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The podcast that helps you hack your holidays whether you’re a packer or a slacker! Join Chelsea Dickenson (AKA - Holiday Expert) and James Robinson (her enthusiastic travel buddy) as we cover the inspired hacks, the unbelievable tales and the mad stories, that come from a pastime us Brits can all relate to - the holiday!
Have a holiday hack of your own or a travel nightmare you need to get off your chest? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or if you’re the rea
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In the world of travel news, they’ve got huge updates for you, including free in-flight Wi-Fi?! Chelsea and James also chat about their holiday crushes, travel
Chelsea’s taking on the ultimate challenge - planning a group trip to Portugal for her mum…what could possibly go wrong?!
James and Chelsea also dive into the latest travel news, featuring luxurious new in-flight “relax row,” a crisp-themed restaura
Today, James and Chelsea are chatting about Europe’s largest indoor amusement park, the cheapest places to drink wine in Europe, and top tips for female solo travellers! Plus, the bad review game returns - but can Chelsea guess this mystery tourist h
Do £5 flights still exist these days? Chelsea and James get to the bottom of it in today's ep! They'll also be chatting about a new budget train coming to the UK, Europe's new largest hostel, and James puts Chelsea's accent knowledge to the test!
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Chelsea and James are back with the big questions - How on earth do you find a hotel if you’re going to a gig in another city? Where do you go for travel insurance information during acts of war? And most importantly, What is the ultimate airport bre
Today, Chelsea has some strong opinions on discretionary tips, whilst James has brought a new game to the podcast - get ready to join in at home! They also chat about comedy cruises, Airbnb revelations, and a familiar holiday nightmare...
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Today, Chelsea and James chat about Guinness as they get excited for St. Paddy's Day! They also dive into stories of truly horrendous passengers, discuss a brand-new Scandinavian train line, and share some must-know tips on getting a refund if your f
Welcome back to Passports Please! Chelsea and James are back once again to give you tips and hacks for your upcoming holiday! Today, they'll be chatting about Iceland's thermal spas, the Inbetweeners' Byron Bay hotel, E-Sims and LOADS more. Plus, Jam
In this episode, James shares a hilariously cheeky dream, while Chelsea breaks down her top tips for deciding which countries you should and shouldn’t be travelling to.
We also dive into your wildest listener stories about the strangest things found
Today, James and Chelsea are coming to you from Canada! After completing their EPIC cross-country train adventure, they’ve got plenty to share. From cabins and dining to the views (and the realities) of life on board, they’ve explored every inch of t
Today, Chelsea and James share their favourite under-the-radar European destinations to help you dodge the crowds. They also dive into the art of overplanning vs spontaneity on holiday, reveal duty-free hacks, and talk travel language faux pas!
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On this week’s episode of Passports Please, Chelsea shares crucial tips on avoiding pricey one-way flights, James reveals his embarrassing Swedish massage mishap, and we tackle a grimy holiday nightmare.
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James and Chelsea are BACK from Turkey with plenty to report. From testing out Molly-Mae’s luxury hotel recommendation to sharing their best interrailing tips and honest takeaways.
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Today, Chelsea and James are joining you from Turkey! The pair are uncovering whether package holidays are worth the money in Winter, revealing what the fastest way to get around is in Turkey, and finally, they expose just how much it costs for a bel
In today's ep, Chelsea and James reveal the cheapest holiday spots that you could be jetting off to this winter. There's discussions over whether school trips are becoming unaffordable, PLUS, the team have received their first voice note from a Stewa
In the first Passports Please of 2026, Chelsea and James kick off the new year by swapping their travel resolutions! As well as that, they dish out some honeymoon holiday recommendations, and James gives his review of a flight tracking app. Plus, pos
It's a Christmassy episode this week, with Chelsea and James swapping the best tips on how to do holiday travel at less busy and expensive times. Plus, an update on the 'Is Chesney Hawkes a Google Reviewer?' question, a very painful holiday nightmare
Chelsea reports back from Christmas Market Bingo - listen to find out how a Meat Raffle, a Star Wars themed bar, and Evanescence comes into it. Plus, challenges to see how many countries you can visit, tips on getting flight delay compensation (wheth
Chelsea has a very exciting Christmas plan to announce in this week's episode. Plus, some touching pilot retirement videos, an incredibly iconic bad review location, and James gives an update on his own Compo Claim!
