Join the Wild Frontiers team on a journey through China and Taiwan, exploring the region through all five senses. Wild Frontiers founder Jonny is joined by Director of Operations and Product, Marc, who traces the region’s history—from the Qin Dynasty, which commissioned the iconic Terracotta Army, to modern China and the surprising paradoxes of travelling there today.

Head of Product Tom recalls his years living in China, reflecting on how dramatically the country has developed in recent decades while still protecting its rich traditions, from mahjong to tai chi. The team then dives into the itineraries of three new China tours:

• China: Imperial Capitals and Wild Sichuan
• Southern China Explorer: From Megacities to Mountain Realms
• East China & Taiwan: Shared Traditions, Distinct Cultures

Making her podcast debut, Head of Finance Lucy talks Taiwan—the small island where she spent childhood summers visiting family, and whose deep connection to the destination helped bring this new itinerary to life. She shares why Taiwan so often gets overlooked, and what makes its people and cuisine so unforgettable.

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Let our experts guide you through the mystical land of Turkey, as we bridge the gap between East and West and explore a nation of contrasts. From Roman ruins to Ottoman grandeur, discover why adventure travellers are seeking the cultural delights of Turkey far beyond the balloon-dotted skies and idyllic beaches most tourists seek.

Wild Frontiers Director of Product & Operations, Marc Leaderman, traces the historical evolution of the region, from its ancient Hittite roots to its journey through empires. We dive into our Silk Road Turkey: Across The Anatolian Plateau to Istanbul itinerary, exploring how the ancient Silk trade route carved the borders and character of the nation we see today. Head of Marketing Michael Pullman shares fresh perspectives from his recent journey through the origins of civilisation on our Turkey: Eastern Borderlands trip, and Operations Manager Stacy Mallaby takes us through the classic landscapes and hidden gems of our Turkey: Istanbul to the Aegean Coast tour.

Of course, an honourable mention for our epic 48-day The Great Silk Road Adventure: Xi'an to Istanbul that concludes in the perfectly fitting, historically and culturally significant city of Istanbul which bridges Asia and Europe.

Listen along to discover which side of Türkiye calls to you— and where you should be planning your next adventure….

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Fresh from an adventure in Japan, Wild Frontiers founder Jonny Bealby is joined by our Far East experts as they dive into this trending destination. Director of Product & Operations, Marc Leaderman, unveils the country’s fascinating history and shares cultural insights from his time in Japan.

Drawing on a decade of experience in the ‘kitchen of Japan’ - Osaka, Wild Frontiers Japan expert, Jim Hutchison, talks through some of the nuances of travelling in Japan and our Japan tailor-made adventures, from Tokyo’s contrasting neighbourhoods to rural ryokans in Kiso-Fukushima, Kanazawa, Kyoto and the emotional experience of Hiroshima.

Operations Manager, Stacy Mallaby talks through how to visit Japan on a small group tour, from the classic routing of our Land of the Samurai trip, to our new Four Islands Adventure itinerary.

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