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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 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 hello@passportspleasepod.comor ifyou’rethe really

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42:05

Flight Delays, Lost Passports and Mystery Trips

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2025/11/05

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:09

Scarecations, Surprise Holidays, and Getting Into...

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2025/10/29

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:18

Tech Tips, Savvy Packing and James' Big News

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2025/10/15

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:56

Travel Compatibility Quiz, Airbnb Hacks and Bed Bug...

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2025/09/24

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:01

Jet Lag, 12mg Melatonin and Second Cities

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2025/09/17

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:17

How Much is Molly Mae's Holiday, 8 Year Bets and Are...

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2025/09/10

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

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49:22

First Class Flights, Luxury Luggage and Mexico City...

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2025/09/03

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

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41:17

Solo Travelling, Coupons and Fifth Freedom Flights

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2025/08/20

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

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42:52

Travel, Grey Joggers and Help I Sexted My Boss

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2025/08/15

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 leading etiquette expert has ever braved economy. Plus, we help the boys tackle your modern-day travel dilemmas.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

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43:39

Cruise Ship Wifi, Set Jetters, and the Seven Wonders...

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2025/08/06

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 their top tips for avoiding extortionate wifi costs on cruise ships.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

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50:44

Upgrades, Tiny Picnic Blankets and Nude Hiking

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2025/07/30

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 based on Chelsea’s legendary head size.They also discuss the benefits of cash back websites and offer advice on navigating tricky flight connections and layovers in the States. Plus a Holiday Nightmare from a nude hiking trip!Have a holiday hack of your own

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40:15

Summer Holidays, Last Minute Booking Tips and Big Heads

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2025/07/23

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 on the best travel pillows for those blessed with a big head.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

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35:07

EU Luggage Rules, Cranes, and Hurricane Season

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2025/07/09

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 luggage returned.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

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44:07

Hotel Upgrades, Car Hacks and Free Luggage Storage

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2025/06/18

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 holiday, and a listener’s holiday nightmare on a cruise ship.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

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36:32

Parking, Passport Validity, and Wigan Kebabs

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2025/05/07

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 that brings into the question the definition of ‘statues’.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

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45:29

Hostels, Air Drops, and the Luxury Holiday Expert

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2025/04/23

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

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51:00

School Holidays, Cheesy Toes, and the Secret Mum’s Club

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2025/04/16

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

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46:24

Skiplagging, Making Lists, and THAT Suitcase

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2025/04/09

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

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37:28

Celeb hotels, Cranberry Juice, and a £300 Mistake

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2025/04/02

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

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47:59

Tipping Abroad, Alarms, and Mummy’s Boy

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2025/03/26

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

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