What compels us to book a flight to a place we’ve never been? What draws us to other cultures? What inspires us to discover hidden places and untold stories?

From Slate Studios in partnership with American Airlines, British Airways, and Visit Britain, I Travel For is a podcast about the reasons we explore. Host Hattie Pearson follows American travelers as they traverse Great Britain. But here’s the twist: they didn’t plan their own trips — local Brits did.

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. 

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

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