Leanne McCabe
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Are you over 50 with a SENSE OF ADVENTURE AND HUMOUR? Want to know more than just touristy highlights when planning your next trip? Then join us, Lyle & Leanne, for a deep and entertaining dive into each destination. This podcast has everything from snipers in Italian alleys and medieval wine villages in Spain, to man-eating crocodiles in Australia and awe-inspiring bucket list activities in New Zealand. Also discover the best place for a glass of wine in every destination we visit. So please join us as we travel the world one wine and podcast at a time. www.beachtravelwine.com
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Lyle and Leanne combine destination history, practical logistics, and candid travel anecdotes into useful guides shaped by what they experienced firsthand.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast turns first-hand city visits into conversational travel briefings, with Lyle and Leanne moving between practical planning and what caught their attention on the ground.
Girona's souvenir flies get a backstory, so you can stop wondering who approved the gift shop.
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A practical Adelaide Hills wine day with strong scenery, winery stops, and useful trip-planning detail.
This episode makes a practical case for a wine day around Adelaide. It covers the hop-on, hop-off bus, how to organize the trip, and the four winery stops, while leaving room for the views, lunch, and the scenery that ties the day together.
A practical Palma guide that makes the trip feel easy to picture and plan.
Palma de Mallorca comes across as a place people can actually plan, not just admire from a distance. The focus stays on five days, where to stay away from tourist areas but still be close to the city, the easiest and cheapest ways to get around, and day trips that feel worth the…
A relaxed Costa Brava recap with beaches, fortress, diving, and practical trip notes.
Beach Travel Wine takes a relaxed pass through Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava, moving from the beach town itself to the beaches, cafes and restaurants, the walled fortress, the lighthouse, accommodation, and the routes around the headland.
A calm look at A Coruna, with enough local detail to give the city shape.
A Coruna is a quiet Galician coastal city, and the episode stays close to the details that make it easy to picture. The longest promenade in Europe and the oldest working Roman lighthouse in the world give it a solid frame, but the better bits are smaller: the train from…
A walkable Jerez tour with route details, food stops, and enough practical detail to make the day easy to picture.
Jerez de la Frontera gets treated as a walkable city first, and that framing works. The VoiceMap route gives the piece a clear spine, while the added restaurants and stops keep it practical.
A relaxed Croatia guide with route advice and a wide sweep of destinations.
This one treats Croatia as a trip that needs a plan, not just a pretty map. It starts with the useful questions: how much time to allow, what to cut when six weeks is not on the table, and what not to chase.
A friendly Girona guide with history, route notes, and food stops.
Girona comes across as a place worth more than a quick stop from Barcelona, and the travel angle works best when it stays practical. The hosts move through a three-day route that touches the Jewish quarter, the city walls, the river area, the cathedral and basilica, and the Red…
A loose Adelaide guide with vivid stories, practical tips, and a few chatty detours.
Adelaide comes through as a city of gardens, food and wine, sport, music, and practical travel advice. The hosts move easily from a few sharp memories, like the sky going black near the Stirling Botanic Gardens and the jet flyover that sent bats into the air, to the basics of…
Deep Disney parks talk, right down to the signage.
Everyday curiosities, explained with a sideways grin.
Real family routes, practical travel stories.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 142 focuses on Ourense in Galicia, a walkable inland city along the Minho River with Roman bridges, hot springs, and a thermal route that spans about 4 kilometres.
Lyle and Leanne explore Carmona, a historic village near Seville, sharing its Roman and Moorish history, hidden architectural gems, and personal anecdotes like meeting TV personality Michael Portillo.
Lyle and Leanne explore Jerez de la Frontera, highlighting its status as the flamenco and sherry capital of Spain, with personal stories of tabanco visits, sherry bodega tours, and the Royal Equestrian School.
This episode explores Lugo in Galicia, Spain, focusing on its unique Roman walls—the oldest intact in the world—and other attractions like the cathedral, Camino pilgrimage routes, and local cuisine.
Lyle and Leanne provide a three-day travel guide to Malaga, covering must-see attractions like beaches, tapas bars, historical sites, and unique experiences such as a paella cooking class and a local football match.
Lyle and Leanne share their journey from a luxurious Emirates business class flight to Spain, which quickly turns disastrous when a nationwide power blackout strands them on a train.
