Podcasts from FIERO

Simon talks with Andrea Godfrey, Head of Regent Holidays about Greenland.
Photo taken by Andrea Godfrey on her travels.

Stop/start flights to Spain and a tour of the Rioja region of Northern Spain.

Helen McEvoy of Wine Travel Experts shares with Simon the delights of Bilbao and the Rioja region.
 
Photo by Helen McEvoy

For International Women's Day, Dr Verena Meraldi, Chief Scientist of HX Expeditions talks about the valuable scientific contributions passengers make during excursions to Antarctica.
 
Photo shows Dr. Verena Meraldi in Antarctica.

The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie
A roundup of international travel and aviation news covering: UK inflation dropping to 3% with airfares as a key driver; transatlantic flight prices for the 2026 World Cup in North America, with mixed news for England and Scotland fans; the proposed renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport; Spain's DORA 3 airport charge dispute between operator Aena and airlines; a slowdown in Spanish tourism with shifts toward inland and shoulder-season travel; a careers fair at Bristol Airport offering 150+ roles; postponed Italian airport strikes rescheduled for 26 February; planned disruption at Brussels Airport on 12 March; and Jet2 expanding capacity at Gatwick by 27% for summer 2027.

Alan Palmer of Yak Travel on why Pakistan is his favourite place to visit.
 
Photo by Muhammad Khubaib Sarfraz on Unsplash

Pakistan Adventures with Yak Travel, Peruvian Pique and Balloon Fun.

From the high-stakes pressure of air traffic control to the surprising financial windfall of a Caribbean URL suffix, host Simon McNeill-Ritchie explores the evolving landscape of global travel. This episode delves into the growing trend of overseas weddings, the impact of new electronic travel authorizations, and the diplomatic hurdles facing football fans heading to the 2026 World Cup.

This episode of The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie reviews the chaotic end to 2025 and looks forward to travel trends and challenges in 2026.

Join Simon McNeill-Ritchie this week for his Thanksgiving Special. Mama Martha shares her secret ingredients for a family feast in Arkansas. Plus stories about the origins of Thanksgiving and, of course, the latest international travel news.