832 episodes
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast The Independent
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3.8 • 356 Ratings
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Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel.
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May 16th - Celebrating 30 years at The Independent
Today's travel podcast, in which my excellent travel desk colleagues – Annabel Grossman, Benjamin Parker and Natalie Wilson – quiz me about 30 years at The Independent.
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May 15th - Looking skyward with astronomer Dr John Mason
Good heavens! Today I'm looking skyward with astronomer extraordinary Dr John Mason, who reports on the total eclipse last month, and the biggest display of Northern Lights for decades, last weekend.
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May 14th - An open goal for Berlin with Euro 2024?
One month to go before Euro 2024 kicks off in Munich, and two months before the final (England v Scotland?) in Berlin. Today I speak to Charles Wilson of CW Sports Travel.
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May 13th - "I'm on the train" – but is the wifi any good?
South Western Railway is shortly to bring in ultra-fast wifi on trains between London and Hampshire. But almost everywhere else in the UK, connectivity on rail is lousy. Why is this, and what can be done about it?
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May 10th - M25 shutdown: a test of traveler patience
I explore the weekend closure of the M25 and its impact on travellers between Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. From Central London, I delve into the reasons behind the closure, the detours, and how to navigate the changes.
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May 9th - Laying the track for Summer 2024
We're now at the end of the latest round of rail strikes by the train drivers’ union, Aslef, and so it's a good moment to look forward with some anticipation to the new rail options when the summer timetables come into effect on 2nd June.
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Customer Reviews
Unfollowed until they stop the music
The music was doing my head in. I can’t understand who thought non-stop background music was a good idea. I also agree there are too many ads in proportion to the short duration of the actual show. But I do understand that news organisations have to figure out a way to monetise their products so I give them some forgiveness for that. But NOT THE MUSIC. I’m not coming back until they stop it.
Content pretty good, sometimes excellent. I love all the travel updates; train cancellations such. Schadenfreude?
Stop the background music
Yes there are far too many adverts but the background music is the most jarring thing about this show. Otherwise very useful and interesting podcast.
A pleasant informative podcast by a respected expert.
A most informative, balanced review of current developments and trends in the travel industry by the doyen of said industry.
As for the background music, I rather like it. Without doubt, when I listen, there can be no doubt which podcast it is.
Simon has an easy presentation manner which makes this a definite daily listen for me.