September 25th - All change for British travellers to Europe from 12 October
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
The Independent
3.6 • 628 Ratings
🗓️ 25 September 2025
⏱️ 6 minutes
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Summary
Hi from London St Pancras International – most beautiful railway station in the world, and also the hub for Eurostar. I am talking to Simon Lejeune, Chief Safety and Stations Officer for the cross-Channel rail firm, about the big changes the impending entry-exit system will bring.
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| 0:00.0 | And what brings you to Leonardo Hotels today? |
| 0:02.9 | Our son's graduation. |
| 0:04.5 | The company team building day. |
| 0:06.0 | The central location. |
| 0:07.5 | The big match. |
| 0:08.7 | Delicious buffet breakfast. |
| 0:10.2 | The comfy room. |
| 0:11.3 | The dream bed. |
| 0:12.8 | At Leonardo Hotels, if it's important to you, it's important to us. |
| 0:17.3 | Come join us. |
| 0:18.3 | For our best rates, book direct at leonardohotels.com.uk. |
| 0:25.8 | This episode is sponsored by Visit Costa Rica, your ultimate destination for nature, adventure, |
| 0:32.1 | and transformation. Imagine trading a damp, chilly UK morning for warm sunshine breaking through a rainforest canopy. |
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| 0:46.5 | This extraordinary concentration of life includes lush rainforests, cloud forests, mangroves, coral reefs and volcanic ecosystems. |
| 0:55.0 | Over a quarter of the country is protected through national parks and reserves. |
| 0:58.6 | So every walk feels like stepping into a wildlife documentary. |
| 1:02.0 | It's a place where you disconnect from the noise of everyday life |
| 1:04.8 | and reconnect with what truly matters. |
| 1:07.5 | Nature and community. |
| 1:09.4 | At the heart of it all is pure Aveda, literally pure life. |
| 1:13.4 | Whether you're hiking a volcano, soaking in hot springs, or watching sea turtles nest under the |
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