You should have been there TRAVEL MIRACLES Podcast 230
Dec 20, 2025
Dive into travel tales where time bends and castles become soulful pastries. Hear remarkable listener stories, including a heroic WW2 escape through the Pyrenees. Discover the chaotic rollout of the new Entry-Exit System with biometric checks. Enjoy mishaps with car hire leading to surprising insurance miracles. Celebrate listener favorites like Bamburgh and Tantallon castles, while exploring unforgettable highlights from Chandigarh to Amritsar. Tune in for a whirlwind of uplifting travel memories and adventures!
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Chain Of Small Miracles In Heilbronn Trip
- Simon Calder arrived 20 minutes early at Baden-Baden Airport and lucked into sharing a taxi with cabin crew to catch a delayed train. A tourist office then casually lent him a key, enabling a spontaneous visit to Heilbronn's tower.
WWII Escape Across The Pyrenees
- Lynn Woods recounts Sergeant William Cantor's escape after a Halifax bomber crash, aided by locals and the resistance across France and the Pyrenees. He reached Gibraltar and was repatriated to England to receive the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Hire Car Damage Reimbursed Quickly
- Tim Buckle clipped a curb in Bordeaux, damaging an alloy and tyre, and faced a difficult local garage situation before a hire company fixed it. He later reclaimed the €500 from his standalone insurance by emailing documents and received a bank transfer within a week.