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 with no real plan. Eating tapas while watching locals dancing in the streets.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to experience Andalusia properly... without rushing, burnout, or trying to squeeze the entire south of Spain into a week. If you want a trip that feels rich, balanced, and deeply memorable, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Andalusia is one of Europe’s most rewarding regions
• The best places to visit in southern Spain (and how long to stay)
• A traveller-approved 2-week Andalusia itinerary
• How to get around southern Spain (train vs car)
• The best time to visit Andalusia, and when to avoid
• Practical tips to avoid crowds, heat, and booking mistakes

Helpful Resources & Links

• Blog Post: Hiking Caminito del Rey: Spain’s Most Epic Cliffside Walk
• Blog Post: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Málaga, Spain

Connect & Explore

Find destination guides, travel planning resources and more at touristtotraveller.com, and follow along on Instagram @_touristtotraveller for behind-the-scenes planning and future travel inspiration.

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 wildly uncomfortable travel behaviour. The kind that doesn’t ruin a trip entirely, but subtly drains the joy out of flights, airports, tours, and group adventures.

This episode of Tourist to Traveller is a candid, good-humoured look at my biggest travel icks... shared not with judgement, but with the hope that we can all travel a little more consciously, respectfully, and confidently.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The most common airport and plane behaviours that frustrate travellers
• Why small actions can have a big impact in shared travel spaces
• Cultural travel habits that disrespect destinations
• Group travel dynamics that can derail an otherwise great trip

Helpful Resources & Links

• Read the full blog article My Biggest Travel Icks (And How Not to Be That Traveller).

Connect & Explore

Find destination guides, travel planning resources and more at touristtotraveller.com, and follow along on Instagram @_touristtotraveller for behind-the-scenes planning and future travel inspiration.

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 travel?

It’s a complicated space to navigate. Safety matters, of course. But the world is also far more nuanced than a breaking news alert or a dramatic headline.

In this episode of Tourist to Traveller, I’m sharing the process I personally used when this event impacted my travel plans, and how I recently made the decision to pivot my upcoming trip.

Because becoming a confident traveller isn’t about ignoring risk, it’s about learning how to navigate uncertainty with clarity and good judgement.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The simple “pause, re-assess, pivot” framework I use when evaluating destinations
• The exact decision-making process I used when reassessing my own upcoming trip
• Practical ways to adjust your itinerary rather than cancelling travel entirely

When global tensions rise, it’s natural for travellers to feel uncertain about their plans. Ultimately, this episode is about shifting the mindset from fear-based travel decisions to informed travel decisions. With the right information and a flexible approach, travellers can continue exploring the world responsibly, even when global events create uncertainty.

Helpful Resources & Links

If you’d like a simple framework to help you plan your next trip, my guide Travel Planning Like A Pro In 5 Easy Steps walks you through the same decision-making process I use so you can plan trips with confidence.

If this episode helped you think differently about travel during uncertain times, feel free to share it with a fellow traveller who might need the same reminder: pause, re-assess, and pivot... but don’t stop exploring the world.

Connect & Explore

Find destination guides, travel planning resources and more at touristtotraveller.com, and follow along on Instagram @_touristtotraveller for behind-the-scenes planning and future travel inspiration.