I Travel For: A Podcast About Curiosity, Wonder, and Discovery

In Episode 4, host Hattie Pearson welcomes producers Otis, Ali, and Nora to their final destination and her hometown: Manchester. Together, they explore the vibrant city of Manchester and get an intimate sense of its inspiring, spirited identity.

In Episode 3, producer and comedian Nora Boydell follows her love of nature —and suggestions from local Brits—through a series of outdoor adventures across Great Britain. Her trip takes her from the iconic moors of Yorkshire to a rollercoaster mountain bike ride in Scotland and the historic Slate Mine of the stunning Lake District.

In Episode 2, writer, producer, and avid traveler Ali Lemer explores Great Britain’s rich cultural narratives and evolving creative communities. Her adventures through Cardiff’s Welsh heritage, Liverpool’s thriving music scene, and Bristol’s inspiring street art prove there is far more to British art and culture than people expect.

In Episode 1, producer and culinary explorer Otis Gray eats, drinks, and forages his way across Great Britain. From the cultural smorgasbord of London’s Borough Market to an Indian pub in Birmingham to mushroom hunting in the woods of Hereford, Otis’ flavorful journey is guided by the recommendations and generosity of local Brits.

What compels us to pack up and go to a new place? What curiosities inspire us to travel? In this series, we’ll ask three Americans to explore Great Britain and experience a new kind of travel one that pushes them to embrace their adventurous spirit and trust in local Brits. From American Airlines, British Airways, and Visit Britain. This is “I Travel For” a podcast that searches for the answers to why we travel. Through twists and turns, bumps in the road, and the truly unexpected, our travelers rely on both locals and their own curiosity - to act as their guide.