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James here - after Chelsea made me stay in a hostel, I've made my own travel company 💸💸💸

Chelsea Dickenson
April 25, 2025

If you’ve listened to our podcast episode this week, then you’ll know I’m cutting ties with Chelsea and creating a brand new company, for one very good reason…

Chelsea took me to a hostel

And that is not a typo. A HOSTEL. So I’ve decided enough is enough.

PROOF. btw I had to make MY OWN BED.

Do I share my house with random men? Generally, the answer is no, so why would I do this in a youth hostel?

Chelsea wanted to prove to me that a youth hostel can be a great place to stay and I won’t lie - the bar with its 7 hour happy hour was great - but even drunk me still didn’t want to spend the full night in a dorm with potential farters.

So at 3am when Chelsea thought I was getting into bed, I packed up and ordered a taxi home.

As you’ll all understand, because of #HostelGate, I’ve decided step away from Cheap Holiday Expert and start my own excellent travel brand!

Introducing… Luxury Holiday Expert 💰

the future of travel websites

luxuryholidayexpert.com is my new premium travel website for all your luxury travel needs.

IMPORTANT. Do not read on if you aren’t rich.

Some examples of the excellent articles I have written*:

Can you take a private jet to Portugal ?

This is true speedy boarding, take a P.J. to the algarve for some true luxury.

Will you have enough room in a hotel suite?

It’s a genuine concern for many many people. Will there be sufficient space for your wardrobe and your emotional baggage.

What is a budget airline and how do I avoid?

No seat recline!? Pay for a panini?! My bag is too big for the cabin?! How to avoid all of this nonsense.

As well as:

Does Wearing a Monocle Get You Priority Boarding on Ryanair?
The best place to find a butler on holiday (maybe don’t open this one at work)
What is a budget airline and how do I avoid?

It’s getting great reviews already:

*thought about writing

Anyway – please share my new travel empire far and wide and join the luxury choo-choo train.

Big love and luxury kisses,

James x

Your Luxury Holiday Expert
CEO / CFO / FSH / DVLA

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And if you missed what happened in the Passports Please Podcast, listen to the start of Episode 14 (Hostels, Air Drops, and the Luxury Holiday Expert) or the video of my former colleague Chelsea taking me to the hostel