Best Developing Palates Podcasts (2025)

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Team Review Recap: United Gold Star Robusto 10:32

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the United Gold Star Robusto https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-united-gold-star-robusto/By Developing Palates

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Set Sail For Newport Rhode Island -Helen Hayes & Carolyne Jasinski 13:52

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It’s the smallest state in the US but it packs a big punch. Rhode Island is a surprise package. It’s the Ocean State and the sailing capital of the world. Here, you pay tax on toilet paper but if you buy a boat, it’s tax free! Newport, with its connection to the America’s Cup, is king for boaties.But there’s much more to see and do.Here’s the lowdo…

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Facing the All Blacks Experience and Haka -Graeme Kemlo 7:26

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On a visit to New Zealand for a business events connference, Graeme Kemlo undertakes the All Blacks Experience about New Zealand's famous rugby union team. He reckons it is one of the most immersive sports experiences he has witnessed. More information: https://www.experienceallblacks.com/Photo: Graeme Kemlo…

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#Worth1000Words - Karin Avila Summertime Fire & Ice 1:29

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Summertime Fire and Ice It was the first day of summer when correspondents Keeley Warren and Karin Avila met in Dénia, a historic coastal town halfway between Valencia and Alicante - once inhabited by the Greeks, Romans and Visigoths. With a looming castle and narrow streets lined with colourful international restaurants and cafes, it was the perfe…

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Bali Correspondent Suzanne Hart Updates Latest Developments -Graeme Kemlo 16:48

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And while we’re on the topic of Bali, Graeme Kemlo met up with a very busy Suzanne Hart who has been our correspondent in Bali for six years. Suzanne talked about the latest developments in Bali, including a large new Bali International Hospital, due to open next month in Sanur and its impact on Bali as a medical tourism destination. More than 1.5 …

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Restaurateur Margo Llewellyn of Sacred Rice on Bali Food Scene -Graeme Kemlo 13:09

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Graeme Kemlo chatted with Margo Llewellyn at her Sacred Rice restaurant in Ubud, Bali. Margo comes from a Melbourne restaurant family. One day in 2013, the family sold up everything and quit Melbourne for Bali. Sacred Rice, which is a Balinese-inspired open-air pavilion amongst the rice paddies and tropical vegetation of Ubud. Margot has some inter…

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#Worth1000Words - Kristin Henning on No Kings Protests 3:19

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No Kings Day, June 14, was marked across the United States with peaceful demonstrations. Countrywide, the rallies attracted more than five million protestors.The same day, President Trump was attending a military parade of his devising, to mark the US Army’s 250th birthday, and Trump’s own 79th.Nearly 2,000 different rallies across 50 states took p…

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Sound Of Music is 60 - Helen Hayes Interviews Family Member Kristina Von Trapp Frame 15:34

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The Sound of Music movie will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year, which will again shed light on the incredible true story of the Von Trapp family. After leaving Austria, Captain Georg Von Trapp and his wife Maria, settled in Stowe, Vermont, and 75 years ago, built a lodge that was "part Austria and a lot of Vermont". Helen Hayes recently sta…

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Reporter Mike Smith Reveals His Favourite Hometown Secrets In Sydney 17:09

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Sometimes you can spend so much time in a place that you end up not being able to see the forest for the trees. In other words, we don't know all the amazing places in the city we live in. Sydney is truly one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and Mike Smith ventures beyond his home area to surprise us with some of his favourite places.Photo: Sp…

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The Truth About Entering US Border Control -Helen Hayes 3:37

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Graeme Kemlo asks Helen Hayes how she fared entering the US border during her recent visit in light of reports border agents might inspect visitor's phones for social media content and potentially deny entry. Helen says she was made very welcome everywhere as were other journalists who attended a media event in June.…

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What's New On Travel Writers Radio June 25 -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes 4:59

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Here is what you will hear this week of June 25 on Travel Writers Radio. We take you to New England USA, to Bali Indonesia, To Auckland New Zealand and tell you about Secret Sydney. Thanks for oistening and please tell your friends they too can be informed and maybe even inspired by our stories about the people and the places behind the food, wine,…

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Team Review Recap: Avowed New Dawn Toro 8:49

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Avowed New Dawn Toro https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-avowed-new-dawn-toro/By Developing Palates

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Team Review Recap: Raices Cubanas Liga de Reyes Toro 11:13

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Raices Cubanas Liga de Reyes Toro https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-raices-cubanas-liga-de-reyes-toro/By Developing Palates

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The Formula: 1502 Blue Sapphire with Enrique Sánchez of Global Premium Cigars 1:54:40

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The Formula, as it relates to cigars, is a show focused on tobacco and the blending process. Each show will feature a guest or guests who are very knowledgeable about tobacco and can discuss the above topics in detail. On this episode of The Formula, we will sit down with Enrique Sánchez of Global Premium Cigars, to discuss various topics around to…

