60 acast.com The Travel Expert with Simon Calder https://linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwithSimonCalder en © Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. Travel,Holidays,Vacations,Explore,Travel deals,Travel tips,Destination guides,Bucket list destinations,Travel expert,Simon Calder,Budget Holidays,Luxury Holidays,Luxury Travel,Budget Travel,Travel news The Telegraph Join veteran travel journalist Simon Calder for an exciting new adventure - The Travel Expert, a new weekly podcast from the Telegraph.


Alongside fellow travel writer Greg Dickinson, Simon will explore destinations from the Alps to Zanzibar, plus the inside track on the latest travel news - and importantly, how it all affects your next trip. 


And Simon and Greg will answer your burning questions, from the cheapest ways to travel around Greece to whether airline points are really worth it. 


Unpack the biggest stories shaping the world of travel, every Friday - with The Travel Expert.

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]]> Join veteran travel journalist Simon Calder for an exciting new adventure - The Travel Expert, a new weekly podcast from the Telegraph.


Alongside fellow travel writer Greg Dickinson, Simon will explore destinations from the Alps to Zanzibar, plus the inside track on the latest travel news - and importantly, how it all affects your next trip. 


And Simon and Greg will answer your burning questions, from the cheapest ways to travel around Greece to whether airline points are really worth it. 


Unpack the biggest stories shaping the world of travel, every Friday - with The Travel Expert.

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]]> false The Telegraph podcasts@telegraph.co.uk 6a10937355b99c7f8917423c the-travel-expert-with-simon-calder episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1779460122093-e2305a06-71dd-4bf3-985d-492cb3cfa338.jpeg https://linktr.ee/TheTravelExpertwithSimonCalder The Travel Expert with Simon Calder 20445cd0-59e5-11f1-bebe-a3ef0fa986fa <![CDATA[A million dollar holiday? Inside America's World Cup rip-off ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT 28:55 6a2af58c622531b864455b2c false https://shows.acast.com/the-travel-expert-with-simon-calder/episodes/a-million-dollar-holiday-inside-americas-world-cup-rip-off 6a2af58c622531b864455b2c 6a10937355b99c7f8917423c a-million-dollar-holiday-inside-americas-world-cup-rip-off full In this episode of The Travel Expert, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson tackle the complex travel conundrums surrounding the 2026 World Cup.


They discuss the US border headaches and travel rip-offs that have plagued the tournament so far, and delve into one quite extraordinary $1m package holiday to watch the final in New York City. Plus, Simon's strategies for a sub-£1,000 alternative.


With the solar eclipse just two months away on August 12th, they share expert advice on how to witness the path of totality in Spain without breaking the bank, including the best viewing locations and why you shouldn't rely on luck with the clouds.


They also answer your burning travel conundrums, including how to handle EU border fingerprinting and recommendations for your last-minute August holidays.


Send your questions to thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk.


Read our latest travel advice


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Let The Telegraph Travel newsletter from Simon Calder be your guide to inspiring destinations at home and around the globe. Every week, Simon and our team of experts will send you the latest news, features, opinion and advice. Sign up here: http://telegraph.co.uk/travelnewsletter


Video Producer: Carla Mercer


Producer: Georgia Coan


Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


Head of Travel: Ben Ross


Studio Operator: Meghan Searle



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]]> In this episode of The Travel Expert, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson tackle the complex travel conundrums surrounding the 2026 World Cup.


They discuss the US border headaches and travel rip-offs that have plagued the tournament so far, and delve into one quite extraordinary $1m package holiday to watch the final in New York City. Plus, Simon's strategies for a sub-£1,000 alternative.


With the solar eclipse just two months away on August 12th, they share expert advice on how to witness the path of totality in Spain without breaking the bank, including the best viewing locations and why you shouldn't rely on luck with the clouds.


They also answer your burning travel conundrums, including how to handle EU border fingerprinting and recommendations for your last-minute August holidays.


Send your questions to thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk.


Read our latest travel advice


Check your passport validity


Let The Telegraph Travel newsletter from Simon Calder be your guide to inspiring destinations at home and around the globe. Every week, Simon and our team of experts will send you the latest news, features, opinion and advice. Sign up here: http://telegraph.co.uk/travelnewsletter


Video Producer: Carla Mercer


Producer: Georgia Coan


Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


Head of Travel: Ben Ross


Studio Operator: Meghan Searle



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]]> Is your summer holiday at risk? How to outsmart the European border chaos Is your summer holiday at risk? How to outsmart the European border chaos Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:40:00 GMT 21:08 6a2197ffbe8560e74b277079 false https://shows.acast.com/the-travel-expert-with-simon-calder/episodes/how-to-outsmart-the-european-border-chaos 6a2197ffbe8560e74b277079 6a10937355b99c7f8917423c how-to-outsmart-the-european-border-chaos full In the first episode of The Travel Expert, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson discuss the chaos caused by the EU's new biometric border measures, and dissect how to make things as painless as possible when travelling to Europe this summer. Plus, they share their greatest travel experiences – from Turkey's Lycian Way to the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina – and answer your pressing travel conundrums. Send your question to thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk.


The world’s greatest travel experiences, according to 50 experts: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/world-greatest-travel-experiences-experts/


Simon Calder: I’ve uncovered the best and worst times to fly to Europe’s busiest airports: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/tips-for-beating-eu-border-chaos/


Let The Telegraph Travel newsletter from Simon Calder be your guide to inspiring destinations at home and around the globe. Every week, Simon and our team of experts will send you the latest news, features, opinion and advice. Sign up here: http://telegraph.co.uk/travelnewsletter


Producer: Georgia Coan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Head of Travel: Ben Ross

Video Producer: Carla Mercer

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

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]]> In the first episode of The Travel Expert, Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson discuss the chaos caused by the EU's new biometric border measures, and dissect how to make things as painless as possible when travelling to Europe this summer. Plus, they share their greatest travel experiences – from Turkey's Lycian Way to the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina – and answer your pressing travel conundrums. Send your question to thetravelexpert@telegraph.co.uk.


The world’s greatest travel experiences, according to 50 experts: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/world-greatest-travel-experiences-experts/


Simon Calder: I’ve uncovered the best and worst times to fly to Europe’s busiest airports: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/tips-for-beating-eu-border-chaos/


Let The Telegraph Travel newsletter from Simon Calder be your guide to inspiring destinations at home and around the globe. Every week, Simon and our team of experts will send you the latest news, features, opinion and advice. Sign up here: http://telegraph.co.uk/travelnewsletter


Producer: Georgia Coan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Head of Travel: Ben Ross

Video Producer: Carla Mercer

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Coming Soon: The Travel Expert Coming Soon: The Travel Expert Wed, 27 May 2026 15:17:52 GMT 0:45 6a149fa36ee822cbfba35320 false https://shows.acast.com/the-travel-expert-with-simon-calder/episodes/coming-soon-the-travel-expert 6a149fa36ee822cbfba35320 6a10937355b99c7f8917423c coming-soon-the-travel-expert trailer Join Simon Calder and Greg Dickinson on The Travel Expert, a new podcast from The Telegraph.

Available every Friday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Available every Friday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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