Episode 30 – Scotland Road Trip Itinerary
In episode 30 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Doug and I talk through our Scotland road trip itinerary from May 2022.
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Episode 29: Chat with Ken Lambert – Beatles fan + owner of George Harrison’s childhood home
In episode 29 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Ken Lambert, a lifelong fan of the Beatles and in particular George Harrison. In 2022 Ken bid on (and subsequently won that bid) to purchase George Harrison’s childhood home in Liverpool. In this podcast, he shares his fascinating story from George Harrison fan…
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Where to stay in Oban (Accommodation Guide)
If you are researching where to stay in Oban, this article will help you find the perfect accommodation for your trip to this beautiful part of Scotland. Oban (meaning ‘little bay’ in Gaelic) is a small town on Scotland’s west coast and is situated on the Firth of Lorn. It is a popular location from…
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Episode 28 Trip Report – London itinerary and tips from the Bruns family
In episode 28 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Rob Bruns about his family’s week-long visit to London in the summer of 2022. This visit was at the end of a month-long trip around England and Scotland (you can hear our chat with Rob about the previous 3 weeks of the journey…
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Voltage in the UK [All You Need to Know)
One of the questions travellers from overseas ask most often when visiting London and the UK concerns using their appliances safely and the type of power sockets to expect access to while they’re there. Can you, for example, plug in hair straighteners bought in the US or Australia, without the risk of them breaking or even blowing…
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11 benefits of hiring a private driver tour guide in the UK
We love taking day trips and tours and in this article we detail the many benefits of hiring a private driver tour guide in the UK to take you to popular destinations, areas, landmarks and attractions. If you are planning your itinerary for your UK vacation you may be considering basing yourselves for a few…
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Episode 27 – Delving into the Cotswolds with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours
In episode 27 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast discover the magical beauty of the Cotswolds with Victoria from Cotswold Teacup Tours. “The Cotswolds is such a beautiful and quintessential English part of the country. And to live in it and to be able to take tours around there I’m not surprised you absolutely love…
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Stratford-upon-Avon Travel Guide
Our Stratford-upon-Avon Travel Guide includes recommended places to visit and things to do, accommodation options, tips and more for this historic English market town. Everything you need to plan your visit and essential reading for anyone planning to visit Stratford-upon-Avon! Stratford-upon-Avon Travel Guide The pretty town of Stratford-upon-Avon is located in the heart of England’s Warwickshire countryside….
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Scotland by Train Itinerary (with Scenic Rail Journeys)
Are you planning to visit Scotland? Have you considered a Scottish road trip but decided that’s not for you and would rather travel Scotland by train? Over the years we have explored Scotland by both train and by car and as an alternative to our Scottish road trip itinerary, we decided to put together a…
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Episode 26 – London to Edinburgh by train: How to plan & make the most of your journey
In episode 26 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, we discuss the various train routes available between London and Edinburgh. Learn about the various options you have to travel by train between London and Edinburgh plus suggested places to stop off along the way. We share how it is possible to spend a few hours…
