Unravel Travel Podcast By Malc and Dave cover art

Unravel Travel

Unravel Travel

By: Malc and Dave
Listen for free

David and Malcolm met at school when they were 14, and by some miracle, 40 years later they are still friends. They Interrailed together after University and for both travel has been a constant in their lives.

Malcolm has been an Engineer and run several software businesses, now he is semi-retired with a part time role in IT and a full time role in life. He is a long time traveller for work and pleasure who has lived in Singapore for 2 years, is currently dividing his time between the UK and Czechia and has been an AirBnB host for 5 years.


David worked in Accounting and Financial services for many years and retired young to start a business providing walking trips and tour group holidays. David travelled extensively and took very interesting long holidays during his working life. Since retirement he has become a migratory bird, overwintering in warmer climes.


This blog will be weekly and cover everything travel related including reviews of trips taken, the business of travel, longer breaks, short breaks, travel for work and living overseas. We will also be interviewing other people about their travel experiences.



© 2026 Unravel Travel Art Food & Wine Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Canoe Expeditions in Scotland

    Canoe Expeditions in Scotland
    Apr 4 2026

    Send us Fan Mail

    In this episode we are joined by Malc's brother Stewart to talk about Canoe expeditions in the wilds of Scotland.

    This is part one of a two part topic where we cover some basics:
    - Canoe vs Kayak
    - Preparation and planning
    - The importance of Weather
    - Weather making or breaking a trip
    - Safety and weather
    - Yes, weather (Just in case you missed it)
    - The www.windy.com app
    - Provisions and how much you can live off the land/sea

    Stu also talks about the wildlife on show and some near misses and having a plan B to turn to.

    If you have a story to share or some feedback to give just contact us at contact.unraveltravel@gmail.com


    Our theme music is Traveler's Blues by Jerzy Gorecki from Pixabay (with licence)

    https://pixabay.com/users/jerzyg%C3%B3recki-2233926/
    Show more Show less
    29 mins
  • A Guide to Independent Travel

    A Guide to Independent Travel
    Mar 28 2026

    Send us Fan Mail

    In this episode, Malcolm and David use their many years of travelling independently to give advice for people without experience of independent travel. We discuss how to identify and manage the risk of this sort of travel and how to plan to get the most out of the trip and how to navigate and mitigate mishaps and the inevitable challenges.

    David, discusses the risks of catching Lyme's disease from a tick. However, these comments are specific to the UK where far fewer ticks carry Lyme's disease than in other parts of the world, such as some areas of North America.


    If you have a story to share or some feedback to give just contact us at contact.unraveltravel@gmail.com


    Our theme music is Traveler's Blues by Jerzy Gorecki from Pixabay (with licence)

    https://pixabay.com/users/jerzyg%C3%B3recki-2233926/
    Show more Show less
    46 mins
  • Great walks in the UK

    Great walks in the UK
    Mar 21 2026

    Send us Fan Mail

    In this episode Malcolm and David discuss their favourite places to hike in the UK.

    Hear us talk about the best places to stay, eat and walk. We discuss, waterfalls in Yorkshire and the Yorkshire 3 peaks hike. The differences between the dark and white peaks of the Derbyshire Peak District. The best that Wales has to offer and the Viking Way in Lincolnshire and the seals and birds of Norfolk.

    This episode is brought to you by Chiltern Walks who provide guided walks and walking holidays around the UK. You can find more details here:

    Check out Chiltern Walks: guided walks and holidays https://www.meetup.com/chiltern-walks-meetup on Meetup

    If you have a story to share or some feedback to give just contact us at contact.unraveltravel@gmail.com


    Our theme music is Traveler's Blues by Jerzy Gorecki from Pixabay (with licence)

    https://pixabay.com/users/jerzyg%C3%B3recki-2233926/
    Show more Show less
    34 mins
No reviews yet