Simon Calder’s best moments as The Independent travel correspondent

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Simon Calder, The Independent’s resident travel correspondent, is leaving after 32 years at the publication.

First joining the paper in 1994, he has gone on to become one of the UK’s most trusted and recognised travel journalists, earning the moniker of "the Man Who Pays His Way".

We take a look at some of his best moments in his over three-decade spanning career.

To read more about his travel adventures, policy-changing campaigning and trusted tips, look at his archive here.

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