Bantering across Borders
Part travel-guide, part friendship diary, this podcast series is your passport to adventure and connection. Two best friends with over 100 countries between them share hilarious stories, practical tips and the moments that brought them closer through their journeys.
Designed for those who dream of exploring the world but prefer to start off their journeys from the sofa, this podcast encourages you to do your research, take the leap, embrace the unexpected and go out and see the world. Whether you’re planning your next trip, or missing your best friend, this show is for anyone who loves travel and values the power of shared experiences.
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Episodes
12 episodes
Iraqi Kurdistan – Beyond The Headlines.
In the final episode of Series 2, we head to one of the most surprising, humbling, and fascinating destinations we've ever visited: Iraqi Kurdistan. Growing up during the Gulf War, “Iraq” was a word that came wrapped in fear and con...
Building a life abroad – lessons learned
Thinking about moving overseas or already living the expat life? In this episode of Bantering Across Borders, Sarah and Tony share their personal journeys of building a life abroad—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From making fri...
Oman – The Gulf’s Hidden Gem
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! In this episode, Tony and Sarah shine a spotlight on Oman — the Gulf’s hidden gem. With its chocolate-brown mountains, lush greenery, and vast deserts, Oman is nothing like its glitzy Gulf n...
Uzbekistan: the crossroads of Asia
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! In this episode, Tony and Sarah head to a part of the world they knew very little about just three days before setting off — Uzbekistan, the historic crossroads of Central Asia. This spontan...
Sri Lanka’s Cultural Highlights – tips for Busy Travellers
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! In this episode, Tony and Sarah take you to Sri Lanka — one of their earliest trips together — and prove just how much culture, adventure, and fun you can pack into a single weekend. From wa...
Dubai Beyond the Malls –Local Insights to Get Off the Tourist Trail
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! Join Tony and Sarah as they turn their expat lens onto Dubai – their home for over a decade – to share a very different side of the city that most tourists never see. Forget the clichés of m...
Sudan’s Hidden Gems – From Khartoum to the Pyramids
Ready to hear about ancient pyramids, and unexpected sandstorms? In this episode, we take you deep into Sudan, as we road trip from Khartoum to the pyramids in Meroe. Expect history, humour, and a bit of mayhem. This is...
Azerbaijan – It’s More Modern Than You Think
In this episode of Bantering Across Borders, Sarah and Tony—British expats and best friends—take you on a three-day journey through the stunning and surprising country of Azerbaijan. From staying overnight with locals in Xinaliq, on...
Kuwait’s serene charm
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! Join Tony and Sarah as they take a trip down memory lane to share their recollections about a weekend jaunt to Kuwait. Listen in as they go from anticipating Kuwait to being boring to finding u...
Djibouti: Road-tripping across another planet
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! Join Tony and Sarah as they uncover the other-worldly country of Djibouti. Listen in as they reminisce about a weekend trip deep into the small but strategic land, in the middle of the horn of ...
South Korea: Secret Clubs, Love Locks & the DMZ
Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! Join Sarah and Tony as they venture through the vibrant streets of Seoul, South Korea! From the high-tech streets of Gangnam to uncovering secret clubs, they share unforgettable travel stories ...
Saudi Arabia: Road Tripping, Insights, and Surprises
Welcome to the debut episode of Bantering Across Borders! Sarah and Tony kick things off by sharing their unforgettable road trip across Saudi Arabia! Expect a blend of adventure, banter, and cultural insights as they recou...
