Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
The IndependentSimon 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 | 1229 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & TravelLeisure | |||
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My first guest of the month is Rachel O’Reilly Director of Communications for Dertour UK – a company that includes Kuoni, Journey Latin America, Inghams, Kirker, Carrier and CV Villas, She says solo travellers who are not single are the fastest growi... more
Wizz Air's UK Managing Director, Yvonne Moynihan, has been telling me about the year so far; Wizz Air's new "Class" product that will emulate British Airways' Club Europe on some routes from Luton; and plans for being the first airline back into Ukra... more
Exploring the Arctic is one of the greatest experiences open to tourists – visiting remote locations such as Svalbard and Greenland – but there are concerns about the environmental impact of such voyages. Now Heather Thorkelson, founder of Minimal Im... more
In the 1970s, air fares were so high that the best way to reach India from the UK was on public transport – which Butterfield's Overland Tours was happy to organise, via Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan. Now one of the perpetrators, Richard Loosley, has ... more
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Apple Podcasts1Crocodile1985
United Kingdom6 months ago - Content good, quality meh
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?
Apple Podcasts3Elowen SUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Always interesting
Love the actual podcast but not a fan of all these adverts. They’re getting very monotonous
Apple Podcasts4cassy94yorkUnited Kingdoma year ago - Big fan of Simon Calder but…
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.
Apple Podcasts1KW090807060504United Kingdoma year ago - Good
Take ads off. When possible use a better mic with a bit more noise cancelling. No stupid music.
Apple Podcasts5real-lucas12United Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #5 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #178 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  South Africa/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Finland/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
Apple Podcasts | #71 |  Netherlands/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Heather Thorkelson
2. Richard Loosley
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4. Martin Rolfe
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7. Mark Hopwood
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