In episode 206 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug go head to head on ten categories: favourite city, best day trip, most memorable train journey, top castle, favourite museum and more. These are the questions they get asked all the time, with answers they hadn’t shared with each other until the recording…
In episode 205 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug share their 12 favourite things to see, do and experience in Edinburgh. Recorded fresh from five days in the city (and Tracy’s second visit in under a month), this episode covers everything from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile to underground closes, rooftop…
In episode 204 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug Collins are back together for the London edition of their hugely popular series – 12 things that will confuse you about London, until you know the rules. Following on from Episode #198 (which covered the whole of the UK), this one zooms in…
In episode 203 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by five local experts from across the country to share what summer really looks like on the ground in their region. We cover Devon, the far north of Scotland, London, the Cotswolds and the Lake District, with practical tips on timing, what to…
Whenever I want affordable accommodation with a touch of luxury during our travels around the U.K I book a Hotel Indigo. So on our recent return to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Hotel Indigo Stratford was my preferred choice. We discovered it was another example of how some of the best hotels for quality and vibe can be…
In episode 202 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy shares Part 1 of her recent Scottish islands trip covering the islands of Lewis, Harris, and Skye. This is a trip that takes real planning, and Tracy walks through every detail so you can do it yourself with confidence. From catching the CalMac ferry from…
In episode 201 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy shares the first episode in a brand new series – “Before You Visit“. Each episode takes one UK destination and covers the things that genuinely catch first-time visitors out. Edinburgh is where the series begins, and Tracy has been visiting this city for close to…
In episode 200 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug celebrate 200 episodes by sharing the best tips, biggest mistakes, surprising destinations, and common myths that have come up across the life of the show. Click the blue button below to listen: This post may contain compensated links. Please refer to my disclosure here for…
In episode 199 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins is joined by Chris Horsey, founder of The English Bus, and tour guide Lucy to discuss how you can experience some of England’s most iconic destinations on expertly-led day tours from London. No need to hire a car or work out complicated train routes….
In episode 198 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug decode the everyday habits that catch travellers off guard – even visitors who have been before. So if you have ever been asked “You alright?” in Britain and wondered whether you look unwell, you are not alone This is a light, practical guide…