Passports Please!
Episodes
Incognito Mode, Defining Schengen & A Chocolate Theme Park
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the Schengen Zone actually is? Well, look no further - Chelsea explains it all (and makes it make sense).James and Chelsea...
Holiday Crushes, In-Flight Wifi & A Cheeky Headline
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James and Chelsea made headlines last week - but not for the reason they were expecting…In the world of travel news, they’ve got huge updates for ...
Crisp Restaurants, Scrapping the 100ml Liquid Rule & Duty Free Must-Haves
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Primark's Viral Suitcase, Cheap Wine & Tips for Female Solo Travellers
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 fe...
Europe's Largest Hostel, £5 Flights and Spotting Celebs Abroad
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 comi...
Wetherspoon's Breakfast, Dynamic Pricing & Travel Insurance During War
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Mysterious Accents, Discretionary Tips & Comedy Cruises
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Guinness, Flight Refunds & Nightmare Passengers
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, disc...
E-Sims, Mediocre Art & Iceland's Famous Blue Lagoon
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 chatti...
Cheeky Dreams, Greyhound Bus & Hotel Room Nightmare!
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James shares a hilariously cheeky dream, while Chelsea breaks down her top tips for deciding which countries you should and shouldn’...
An Epic Canadian Train Trip, Personal Postcards & Downgraded Flights
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Untouristy Holiday Destinations, Overplanning & Duty Free Hacks
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 over...
Swedish Massages, Dodging Pricey Flights & Little Curly Hairs...
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Passports Please, Chelsea shares crucial tips on avoiding pricey one-way flights, James reveals his embarrassing Swedish m...
Interrailing, Shocking Reviews & Molly Mae's Hotel Recommendation?!
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James and Chelsea are BACK from Turkey with plenty to report. From testing out Molly-Mae’s luxury hotel recommendation to sharing their best interra...
Greetings From Turkey, Uber Scams & McDonalds Revelations
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Chelsea and James are joining you from Turkey! The pair are uncovering whether package holidays are worth the money in Winter, revealing what t...
Cheapest Winter Sun Destinations, Expensive School Trips, and a Steward Exposé
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 scho...
Travel Revolutions, Honeymoon Tips, and a Controversial Bad Reviews
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Cheaper Christmas Travel, Time vs Money, and SIMs for Skiing
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Spontaneous Nights Out, Country Challenges and Compensation Tips
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Christmas Market Bingo, Compensation Claim Updates and Who Does The Directions On Holiday?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea has a very exciting Christmas plan to announce in this week's episode. Plus, some touching pilot retirement videos, an incredibly iconic bad r...
WWOOFING, Wizz Air Business Class and How Low a Rating Would You Go?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Sauna Tips, Airport Codes and Using Dating Apps Abroad
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Ryanair Changes, Gut Training, and Best Time To Book
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Flight Delays, Lost Passports and Mystery Trips
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scarecations, Surprise Holidays, and Getting Into Berghain
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Travel Trends, Cheap Business Class, and A Tribute To Steps
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 alo...
Tech Tips, Savvy Packing and James' Big News
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James has some big news, with huge repercussions for the Holiday Expert partnership… and speaking of huge news, the Passports Please mums have met f...
EES, Airport Hotels and Challenging Hills
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 confus...
Disney World Secret, Budget Tips and Drinking Around The World
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Travel Compatibility Quiz, Airbnb Hacks and Bed Bug Prevention
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Jet Lag, 12mg Melatonin and Second Cities
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and James are recovering from jet lag, despite trying everything from melatonin to margaritas. They also discuss which second cities beat a ca...
How Much is Molly Mae's Holiday, 8 Year Bets and Are Wowcher Mystery Trips
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
First Class Flights, Luxury Luggage and Mexico City Baby!
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and James are in Mexico City! In between testing James’s Spanish on unsuspecting baristas and trying tasty local (and possibly alcoholic) be...
Packing Hacks, Learning Spanish and James Wears a Bra
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and James share their very best packing hacks for squeezing as much as possible into your luggage allowance. Plus, they answer your travel con...
Solo Travelling, Coupons and Fifth Freedom Flights
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 outdon...
Travel, Grey Joggers and Help I Sexted My Boss
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by our very luxurious (and occasionally budget-conscious) friends, William Hanson and Jordan North from the Help I Sexted My Boss podca...
Cruise Ship Wifi, Set Jetters, and the Seven Wonders of the UK Results
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 - feat...
Upgrades, Tiny Picnic Blankets and Nude Hiking
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Summer Holidays, Last Minute Booking Tips and Big Heads
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ans...
Buffets, Travel Cameras and National Trust Holidays
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 webs...
