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Michael Palin on the Philippines, over-tourism and his Python-era travel tales
This week, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson are joined by the legendary Sir Michael Palin to discuss his latest adventures in the Philippines, his clo…
9 hours ago
How 9/11 reshaped travel forever and what the future holds for airport security
This week as a catastrophic air traffic control meltdown disrupted 300,000 travel plans, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson discuss whether regular avia…
1 week ago
North vs. South: Settling the ultimate staycation debate
Following a major cybersecurity breach at Manchester Airport, Greg and Simon discuss whether it’s ever truly safe to log on to airport Wi-Fi - and th…
2 weeks ago
Exposed: The terrifying risk of lithium batteries exploding on planes
Following a high-stakes experiment at a laboratory in Warwick, Greg reveals why airlines are so terrified of lithium battery fires - and the essentia…
3 weeks ago
The forgotten corners of Spain hungry for more tourists
Looking for a quick getaway? This week, Simon and Greg dive into the rise of the “micro-cation” - the trend of squeezing maximum adventure into minim…
4 weeks ago
Will you soon be catching an overnight train direct from Scotland to Paris? Plus the rewards (and risks) of taking a gap year
All aboard! This week, Simon and Greg debate the future of rail travel as we examine the feasibility of a direct overnight train from Scotland to Fra…
1 month ago
100ml airport rules were ‘security theatre’ all along
It has been 20 years since the 100ml liquid restrictions were first introduced at airports, and many travellers are asking the same question: when wi…
1 month, 1 week ago
British travellers advised to prepare ‘evacuation grab bags’ during holidays
With wildfires causing disruption across Europe, this week’s episode focuses on your essential rights if your holiday destination becomes a disaster …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ryanair ‘will not wait for anybody’ as Britons prepare for summer of border chaos
In this week’s episode, Simon and Greg speak exclusively to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary as he warns British travellers that his airline won't wait fo…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The best (and worst) Greek islands
As Simon dials in from a taverna on the island of Patmos, this week’s episode focuses on the best ways to explore the Greek islands. Where is best fo…
2 months ago