February 16th - Surcharges
I explain how the rise in fuel prices is affecting your plane tickets.Of course this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign up at independent.co.uk/newsletters. Hosted ...
16 Feb 20225min
February 15th - Railways in recovery
Railway companies are having to adapt to a myriad of changes in our travel patterns due to the coronavirus pandemic, from how we spend our holidays to our daily commute. I explain how railway companie...
15 Feb 20225min
February 14th - Why is car rental so expensive this year, and can you do anything about it?
The coronavirus pandemic has left car rental companies with a shortage of cars, meaning car rental prices are three times higher than usual. But never fear! Here are some useful tips to save you money...
14 Feb 20224min
February 11th - Eurostar Travel
Today I'm taking the Eurostar, which has survived the Covid crisis despite being hit harder than any other transport undertaking. Join me as I explain the current rules around international travel and...
11 Feb 20226min
February 10th - "Landmark moment for international travel" as post-arrival test is scrapped
Covid tests for travellers returning to the UK have been scrapped at long last, which Grant Shapps has described as a "landmark moment for international travel". Join me in Northern Burgundy where I c...
10 Feb 20225min
February 9th - J'taime Paris, Je déteste l'aéroport Charles De Gaulle
Paris is back on the tourist map as restrictions ease across Europe but on my first visit back to the French capital, I'm reminded of the complexity of getting round Charles De Gaulle airport. In this...
9 Feb 20226min
February 8th - The Great British Railways Looks For A Home
Much fanfare was made this week by transport secretary Grant Schapps about a competition to find a city to house the headquarters of The Great British Railways company. But what exactly is it? I take ...
8 Feb 20227min
February 7th - Australia Opens Up
Australia has announced the reopening of its borders to vaccinated tourists and other visa holders for the first time in almost two years. The reopening on February 21st does however have some things ...
7 Feb 20227min
