Stacey Dooley joins Russell to share what's she learnt touring the world making documentaries. She opens up about the powerful stories and unique experiences that have shaped her perspective along the way, including the time a kind stranger gave her a slab of fish while travelling! Stacey also reflects on how her approach to travel has evolved since becoming a new mum, discussing both the joys and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her adventurous career.
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Dr. Ranj Singh
Dr. Ranj joins Russell to share strategies to help stay healthy while travelling. But not to worry, it's not all keeping to a strict schedule and routine, Dr. Ranj says it's all in moderation and even he goes straight for the chips at the buffet. When it comes to warding off travel illnesses he shares his handy formula "SOAPP". He also reveals how “scent” plays a significant role in his own travel experiences and reminisces about his favorite memories, including dancing with Kylie Minogue at the Sydney Opera House.
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Paul C. Brunson
Paul C. Brunson is an internationally recognized relationship expert, entrepreneur, and television host, best known for Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating. He also hosts the #1 podcast We Need to Talk. In this interview, Paul shares valuable relationship advice through the lens of travel—exploring everything from the age-old challenge of how new couples navigate sharing a bathroom, to how travel can reignite the spark in long-term relationships. He also opens up about his personal experiences traveling as a Black family and offers advice on how to compromise when everyone wants to do something different.
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Ellie Simmonds
Ellie Simmonds has circled the globe twice—first as an Olympian, then on a daring solo adventure. But even a seasoned traveler like Ellie gets nervous, and her must-have item? Polos. Ellie shares with Russell how Polos ease her anxiety and recounts travel highlights, from sleeper trains to wild swimming.
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Marcus Wareing
What does a chef pack for a holiday? His entire knife set, of course! Chef Marcus Wareing enjoys exploring local cuisine and cooking with regional ingredients while vacationing with his family in places like France, Japan, and Italy. Now that his children are all grown up, he reflects with Russell on what it’s been like to travel with them over the years—reminiscing, in particular, about the time he and his son accidentally skied across the border into another country.
Want the inside scoop on holidaying with a celebrity? Pack Your Bags and join comedian Russell Kane as he teams up with TUI to chat with famous faces from the world of sport, entertainment and more. In each episode, Russell’s guests will reveal their three holiday must-haves and share the travel adventures (and misadventures) that have helped shape their lives. That’s not all, though – they’ll also be on hand to help with travel dilemmas and answer quick-fire questions.
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