Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

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• September 8th - Autumn and winter in Austria: what awaits the traveller? 08.09.2025
• September 5th - Today is National Travel Agent Day – and here's a top travel figure on a mission 05.09.2025
• September 4th - The freedom of Europe – how to make the most of the current Interrail flash sale 04.09.2025
• September 3rd - Dollar dives, euro strengthens, and the surprise third currency 03.09.2025
• September 2nd - Travel Desk Tuesday: the joys of St Lucia 02.09.2025
• September 1st - How do you solve a problem like overtourism? The story from Dubrovnik 01.09.2025
• August 29th - Entry-exit system begins 12 October – and these could be the worst-affected European airports 29.08.2025
• August 28th - The most successful and resilient figure in aviation? Meet Michael O'Leary 28.08.2025
• August 27th - Going solo: how travelling on your own can be a joy more than a challenge – especially for women 27.08.2025
• August 26th - "You feel like you’re giving back as much as you’re taking” 26.08.2025
• August 25th - Cabin air quality: what’s the problem – and the solution? 25.08.2025
• August 22nd - Beach safety thanks to public-spirited local volunteers 22.08.2025
• August 21st - 10 Marathon-length walks down, 15 more to go 21.08.2025
• August 20th - The American Way of Life 20.08.2025
• August 19th - What is the ideal flight time for a trip from the UK to Europe – and coming back? 19.08.2025
• August 18th - Escape from Canada – two families tell their stories of being caught up in strike mayhem 18.08.2025
• August 15th - Meet the most upmarket travel company in the world 15.08.2025
• August 14th - How far would you go for 5 million frequent flyer points? 14.08.2025
• August 13th - The total eclipse of the century 13.08.2025
• August 12th - Look ahead a year from now to the skies over Europe 12.08.2025