Girls Aloud icon Kimberley Walsh joins Russell to share her must
pack travel items that help on tour and with her three sons. They also
discuss what it was like to experience the world through touring in a band at such a young age. Nearly 20 years later, she reflects on how her travel habits—and those of her bandmates—have evolved, and what it's like hitting the road again after all these years. Plus, Kimberley shares why Barbados is one of her most treasured travel destinations and what it was like to tie the knot on the island.
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Stacey Dooley
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.
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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