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Wizz Air are apparently trialling a new business class seat but what does it include? And how much would James pay for it?! Plus, this episode's Bad Review features some mysterious brown liquid, and James and Chelsea wonder whether to give WWOOFing a
James has a very unique game for Chelsea this week, which involves him discovering some interesting airport codes. The games don't stop there though, with a record-breaking Bad Review to follow. Plus, the two discover what a Sauna Marathon is, and ge
Ryanair has some very interesting news out this week, which James and Chelsea pick apart to figure out what it means for your holidays. Chelsea also shares some top tips on when's best to book a holiday. Plus, the two swap notes on their night out on
Chelsea is taking on Wizz Air in the wake of a flight delay. She shares her tips for how to get compensation (or 'compo'), as well as how to pack when you don't know where you're going! Plus, a missing passport travel nightmare, and if it's safe to g
It's a special, spooky episode of Passports Please! this week, and Chelsea and James commit in a big way. A haunting Holiday Nightmare accompanies their creepy costumes… Plus, the two give their top tips for Berlin, and weigh in on what constitutes '
Skyscanner and Expedia's Travel Trends for next year have dropped, and Chelsea and James pore over them - and get tempted to join some dating apps along the way. Plus, tips on how to find cheap Business Class flights, a nightmare motorbike story, and
James has some big news, with huge repercussions for the Holiday Expert partnership… and speaking of huge news, the Passports Please mums have met for the first time in James and Chelsea's fifteen-year relationship. Listen to discover how that went,
Chelsea and James pore over border system news, and what that means for non-EU travellers. Plus, tips about how to handle early flights, a very confusing Bad Review, and a nightmare camping story.
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Chelsea and James look back on their trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! They swap notes on their favourite rides, share some sneaky resort secrets, and give top tips on how to do Disney on a budget. Plus, the two discuss their favourite res
Chelsea and James kick off the episode with a bit of romance, going through a quiz together to find out if they are the ideal travel partners. Plus, advice on how to pay for public transport in an unfamiliar city, and what to do if your train is stan
Chelsea and James are recovering from jet lag, despite trying everything from melatonin to margaritas. They also discuss which second cities beat a capital city, how to protect yourself when your flight's delayed, and James outs Chelsea over an unfor
Ever wanted to know how much Molly Mae's holiday costs or whether Wowcher mystery trips really are good value for money? Chelsea and James have you covered! They also make a bet that won’t result in a winner until 2033 – so set your reminders now!
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Chelsea and James are in Mexico City! In between testing James’s Spanish on unsuspecting baristas and trying tasty local (and possibly alcoholic) beverages, they discuss how they managed to bag a first-class flight for cheap and share some top tips f
Chelsea and James share their very best packing hacks for squeezing as much as possible into your luggage allowance. Plus, they answer your travel conundrums on the cheapest way to bring extra toiletries with you and offer some top tips for visiting
James is really starting to flex his holiday hacking muscles as he reveals an ‘evil genius’ level hack for getting cheaper taxis. Not to be outdone, Chelsea has come armed with all the info you need to make the most of using coupons for all your trav
We’re joined by our very luxurious (and occasionally budget-conscious) friends, William Hanson and Jordan North from the Help I Sexted My Boss podcast! We chat about travelling with them, the rules of correct airport attire, and whether the UK’s lead
The time has come! Over a thousand votes were cast in our Seven Wonders of the UK poll, and Chelsea and James are itching to reveal the winners - featuring some very surprising entries! Plus, they share more travel hacks involving zip lock bags and t
Chelsea and James are back with a travel bag full of holiday tales and tips. Chelsea shares a bathroom mishap at home that led to some rather shocked roofers, Producer Jack returns from his travels with his own holiday hacks and a brand new game base
Chelsea and James have a suitcase packed full of top tips to help you get the best deals for your summer holidays. They’ve also come prepared to answer your travel dilemmas, including the best way to keep track of your holiday plans and a discussion
Chelsea and James come armed with their top tips on how to find amazing staycation spots you won’t usually see on the typical travel aggregator websites. Plus, they answer your holiday dilemmas - from choosing the perfect travel camera to the all-imp
Chelsea and James discuss the pros and cons to a potential law change around EU luggage rules on airplanes. They also answer your holiday dilemmas including how to best avoid hurricane season in the Carribean and a new hack on getting your lost lugga
Chelsea and James are on a mission to MAKE TRAVEL INSURANCE SEXY AGAIN. More specifically, how to make sure you don’t get your insurance claims rejected, because that’s not hot. They also delve into the bag of postcards to give some tips and advice o
Heading to a festival this summer? Well, Chelsea and James are sharing their tips for a good time whatever your budget - including the cheapest food at Glasto! They also discuss a potential Passports Please! party plane and a listener’s embarrassing
Ever wanted to know the perfect way to ask a hotel for a free upgrade but never quite known how? Well, Chelsea and James have you covered with their foolproof template! Also up for discussion: clever hacks for storing luggage on your last day of holi
Chelsea is changing her name (no, not to Sandra) and James is outraged after being blindfolded against his will on holiday. There’s also a new twist to the nations favourite game of ‘Bad Reviews’ plus some top tier tips on Cruising.
