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36 minutes | Wednesday, 25 March 2026
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 breakfast?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 minutes | Wednesday, 18 March 2026
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...Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 minutes | Wednesday, 11 March 2026
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 flight suddenly changes.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 minutes | Wednesday, 4 March 2026
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, James is testing Chelsea's airport knowledge once again with a game he likes to call 'Fake or Flight'.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted ...
47 minutes | Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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 in hotel rooms, and finish up with some advice for surviving a Greyhound bus journey!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See a...
51 minutes | Wednesday, 18 February 2026
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 the Canadian train experience so you don’t have to waste your time or money.They’ll also be breaking down exactly how to claim compensation when your flight gets downgraded, reading out some personal postcards, and diving into a brilliant bad review. But what could it possibly be?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Downloa...
40 minutes | Wednesday, 11 February 2026
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!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 minutes | Wednesday, 4 February 2026
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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 minutes | Wednesday, 28 January 2026
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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 minutes | Wednesday, 21 January 2026
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 beloved Big Mac!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50 minutes | Wednesday, 14 January 2026
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 Steward! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 minutes | Wednesday, 7 January 2026
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, possibly our most controversial Bad Reviews to date…Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportspleaseDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchas...
41 minutes | Wednesday, 17 December 2025
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, and James has a confession to make about the listener postcards…Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportspleaseDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off y...
45 minutes | Wednesday, 10 December 2025
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 (whether it's the airline's fault or not!) and, where does Simply Red like to stay on holiday?Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportspleaseDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get ...
41 minutes | Wednesday, 3 December 2025
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!Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportspleaseDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See ...
38 minutes | Wednesday, 26 November 2025
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 go. And if your passport goes missing, when is it time to panic?Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportspleaseDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off yo...
36 minutes | Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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 get a fascinating update on using dating apps to make friends abroad.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportspleaseDownload SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off ...
39 minutes | Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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 the Peruvian Tourist Board, and how to train your gut for foreign food.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 minutes | Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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 go sightseeing during a layover.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 minutes | Wednesday, 29 October 2025
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 'too far' when taking things from hotel rooms.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 minutes | Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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 a defence of Steps' discography.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 minutes | Wednesday, 15 October 2025
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, as well as the (almost) definitive number of shoes to bring on holiday, and how to be deal with public transport awkwardness.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
41 minutes | Wednesday, 8 October 2025
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.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 minutes | Wednesday, 1 October 2025
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 restaurants, and a very interesting Epcot challenge…Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 minutes | Wednesday, 24 September 2025
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 standing room only.Download the SAILY app AND use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
46 minutes | Wednesday, 17 September 2025
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 unfortunate moment while wine-tasting.Download the SAILY app AND use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PASSPORTS at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/passportsplease Hosted on Acast. See ac...
40 minutes | Wednesday, 10 September 2025
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!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 hello@passportspleasepod.com or if you’re the really adventurous type you can even send as an actual postcard! You can find all the info you need at www.passportspleasepod.comDownload the SAILY app AND use our code PASSPORTS...
50 minutes | Wednesday, 3 September 2025
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 for those in need of luxury luggage solutions.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 hello@passportspleasepod.com or if you’re the really adventurous type you can even send as an actual postcard! You can find all the info you need at www.passportspleasepod.comD...
41 minutes | Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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 Sheffield.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 hello@passportspleasepod.com or if you’re the really adventurous type you can even send as an actual postcard! You can find all the info you need at www.passportspleasepod.comDownload the SAILY app AND use our c...
42 minutes | Wednesday, 20 August 2025
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 travel needs and beyond. They also tackle your questions regarding the best destinations for solo travellers and fifth freedom flights.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 hello@passportspleasepod.com or if you’re the really adventurous type you can even send as...
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