Monty Don: Get out of your bubble! Immerse yourself in a new culture on holiday

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton

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Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 45 minutes

What does a truly restful holiday look like to you? Do you want novelty or routine? Horticulturalist Monty Don relaxes most when he knows the drill: same Greek island, same terrace for breakfast, same collapsable travel kettle packed!Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat with Fearne – brought to you by British Airways Holidays – Monty explains the difference between all the globe-trotting he does for work, and a proper switching-off holiday.They chat about the excitement of stepping off a plane into an entirely different culture, as well as why you won’t find either of them staying up late for a social dinner.Monty also explores why it was important to be one of the first people to talk about his mental health in the media decades ago, and what more still needs to be done to support those with depression. Plus, how does Seasonal Affective Disorder manifest for Monty?British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected, offer a 24hr holiday helpline, and allow you to book with a low deposit. All holidays include a generous baggage allowance per person. Go to Ba.com/holidays to find out more.Listen to other episodes of The Happy Place Guide To Holidays:Fearne’s holiday likes and dislikesChris McCauslandSophie Ellis-Bextor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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