Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel.
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Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1197 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture |
On a shiny 21st-century train with just one careful previous owner, I am talking to Richard Allan – managing director of Chiltern Railways – about new rolling stock for a network that currently relies on trains nearly half a century old.
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At London St Pancras International, hub for Eurostar – and one of three locations in the UK where passport control is carried out before departing for France – I caught up with Alex Norris, Minister for Border Security and Asylum.
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My colleague, senior travel writer Natalie Wilson, has been telling me more about the making of a film about training to be cabin crew.
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I'm in Prague, tackling the Kafkaesque bureaucracy of the new Schengen area digital borders scheme.
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50% of the episode time is ads
I like Simon Calder and these little snippets, and although the ads are annoying I understand they have to make money somehow. However, there are quality issues that have made me unsubscribe - in particular the editing, where words are missed out usually at least once an episode and sometimes lots more. It’s a quick daily podcast, but surely someone can spend 5 mins listening to it to check for glitches?
Love the actual podcast but not a fan of all these adverts. They’re getting very monotonous
The latest episode was only 10 mins long, but had 5 mins worth of ads?! I’ll stick to Simon’s other podcast, You should have been there.
Take ads off. When possible use a better mic with a bit more noise cancelling. No stupid music.
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This podcast offers valuable insights into the world of travel, focusing on emerging destinations, tourism trends, and practical travel advice. Frequent discussions with industry experts, including travel correspondents and tourism officials, cover topics like sustainable tourism practices, the impacts of economic changes on travel, and up-to-date information on various travel destinations. With its engaging storytelling and expert interviews, the show stands out for its commitment to responsible travel and in-depth analyses of the travel industry, making it a go-to resource for travelers seeking both inspiration and information.
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