Tipsy Tourism

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 you see on socials that just end up being full of influencers.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, this week's tale will be very useful to anyone thinking about proposing abroad!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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 insurance, and James has a very special surprise for Chelsea…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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 personal holiday nightmare.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 definitive advice regarding whether it's best to book holiday activities in advance or if you should just wait till you arrive.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 track though with some holiday hacks for travelling to Northern Spain and how to plan the perfect ‘Gaycation'.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 life.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 local currency.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@passportsplease.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 at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.saily.com/passports Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 lesser known European holiday hotspot and some answers to the question “when is statistically the cheapest time to book a flight?”.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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 not to do if you encounter a brown bear.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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 involves ‘panic') and a listener shares a train related holiday nightmare during a trip to India.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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 packing (don't worry, Chelsea saves the day).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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trips and a holiday nightmare from Greece.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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hacks, the unbelievable tales and the mad stories, that come from a pastime us Brits can all relate to - the holiday.From our expert packer (Chelsea), to our resident slacker (James), join our hosts as they bring two very different perspectives to the chaotic (and often shocking) world of travel.From Chelsea's top tier holiday hacks that have brought her hundreds of thousands of followers online, to the insane reviews and attractions that James has found in every corner of the internet, Passports Please! Is your ticket to explore the highs and lows of travelling!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@passportsplease.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.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea and James are in Krakow and have opted for a segway tour of the Old Town. Will they enjoy it? What James break the land speed record? And most importantly, will Chelsea end up in hospital?!And to make up for lost drinking time on the segway (no drink driving here!), they head to the well known Wodka Bar after they're done to try one of their flights of fruity vodkas.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are back abroad and in one of their favourite countries to visit - Poland! This time they're in Krakow deciding what tourist attractions will best suit the next episode... Will it be vodka related, or will Chelsea finally succumb to a horror themed activity?Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are at Glastonbury Festival trying out a Glastonbury Zombie (WHICH HAS 10 TYPES OF ALCOHOL IN IT) as they explore the side of Glastonbury that you never see on the TV.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are back home with the drinks trolley and discussing the best UK music festivals - but which will make the cut for the next episode?Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are heading to Budapest's Great Market Hall to haggle for paprika, eat traditional langos and most importantly, drink plenty of unicum.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are in Budapest deciding which tourist attractions will be the perfect tipsy activity - but which will make the cut for the next episode?Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are sampling 72 Slovak wines in 100 minutes in the cellar of the Slovak National Collection of Wines all before catching a train to Budapest. What could possibly go wrong?Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava deciding which tourist attractions will be the perfect tipsy activity - but which will make the cut for the next episode?Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are back for Series 3 and have decided on what tourist activity they want to do in Prague... A beer spa with unlimited beer at The Grand Relax Hotel!Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are in Prague discussing what tourist attraction will be the perfect tipsy activity for the next episode. Which do you think they should go for?And if you're used to hearing them both out and about at their chosen attraction - don't worry! That's still happening in the next episode which you can listen to straightaway.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else totally ad free. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are warming up for Series 3 so here's a quick recap of what Tipsy Tourism is - and what you can expect to hear from the new series launching on Wednesday 8th June 2022.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen to all episodes without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else! Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot food fans travel the world to check out the next challenge so James and Chelsea are trying a hot wing roulette! The only issue is... James cannot handle spice. AT ALL.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else! Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Word on the street is that there's a secret bar in M&M World London so naturally, James and Chelsea felt like it was their responsibility to see if this top tourist attraction was indeed hiding a place for a tipple or two.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else! Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With absolutely nothing open where they are in Greece, James and Chelsea decide to enjoy the tourist pastime of 'just a few beers' on the island of Poros.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comWant to listen without adverts? Check out patreon.com/tipsytourism - you also get each episode a full day before anyone else! Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are climbing the Athenian acropolis to discover 5 interesting things about a citadel that existed over 2000 years ago.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.comAnd for advert free episodes 24 hours before anyone else, check out patreon.com/tipsytourism Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can't get much more touristy than the Guinness Storehouse, so is it worth the hype? James and Chelsea are off to find out with a Guinness - or three - in hand.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James' favourite school trip as a young lad was The Pencil Museum in Keswick so he's taking Chelsea to experience it, along with a generous pour of Dent Lemonade and Vodka.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are in Lithuania and hopping inside a hot air balloon to try a quick shot of ‘999' - a Lithuanian herbal drink - above the capital city of Vilnius.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are visiting Westminster Abbey for Evensong with a can of White Lightning (or the 2021 version - White Star).But can they find 5 interesting things they agree on? Or will they just get kicked out…Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are in Corfu and are finding out 5 interesting things about its Old Town, along with a bottle of the local Kumquat Liquor.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are kicking off Series 2 of Tipsy Tourism with a 'Spooky Tour' around Oxford Castle & Prison, helped by a Zombie cocktail or three.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are off to discover why there's always a massive queue outside Madame Tussauds - with a French 75 in tow.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can a Turbo Shandy make the UK's 'worst tourist attraction' a more enjoyable activity? Chelsea and James are off to find out!Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are in isolation. Great. But that doesn't mean the tourism stops! No, they've found a virtual walking tour on with a surprise twist and are making it their duty to find out just how many spirits are in a Long Island Ice tea... You can join Aaron and Patrick's next virtual tour here: https://www.heygo.com/aaronandpatrickFollow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are off to the Italian village of... No hang on, forget what it looks like, Portmeirion is definitely in North Wales! With a bottle of port tucked into their backpack, it's the perfect day to explore one of Lonely Planet's top 10 UK destinations in 2021.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are boarding the Mail Rail Ride at the Postal Museum which just so happens to be the perfect place to take a sip of Margarita from their flask...Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James head to Hampstead Heath, pretending to care about the history but actually just hoping they bump into a celeb walking their dog.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are getting their harnesses on to scale The O2 in London at sunset - but would they recommend it to a mate?Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and James are kick starting their brand new podcast, Tipsy Tourism, by heading to Harrods to find out whether it's worth a visit. And their drink of choice? A WKD, obviously.Follow @tipsytourism on Instagram and Twitter for all the photos of videos of their day out, and for more info visit tipsytourism.com Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A sneak peek of what's to come on Tipsy Tourism - the podcast that combines top tourist attractions with a tipple or two, hosted by cheap holiday expert Chelsea and her radio producer 'housemate' James. Get early access, ad free episodes and behind the scenes content See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.