• Is your summer holiday at risk? How to outsmart the European border chaos
    Jun 5 2026

    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

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    21 mins
  • Coming Soon: The Travel Expert
    May 27 2026

    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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    1 min