New York Like a Local
New York can seem overwhelming but it doesn't have to be!
Jade Talks Travel #19 – Book Cheap Flights to Anywhere
Book the cheapest flights to anywhere using these travel hacks from an ex-travel agent in this podcast episode of Jade Talks Travel. #jadetalkstravel #bookcheapflights #cheapflights #flying #airtickets #flights #hackerfares
Travel Agent Secrets Every Traveller Should Know
Whether you use a travel agent or not to book your travel, they can still be useful. #jadetalkstravel #travelagents #travelagentsecrets #travelhacks
The Jet lag Free, Long Haul Flight
Avoiding jet lag begins before you even board. Find out the easy way to stop jet lag before it happens.
Chasing Ancestry in Rural Victoria
A road trip to Melbourne ended with chasing my ancestry in Nhill and meeting distant cousins I didn’t know existed!
Write a Song to Capture Your Next Trip
Write a song on your next trip to make it memorable, for years to come; way more than a quick like on a selfie ever could.
7 Things Dubai Does Better
Here’s 7 things Dubai does better than any other stopover city.
Chinese Foot Binding Museum
Learn about the disturbing but fascinating culture of foot binding at this quirky little museum near Shanghai, China.
Cheap Flights to China and Beyond
Book cheap flights to China and beyond from Australia, USA and Europe. Lots of new Chinese airlines are increasing capacity in Asia.
Lombok, The Quiet Bali
My first trip to Bali was in 1982 and I recall endless rice paddies, a couple of basic hotels that were considered flash if they had a pool and an endless stream of locals plying souvenirs and massages along the beach. Yet it was still a holiday resort town with the emphasis on town. Anything ...
Souvenirs To Make Your Trip Memorable
Cheap and easy souvenir ideas for your next trip. Not to be morbid but choose them wisely as they’ll also be a reminder of you, once you pass away.
The Best Free Stuff in Sydney This Week
Free Donuts, whale watching, photography exhibitions and magazines all in Sydney. Only in this article by Jade Jackson.
Explore Wellington As A Local
Wellington is perfect as a weekend getaway for it’s incredible coffee, boutique cinemas and unique markets. #jadetalkstravel #wellington #newzealand #welly #wlg
How to move to New Zealand
Move to New Zealand in three easy steps with this blog post by Jade Jackson who moved there in 2009.
Jade Talks Travel #18 – When Things Go Wrong Whilst Travelling
You’ve spent months planning the perfect escape when something goes wrong, what do you do? Find out in this episode of Jade Talks Travel, with Jade Jackson.
Jade Talks Poetry
In this podcast episode hear what inspired Jade Jackson to write his first poem, examples of early poetry and recent poems, as well as learn how to create your own beautiful poem. #poetry #jadejackson #jadetalkspoetry #jadetalksstuff #podcast
Italy Without The Crowds
Italy doesn’t have to be standing in queues for big sights, experience the real Italy, with these tips. #jhadetalkstravel #italy #summerinitaly #tuscany
How To Improve Your Travel Photos So People Will Pay Money For Them
Learn how to capture iconic images on your next vacation so you can sell them! #jadetalkstravel #travelphotography #howtobeatravelphotographer #photo #photography #photographer
Explore the Blue Mountains, as a Local
Explore the Blue Mountains, as a local with these insider tips. #jadetalkstravel #bluemountains #australia #threesisters #katoomba #nsw #australia
Jade Talks Travel #17 – How to be a Travel Photographer (or travel photography tips for beginners).
Learn how to improve your travel photos and take the money shot.
Long Distance Relationships
Long Distance Relationships or LDR can be cruelly addictive, here’s why. #jadetalkstravel #romance #longdistanceromance #ldr #travelromance
Alcohol Free Activities
Embrace the alcohol-free lifestyle with these non-drinking alternatives.
Jade Talks Orcas
Orcas are super intelligent, probably more than humans.
