Today’s guest is one of the defining reality TV stars of the last decade. Charlotte Crosby first burst onto our screens on Geordie Shore, one of the biggest reality shows of the 2010s - a show that became a global phenomenon and completely changed the course of her life, taking her from the north of England to filming and working all over the world. Since then, she’s built a huge international following, particularly in Australia, where she’s become a familiar face on primetime TV. And as you’ll hear, travel has completely shaped who she is today. From Southshields to Sydney, Spain to Canada, I know you’re going to love this one

Holly's Destination Recap:

• The Glass house, Lakes by Yoo, England, UK

Destination Recap:

• Sunderland – England, UK
• Wolsingham – England, UK
• Whitley Bay – England, UK
• South Shields – England, UK
• Tunisia
• Sydney – Australia
• Bondi Beach – Australia
• Coogee – Australia
• Darling Harbour – Australia
• Cairns – Australia
• Great Barrier Reef – Australia
• Arctic Circle – Norway / Arctic Region
• Hutterite Communities (Canada) – Canada
• Altea – Spain
• Beni Jofré (Benejúzar area) – Spain
• Ios – Greece
• Bahamas – Bahamas

Bestselling author and reality TV star Charlotte Crosby teams up with Loveholidays to encourage Brits to get reading on holiday

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Today’s guest is someone whose voice - and face - I think most of us know instantly. Dermot O'Leary has been such a constant in British life for years now, from hosting The X Factor, to his Friday slot on This Morning, to his weekend shows on BBC Radio 2.

He’s had this really varied career - presenting everything from major live events like the Brit Awards and BAFTAs, to documentaries, and his more recent travel and food series Taste of Ireland with Dermot O’Leary on ITV, which is back for a second season.

What I loved about this conversation is how much of his life has been shaped by travel. He grew up in an Irish family, going back and forth between England and Ireland, with those long childhood journeys to Wexford becoming some of his earliest memories. And that sense of place, of identity, of belonging really runs through everything he talks about in this episode.

So today, we’re diving into the seven chapters of Dermot’s travel diaries, from those childhood summers in Ireland, to travelling solo across America, winter escapes to Norway to the Italian region that’s completely stolen his heart.

Holly’s Destination Recap:

- Priesteregg Resort, Leogang, Austria

Dermot’s Destination Recap:

• Soneva Fushi, Maldives
• Wexford, Ireland
• Curracloe Beach, Ireland
• Cahore, Ireland
• St Davids, United Kingdom
• Fishguard, United Kingdom
• Dordogne, France
• Atlantic Coast France, France
• Norfolk, United Kingdom
• Bodrum, Turkey
• Donegal, Ireland
• Sligo, Ireland
• Causeway Coastal Route, United Kingdom
• Ballycastle, United Kingdom
• Portrush, United Kingdom
• Portstewart, United Kingdom
• Derry, United Kingdom
• Coleraine, United Kingdom
• New York City, United States
• Washington DC, United States
• New Orleans, United States
• Los Angeles, United States
• Hermosa Beach, United States
• Seattle, United States
• Puglia, Italy
• Salento, Italy
• Oslo, Norway
• Bygdøy, Norway
• Lofoten Islands, Norway
• Bergen, Norway
• Kirkenes, Norway
• Prague, Czech Republic
• Japan, Japan
• South Korea, South Korea
• New England, United States
• Maine, United States

DERMOT O'LEARY'S TASTE OF IRELAND kicks off on Saturday 2nd May on ITV 1 and ITVX, in partnership with Tourism Ireland

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And if you’d like a little more Travel Diaries in your life, you can find me on Instagram and TikTok @hollyrubenstein.

Thanks so much for listening, and I’ll see you next week.

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In this Destination Special episode, we head to Turkey or Türkiye as it’s now officially known - a country where continents, cultures and centuries collide. From the energy of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and from the beach clubs of Antalya to the hidden coves of the Turquoise Coast, this is a journey through one of the world’s most diverse travel destinations.

Along the way, you’ll hear stories and recommendations from past Travel Diaries guests including Simon Reeve, Beverley Knight, Jamie Laing and Fiona Duncan, alongside expert insight from travel writer Annabelle Thorpe, who shares where to go, what not to miss, and her favourite hidden gems.

Whether you’re planning a multi-stop itinerary or dreaming of your next escape, this episode is packed with inspiration for exploring Turkey.

Destination Recap:

Istanbul

• Hagia Sophia
• Bosphorus
• Pudding Shop
• Kadıköy
• Eminönü
• Beyoğlu
• Topkapı Palace
• Blue Mosque
• Bebek
• Moda
• Çukurcuma
• Istiklal Street
• Tarabya
• Kıyı

Cappadocia

• Derinkuyu
• Kaymaklı
• Red Valley
• Argos in Cappadocia

Antalya & Surrounds

• Kaleiçi
• Lara
• Belek

Turquoise Coast / Southwest Coast

• Fethiye
• Hillside Beach Club
• Göcek
• Dalyan
• Marmaris Bay
• Marmaris

Kalkan & Kaş Area

• Kalkan
• Villa Mahal
• Merkez
• Kaş
• Kekova
• Meis
• Çıralı

Bozburun Peninsula

• Selimiye
• Orhaniye
• Bozburun

Datça Peninsula

• Datça
• Knidos
• D Maris Bay

Dalaman Area

• Ahama hotel

Eastern Turkey

• Gaziantep
• Mount Nemrut

With thanks to trip.com for their support of today’s episode. If you’re anything like me and tend to plan quite layered, multi-stop trips, trip.com is a really useful tool to have in your back pocket. What I love is being able to see everything in one place, whether that’s flights, hotels, trains or experiences, and to just map it all out properly. With trip.com I can book everything - perfect for exploring a destination as vast and diverse as Turkey.

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