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…
In episode 197 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Jack Wells, the creator of Mystery Guides. What if exploring a UK city felt like a real-life treasure hunt? Most people visit a city, tick off the main sights, and move on. But what if there was a way to go deeper –…
In episode 196 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by a very special guest: UKTP’s own podcast editor, Ryan Fairweather, who has been editing the show since episode 102. Ryan is from New Zealand, and at the end of 2025 he spent two months in the UK with his partner Tilly, combining…
In episode 195 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Laura Dilts, who first appeared in episode #173 to share the highlights of her trip to London and Scotland. This time, we’re going behind the scenes of that same adventure to talk about something that matters deeply to so many of you: how…
In episode 194 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast,Tracy catches up with podcast supporter and avid traveller Amy Bowers to dive into Amy’s mother and daughter adventure to London and Edinburgh. Amy shares her planning process from start to finish, including how she chose the best area to stay in London, how she organised days…