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Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent and former BBC producer, Mick Webb, discuss the world of travel and delight in travellers' tales.

  1. A beginner's guide to South East Asia PODCAST 238

    5 DAYS AGO

    A beginner's guide to South East Asia PODCAST 238

    Authentic dragons, astonishing temples, beguiling coastlines and great food. Find out whether one of the region's 11 countries floats your boat.

    30 min
  2. The cost of tourism PODCAST 237

    14 APR

    The cost of tourism PODCAST 237

    We mull over the concept of over-tourism, its causes and effects as well as some remedies. Why not try the place next door, for instance?

    30 min
  3. Straits, dire and desirable PODCAST 236

    6 APR

    Straits, dire and desirable PODCAST 236

    We shine a light on the world's many and varied straits- not just that one. Are they an underappreciated geographical feature?

    29 min
  4. The Wonders of Oaxaca : Podcast 235

    3 APR

    The Wonders of Oaxaca : Podcast 235

    We explore the delights- natural, culinary, architectural and cultural- of the colourful Mexican state of Oaxaca.

    33 min
  5. Mexico City : murals and so much more in PODCAST 234

    11 MAR

    Mexico City : murals and so much more in PODCAST 234

    We plot a route across Mexico's mighty metropolis, taking in its many marvels

    28 min
  6. THERE BE DRAGONS! PODCAST 233

    24 JAN

    THERE BE DRAGONS! PODCAST 233

    We consider the perils of venturing off venturing off the beaten track, talk to an adventure tour organiser facing up to current hazards in Venezuela, Iran and now Greenland, and we meet..... the axolotl.

    27 min
  7. OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Podcast 232

    15 JAN

    OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Podcast 232

    Do you recognise this flag? It's one of the destinations that Simon found out about at the Adventure Travel Show in London. We discuss real travel adventures where the guide books run out as well as less challenging but still unusual places away from the crowds.

    26 min
  8. Out with the Old, in with the New PODCAST 231

    2 JAN

    Out with the Old, in with the New PODCAST 231

    We assess the past year in travel and anticipate the next one, with thoughts on destinations and technology as well as the giving of some self-indulgent travel presents.

    26 min
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Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent and former BBC producer, Mick Webb, discuss the world of travel and delight in travellers' tales.

Information

  • Creator
    Mick Webb and Simon Calder
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mick Webb and Simon Calder
  • Show Website
    You should have been there

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