You should have been there

Oct 23 2024 214 ep. 27 mins 301

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Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent and former BBC producer, Mick Webb, discuss the world of travel and delight in travellers' tales.

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PODCAST 202 BEWARE OF THE BEARS

Oct 23 2024 30 mins

We wonder if Brown Bears are good or bad for tourism, hear listener Sally Naylor's tale of her split-second travel decision and discuss whether the world is becoming too samey.

PODCAST 201 THE HIDDEN CHARMS OF M-WAY SERVICES

Oct 17 2024 29 mins

Philosopher and travel writer, Professor Emily Thomas, joins us to provide a cerebral take on motorways and their service areas. Thanks to David Dixon for his photo of the M 40 services on geograph.org.uk/photo/3299492

PODCAST 200 5 YEARS OF TRAVEL PODCASTING

Oct 04 2024 29 mins

We look back at the last 5 years of travel, at the changes, the experience of Covid and Brexit and at the best and worst of the 200 podcasts that we've made since 2019

PODCAST 199 SUMMER OF 24

Sep 18 2024 27 mins

We look back at the recent holiday season and mull over the highlights and headlines. What should we learn from them?

PODCAST 198 MEET ON THE LEDGE

Sep 04 2024 30 mins

Our guest is Gordon Stone, editor of "Strider," the magazine of the Long Distance Walkers' Association. We discuss good treks, good preparation and staying safe in hazardous conditions. And we reminisce about our great and not-so-great experiences.

PODCAST 197 Travel's Daily Demands

Aug 27 2024 29 mins

Taking bikes on trains, tussling with tensators and the trouble with tea bags. We share our, and listeners', tales of travel's challenges.

PODCAST 196 THE FOUR WINDS

Aug 08 2024 29 mins

We welcome weather presenter Jo Wheeler to discuss the part the wind plays in our travels. Should we pay more attention to its wily ways? And what on earth is a "medicane" ? Follow Jo on X @weatherdolly and send us a voice note to [email protected]

PODCAST 195 INSIDE ISTRIA

Jul 17 2024 29 mins

We unveil the charms of this multinational and multicultural peninsula: food, drink, landscapes, historical sites and modern attractions. Is it the perfect holiday destination? Meanwhile, the great tea debate rumbles on.

PODCAST 194 THE GREEN GREEN GRASS....

Jul 10 2024 26 mins

We hear what people look forward to most about coming home from a holiday And discuss the challenges facing the new government when it comes to travel, transport and tourism

PODCAST 193 THE VANGUARD WAY

Jun 28 2024 29 mins

We enjoy the perfect day's walk along the Vanguard Way in southern England, taking in the forest haunts of Winnie the Pooh along the way. Plus a warning to travellers about the latest travel scam.