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Chelsea and James are tackling another travel-based PSA: Do you really need £100 a day in your bank account to travel to Spain? Other very important travel-based questions are answered, like what should you do when you stumble across an old Greek lad
Chelsea has come armed with a MEGA hack for getting cheap business class flights for long haul flights. She also has a secret for James that he’s desperate to find out regarding their next trip, but it’s a surprise so she makes him leave so we can ge
Chelsea and James share how they got their CHEAPEST ever holiday - and you won’t believe the destination they went to! There’s also travel hacks galore including a tip from the Luxury Holiday Expert himself about what to do if your luggage goes missi
After discussing their must-haves for long haul flights Chelsea realises what her biggest pet peeve about James is - and of course it’s related to money! Once everything is off her chest Chelsea reveals a secret hack that she's NEVER told before and
You know what’s REALLY fun? Passport Validity rules! If you’re like James and didn’t know that already then prepare to have your mind BLOWN. Chelsea and James also have come prepared with their top tips for travel newbies and discuss a bad review tha
Still recovering from the fallout of James going solo as the ‘Luxury Holiday Expert’ Chelsea finds solace in the one place that never lets her down - BARGAINS. Up for discussion today is Ryan Air Prime and how to avoid going to those lovely places yo
James is upset. Very upset. And when James is upset there’s only one way he knows how to process his emotions. WEBSITE DESIGN. Chelsea also has a niche travel hack for anyone wanting to communicate between two cars during a safari.
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We are delighted to be joined by Sophiena and Emma from the Secret Mum’s Club podcast to give us the low down on what it’s REALLY like to travel with kids. Expect hacks, holiday advice and plenty of horror stories! Speaking of holiday nightmares, thi
The viral suitcase seen by millions is finally making an appearance on Passports Please with James weighing in on the matter - and he’s got some hot takes! Also up for discussion is Skiplagging, regal postcards, and European toilet seats.
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Someone’s made a BIG mistake this week - and to everyone’s surprise it wasn’t James!? Once the dust has settled things quickly get back to business as they discuss tips on hiring cars abroad, a story reminding us to read the fine print on our travel
A new feature is on the horizon, but there’s no need to PANIC. We just hope James is PAY-ing attention... In the meantime, Chelsea has got some top notch tips on tipping etiquette when abroad and a very special guest pops by with a familiar and perso
Can James dethrone Chelsea as the ‘holiday expert’ in a brand new game called Holiday Brain Darts? Maybe... Can Chelsea provide some incredible travel tips on using online maps and buying booze in a foreign country? Absolutely! Plus we’ll hear some d
One of the many tag line ideas for Passports Please! was “Come for the travel tips, stay for the Koala Facts!”. It sadly didn’t make the cut, but that’s not stopping James dropping some fake news bombs on the Koala world. Things quickly get back on t
Chelsea and James are off to Lanzo (Lanzarote) to test whether all inclusive is cheaper than paying as you go. They also receive a word of warning from a listener about the dangers of going back to ‘cheap holidays’ once you’ve had a taste of the high
After a £200 ski challenge leaves Chelsea slightly regretting a new towel related holiday hack James regales us with excerpts from his India travel diary. There’s also tips and advice on virtual debit cards and when you should choose to pay in the lo
Today’s episode of Passports Please is a real eye opener. James reveals what he’s really like on a stag do, and Chelsea confesses a story from ‘that time in band camp’.. But have no fear we’ve still got plenty of hacks and tips for you including a le
Love is in the air and that means it’s James’ least favourite time of the year. Valentine's day is nearly upon us! Chelsea has some top tips to help you bag the perfect hotel stay. Also up for discussion are hacks for travelling to Thailand and what
Is James the only person on earth who still books a holiday over the phone? Maybe. Has Chelsea got advice on how to cope with being the ‘planner’ on a group holiday? Definitely. James also shares his mantra for approaching holidays (spoiler alert: it
We’re back at the Passports Please! Office with an incredible story about James’ first trip abroad involving a dartboard and a national army. We’ve also got some top tips on how to hack Google Flights and James has some questionable advice for vacuum
It’s our first ever episode on Passports Please! This week we’re discussing an unconventional route to get you to Barcelona and James’ favourite word to use while travelling. Plus we'll be replying to your listener postcards on mulit-destination trip
Welcome to... Passports Please!... The podcast that helps you hack your holidays whether you’re a packer or a slacker!
Join Chelsea Dickenson (AKA - Cheap Holiday Expert) and James Robinson (her enthusiastic travel buddy) as they cover the inspired