The Travel Diaries

Unpacked: Japan, Mongolia, Praiano's Casa Angelina, Ladakh & more with travel writer, Luke Abrahams

September 27, 2026·41 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today I’m joined by travel writer, author and photographer, Luke Abrahams. Luke is one of the UK's most prolific travel journalists, having been to 30 countries this year alone, and he's about to release a new book, The Luxury Travel Book: 25 personal experiences that make you rethink the world and your place in it. These are stories that make you rethink the beauty of life and the mastery of human creativity, and it is packed full of his beautiful photography too.We'll be unpacking Ruthie Rogers' bucket list destination, Kyoto; reflecting on my Hotel of the Week, Casa Angelina; chatting about Luke's recent trip to Ladakh in Northern India, and answering your listener question.Destination RecapThe Shinmonzen, Kyoto, JapanPark Hyatt Kyoto, Kyoto, JapanSowaka, Kyoto, JapanTokyo, JapanOkinawa, JapanOsaka, JapanHotel Lo Scoglio, Nerano, ItalyThe Amalfi Coast, ItalyRavello, ItalyCasa Angelina, Praiano, ItalyPositano, ItalyCapri, ItalyLe Sirenuse, Positano, ItalyThe Path of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, ItalyScala, ItalyLadakh, IndiaShakti Ladakh, Ladakh, IndiaKargil, IndiaThe Imperial New Delhi, New Delhi, IndiaLeh, IndiaParo, BhutanGenghis Khan Retreat, Orkhon Valley, MongoliaUlaanbaatar, MongoliaKazakhstanTajikistanLuke's new book, The Luxury Travel Book: Extraordinary experiences money can't buy is available for pre-order here.If you’d like to find out who’s joining me next Tuesday, come and follow me on Instagram and TikTok, I’m @hollyrubenstein and I’d love to hear from you.With thanks to...Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.co.uk/hostI’ll be back on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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