The Travel Date

This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by Penny Wilson, founder of Pip & Co Travel — a women-focused small group travel company specialising in culturally immersive journeys across Asia.

Penny shares how travel has been woven through her life from a young age, including living in the UK, spending formative years in Vietnam, and developing a deep love for Asia, languages, and cultural exchange. These experiences ultimately led her to create Pip & Co Travel — a business designed to help women explore the world in meaningful, responsible, and well-sup...

This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji sits down with Rouba Shahin , a Lebanese food specialist, content creator, wife, mother, and food blogger.

In this warm and heartfelt conversation, Rouba talks about growing up in Lebanon and shares powerful memories from her childhood in Tripoli. She reflects on how Lebanese hospitality — the warmth, the sweetness, the endless offering of food and care — remains one of the country’s greatest treasures.

Her recent return to Lebanon allowed her to reconnect with her roots, revisit cherished streets, and see the country’s beauty desp...

Sasha Zahra – Creative Producer, Patch Theatre

This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by the Sasha Zahra, Creative Producer at Patch Theatre — a brilliant arts leader whose career spans youth theatre, festivals, First Nations collaborations, regional and remote arts projects, and international creative development. Sasha brings decades of experience in storytelling, community engagement, cultural exchange, and arts leadership to this heartfelt conversation.

Sasha’s journey began in drama at university, leading her into directing, youth theatre, and eventually major creative producer roles at organisations such as DreamBIG Festival, Windmill Theatr...

This week, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by the inspiring and ever-radiant Jenni Eyles — an award-winning fashion blogger, online community leader, body-image advocate, content creator, grandmother, and breast cancer survivor. Warm, witty, and deeply authentic, Jenni has spent more than a decade building a supportive, empowering space for women of all ages, shapes, and stages of life.

Through her groundbreaking blog Styling Curvy, her vibrant fashion label Neon Cherry, and her ongoing work as a content creator, Jenni has helped thousands of women feel more confident in their skin, reconnec...

Natasha – Virgin Australia Flight Attendant & Content Creator

This week, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by Natasha from Natasha in the City — a content creator turned full-time Virgin Australia flight attendant. Having always loved travel and aviation, Natasha took a bold leap in her 40s to pursue her dream career in the skies — and it’s been an incredible journey ever since!

In this lively conversation, Natasha opens up about what life is really like working as a flight attendant, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into her favourite routes, destinations, and travel expe...

Emma Lovell – The Bleisure Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Retreat Facilitator & Author

This week, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by Emma Lovell, an inspiring entrepreneur who has mastered the art of blending business and leisure – or as she calls it, “bleisure.” Emma is an author, speaker, MC, trainer, retreat facilitator, and coach whose mission is to help others travel with purpose and balance.

In this uplifting and adventure-filled conversation, Emma takes us around the world — from tiger safaris in India and beach escapes in Queensland to future travels in Antarctica. Her passion for explora...

Amanda Khalil - Hair Stylist & Make Up Artist 

This week, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji is joined by Amanda Khalil, a talented South Australian hair stylist & make-up artist. Amanda regularly works with iconic brands such as The Oodie, 9 News Adelaide and runs her own business specialising in hair, make up and beauty services for bridal, commercial, event, and creative bridal industries. 

Episode Overview

Amanda's work has taken her across Australia and overseas for weddings and special events. In this chat, we discuss her love of animals, papaya salads and falling in love with pl...

Danielle Norton – Travel & Food Writer

This week, host Angelica-Hazel Toutovunji is joined by Danielle Norton, a seasoned travel and food writer whose work has been featured in renowned publications including Escape, Conde Nast, Australian Traveller, Delicious, Luxury Escapes, The Age, and International Traveller, among many others.

Episode Overview

In this episode, Danielle takes us on an extraordinary journey through her most memorable travel experiences — from an unexpected night in a Thai brothel to the deeply moving spiritual connection of visiting Uluṟu in Central Australia.

She sh...

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