You should have been there

Mick Webb and Simon Calder
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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. THERE BE DRAGONS! PODCAST 233

    JAN 24

    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
  2. OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Podcast 232

    JAN 15

    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
  3. Out with the Old, in with the New PODCAST 231

    JAN 2

    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
  4. TRAVEL MIRACLES Podcast 230

    12/20/2025

    TRAVEL MIRACLES Podcast 230

    Amazing travel experiences in which the laws of time are challenged , castles like "pastry shops for the soul" and the glacial progress of the new European Exit/Entry System.

    26 min
  5. Great Unfinished buildings PODCAST 229

    12/03/2025

    Great Unfinished buildings PODCAST 229

    We chat about the Sagrada Familia, the National Monument of Scotland and confront the brave new world of "frictionless travel" as promised by facial recognition technology

    30 min
  6. Castles in Spain PODCAST 228

    11/19/2025

    Castles in Spain PODCAST 228

    We discuss Spain's wealth of dramatic castles- the best to visit, the best to stay in and the one where you'll find the best pastries

    28 min
  7. PODCAST 227 Castles, caravanserai and the ruins of Baalbek

    11/06/2025

    PODCAST 227 Castles, caravanserai and the ruins of Baalbek

    Simon reports on his recent journeys to Lebanon, Northern Cyprus and Moldova. Also, we discuss the timeless allure of castles.

    30 min
  8. PODCAST 226 Prepare for the EES

    10/30/2025

    PODCAST 226 Prepare for the EES

    We try to make sense of the new entry /exit system that will affect UK travellers to Europe's Schengen area: what is it? when will it start? what will it mean for travellers, apart from delays?

    30 min
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About

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
    245
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mick Webb and Simon Calder
  • Show Website
    You should have been there

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