August 4th - And the winner of the worst flight of 2022 goes to Air Canada flight AC8968
And the winner of the worst flight of 2022 goes to Air Canada flight AC8968 from Chicago to Montreal. We join Simon on board at 2am after they have been waiting half-an-hour for an airbridge, extendin...
4 Aug 20226min
August 3rd - Which are the best eating and drinking spots at London’s main airports, aesthetically?
In praise of the impromptu airport lounge: from his usual perch at Pret à Manger, overlooking the runway at Luton airport, Simon recommends the pre-boarding experience at Caffe Nero at Heathrow Termin...
3 Aug 20226min
August 2nd - British Airways removes short-haul flights until August 16th
British Airways has announced that there will be no chance to book short-haul flights until August 16th at the very least, in a bid to keep themselves under the passenger cap at Heathrow airport and t...
2 Aug 20226min
August 1st – A tale of two French-speaking nations
Today's episode is a tale of two French-speaking nations, France and Canada – and their very different attitudes to travel and Covid.Of course, this podcast is free, much like my newsletter that you c...
1 Aug 20226min
July 29th - Insights on the summer travel experience
I’m speaking to you from gate B 14 at Naples International Airport in Italy and taking you through my experience of travelling through Italian airports this week.Of course, this podcast is free, much ...
29 Juli 20226min
July 28th - Forgotten ferry routes from UK to Continental Europe
I’m in the bay of Naples where I take you through a few of the ferry routes that used to run from the UK to ports in Continental Europe.Of course, this podcast is free, much like my newsletter that yo...
28 Juli 20226min
My Guide to the Best Italian Islands
As I stroll through a scenic (if slightly noisy) Ponza, I take you through some of my favourite Italian islands. Of course, this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign ...
27 Juli 20226min
July 26th - A relaxing journey from London to Rome
As of 1 June, Covid-19 restrictions on entering Italy have been lifted.I’m in Rome to give you an update on the travel experience from London Heathrow to the Italian capital, which all felt very relax...
26 Juli 20227min
