In this episode of Checked In with Ryan & Jo, we share our personal travel stories and how our careers in the travel industry shaped the way we travel, plan, and give advice today.

Ryan talks about his time repping for Thomas Cook, sharing behind-the-scenes insight into life living overseas and working within the travel industry.

Jo shares her experience working with Royal Caribbean, discussing cruise life, industry knowledge, and why cruising continues to be such a key part of travel planning.

This episode gives you a deeper understanding of who Ryan and Jo are, our background in travel, and why Checked In with Ryan & Jo is built around honest, real-world travel advice.

Next episode preview: We’re diving into cruising, covering ocean cruises, river cruises, first-time cruise tips, and how to choose the right cruise for your travel style.

In our final 'where to travel when' series we discuss the perfect destinations for October, November and December.

Packed full of our usual chatter, insider tips and a croaky voiced Jo, this is a great episode for those winter break escapes.

October we look at Malta, China and the Maldives. We delve into some of the key tips for the Maldvises when picking an island perfect for you.

November takes us to Thailand, Sri Lanka and the Canary Islands. Heading truly into winter sun season we discuss how accessible both Thailand and Sri Lanka are to explore independently.

Lastly, December we talk about the likely expected destination of Lapland, but how it is not just for the children. We finish up with how Costa Rica, Australia and New Zealand are perfect destinations for the winter season.

If you've missed our earlier episodes where we cover where to travel January - September, head back and have a listen.

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In this episode of Checked In with Ryan & Jo, we explore the best destinations to visit in July, August and September, helping you make the most of summer and early autumn travel.

We cover July favourites including the Balearic Islands, Kenya and Turkey — from beach escapes to unforgettable safari experiences.

For August, we dive into Brazil, Bali and Aruba, perfect for sunshine, culture and laid-back island vibes.

And in September, we highlight Singapore, Argentina and Portugal, ideal for city breaks, nature and quieter late-summer escapes.

Packed with travel inspiration, seasonal tips and real-world insight, this episode is perfect for anyone planning a summer or early-autumn getaway.

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