October 1st - Australia Opens November
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
The Independent
3.6 • 628 Ratings
🗓️ 1 October 2021
⏱️ 6 minutes
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Summary
Australia opens up from November – but not to you and me.
Turkey eases its testing rules for fully vaccinated British travellers.
And Britain’s ID card ban – and why it matters.
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| 0:00.0 | There's a lot we're told about bladder leaks. |
| 0:02.5 | We're told it's the sign of decline. |
| 0:04.4 | That it means worrying about going on long journeys. |
| 0:07.4 | But it means weakness. |
| 0:09.6 | Really? |
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| 0:13.9 | and a close body fit keeping you protected throughout the day. |
| 0:17.1 | And they give you Tena triple protection against odour, leaks and moisture. |
| 0:21.3 | It's time to rethink bladder leaks. |
| 0:23.3 | Visit tennah.com.ukuk forward slash women. |
| 0:25.9 | Always seek medical advice from your GP or pelvic health specialist. |
| 0:32.9 | Hello, it's October, Friday the first to be specific, |
| 0:36.6 | and thanks for joining me, Simon |
| 0:38.0 | Calder, for the latest on travel and destinations from the Greenlist and the travel desk |
| 0:42.8 | of the Independent. I'm on board a Ryanair flight at Stansted Airport soon to depart to |
| 0:50.2 | Eindhoven, so do forgive any kerfuffle while I am talking to you. |
| 0:55.8 | Today I'm going to be looking at how Australia opens up from November, but not to the likes of you and me. |
| 1:02.3 | Turkey is easing its testing rules for fully vaccinated British travellers and the UK's ID card band, |
| 1:10.8 | Ban and Why It Matters. Of course, this podcast is completely free, |
| 1:15.2 | as is my weekly travel email. Do sign up at independent.co.uk, UK, forward slash newsletters. |
| 1:23.6 | I woke up this morning to the great news that Australia is opening up. |
| 1:28.3 | However, the headline that I heard did not go on to tell the full story. |
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