EU Luggage Rules, Cranes, and Hurricane Season
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 inc...
City Cards, Insurance Tips, and Saga Holidays
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 reje...
Festivals, a Party Plane and Vibrating Luggage...
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Hotel Upgrades, Car Hacks and Free Luggage Storage
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Blindfolds, Cruises, and the Holiday Expert
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Angels, Seven Wonders and The Old Lady of Methana
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Romance, Long Haul, and Business Class Hacks
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Competitions, Missing Luggage and Blackpool Doughnuts
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Foot Hammocks, Brown Noise, and a Secret Hack
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Parking, Passport Validity, and Wigan Kebabs
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Che...
Wrexham, Sherry, and Airline Memberships
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dow...
Hostels, Air Drops, and the Luxury Holiday Expert
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ni...
School Holidays, Cheesy Toes, and the Secret Mum’s Club
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Skiplagging, Making Lists, and THAT Suitcase
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Celeb hotels, Cranberry Juice, and a £300 Mistake
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 busin...
Tipping Abroad, Alarms, and Mummy’s Boy
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Buying Booze, Online Maps, and Holiday Brain Darts
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can James dethrone Chelsea as the ‘holiday expert’ in a brand new game called Holiday Brain Darts? Maybe... Can Chelsea provide some incredible tr...
Koala Facts, Northern Spain, and Gaycations
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, bu...
Hire Cars, Lent and Can Cheap Package Holidays be Trusted?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
Towel Hacks, Virtual Cards, and James’ India Diaries
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a £200 ski challenge leaves Chelsea slightly regretting a new towel related holiday hack James regales us with excerpts from his India travel d...
Stag Dos, Lappies, and Euro Hot Spots
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘...
Thailand Tips, Valentines, and Brown Pant Territory
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Birthday Trips, Phoning for Holidays & the Art of ‘Panic and Pay
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’ ...
Google Flights, Vacuum Packing and James’ First Holiday
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Trains to Barca, Bad Reviews and The C Word
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Welcome to Passports Please!
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to... Passports Please!... The podcast that helps you hack your holidays whether you’re a packer or a slacker!Join Chelsea Dickenson (...
Tipsy Tourism: Krakow Segway Tour... with a Fruity Vodka
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tipsy Tourism: The Best Things To Do in Krakow
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 attract...
Tipsy Tourism: Glastonbury... with a Glastonbury Zombie
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Glasto...
Tipsy Tourism: The Best UK Music Festivals
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Tipsy Tourism: Budapest's Great Market Hall... with Unicum
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and James are heading to Budapest's Great Market Hall to haggle for paprika, eat traditional langos and most importantly, drink plenty of unic...
Tipsy Tourism: The Best Things To Do in Budapest
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Tipsy Tourism: 72 Wines in 100 Minutes... with a Slovak Wine
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 trai...
Tipsy Tourism: The Best Things To Do in Bratislava
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and James are in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava deciding which tourist attractions will be the perfect tipsy activity - but which will ma...
Tipsy Tourism: Prague Beer Spa... with a Czech Beer
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
Tipsy Tourism: The Best Things To Do in Prague
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
Tipsy Tourism: Hot Wing Roulette... with a Picante
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tipsy Tourism: Secret Bar in M&M's World... with M&M Shooters
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Tipsy Tourism: P*ssed in Poros... with Alfa Beer
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tipsy Tourism: Acropolis of Athens… with an Ouzo
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea and James are climbing the Athenian acropolis to discover 5 interesting things about a citadel that existed over 2000 years ago.Follow @tipsyt...
Tipsy Tourism: Guinness Storehouse... with a Guinness
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
Tipsy Tourism: Pencil Museum... with a Dent Lemonade and Vodka
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 De...
Tipsy Tourism: Hot Air Balloon... with 999
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 capit...
Tipsy Tourism: Westminster Abbey... with White Lightning
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Tipsy Tourism: Corfu Old Town… with Kumquat Liquor
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 @ti...
Tipsy Tourism: Oxford Castle & Prison… with a Zombie
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tipsy Tourism: Madame Tussauds... with a French 75
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ins...
Tipsy Tourism: Marble Arch Mound... with a Turbo Shandy
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
Tipsy Tourism: Isolation Tourism... with a Long Island Ice Tea
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tipsy Tourism: Portmeirion... with a Port
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tipsy Tourism: The Postal Museum... with a Margarita
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Tipsy Tourism: Hampstead Heath... with a Gin and Tonic
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Foll...
Tipsy Tourism: Up at the O2... with a Rum on the Rocks
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
Tipsy Tourism: Harrods... with a WKD
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...