Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

I'm in Sharm El Sheikh, assessing the state of tourism during these turbulent times. Despite challenges, there's remarkable value and a chance to support this vital industry, all while enjoying the resort's famed hospitality.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me, Simon Calder, in a captivating conversation with Kuoni UK's Mark Duguid. We're delving into what defines luxury travel today, how preferences have evolved, and where the savvy high-end traveller is heading next.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southwest Iceland is seismically seething, causing some alarm for travellers. Is it safe to visit Iceland when the island is so geologically excitable? And will we see another Europe-wide shutdown caused by volcanic ash if it all goes pop?This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me, Simon Calder, at Gatwick Airport, where I'm about to experience Volotea's first UK flight to Strasbourg. We'll uncover how Volotea is carving out its niche in the bustling European air travel market and the significance of this newly restored route.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the long and bitter rail disputes between the rail unions and the train operators, a glimmer of hope has emerged – with the RMT for the first time making an offer to its members. The online referendum concludes on 30 November. So could it be all over by Christmas? I’m at the UK’s busiest rail station, London Waterloo.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s travel podcast features James Asquith, founder of Global Airlines – a start-up that aims to fly the Airbus A380 “SuperJumbo” across the Atlantic and to other destinations with an unbeatable inflight experience. I caught up with James at World Travel Market 2023 in London – where he told me that the double-deck plane is the key to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me as I sit with Darrell Wade to uncover the raw thrills of his travel exploits and tackle the big issues in tourism. We cut through the noise, revealing how travel shapes our world and our selves.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary travel guide writer Tim Burford, who's been writing for Bradt Guides for three decades, gives the inside track on his world – and where you should be going in 2024. We're talking at World Travel Market in London.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's early November, some fresh snow is promised in the Alps and so a good time to catch up with Chris Radford, director of the Ski Club of Great Britain. He has advice for novice skiers – starting with lessons on a dry ski slope.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due to Storm Ciaran British Airways have made weather adjustments across the UK and Europe. Around 50 flights have been affected.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for it to be delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.