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Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
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April 26th - From Italy's tracks: assessing UK's proposed rail reforms
7 mins; April 26, 2024
April 25th - Navigating Venice’s new tourist fee: insights and impacts
6 mins; April 25, 2024
April 24th - Heathrow hits high marks: a look with CFO Javier Echave
8 mins; April 24, 2024
April 23rd - Continuing Rail strikes: what it means for UK commuters
8 mins; April 23, 2024
April 22nd - Heathrow strikes Alert: what you need to know
6 mins; April 22, 2024
April 19th - Reevaluating wildlife tourism with Paul Goldstein
7 mins; April 19, 2024
April 18th - Stranded at Dubai: a travel crisis examined
6 mins; April 18, 2024
April 17th - Global wanderer Arvi Bahal on his holiday in one of the world’s most dangerous places
7 mins; April 17, 2024
April 16th - What to know if you're flying to the Middle East
7 mins; April 16, 2024
April 15th - Is JFK the worst airport in the world?
6 mins; April 15, 2024
April 11th - "I’ve come to look for America"
6 mins; April 11, 2024
April 10th - Greetings from the Ethan Allen Express
6 mins; April 10, 2024
April 9th - The solar eclipse from Montreal
6 mins; April 09, 2024
April 8th - Awaiting the Great American Eclipse: an airport diary
5 mins; April 08, 2024
April 5th - That Friday feeling as more rail strikes hit
8 mins; April 05, 2024
April 4th - The battle for smoother airport security
7 mins; April 04, 2024
April 3rd- Train strikes across the UK: a traveler's strategy
7 mins; April 03, 2024
April 2nd - Reimagining night travel: Europe's Rail revolution
5 mins; April 02, 2024
April 1st - A little bit of history on your travels with Bettany Hughes
10 mins; April 01, 2024
March 29th - Manchester Airport reaches for the skies
6 mins; March 29, 2024
March 28th - Jet2 takes liverpool: a new chapter begins
10 mins; March 28, 2024
March 27th - Passport validity exposed: Truths behind the tales
6 mins; March 27, 2024
March 26th - Flight path to the future: aviation innovates and greens
7 mins; March 26, 2024
March 25th - Chasing shadows: the 2024 North American eclipse
5 mins; March 25, 2024
March 22nd - The sky's new hue: hydrogen-powered planes by 2035
10 mins; March 22, 2024
March 21st - Rail and tube strikes: a new wave of disruptions
6 mins; March 21, 2024
March 20th - The secret world of frequent flyer schemes
9 mins; March 20, 2024
March 19th- Navigating Easter in Rome: insights from a tour guide
8 mins; March 19, 2024
March 18th - Reviving UK tourism: Insights and innovations
9 mins; March 18, 2024
March 15th - GWR unveils battery-powered train in London
6 mins; March 15, 2024
March 14th - National Express goes green: an electric transition
8 mins; March 14, 2024
March 13th - M25 Shutdown: unpacking the weekend's traffic challenge
10 mins; March 13, 2024
March 12th - Paris prepares for the world's visit during this summer's Olympics
6 mins; March 12, 2024
March 11th - Flying with confidence
22 mins; March 11, 2024
March 8th - Stranded in paradise: TUI's handling of a flight fiasco
7 mins; March 08, 2024
March 7th - A critical piece of infrastructure shuts down for repairs
6 mins; March 07, 2024
March 6th - What Jeremy Hunt's budget has in store for travellers
7 mins; March 06, 2024
March 5th - BA's Strategic Return to Southeast Asia: A Delicate Balance
7 mins; March 05, 2024
March 4th - Ukraine Eyes Post-War Tourism Renaissance
7 mins; March 04, 2024
March 1st - The Future of Rail: Expanding Access and Embracing Sustainability
12 mins; March 01, 2024
February 29th - Navigating the Skies: The Future of British Airways Pilots
6 mins; February 29, 2024
February 28th - Flight Deck Futures: BALPA's Vision with Amy Leversidge
8 mins; February 28, 2024
February 27th - Wendy Wu: Pioneering Unique Journeys in the World of Travel
5 mins; February 27, 2024
February 26th - Are Boeing going to cost holidaymakers more for European holidays?
8 mins; February 26, 2024
February 23rd - Is this Ireland's most beautiful coastal trail?
7 mins; February 23, 2024
February 22nd - The UK's ETA on Electronic Travel Authorisation
7 mins; February 22, 2024
February 21st - How Heathrow is flying back to profits
7 mins; February 21, 2024
February 20th - How can Wizz Air compete with other airline giants?
