In episode 19 of the UK Travel Planning podcast discover our top tips to help you choose the best day trip/s from London including factors to consider when deciding which day trips to add to your itinerary. You will get a taste of some of the most popular day trip options plus practical considerations which…
In episode 18 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, I chat with Rob Bruns who with his wife and son spent 4 weeks exploring the UK in June 2022.
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Sinead who was also a guest in episode #3 when she shared lots of wonderful tips and insider knowledge for anyone planning to visit the historic city of York. In episode 17 you will discover some of the best day trips you can take from York…
Are you planning a UK rail adventure? Or perhaps you are thinking of taking a few day trips from London by train? Whatever you are planning you will be aware that train travel in the UK can be quite expensive so you may be wondering how to make your money go further. So if you…
If you are wondering where to stay in Liverpool, this article will help you find the best hotel for your upcoming trip. Liverpool is a diverse, cosmopolitan city with major attractions to suit all ages, interests and budgets. A Liverpool city break is for everyone, not just for Beatles fans but choosing the best area…
In episode 16 of the podcast, I chat to special guest Domi of Scalens Studio who specialises in providing photoshoot services to visitors to London. For many of us, a trip to London is the trip of a lifetime and we want lots of great photo memories of our time there. However, it can be…
Families come in all shapes and sizes – and thankfully, so do the best family hotels in London! If you travel as a family of 5, 6, 7 or even 10, how do you find the finest London hotels for families of 5 or more? We can confirm that this question comes up far more…
Buckingham Palace has announced the official date of the coronation of Charles III for 6th May 2023. This is the first coronation in over 70 years since our late Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 following her father King George VI’s death. The coronation will follow the protocols of history (and it stretches back…
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Winter is a magical time to visit the UK capital, and no more so than when the best Christmas lights in London are in full swing! The whole city is lit up like one big festive party, and it’s an awesome sight to witness during late November or December. Whether you’re planning a Christmas shopping…