This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji sits down with award-winning freelance travel writer, marketing and communications professional Kellie Floyd. Kellie shares how travelling with her children inspired her to begin writing professionally about family travel and why she firmly rejects the idea that parents should wait until their children are older before exploring the world together.
Kellie reflects on the formative journeys that shaped her, including childhood holidays on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and a life-changing student exchange in Germany at the age of 15. She also takes listeners north to Svalbard, where polar bears outnumber people, and shares how travel gives children access to history, culture and human stories in ways a classroom cannot always replicate.
The conversation moves from Michelin-starred dining in Singapore and barefoot luxury on Indonesia’s Cempedak Island to picnics by rivers, supermarket visits and the Floyd family’s ongoing search for the world’s best hot chocolate. Kellie also reveals why nature matters more to her than busy cities and shares memorable Australian experiences in Bright, K’gari and Lady Elliot Island.
Destinations Mentioned in this Episode:
- Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
- Bendigo, Victoria
- Arkaroola, South Australia
- Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie, Germany
- Svalbard, Norway
- Singapore and Marguerite restaurant
- Cempedak Island, Indonesia
- Bright, Victoria
- K’gari, Queensland
- Lady Elliot Island, Queensland
- Normandy, France
- Iceland’s Ring Road
- Antarctica
Guest Bio -Kellie Floyd
Kellie Floyd is an award-winning freelance travel writer, marketing and communications consultant and sessional academic based in Melbourne. She holds a Master of Arts in Writing, a postgraduate qualification in management and a Bachelor of Social Science in Media and Marketing.
Her writing has appeared in publications including The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Escape, Explore, Australian Traveller, International Traveller, Luxury Travel, Sunday Life, Gardening Australia, Broadsheet, Out & About with Kidsand We Are Explorers. She is also a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers.
You can find out more about Kellie:
Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/users/kelliefloyd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/together_wewillwander/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/kellie-floyd
Host: Angelica-Hazel Toutounji
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The Travel Date
The Travel Date is an inspiring and entertaining travel podcast hosted by Adelaide-based clinical nutritionist, writer, devoted foodie and passionate traveller Angelica-Hazel Toutounji.
Every journey begins with a story, and each episode of The Travel Date invites listeners to discover the people, places, cultures and unforgettable experiences that make travelling so special. Through warm, relaxed and engaging conversations, Angelica-Hazel speaks with travellers, travel writers, content creators, tourism professionals, business owners and fascinating guests whose lives have been influenced by their adventures around Australia and across the world.
The Travel Date explores much more than simply where someone has travelled. It discovers why people travel, what they learn along the way and how a destination can change their outlook on life. Guests share their favourite locations, memorable meals, unexpected challenges, hidden gems, cultural experiences and practical travel advice, along with the personal moments and meaningful connections that stay with them long after they return home.
From spontaneous overseas adventures and immersive cultural journeys to luxury escapes, regional road trips, family holidays, wellness retreats and budget-friendly experiences, The Travel Date celebrates the many different ways people explore the world. Whether it is a major international destination or a remarkable place closer to home, every location has a story waiting to be discovered.
Food, culture and human connection are at the heart of the podcast. Angelica-Hazel’s natural curiosity and love of storytelling encourage her guests to go beyond the usual travel recommendations and share the honest, funny, emotional and sometimes life-changing experiences behind their journeys.
Listeners can expect fascinating destination ideas, authentic travel stories, helpful recommendations and plenty of inspiration for their next adventure. The podcast also provides an opportunity to discover local communities, independent tourism operators, accommodation providers, regional businesses and extraordinary destinations throughout South Australia, across Australia and around the world.
The Travel Date is not simply about collecting destinations—it is about collecting moments, creating memories and developing a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The podcast celebrates travel’s ability to inspire curiosity, build confidence and resilience, strengthen relationships and remind us to make the most of the time we have with the people we love.
Whether you are actively planning your next holiday, dreaming about a faraway destination, searching for practical travel ideas or simply enjoy hearing wonderful stories from interesting people, The Travel Date will leave you informed, entertained and ready to explore.
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