8 mins; February 20, 2024
February 19th - Sailing Home: A New Zealand Odyssey Aboard Queen Victoria
10 mins; February 19, 2024
February 16th - Journey Through Sarajevo: Echoes of the Past Meet Modern Skies
7 mins; February 16, 2024
February 15th - From Aslef Strikes to French Rail Chaos: A Turbulent Journey for Train Travellers
6 mins; February 15, 2024
February 14th - The Scales of Air Travel: Addressing the Needs of Plus-Size Travellers
8 mins; February 14, 2024
February 13th - Motorhome Adventures Across Europe: A Unique Group Travel Concept
6 mins; February 13, 2024
February 12th - Election Year Adventures: Exploring Global Politics with Guided Tours
12 mins; February 12, 2024
February 9th - Redefining the City Break: New Favourites and Timeless Tips
8 mins; February 09, 2024
February 8th- Aviation Legacy: A Tour of Air Museums with Experts
11 mins; February 08, 2024
February 7th - The Pandemic and Beyond: Dragoman's Overland Odyssey
6 mins; February 07, 2024
February 6th - Cultural Journeys: Saudi Arabia Through the Eyes of an Adventurous Accountant
9 mins; February 06, 2024
February 5th - Breaking the Sound Barrier: Memories of Concorde with Captain Andy Mills
8 mins; February 05, 2024
February 2nd - Central American Departures: Patience Required at Guatemala City Airport
4 mins; February 02, 2024
February 1st - On the Road in Antigua: Exploring Guatemala's Colourful Buses
6 mins; February 01, 2024
January 31st - Boutique adventures in Panama City
12 mins; January 31, 2024
January 30th - Navigating the 2024 Rail Strikes: Aslef vs Train Operators
8 mins; January 30, 2024
January 29th - Luxury or liability? The Debate Over Giant Cruise Ships
7 mins; January 29, 2024
January 26th - Gratuity Grievances: The Tipping Debate Continues
8 mins; January 26, 2024
January 25th - To Tip or Not to Tip: A Global Dilemma
8 mins; January 25, 2024
January 24th - Uncovering the Secrets of Currency Exchange
8 mins; January 24, 2024
January 23rd - The Great British Rail Sale: A Chat with Rail Minister Huw Merriman
4 mins; January 23, 2024
January 22nd - A Week of Disruptions: UK Travel's Rough Ride
5 mins; January 22, 2024
January 19th - Booking flights to Australia next Christmas
6 mins; January 19, 2024
January 18th - Will discount train fares go off the rails?
5 mins; January 18, 2024
January 17th - Inside the aviation industry with Ryanair
6 mins; January 17, 2024
January 16th -The Future of UK Rail Travel: LNER's Ticket Revolution
9 mins; January 16, 2024
January 15th - UK Rail Strikes: A Never-Ending Saga
8 mins; January 15, 2024
January 12th - The pitfalls of "Sixth Freedom" flying
8 mins; January 12, 2024
January 11th - Aviation's Remarkable Recovery: A 2023 Overview
6 mins; January 11, 2024
January 10th - Why Boeing 737 Max 9s are still in operation
6 mins; January 10, 2024
January 9th - Heathrow's Time Adjustment: BA's Updated Connecting Policy
5 mins; January 09, 2024
January 8th - Mid-Air Mystery: Unpacking the Alaska Flight Door Mishap
6 mins; January 08, 2024
January 5th - Tube Tensions Rise: A Week of Disruption Ahead in London
6 mins; January 05, 2024
January 4th - Navigating Travel Insurance: A Family's Cautionary Tale
5 mins; January 04, 2024
January 3rd - Aviation Safety in Focus: The Tokyo Airport Incident
8 mins; January 03, 2024
January 2nd - 2023 was the safest year ever for passenger aviation
5 mins; January 02, 2024
January 1st - Smart passport gates
3 mins; January 01, 2024
December 29th - New Year's Travel Guide
5 mins; December 29, 2023
December 28th - Scenes of Chaos and Confusion
4 mins; December 28, 2023
December 27th - The UK's Christmas Transport Policy
5 mins; December 27, 2023
December 26th - Boxed in on Boxing Day?
2 mins; December 26, 2023
December 25th - A Special Church on Christmas Day
4 mins; December 25, 2023
December 22nd - The aftermath of Storm Pia
5 mins; December 22, 2023
December 21st - Storm Pia is causing chaos
4 mins; December 21, 2023
December 20th - Navigating the maze of Krakow train station
7 mins; December 20, 2023
December 18th - Calder's Christmas Chaos
5 mins; December 18, 2023
December 15th - How school closures create Christmas chaos for your holidays
7 mins; December 15, 2023
December 14th - Eurotunnel's vow for 2030
6 mins; December 14, 2023
December 13th - The Berlin to Paris sleeper train reawakens
4 mins; December 13, 2023
December 12th - A look at Tirana and Albania Since My First Visit In The 1980s
5 mins; December 12, 2023
December 11th - How to avoid 'Frenetic Friday' this Christmas
5 mins; December 11, 2023
December 8th - How the UK is getting school travel groups back from the EU
6 mins; December 08, 2023
December 7th - How (un)reliable is the London Underground?
9 mins; December 07, 2023
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