? If you love traveling but hate the stress that comes with it, Passports Please is here. Hosted by Chelsea Dickenson — better known as the Cheap Holiday Expert — and her travel-loving sidekick James Robinson, this show is all about making your trips easier, cheaper, and way more fun. Whether you’re the type who meticulously plans every detail or someone who throws things in a suitcase at the last minute, Chelsea and James have you covered with clever hacks, hilarious travel stories, and genuinely useful advice.
Take their recent episode, Birthday Trips, Phoning for Holidays & the Art of ‘Panic and Pay.’ James reveals his old-school approach to holiday planning, while Chelsea shares her wisdom on surviving as the “planner” in a group trip (because let’s be honest, every group has one). They also discuss the reality of last-minute holiday panic, as well as a listener's wild train disaster story from a trip to India.
It gives you both practical tips and pure entertainment. The hosts have great chemistry, and their banter makes every episode feel like a chat with friends who happen to know all the best travel tricks. From finding bargain flights to surviving nightmare airport experiences, they tackle all the highs and lows of holidaying in a way that’s both relatable and informative.
It’s for anyone who loves to travel (or just dream about it) and wants to get the most out of their trips without breaking the bank.
WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast.