

You should have been there
Mick Webb and Simon Calder
Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent and former BBC producer, Mick Webb, discuss the world of travel and delight in travellers' tales.
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Dec 31, 2023 • 3min
PODCAST 7 -12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TRAVEL QUIZ
The clues should lead you to a European port, the seventh destination.

Dec 30, 2023 • 3min
PODCAST 6 - "12 DAYS OF TRAVEL" CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Head for the Balkans to find this city, the sixth of our twelve destinations. Can you see a link emerging between these places?

Dec 29, 2023 • 3min
PODCAST 5 -12 DAYS OF TRAVEL CHRISTMAS QUIZ
The clues will reveal the fifth of the twelve destinations. It's in England!

Dec 28, 2023 • 5min
MINI PODCAST 4 - 12 DAYS OF TRAVEL QUIZ
Can you work out today's destination? A well-visited location with a well-loved building

Dec 27, 2023 • 5min
PODCAST 3 - 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Test your travel know-how and guess the third destination.

Dec 26, 2023 • 3min
PODCAST 2 - 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TRAVEL QUIZ
The second mini podcast of the quiz. Guess the destination and try and work out the link between all 12 places.

Dec 25, 2023 • 4min
DAY 1- 12 DAYS OF TRAVEL CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Test your travel know-how with the first mini podcast of our 12 part Xmas Quiz.

Dec 14, 2023 • 30min
PODCAST 179 TRAVELLING HEALTHILY
We Talk to Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth about the new edition of her book, Staying Healthy When You Travel. Expect advice on what to pack, what to expect in different destinations and what to do if you fall ill abroad. The book is published by Fox Chapel Publishing.

Dec 6, 2023 • 30min
PODCAST 174
We discuss the pros and cons of airport lounges and hear more from Pat Yale on the delights of slow travel to Turkey, including the unexpected charms of Belgrade. With many thanks to Nicola, Amanda, Laura, Nick, Gordon Stone and Pat Yale (@patyale on X)

Dec 6, 2023 • 30min
PODCAST 178 COP 28: BEYOND THE BLAH BLAH BLAH
We ask some of the questions that aren't being asked in Dubai at COP 28 and suggest one or two answers.