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August 24th - ScotRail is telling passengers to not take one of its trains
Today’s podcast is all about the remarkable move by Scotrail to persuade people not to travel on one of its key inter-city trains, the 10.51am from I…
3 years, 8 months ago
August 23rd - On board the surprise Florence Express
Today's podcast is brought to you from on board the surprise Florence Express after my delayed indirect train became a direct train – a minor Italian…
3 years, 8 months ago
August 22nd - Reflections as I walk along the coast of Sicily
I’m walking along the north coast of Sicily, between Capo d’Orlando and Brolo, to the accompaniment of some chirruping cicadas. Along the way, a rath…
3 years, 8 months ago
August 18th - A slow-moving security queue at Heathrow
Today's podcast comes to you from a slow-moving security queue at Heathrow.
Britain's biggest airport has extended its cap on departing passengers to…
3 years, 8 months ago
August 17th - Yet another delayed Air Canada flight
Today, I’m on board yet another delayed Air Canada flight. I don’t even know if there’s such a thing as an on-time departure on the Canadian national…
3 years, 8 months ago
August 16th - Hotel booking top tips
Today I'm stepping out from the absolutely gorgeous 1930s Ambassador Hotel and into the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As I do so, I share with you…
3 years, 8 months ago
August 15th - Taking to America's railroads
Pulling out of Detroit by rail, you really get a glimpse of America hurtling by. As I made my way to Chicago, you can see the ghosts of suburbs long …
3 years, 8 months ago
August 12th - Trying to find the soul of Detroit
One of the shining examples of America's post-war optimism and wealth creation as millions chased the American Dream, Detroit has fallen on rather ha…
3 years, 9 months ago
August 11th - In praise of the backpacker hostel
I have just checked out of The Clarence Park hostel in central Toronto, which is a joy – on a budget.
In today's podcast, I talk to you about the oppo…
3 years, 9 months ago
August 10th - The thoroughly intriguing city of Saguenay
Today I’ve travelled 100 miles north from Quebec City to the thoroughly intriguing city of Saguenay. As you approach, you drive through the usual Nor…
3 years, 9 months ago