The Travel Expert with Simon Calder
Join veteran travel journalist Simon Calder for an exciting new adventure - The Travel Expert, a new weekly podcast from the Telegraph. Alongside fellow travel writer Greg Dickinson, Simon explores destinations from the Alps to Zanzibar, plus the inside track on the latest travel news and how it affects your next trip. They answer burning questions, from the cheapest ways to travel Greece to whether airline points are really worth it. Unpack the biggest stories shaping the world of travel, every Friday.
Episodes
Ryanair ‘will not wait for anybody’ as Britons prepare for summer of border chaos
In this week’s episode, Simon and Greg speak exclusively to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary as he warns British travellers that his airline won't wait for passengers caught up in passport queues this summer.They also discuss the harrowing mid-air emergency on a flight from Greece to Germany where a cabin window shattered and a passenger was partially pulled through the window.Moving from airport borde
The best (and worst) Greek islands
As Simon dials in from a taverna on the island of Patmos, this week’s episode focuses on the best ways to explore the Greek islands. Where is best for a luxury escape or a family getaway, and what is the best possible island-hopping itinerary? And after a hectic 48 hours in Dubai, Greg shares his findings as geopolitical tensions ramp up in the Gulf. He found cut-price hotels, stoic locals, m
Why the North has better seaside towns than the South
In this week’s episode, Simon and Greg explore the impending “staycation stampede” as the UK swelters in yet another heatwave: is it a real trend, or just the usual summer rush?They also discuss whether the best seaside towns are in the North or the South, and delve into the great debate of sandy versus shingle beaches.Moving from the coastline to the skies, they discuss the potential easyJet take
The best (and worst) of US travel, according to the co-founder of Lonely Planet
In this week’s episode, Simon and Greg welcome into the studio the co-founder of Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler. Tony has travelled to every corner of the world, including 47 US states. To mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, Greg and Simon quiz Tony on his opinions on tipping culture, roadside motels, and the pros and cons of the Amtrak service.They also discuss the recent chaos across Eur
Europe's top ‘coolcations’, and why the ‘no-fly cruise’ is on the rise
You can watch The Travel Expert on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7B8r8XAkKIYIn this week’s episode, Simon calls in from a boat in the Outer Hebrides while Greg roasts in central London. With the mercury surpassing 40°C in some corners of Europe, they discuss the best destinations to sidestep the Continental heat, including a “coolcation” in a laid-back Spanish coastal town.Plus, they discuss the Forei
The world’s first 20-hour flight, plus why budget airfares are rising
In this week's episode, Simon and Greg discuss the EU's controversial air travel reforms, which could affect British passengers. Under the proposals, airlines warn fares could rise, child-seating policies will be overhauled, and a new system is designed to make compensation claims easier.Plus, the latest news from Project Sunrise: Qantas' ambitious plan to link London and Sydney non-stop. Simon an
A million dollar holiday? Inside America's World Cup rip-off
In this episode of The Travel Expert, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson tackle the complex travel conundrums surrounding the 2026 World Cup.They discuss the US border headaches and travel rip-offs that have plagued the tournament so far, and delve into one quite extraordinary $1m package holiday to watch the final in New York City. Plus, Simon's strategies for a sub-£1,000 alternative.With the solar
Is your summer holiday at risk? How to outsmart the European border chaos
In the first episode of The Travel Expert, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson discuss the chaos caused by the EU's new biometric border measures, and dissect how to make things as painless as possible when travelling to Europe this summer. Plus, they share their greatest travel experiences – from Turkey's Lycian Way to the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina – and answer your pressing travel conundrum
Coming Soon: The Travel Expert
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