Travel Goals Podcast

Portia Jones has been a freelance travel journalist for over 17 years, and her podcast Travel Goals brings that experience into a format that's practical without being boring. The show splits its time between two types of episodes: on-location destination guides where Portia reports from places like Oxford, Porto, and Jordan, and studio interviews with travel experts who share real, actionable advice on everything from hand luggage packing to finding the best flight deals. What makes the show work is Portia's hosting style. She's described by listeners as thoughtful, warm, and opinionated in a way that actually helps you make decisions. She's not just listing attractions -- she's telling you what's worth your time and what isn't, which is exactly what you want from someone with her track record. The show bills itself as helping you "travel smarter, cheaper, and more purposefully," and that tagline holds up across the episodes. With 82 episodes released on a monthly schedule since 2019, the catalog isn't overwhelming but it covers serious ground. Recent episodes have tackled adult-focused city breaks, timing your trips for better weather and lower prices, and deep dives into specific European destinations. The show carries a perfect 5.0-star rating on Apple Podcasts, though from a smaller pool of 16 reviews. Travel Goals is a strong pick for the kind of listener who wants both inspiration and a plan -- someone who finishes an episode and actually opens a booking tab.