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Team Review Recap: Powstanie Catastrophic Failure 8:52

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Powstanie Catastrophic Failure https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-powstanie-catastrophic-failure/By Developing Palates

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Team Review Recap: AJ Fernandez Enclave by Eladio Diaz Robusto 10:44

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the AJ Fernandez Enclave by Eladio Diaz Robusto https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-aj-fernandez-enclave-by-eladio-diaz-robusto/By Developing Palates

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#Worth1000Words -Kristin Henning on huge Minneapolis Capitol Protest 0:37

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Well that’s our theme for #Worth 1000 Words and this week’s image is from Kristin Henning, who told us last week that Americans were not necessarily resigned to four years of the Trunp administration and its uncertainties over tariffs, immigration and cuts to the public service. Kris’s photo shows a huge gathering outside Minnesota’s State capital …

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Dr Aaron Salā HVCB -Hawaii's Not Just A Destination, Its A Way Of Life -Graeme Kemlo 19:31

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The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau was in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland over the [past week speaking with local agents and meeting planners to encourage both leisure and business event visitors to come to the islands. HVCB CEO, Dr Aaron Salā , told Graeme Kemlo in Melbourne that Hawaii was not so much a destination you should visit, but a way…

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The Entertainment Book NowTravel Discount App -Heidi Halson with Graeme Kemlo 21:13

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Heidi Halson launched The Entertainment Book in Australia more than 20 years ago, but the original coupon system that gave you access to dining and entertainment discounts has been rreinvented by the group as a smartphone app and now also includes a significant lineup of the big names in travel – think cruise lines, airlines, major hoptels, as well…

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Akira Miri 18th Generation Family Innkeeper at Ryokan Sakaya -Mike Smith 9:29

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Akira Mori is 18th generation family owner of the historic Japanese inn – Ryokan Sakaya – which is ideally located in the mountainous Nozawa Onsen (hot spring) resort area – a haven for guests both in winter and the warmer months. It’s a town where visitors are often seen wearing traditional yukata robes on their walk to and from the hot springs. T…

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What's New On Travel Writers Radio June 11 -Graeme Kemlo 3:05

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Here's what you will find on Travel Writers Radio tonight, June 11. The show is produced and presented by members of PALAT, the Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers. To get in contact email: [email protected] Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)

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Team Review Recap: Raices Cubanas Clasico Toro 9:42

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Raices Cubanas Clasico Toro https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-raices-cubanas-clasico-toro/By Developing Palates

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Aussie Outback Camping A Hit In Japan -Luke Bridgford with Graeme Kemlo 14:00

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Australian Luke Bridgford, keen to take on the world applies as a young man for a working visa from four countries. First to respond was Japan so that’s where he went, working a nine to five job. Understanding the language and the culture a little better he believed the Japanese might like to try camping Australian style in the great outdoors. So L…

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Visa Alert - I've been Tricked And Overcharged By Misleading Website -Graeme Kemlo 13:59

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This is a cauitionary tale about searching for the official Indonesia Government visa service and being greeted by "Welcome To Indonesia - Indonesia Visa Online" Except it was a message from 16,577 kilometres away in the USA and they charged me four times the usual fee and have not responded to my reauests to cancel the transaction because I felt s…

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Middle America Correspondent Kristin Henning on America's Mood Under Trump 16:27

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A few weeks back we spoke with our man in New York, Aussie Phil Brown, who said he felt New Yorkers were resigned to the fact that they probably had to put up with Donald Trump as president for the remainder of his term. He is firing public servants who disagree with him, he has the numbers in congress. He is challenging laws, some might say creati…

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#Worth1000Words by Emily McAuliffe Bruny Bread Baker 1:37

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This week’s photo is of a quirky set-up on little Bruny Island, which is off the coast of Tasmania in Australia. As you drive along Bruny Island Main Road on the south island, you’ll see a few signs saying ‘bread’ to alert you to the ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ ‘bread store’ up ahead – and I say ‘bread store’ in inverted commas. Because this store i…

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Alistair Smith In Search of Skylab That Crashed To Earth Past Perth 12:54

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As a newspaper reporter in the 1970s here in Melbourne, Alistair Smith was well aware of the scare that gripped Perth in Western Australia when it was announced by NASA that their Skylab space platform on returning to earth was likely to crash into the city. That did not happen, but it came relatively close and crashed further east into the West Au…

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Bruny Island One of Reporter Emily McAuliffe's Favourite Parts of the World 19:27

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Melbourne-based Emily McAuliffe has been plenty of places in her travel writing career, but she reckons a little island off the island of Tasmania – which is of course an island off the coast of the Australia, itself an island continent – anyway Emily reckons Bruny Island is one of her most favourite destinations. At 362-square-kilometres (140 sq m…

