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Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! In this episode, Tony and Sarah take you to Sri Lanka — one of their earliest trips together — and prove just how much culture, adventure, and fun you can pack into a single weekend.

From watching elephants being bathed at Pinnawala 🐘, exploring the ancient Dambulla Caves 🪨, and staying overnight at the iconic Cinnamon Lodge 🎶 to climbing (or refusing to climb!) Sigiriya’s Lion Rock 🦁, going on safari in Minneriya National Park and more 🐘🦓 — this whirlwind trip covers the cultural and natural highlights of Sri Lanka.

As always, Tony and Sarah share plenty of laughs, misadventures, and reflections on travelling together — including what they learned about each other on only their second ever trip as friends.

🎧 Whether you’re short on time or planning a longer adventure, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration for making the most of Sri Lanka in just a few days.

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Welcome back to Bantering Across Borders! Join Tony and Sarah as they turn their expat lens onto Dubai – their home for over a decade – to share a very different side of the city that most tourists never see.

Forget the clichés of mega malls and shiny skyscrapers. In this episode, your favourite bantering duo reveal their insider tips for getting off the tourist trail and uncovering Dubai’s surprising hidden gems. From flamingos in the desert, serene lakes at sunrise, and the bustle of the old town, to camel racing, comedy nights, and why a golf course restaurant might just be the perfect spot for people-watching, Tony and Sarah uncover the quirks and charms of life in Dubai.

Along the way, they share how living in this ever-changing city has shaped them, reflect on their friendship, and drop a few laughs about the everyday realities of expat life.

🎧 Whether you’re planning a trip, living in the UAE, or just curious about what lies beyond the glitter, this episode will give you fresh perspectives on Dubai.

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Ready to hear about ancient pyramids, and unexpected sandstorms? In this episode, we take you deep into Sudan, as we road trip from Khartoum to the pyramids in Meroe.

Expect history, humour, and a bit of mayhem. This is not a travel guide—it’s a real-life travel tale packed with laughs, surprises, and heartfelt moments

In this episode, we cover:

• The real story behind Sudan’s pyramids
• What’s inside the National Museum of Sudan
• Surviving a sandstorm while camping in the desert
• What it’s really like to travel in Sudan as a foreigner

If you’re curious about off-the-beaten-path travel, and love a good laugh, this episode is for you.

Perfect for listeners who love:

• Travel podcasts with personality
• African travel stories
• Underrated destinations
• Funny and authentic storytelling
• British humour and expat adventures
• Real travel, not Instagram gloss

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Don’t forget to listen to the rest of the series and join us as we share our travel tales from Saudi, South Korea, Azerbaijan, and Kuwait.

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