UK Travel Planning

In episode 58 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy and Doug discuss everything you need to know about visiting the beautiful city of Edinburgh. From recommended accommodations and transportation options to must-see attractions and tips for planning your itinerary we have you covered. So whether you're a first-time visitor or looking to revisit this enchanting city you will discover valuabl...

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey through the UK without breaking the bank? With us, your hosts Tracy and Doug, you'll uncover a treasure trove of insider tips and tricks to make your next trip to the UK both affordable and unforgettable. Fresh off our own travels around, we’ve noticed that things have become a bit pricier. Therefore, we’re fired up to share our best advice with...

In this episode of the UK Travel Planning podcast, Kathryn Johnson recounts her family's first visit to the UK in May 2023.  In this episode, you will discover An overview of Kathryn's itinerary  Resources Kathryn used to plan her trip Favourite tours and experiences How they travelled around London and the UK (plus recommended apps) Kathryn's favourite accommodations in Edinburgh a...

In this episode of UK Travel Planning, host Tracy Collins explores some of the cultural and practical differences between the United Kingdom and the United States. From driving on the left side of the road and navigating roundabouts to understanding the nuances of British English, Tracy shares valuable tips and insights for travellers. She advises listeners to bring personal washcloths, check for...

In episode 54 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins shares her 10 favourite experiences in London. In this episode, you will learn: Tracy’s top 10 experiences in London Find out which tours Tracy highly recommends Learn where to find the best views in London Find out which is Tracy’s favourite museum in London And so much more!  For further information and the full show notes for this e...

In episode 53 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins chats with her husband Doug about his recent day trip to the Isle of Wight.   In this episode, you will learn: How Doug planned his day trip to the Isle of Wight from London How to get to the Isle of Wight The route Doug decided to take and the three different types of transport involved in his trip What travelling on a hovercraft was...

In episode 52 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins chats with her husband Doug about his recent trip to North Wales.   In this episode, you will learn: How Doug planned his trip around North Wales The four Heritage railway lines Doug wanted to experience Castles worth visiting in North Wales How Doug found the experience of travelling only on public transport What Doug thought of the f...

In episode 51 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins chats with Robbie Wright about her trip around the UK with her husband.  In this episode, you will learn:  Why guided tours add so much value to your travel experiences What driving is like in the UK (and the benefits of Tripiamo) What Robbie’s favourite foods were on the trip How far in advance to book tours and attraction tickets Wha...

In episode 50 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast , Tracy Collins chats with Marissa Barker and her mum, Cindy, all about their multi-generational trip around the UK. In this episode, you will learn: Where Marissa and her large family group travelled during their visit to the UK How Marissa organised the trip for a large family group of different ages Marissa’s experience of doing an itinerary consu...

In episode 49 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com all about flying long haul. Together they share their tips, advice and information about long-haul travel (including flying with kids).  In this episode, you will learn What to pack, including hand luggage essentials Why packing cubes are so useful How to enjoy a comfortable flight How to avoid j...

In this week's episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins shares her experience of visiting the UK during the summer along with packing tips, must-see events and activities to enjoy during the warmer months. In this episode, you will learn The advantages and disadvantages of visiting the UK in summer. What to pack for a summer trip. What things to see and do in summer. Major eve...

In episode 47 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast , Tracy chats with Doug to answer your top 10 frequently asked questions about travelling in the UK. In this episode, you will learn : Where to get travel planning information and advice How to access Wifi in the UK What plug adapter you will need Is tipping expected and how much to tip What to pack for the seasons How to get from the airport to your...

In episode 46 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Karen from Smart Steps to Australia all about visiting Harry Potter Studios in 2022 to share tips, advice and information.  In this episode, you will learn Getting to Harry Potter studios – taking the Golden Tours package versus making your own way there and booking tickets independently How far in advance to book tickets What to sp...

In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, the tables are turned! UK Travel Planning Founder Tracy is interviewed by her friend Karen to talk about her 2023 UK trip so far.  In this episode, you will learn What Tracy has been up to over the last couple of weeks in the UK. How Tracy is getting around the UK. What types of accommodation Tracy has been staying in.  Whether Tracy prefers using...

In episode 44 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug Collins, Founders of UK Travel Planning, chat about their Cornwall itinerary from their trip in 2022.  In this episode, you will learn: Which locations Tracy and Doug visited on their road and train travels in Cornwall How to get around Cornwall and what to expect from the narrow country roads and the busy car parks Why it’s important...

In episode 43 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug Collins, Founders of UK Travel Planning, cover the top 15 questions they get asked about travelling by train in the UK.   I n this episode, you will learn How do I get from Heathrow airport by train to Kings Cross railway station? How much time do I need to allow from landing at Heathrow airport to booking a train from Kings Cross to...

In episode 42 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast , we chat again with Sally-Ann who co-founded tour company North Coast Explorer Tours with her husband, Robert. We talk about their favourite places for scenery, history, food, wildlife and beaches in Far North Scotland. In this episode, you will learn: Sally-Ann and her husband Robert’s favourite places in Far North Scotland for scenery, history, fo...

In episode 41 Tracy chats to John Coupland from John England Tours about his private medieval day tours in South East England.  In this episode, you will learn Medieval day tours available in the South East of England Lesser known medieval attractions worth visiting Which historic sites you can combine in a day tour The benefits of taking a private day tour How day tours can be multigenerational a...

In episode 40 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast , UK Travel Planning founders Tracy and Doug Collins chat about catching the Eurostar train from London to Paris to prepare you for the experience. In this episode, you will learn: How long is the journey from London to Paris on the Eurostar train What ticket types are available How to check in for your journey What happens to your luggage on the tra...

In episode 39 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast , we chat with Marc from Northumberland Tours about all of the things you can do on your visit to Northumberland. We cover historic sights, wildlife, weather and so much more. In this episode, you will learn: What you can expect to see at the Farne Islands The importance of checking tide times for visits to Holy Island/Lindisfarne Castle How many stu...

In episode 38 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we have a chat with fellow expat Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com all about British foods.  This includes everything from customs and language around food to types of places to eat out, how to save money on your food budget and we hopefully inspire you to add some new foods to your list of things to try.  In this episode, you will learn about Su...

In episode 37 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com about her first trip back to the UK after living in Australia for over eight years. Karen travelled with her husband and three kids who were 10, 12 and 12 and toured the UK for six weeks visiting friends and family.  In this episode, you will learn Tips for flying with kids and overcoming jet lag A b...

In episode 36 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Sally-Ann, co-founder of private tour company North Coast Explorer Tours, to talk about visiting Far North Scotland. This is part two of a two-part podcast – if you haven’t listened to episode 35 yet, it’s a good idea to start with that one. In this episode, you will learn What to expect from a tour with North Coast Explorer Tours Why i...

In episode 35 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Sally-Ann, founder of private tour company North Coast Explorers, to talk about visiting Far North Scotland.  This is part one of a two-part podcast – look out for part two (episode 36) next week. In this episode, you will learn How and why Sally-Ann and her husband relocated to Scotland What are the highlights of Far North Scotland and...

In episode 34 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy chats with Doug of Meneage Tours in Cornwall . If you have listened to episode 32 of the podcast when we chatted to Wendie Hume about her month-long driving holiday around the UK you may remember how much Wendie loved her day tour with Meneage Tours.  So I had to ask Doug onto the podcast to chat about all things Cornish! In this episode, you w...