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March 1st - March rail strikes
It's the first of March — Happy St David's Day — so I thought I should warn you about what you can expect if you're travelling around by train this m…
3 years, 2 months ago
February28th - What to do when passenger names are wrong
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is about what to do if a passenger name is incorrect on a booking. Airlines are very eager that names …
3 years, 2 months ago
February 27th - ETIAS postponed again
I regularly trawl the European Union site for news about the “ETIAS” scheme and have seen that they have quietly changed the target date.
It turns out…
3 years, 2 months ago
February 24th - The golden age of air travel
Why has air travel become so fraught with difficulties?" So asks a reader. "50 years ago travelling by plane was exciting and reliable. Now it seems …
3 years, 2 months ago
February 23rd - Visiting the Armistice Carriage
I'm in Compiègne in northern France, which has a compelling chateau to rival Versailles and Fontainebleau, and also the 'Armistice Carriage' – the ra…
3 years, 2 months ago
February 22nd - Why I value being the last person on the plane
How do you get the best seat on a plane? Well, I'll outline my strategy: I tend to get on last. But let me warn you that it doesn't always work.
This…
3 years, 2 months ago
February 21st - French trains, on a budget
For the first time, I am trying the French notion of no frills trains.
French railways has a budget brand called Ouigo. It uses the same high speed t…
3 years, 2 months ago
February 20th - How to get the most from a Safari
On today's travel podcast, I speak with wildlife guide and safari camp owner Paul Goldstein about how to get the most from a Safari.
This podcast is f…
3 years, 2 months ago
February 17th - A talk with Manchester Museum Director, Esme Ward
On today's podcast, I chat with Manchester Museum Director, Esme Ward about what visitors can expect from the museum, having just opened its doors fo…
3 years, 2 months ago
February 16th - Claiming your just deserts when things go wrong with travel
I'm joined on today's podcast by my colleague Charlotte Hindle, and we're discussing how to get your money back when travel plans go awry.
This podcas…
3 years, 2 months ago