UK Travel Planning

On February 6th 2022 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years as monarch of the United Kingdom, Realms and Commonwealth. This year to mark this historic event Platinum Jubilee celebrations are planned in the UK and across the world including in Australia, Canada and other nations of the Commonwealth. In this episode, I talk to guest John Coupland of John England Tours about the importance of this ev...

Welcome to episode 7 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast. Do you have questions about visiting England in relation to the often unspoken social rules, expectations and etiquette? Asking for information and expectations around tipping for example is one of the most commonly asked questions in our Facebook group and by email. In this episode of the podcast discover 14 things that are useful to know wh...

We believe that to get the most out of a destination taking a guided tour with a professional tour guide can't be beaten. So in today's episode, I am excited to talk to John Coupland the founder, owner and professional driver-guide behind John England Tours . For those of you visiting South East England John's personalised private tours will provide you with a memorable experience o...

There are many fantastic train journeys to take across the UK and travelling by train is a popular choice for many visitors. If you are travelling from London to Scotland, and want to make the journey extra special, one possibility is to take the Caledonian Sleeper . It is one of our favourite train journeys anywhere in the world and one we highly recommend to train lovers or those who are simply...

Are you planning a trip to London? If this is your first time visiting London, it can feel quite overwhelming when it comes to planning your visit.  You may be wondering when is the best time for your visit? How many days to spend in London? How to plan your itinerary to include the sites, attractions and landmarks on your bucket list? Where to stay in London and what to budget for your trip? Afte...

The historic city of York is one of the most popular destinations for both UK residents and visitors from overseas.  Visitors are drawn to the city's historic buildings, fascinating history and culture, York Minster cathedral, The Shambles (a medieval shopping street), delicious local food and drink, cosy pubs with real ale, stunning countryside just outside of the city walls and wonderful sh...

Welcome to the UK Travel Planning Podcast! in episode one, you will meet Tracy Collins who introduces you to the UK Travel Planning Podcast , shares her background and love of UK travel plus what to expect in upcoming episodes to help you plan your perfect UK vacation. For more information about UK Travel mentioned in this episode and the full show notes for this episode visit - https://uktravelpl...

In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy introduces her husband Doug Collins who not only shares his passion for train travel in the UK but also practical tips to make your own UK rail adventures smoother and less stressful. Doug discusses his background in the UK train industry and lifelong love of train travel before considering both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling...