Confused? Wondering which is best for you? Oyster Card v Contactless? Read on for our practical guide to help you decide which method is best for your London travel needs. If you’re planning a trip to the UK capital, then no doubt you’ll be wondering about the best way to pay for London Transport. Using…
If you’re planning a trip to London, then it’s pretty likely that you’ve heard of the Oyster Card. Getting around the UK capital by public transport is the best way to explore the city, and you will need some sort of travel card to access the tube, buses or trains. This guide will answer all…
Discover the best things to do in Orkney in our essential guide about what to see, where to go and practical tips to ensure you make the most of your visit. If you’re planning a trip to the Orkney archipelago, well done you! Many Brits and even Scots haven’t ever ventured this far north, but…
Are you planning to visit Edinburgh for the first time? After numerous trips to the Scottish capital over the past 50 years we have learned how to make the most of our time in Edinburgh. This article shares 20 practical and essential Edinburgh tips to help you plan (and experience) the best trip possible. Edinburgh…
In episode 13 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, our guest is Cheryl Ridpath Conway who has recently returned with her family from a whirlwind 5½ day trip to London. Cheryl created a fun-filled itinerary for her family which included some of London’s most popular attractions such as the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey,…
We’ve just been to Greenwich and as always absolutely loved it – hence this Greenwich one day itinerary! In it, you’ll find lots of inspiration for your perfect day south of the Thames – including all the top things to do in Greenwich, London. You simply cannot go to London and not have at least…
No Potterhead can surely come to the UK without notching up a few Harry Potter filming locations in the UK en route. Places all over London, Scotland, England and Wales either featured on the silver screen or provided inspiration for J K Rowling when she created the characters and wrote the stories. From where to…
Are you planning a trip to the UK and considering driving for part of your vacation? Perhaps you listened to our previous podcast episode 10 about driving the North Coast 500 in Scotland and dream of taking a road trip of your own around the UK? BUT are you feeling stressed and nervous about the…
Wondering how to get to Windsor Castle from London? Discover the best ways including train, coach, and car plus our picks of the best tour options. With a royal history that can be traced back over 1,000 years, paying a visit to Windsor Castle is essential for any fan of the monarchy or anyone who…
If you’re touring the UK and are based in London, then you simply cannot miss Stonehenge off your itinerary. This ancient site is thought to date back to prehistoric times, though scientists can only guess exactly when and how the standing bluestones were placed on Salisbury Plain. Stonehenge is an iconic British site and even…