Lyle and Leanne explore Adelaide, highlighting its underrated beauty, rich history as a free-settled city, and vibrant attractions like the botanic gardens with glass sculptures, the Velo 500 race, and nearby wine regions.
Lyle and Leanne explore Hvar, Croatia's most glamorous island, detailing its super yachts, vibrant nightlife, and luxurious beach clubs, while also uncovering its rich history and the quieter, authentic experiences in Stari Grad.
Lyle and Leanne share their travel experiences in Port de Soller, Mallorca, covering highlights like beach relaxation, a scenic tram ride to Soller, a boat tour along the coastline, and dining at local restaurants.
Settle in and come along as we explore the Costa de Mota.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 143 focuses on Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage City about 30 minutes by fast train from Madrid.
Episode 135 of Beach Travel Wine focuses on Jerez de la Frontera and uses a Voice Map walking tour to move from Mercado de Abastos to Plaza del Arenal, Plaza de la Asunción, Plaza Plateros, the Arab baths, the cathedral, the Alcázar, and González Byass.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 138 follows a day trip from Santiago de Compostela down the Pontevedra coast in Galicia, a region the hosts describe as the Atlantic-facing northwest corner of Spain.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 136 maps day trips from Jerez de la Frontera to the white villages of El Bosque, Grazalema, Benaocaz, Ubrique, and Arcos de la Frontera, plus El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz, Seville, and Gibraltar.
Barcelona’s Arc de Triomphe, the Parc de la Ciutadella, and Montserrat are the main discoveries in episode 120 of Beach Travel Wine Podcast.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 144 covers San Sebastian, or Donostia, in Spain’s Basque Country, with the hosts calling it their favorite city and describing it as the Pearl of the Cantabrian Sea.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 130 updates a 2025 visit to Seville with hidden gems, café and bar recommendations, and a repeat look at places the hosts had not covered in episode 98.
The hosts head off for a wine day in the Adelaide Hills.
They start in Girona.
Lyle and Leanne guide listeners through a walking tour of Ronda, Spain, highlighting its iconic Puente Nuevo bridge, historic bullring, and dramatic gorge.
Lyle and Leanne explore Korcula, a chilled Croatian island, sharing tips on wine tours, island hopping, and historical sites.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 137 focuses on Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, with the hosts moving from the city’s origin story to the Camino routes that end at the cathedral.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast 126 focuses on Granada, Spain, and opens with the hosts saying they first visited in 2016 and returned because they loved the city.
This week we are taking you to Palma de Mallorca for a five-day stay.
Episode 119 is a practical Croatia planning guide.
Beach Travel Wine visits A Coruna, a Galician coastal city in northwestern Spain.
Beach Travel Wine Podcast episode 127 takes listeners to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.
Beach Travel Wine heads to Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava in Spain.
Lyle and Leanne explore Dubrovnik, Croatia, covering its medieval city walls, Game of Thrones filming locations, and rich history from Venetian rule to the Yugoslav war.
Lyle and Leanne share their travel experiences in Kotor, Montenegro, covering practical tips like border crossings and accommodation, highlights such as the old town and St.
A couple shares their experience on a hop-on hop-off bus tour through the Barossa Valley wine region, visiting multiple wineries and offering travel tips.
The hosts share an emotional and fun wine tour experience in Split, Croatia, highlighting the winemaker's story and the group's camaraderie.
The hosts discuss their trip to Split, Croatia, covering hiking, speedboat tours, historical sites, and dining recommendations.
A travel podcast episode exploring Zadar, Croatia, covering its history, beaches, food, wine, and hidden gems.
The hosts share a detailed guide to visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, including tips on entrances, tracks, and a secret viewpoint.
An Australian couple shares entertaining and adventurous travel stories from around the world, including encounters with crocodiles and snipers.
The hosts re-release their popular Barcelona episode, sharing travel tips, stories, and wine recommendations for adventurous over-50s.
This episode explores house sitting as a cost-effective travel strategy, featuring expert Brittany who shares tips on getting started, applying, and succeeding as a house sitter.
A travel podcast episode about planning a multi-generational family adventure holiday in New Zealand, including skiing and other activities.
A highlight episode condensing 20 Italy travel episodes, covering must-see sites, hidden gems, tours, accommodations, bars, and practical tips for over-50 travelers.