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Team Review Recap: La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez 55th Anniversary Emeraude TAA 11:27

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the La Flor Dominicana Litto Gomez 55th Anniversary Emeraude TAA https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-la-flor-dominicana-litto-gomez-55th-anniversary-emeraude-taa/By Developing Palates

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What's Up On Travel Writers Radio June 4 -Graeme Kemlo & Kristin Henning 11:46

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Here's what's new on Travel Writers Radio as Graeme Kemlop is joined at the host desk by US Correspondent Kristin Henning who updates us on the five year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd and the birth of Black Lives Matter in her home town, Minneapolis Minnesota.Plus we outline all the other stories on this week's episode, number 437.Thank…

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Team Review Recap: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red 13:02

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-dunbarton-tobacco-trust-sobremesa-solita-red/By Developing Palates

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Accor COO Adrian Williams On Australasian lifestyle Hotel Launches -Graeme Kemlo 12:53

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As travellers, we are always keen to experience something new in a hotel really appreciate the huge variety of brands now on offer from major hotels such as Accor or Marriott. So it was great for Graeme Kemlo to sit down for this one- on-one with Adrian Williams COO of Accor Pacific at Accor’s first Australian Lifestyle Hotel – Hyde Melbourne Place…

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Ski & Snowboard Mag -What's New This Snow Serason -Helen Hayes 7:37

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When she's not co-hosting Travel Writers Radio, Helen Hayes produces magazines such as Ski & Snowboard, which is out now. She chats to Graeme Kemlo about what's in this issue, which appeals to skiers and snowboarders of all ages. skisnowboard.com.auBy Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)

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Maria Baker's Skiwear Didn't Fit Well So She Setup Nobody's Princess Brand -Helen Hayes 15:40

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Going skiing or snowboarding in ill-fitting gear is not ideal. Enter Maria Baker, a woman who fell in love with snowboarding, but not with the available women’s skiwear that just didn't fit right. Maria did some extensive research and discovered that she was not alone, and that many women, of all shapes and sizes, wanted better-fitting gear. So she…

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Nagano Seeks Aussies During Green Season -Yoshimin Koyasu, with Mike Smith 8:32

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Ever since Nagano hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, the renowned Japanese ski region north-west of Tokyo has been popular with Australian enthusiasts, attracting record numbers each northern winter. Such is the appeal of the region’s powder snow, affordability and uniqueness, Australia ranks number one among the international visitors, a position sk…

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Reimagining Tourism To Benefit Locals and Tourists -Sonia Teruel with Keeley Warren 13:59

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Keeley Warren, our award-winning sustainability reporter, speaks with Sonia Teruel from The Regen Lab for Travel about reimagining tourism in light of issues including over-tourism in well-known destinations including Barcelona. Keeley and Sonia met up in Spain, in some ways the epicenter of moves to reform these tourism issues. The discussion expl…

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Its A Queenslander Thing.. Reporter Fiona Harper Is Moving House -Literally 7:37

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Fiona Harper is undertaking a phenomena that is peculiarly a Queensland invention. I heard a whisper that she was moving house, which is not so unusual, but she’s moving it lock stock and barrel, about 100 kilometres away. We’ll get the full story when it takes place but the Queenslander is a highly protected species in Qld and you can’t just knock…

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Taste Port Douglas' Spencer Patrick on 2025 Event -Emily McAuliffe 15:00

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Melbourne travel writer Emily McAuliffe interviews Spencer Patrick, chef and founder of Tropical North Qyeensland's popular wine and food festival, Taste Port Douglas, about this year's event. Tickets have just gone on sale for the August 7-10 festival at tasteportdouglas.com.Image: Spencer and Reina Patrick…

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#Worth1000Words by Helen Hayes 1:05

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In our #Worth1000Words segment this image from Helen Hayes certainly grabs your attention...especially when the armed, unsmiling Solomon Islands warriors step out of the jungle to challenge resort guests before he checks with the village chief on whether to let you in. Helen explains.By Travel Writers Radio produced by the Professional Associatioon of Lifestyle and TravelWriters (PALAT)

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Regional Victoria's Business Events Teams Pull A CBD Crowd -Chris Porter with Graeme Kemlo 8:23

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The country came to the city to showcase their events wares on a wintery evening in Melbourne where the local 'uniform', the dark grey down-filled puffer jacket has replaced the summer suit coat. Despite the chill of single digits more than 200 people turned up to see what Victoria’s regions have to offer those who want to stage meetings and events…

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Team Review Recap: Powstanie San Andrés Toro 10:25

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Jiunn, Seth, John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Powstanie San Andrés Toro https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-powstanie-san-andres-toro/By Developing Palates