Jade Talks Loss and Love
Having list two friends overseas, I talk about what it's like to deal with death and how losing a friend overseas has always been my biggest fear. #jadetalksstuff #death #love #loss
Jade Talks Travel #16 – A Tribute to Jennifer K Olsen – 1976-2019
On what should have been Jen’s 43rd Birthday, instead here’s our story, my tribute to her. Happy Birthday Jennifer xoxo
Losing a Friend Overseas
Losing a close friend overseas, has always been my greatest fear.
Jade Talks Travel Episode #15 – Hong Kong
Discover a city packed with stories, and hidden treasures down every alley. Make your next trip to Hong Kong unique. #jadetalkstravel #hongkong #hkg #macau #hongkers #china
Jade Talks Travel #14 – Hitchhiking in Alaska and Orcas in the Wild
Only in Alaska would you get picked up hitchhiking, by a 16 year old girl playing Christian death metal music. #jadetalkstravel #alaska #hitchiking #orcas
Flying on a Blacklisted Airline
No travel agent will ever ask you, “would you like to fly on a blacklisted airline?” #jadetalkstravel #blacklistedairline #flying #aviation #fly #vacation #cambodia #IATA
Jade Talks Travel #13 – The Lure of Islands and Cape Palliser
Hear two travel articles, written and read by Jade Jackson, featuring the Lure of Islands and Cape Palliser. #jadetalkstravel #island #capepalliser
Jade Talks Going Alcohol Free
Stop drinking alcohol and live a happier, less stressful and more productive life. #alcoholfree #jadetalksstuff #sober #soberliving
Jade Talks Travel #12 – Russia and the Trans-Mongolian Railway
Take one of the longest railway journey’s in the world, through snow, desert, and mountains with the trans Mongolian railway. #jadetalkstravel #transsiberianrailway #transmongolianrailway #train #mongolia #china #russia
Solo Travel
Solo travel is not just for singles, it’s for women, mothers, elderly, anyone! Solo travel will change your life. #jadetalkstravel #solotravel
Most Popular Podcast Episodes and Blog Posts of 2018
Check out the most downloaded podcast episodes, and read blog posts of 2018.
The Lure of Islands
Like the sweet lull of a mermaid’s call, islands have long seduced us. Find your perfect island escape here. #jadetalkstravel #islands #tropicalislands #islandescapes #philippines #pacificislands
Jade Talks Travel #11 – Travel To The North Pole Next Christmas
Add a Destination Christmas to your traditions for a more relaxing day and to bring back the magic. #jadetalkstravel #christmas #whitechristmas #xmas #christmasholidays
Jade Talks Losing Everything in a House fire
Ever wondered what it’s like to lose EVERYTHING in a house fire?
Jade Talks Travel #10 – How to be a freelance travel writer
Ditch the office and work from anywhere, whilst getting paid to see the world as a freelance travel writer. #jadetalkstravel #travelwriter #writer #getpaidtotravel #paidtotravel
Jade Talks Travel #9 – Japan on a Budget and Become Fluent in Japanese
Learn how to become fluent in any language and travelling Japan on a budget. #jadetalkstravel #Japan #budgettravel #learnjapanese #speakjapanese #Japan
Jade Talks Earthquakes and Tsunamis
So you’re on holiday and disaster strikes, what do you do? Find out in this podcast episode.
Jade Talks Fast and the Furious Movies
In Jade Talks Fast and Furious movies, hear how the car based movie franchise, changed my life. #jadetalksstuff #FASTANDFURIOUS #fast9 #fastandfurious9
Jade Talks Travel #8 – Road Trip to Nhill and Hanging Rock, Victoria
Hear how a visit to a tiny town in regional Victoria, Nhill, resulted in new found relatives! #jadetalkstravel #nhill #Victoria #australia
It’s not Just a Photo, It’s the Story of my Life
There’s a story behind each and every photo, which ultimately tells the story of my life. Now you can own a piece of history. #jadetalkstravel #photography #travelphotography #photo
Secrets from my Gap Year Diary
Keeping a diary might seem archaic, but a travel diary is the ultimate souvenir. #jadetalkstravel #diary #traveldiary
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Jade Talks Death
How often do you think about dying? According to the Bhutanese, you should do so 5 times a day. In this podcast episode I talk about death. #jadetalksstuff #jadetalksdeath #death #dying #life
Jade Talks Travel #7 – Philippines
You can’t argue with a tourism slogan like, It’s More Fun in the Philippines. #jadetalkstravel #philippines #manila #cebu #diving
Jade Talks Clouds
When you’re feeling blue, look up, and be awestruck by the beauty found in clouds.
