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August 13th - Hoping to leave your Greek holiday early?
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What's happening in Greece and what are travellers' rights if they are there and want to come home early or cancel a pre-booked holiday?
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January 22nd - Heathrow Hubbub
06:18|I'm back at Heathrow – where, as I discussed yesterday, reports suggest the third runway could be given the green light. Several developments since then: Environmentalist George Monbiot has revived calls for a frequent-flyer levy. easyJet chief executive Kenton Jarvis has said that his airline would only be interested in going in to Heathrow if it can do so at scale. And I speculate that "mixed mode" – landings and take-offs on both runways – could be brought in ahead of a third runway opening.January 21st - Green vs growth: London airports set to expand
07:03|As Labour backs airport expansion to boost growth, what’s the future of Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton?This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday.January 20th - Internet on the Move: travel connectivity with Matt Sims
06:34|Simon Calder chats with Matt Sims, host of the Motorhome Matt podcast, to uncover the secrets of hassle-free internet access while travelling. From budget-friendly hardware to choosing the best mobile data plans.This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday.January 17th - Avanti disruption despite strike cancellation: Sunday services in chaos
06:54|Simon Calder discusses the impact of Avanti West Coast's cancelled strike on Sunday, January 19th, which leaves most trains between Manchester and London running on a reduced schedule. Learn why reinstating services isn’t as simple as it seems and the ongoing challenges facing UK rail travel.This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday.January 16th - Arvinder Singh Bahal's global adventure
05:18|I’m at London Heathrow Airport with my good friend Arvinder Singh Bahal, author of The Tireless Traveller, and one of the few people to visit every country on Earth. From skydiving above Mount Everest to navigating Turkmenistan visas, we discuss his incredible journeys across the globe.This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday.January 15th - Ticket Trouble Tales: The ORR Wants Your Train Fare Fiascos!
06:24|Have you ever been subject to a Penalty Fare on a train, or even been prosecuted for allegedly travelling by train? If so, the Office of Rail and Road wants to hear from you. As Stephanie Tobyn, the organisation's Strategy, Policy & Reform Director told me, they are interested in understanding how the current rules are working.This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday.January 14th - Part two of my Florida exploration: Anna Maria Island
04:35|Part two of my report from the west coast of Florida – and I am in Anna Maria Island, meeting independent retailers and the local oyster hero, as well as finding out about the secret life of dolphins.January 13th - Escaping the cold in a Florida Fishing village
05:02|I have managed to swerve the worst of the wintry weather in the UK. I booked a £501 return flight to Tampa on the west coast of Florida and headed south to the city of Bradenton, which offers kayaking through revived mangrove – and a working fishing village.January 10th - Driving Mr Calder through Florida
08:54|Motoring in America is different from the UK. I'm driving along in an automobile with the cinematographer and director Douglas Bolton, who's an expert on US motoring. He's been putting me right about the key points to be aware of. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's newsletter. Sign up here for a weekly update.