In this episode of the Planet Playground podcast, host Sports Travel Tom speaks with David Duke, founder of Street Soccer Scotland and ambassador for the Homeless World Cup. David shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to creating a supportive community through football. The conversation explores the impact of sports on mental health, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of travel. David discusses the upcoming Homeless World Cup in Oslo, the experiences of players, and the significance of inclusivity in sports. He also shares his favourite sports travel destinations and the joy of connecting with people through football.

Sports Travel Tom's Planet Playground Postcards feature guests from the Planet Playground Podcast each week as they reveal their favourite adventures, sporting events, destinations and sports travel favourites.

Planet Playground is here to help you experience the best sports events and adventures a destination has to offer.

In this Planet Playground Postcard from Times Radio Broadcaster, Kait Borsay, we learn about her reasons for why you must attend Wimbledon at least once, brilliant hotel stays in the Cotswolds, Vancouver and Paris and how attending an LA Angels game may result is some pretty epic gifts!

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What is Planet Playground?

Planet Playground is your guide to sports and adventure travel because, our planet is our playground. We are here to discover destinations through the sporting events that make them and the adventures that bring them to life and as we do, tell the story of our world through sport & adventure.

On the Planet Playground YouTube channel you will find destination guides showcasing their best sport and adventure experiences, ticket news, so you can stay up to date on the latest ticket ballots and on-sale dates, and we'll speak to those who have played, watched and travelled for sport & adventure.

In this episode of the Planet Playground podcast, host Sports Travel Tom speaks with broadcaster Kate Borsay about her extensive career in sports broadcasting and her passion for sports travel.

They discuss her experiences at major sporting events like London 2012 and the Invictus Games, her love for football, particularly Liverpool FC, and the rise of women's football including some of the best football grounds to attend as a fan.

Kate shares her international adventures, including attending the Australian Open in Melbourne and the World Cup in Brazil, and highlights her favourite destinations, including Paris and Vancouver. The conversation emphasises the joy of experiencing sports events and the unique cultures they bring together.