media has turned Greece into the world’s most photographed destination, and debate if the country’s most famous islands are still worth the hype.

    Plus three facts to guess the destination for next week’s episode.

    In this episode:

    The Deal Challenge – Book Aaron an all-inclusive holiday somewhere linked to Odysseus’ journey

    Don’t Go Alone – The evil eye, ancient superstition, and why Greeks still wear protective charms today

    Gate Change – Has social media changed Greece forever, and can a destination still feel mythical when everyone’s already seen it online?

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    1 h et 27 min
  • Seville
    Jun 1 2026

    This week we're heading to one of Spain's most beautiful cities – Seville. Aaron and Gee have both been, Allie hasn't, and she has questions.

    We get into the current state of travel (it's complicated), put Gee and Allie to work on a last-minute booking challenge, uncover a dark piece of Seville's history that might put you off your lunch, and have a heated debate about whether tapas is actually overrated. Spoiler: Aaron thinks it is.

    Plus – three facts to guess the destination for next week's episode.

    In this episode:

    • The Deal Challenge – £350pp, last-minute, flying from London
    • Don't Go Alone – the Spanish Inquisition and a very popular food market
    • Gate Change – is tapas culture overrated, and is Seville becoming a victim of its own success?
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    1 h et 26 min
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