Jade Talks Water
Water is essential to life, but how many know where tapwater comes from or how much water it takes to create a bottle of water? #jadetalksstuff #water #waterwars
Jade Talks Sharks
Overcome your fear of sharks by listening to this episode of Jade Talks Stuff and getting your facts straight. #jadetalksstuff #jadetalkssharks #shark #sharks
Jade Talks Travel #6 – Are You Addicted to Travel?
The side of travel you won’t see on Instagram; the addiction of travel. #jadetalkstravel #traveladdiction #longtermtravel #addict #travel #expat
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Nine Reasons to Visit Nhill, Victoria
Nhill is a genuinely friendly town, with an array of unique attractions, just a few hours drive from Melbourne. Perfect for a weekend escape. #nhill #Victoria #australia
Jade Talks Travel #5 – Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland and Disney Insider Tips
How to skip the lines at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland - in this episode of Jade Talks Travel. #jadetalkstravel #disneyland #Shanghai #hongkong #Shanghaidisneyland #hongkongdisneyland
Jade Talks Travel #4 – Travel China Independantly (without a tour)
Travel around China, independently, without a tour venturing out of the big tourist cities to really explore China in this podcast episode of Jade Talks Travel. #jadetalkstravel #china
Need a break? Take a micro-trip.
Take a micro-trip, without leaving the country. No passport required. #jadetalkstravel #everydayadventures #
Jade Talks Travel #3 – New Zealand Road Trips – Cape Palliser & The Forgotten World Highway
There’s no better escape than a remote road trip in New Zealand, on empty roads, surrounded by ancient ferns.
It’s Not Too Late, to Book Your Easter Escape.
Make the most of the extra-long weekend and book your Easter escape now.
Jade Talks Travel #2 – Snorkelling and Diving in Niue Island
In Jade Talks Travel Episode 2, I take you to Niue, a tiny rock, in the Pacific Ocean, famous for diving, humpback whales, and I almost died there, 3 times! #jadetalkstravel #niue #island #diving #snorkelling #whales #pacific
Jade Talks Travel #1 – Gap Year at Eleven Years Old
Listen to the first podcast episode of Jade Talks Travel about taking a year off school and travelling instead. #jadetalkstravel #podcast #gapyear #travel #longtermtravel #travelwithkids
Clouds are Like Sky Paintings
Clouds represent everything the world is not; free, freedom and unconstrained by borders. #jadetalkstravel #clouds #cloudspotters #cloudspottersguide #cloudappreciationsociety @cloud
Cape Palliser, New Zealand.
Head to Cape Palliser, NZ for incredible ocean views, a seal colony, a lighthouse and no people, it's my favourite place in the world. #jadetalkstravel #capepalliser #newzealand #northisland #wellington #travel #vacation #roadtrip
Book cheap flights to anywhere
Book the cheapest flights to anywhere with these secret travel hacks from an ex-travel agent.
Live an alcohol-free life
Free yourself, from an entire industry and live a happier, stress-free life.
Travel China Independantly
Want to travel China independently but don’t speak Chinese? With a little planning you can easily travel around China without a tour.
It’s More Fun in the Philippines
Here’s why it’s definitely more fun in the Philippines.
Road Trip from Ghost Towns to Van Gogh to the Outback
Did you know, the Outback is only a day-trip away from Sydney or Melbourne?
The Forgotten World Highway, New Zealand
The ultimate remote road trip in New Zealand. Get lost along the Forgotten World Highway.
Mist covered mountains
The Blue Mountains in mist, is a photographer’s dream.