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…
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Are you planning your UK trip but feeling confused or overwhelmed trying to work out the best ways to get around the country? If so this is the podcast episode for you. After listening to episode 11 you will have a greater insight into the different transportation options available which will help you choose the…
Do you dream of exploring Scotland? For many people, the ultimate Scottish road trip is the 516-mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland known as the North Coast 500. In this episode of the podcast, we chat to guest Chris Wheable who has recently returned with his partner from a 9 day trip…
Discover 12 of the very best places to visit for day trips from Bath including practical tips & information to plan your trip. Options to visit by tour, car and train are covered too! Bath is a fabulous city to spend time in – there’s lots to discover and it also makes a great UK…
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Wondering how to get from London to Edinburgh? This guide covers four popular travel options: train, car, plane and coach. Discover which one best suits your budget, travel style and itinerary. Planning to travel from London to Edinburgh? These two iconic cities are on most UK itineraries, but with several ways to get between them,…
The Scottish town of Fort William is located in the western Scottish Highlands – and is packed with natural, historic and interesting things to do. If you’re looking for things to do in Fort William, you can count on this guide to show you the way! One or two days here give you just enough…
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In episode 9 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, discover how we planned our 3-month UK travel itinerary. We share our tips and tricks to help remove the overwhelm and help you put together your own itinerary (whether you are visiting for 3 months or 1 week) Interviewed by Karen (a fellow travel writer and…
For so many visitors, Bath is a must-do while in the UK. If you want to see the best Roman Baths near London, there is no better place to do this than in Bath. Add to that the city’s stunning honey-toned Georgian architecture, many centuries of history and the charming cobbled streets, and it’s easy…
On February 6th 2022 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years as monarch of the United Kingdom, Realms and Commonwealth. This year to mark this historic event Platinum Jubilee celebrations are planned in the UK and across the world including in Australia, Canada and other nations of the Commonwealth. In this episode, I talk to guest John…
Visiting London and want to include some of London’s best markets in your itinerary? Unsure which of the many London markets to choose? In this article discover the highlights of the most popular and very best London markets for first-time visitors plus the logistics to help you plan your visit. London is nothing short of…