You should have been there
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You should have been there
Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent and former BBC producer, Mick Webb, discuss the world of travel and delight in travellers' tales.
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BECOMING A BLUE BADGE GUIDE Podcast 239
On College Green in London's Westminster, surrounded by historic buildings, we talk to Frances Linzee Gordon about what it takes to become an elite, B...
A beginner's guide to South East Asia PODCAST 238
Authentic dragons, astonishing temples, beguiling coastlines and great food. Find out whether one of the region's 11 countries floats your boat.
The cost of tourism PODCAST 237
We mull over the concept of over-tourism, its causes and effects as well as some remedies. Why not try the place next door, for instance?
Straits, dire and desirable PODCAST 236
We shine a light on the world's many and varied straits- not just that one. Are they an underappreciated geographical feature?
The Wonders of Oaxaca : Podcast 235
We explore the delights- natural, culinary, architectural and cultural- of the colourful Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Mexico City : murals and so much more in PODCAST 234
We plot a route across Mexico's mighty metropolis, taking in its many marvels
THERE BE DRAGONS! PODCAST 233
We consider the perils of venturing off venturing off the beaten track, talk to an adventure tour organiser facing up to current hazards in Venezuela...
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Podcast 232
Do you recognise this flag? It's one of the destinations that Simon found out about at the Adventure Travel Show in London. We discuss real travel adv...
Out with the Old, in with the New PODCAST 231
We assess the past year in travel and anticipate the next one, with thoughts on destinations and technology as well as the giving of some self-indulge...
TRAVEL MIRACLES Podcast 230
Amazing travel experiences in which the laws of time are challenged , castles like "pastry shops for the soul" and the glacial progress of the new Eur...
Great Unfinished buildings PODCAST 229
We chat about the Sagrada Familia, the National Monument of Scotland and confront the brave new world of "frictionless travel" as promised by facial r...
Castles in Spain PODCAST 228
We discuss Spain's wealth of dramatic castles- the best to visit, the best to stay in and the one where you'll find the best pastries
PODCAST 227 Castles, caravanserai and the ruins of Baalbek
Simon reports on his recent journeys to Lebanon, Northern Cyprus and Moldova. Also, we discuss the timeless allure of castles.
PODCAST 226 Prepare for the EES
We try to make sense of the new entry /exit system that will affect UK travellers to Europe's Schengen area: what is it? when will it start? what will...
PODCAST 225 ANATOMY OF A MOUNTAIN TREK
Join us for a brief but steep hike through the Pyrenees in the footsteps of exiles and refugees and the hoofprints of sheep, cows and isards.
PODCAST 224 Station to Station
Join Simon and Mick on the nearest thing to a hill climb that South London can offer. But will it be a suitable rehearsal for their forthcoming trek...
PODCAST 223 Travel Conundrums
We get to grips with two very different travelling dilemmas: can you get to the middle of nowhere and how can you combat the trickery and duplicity...
PODCAST 222 Ancient and Modern
We track down traditional Spanish houses, search for great Airbnb's and report on a green ferry service across the Channel-by yacht.
PODCAST 221 Tales of showers and language malfunctions
We showcase listeners' anecdotes about bewildering showers, linguistic confusions and unexpected strandings. Thanks to Ginger Hendee for the photo (on...
PODCAST 220 Churches in the danger zone
Simon enjoys Lithuania and falls prey to creeping delays and dynamic currency conversions during a whistle stop European tour. Meanwhile Mick takes p...
PODCAST 219 All the Way to Vauxhall
An underwhelming new dawn for our railways, an inadvertent phone error by an airport boss and the unveiling of a "slow" race across the world.
PODCAST 218 Brits Abroad
We talk about the challenges of settling into French village life, review races across the world and wonder why we need a new airline linking the UK w...
PODCAST 217 Below Deck in the Adriatic
Join Simon on his tour of beautiful Croatian Islands and share your thoughts on holiday souvenirs, Voyages a trois and "Trevi Fountain wishes" for wa...
PODCAST 216 Travel in Turbulent Times
Electricity blackouts, cancellations, widespread delays............We discuss how to hedge your holiday bets in an era of chaos and confusion. The p...
PODCAST 215 IN BELGIUM
Enjoy our guide to the varied and often surprising charms of the country at the heart of Europe, and just a train ride from the UK.
PODCAST 214 Choosing a restaurant
One of the delights and challenges of a trip abroad is deciding where to eat. We discuss listeners' opinions on what to look for and what to avoid!
PODCAST 213 The Joy of Maps
Mike Parker, author of the best selling "Map Addict," joins us to share his love affair with maps and his thoughts on the politics of cartography and...
PODCAST 212 THE WILD PLACES
Author and professor, Jean Mcneil, joins us to talk about her new book, Latitudes, and leads us into some of the world's great wildernesses. Danger,...
PODCAST 211 South America for beginners
Which country should you choose for your first visit to South America? We assess the attractions and weigh up the pros and cons of four big-hitter...
PODCAST 210 DONKEY BUSINESS
We discuss legendary music museums, Chinese airlines, sustainable breakfast buffets and the pros and cons of travelling with donkeys. Thanks to Flori...
PODCAST 209 BUFFET BREAKFAST BATTLES
Foragers take on anti-foragers in the great breakfast buffet debate, we continue the train limerick challenge and feature a topical update on romanti...
PODCAST 208 CELEBRATING THE RAILWAY
We welcome Mark Smith, well known as "the man in seat 61" to discuss the bicentenary of the first official railway journey, a gift from the UK to th...
PODCAST 207 Manatees v humanity
We discuss the possible impact on travel to the USA of the impending Donald Trump presidency while Simon reports from Florida on the often fraught int...
PODCAST 206 NEW YEAR, OLD YEAR
Simon and Mick share their favourite travel moments from 2024- best views, meals and cultural encounters- before looking forward to 2025. Happy New...
PODCAST 205 BEHIND THE SCENES OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL
We talk to Dylan Harris, founder of Lupine Travel, about his tour company, how they decide on their destinations and what it's like to organise trips...
PODCAST 204 THE QUIET SIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS
Simon recounts tales from his recent trek through Nepal's Lumba Sumba pass and, inspired by Rome's Trevi fountain we launch a strand of travel wishes!
PODCAST 203 HITTING THE HEIGHTS
Simon Calder and Mick Webb compare their recent lofty experiences in Nepal and La Gomera respectively.
PODCAST 202 BEWARE OF THE BEARS
We wonder if Brown Bears are good or bad for tourism, hear listener Sally Naylor's tale of her split-second travel decision and discuss whether the wo...
PODCAST 201 THE HIDDEN CHARMS OF M-WAY SERVICES
Philosopher and travel writer, Professor Emily Thomas, joins us to provide a cerebral take on motorways and their service areas.
Thanks to Davi...
PODCAST 200 5 YEARS OF TRAVEL PODCASTING
We look back at the last 5 years of travel, at the changes, the experience of Covid and Brexit and at the best and worst of the 200 podcasts that we'...