Jules Verne has launched 'Travel for Curious Minds', a new podcast featuring guest appearances from adventurers such as Simon Reeve. Olivia Palamountain reports

Small group escorted tour operator Jules Verne has launched a new podcast called "Travel for Curious Minds" in tandem with a refreshed identity.

Hosted by global explorer and Jules Verne ambassador, Abbey Cousins, the podcast will transport listeners across the globe through fascinating conversations with extraordinary guests.

Whether sharing personal adventures, offering practical travel trips or unveiling lesser-known wonders of the world, Travel for Curious Minds aims to entertain, inform and ignite a passion for travel among listeners.Since its founding in 1978, Jules Verne has been a trailblazer in the adventure travel industry, leading nearly one million travellers to extraordinary destinations.

The company’s small group escorted tours combine adventure, culture and personal discovery, making it a trusted name for those seeking unique travel experiences.

Carefully crafted to engage curious travellers, the podcast connects with an audience seeking unique experiences and cultural insights.

Managing director at Jules Verne, Debbie O’Neill says: “At Jules Verne, we’re passionate about creating meaningful connections with our audience. Travel for Curious Minds allows us to inspire and engage in a way that goes beyond our tours and takes listeners on a different kind of adventure. By sharing stories from fascinating individuals who all share a passion for travel, we hope to spark a lasting sense of curiosity. Whether planning their next adventure or simply dreaming of one, our podcast will transport listeners’ minds to all corners of the world.”

Each month will see two episodes published, one longer form (around 30-40 minutes) featuring in-depth discussion and inspiration, and one shorter form (around 10 minutes) quickfire guest interview with travel tips and tricks.

The 27 episodes in the series feature guests including:

• Jo Kessel, YouTuber and travel writer
• Eleanor Mills, founder of NOON and former editorial director at The Sunday Times
• Charlie Mayhew OBE, founder of the leading African wildlife conservation charity, Tusk
• Simon Reeve, author, journalist, adventurer, documentary filmmaker and TV presenter
• Phoebe Smith, Britain’s famous wild camper
• Pat Riddell, editor at National Geographic Traveller
• Holly Rubenstein, journalist and host of The Travel Diaries Podcast
• Claire Ross, director of sustainability at DERTOUR UK
• Rachel Lankester, mid-life mentor, author and podcast host
• Sian Richardson, founder of wild-swimming community, Bluetits
• Portia Jones, award-winning travel journalist
• Lucy Meggeson, host of the Spinsterhood Reimagined podcast
• David O’Neill MBE, former assistant commissioner in the London Fire Brigade
• Deborah Stone and Nick Dalton, experienced cruise and travel journalists

The new podcast replaces Jules Verne’s previous podcast, known to loyal listeners as "Passepartout People & Places", and has been created in partnership with production company, sondevelopment and integrated communications agency, Rooster.

Listeners can tune into Travel for Curious Minds on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Podcast Index, Deezer, Blubrry, YouTube and the Jules Verne website.