If you are looking for a unique souvenir from Scotland that is both practical and meaningful, making your own Harris Tweed bag in Edinburgh is a brilliant experience. I recently joined the Islander Handbag Workshop in Edinburgh and created my own Medium Satchel. It was hands on, creative and a lot of fun! Islander has…
In episode 183 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug Collins share what you need to know to plan a successful trip to London in 2026. London is an incredible city, but its size, pace, and logistics can easily catch visitors out. In this episode, we cover the essentials, from choosing the right…
In episode 182 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we dive into what travellers need to know when planning a trip to the UK in 2026. If you’re dreaming of visiting the UK, you’re definitely not alone. We see it every day in our inbox, Facebook groups, consultations, and podcast messages. The excitement is real,…
In episode 181 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy and Doug look back on their most exciting year yet, reflecting on podcast growth, favourite travel moments, and the listener questions that shaped episodes throughout 2025. They count down some of the year’s most popular episodes, covering unmissable London experiences, iconic sites like the Tower…
In episode 180 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug share a festive end-of-year check-in. This warm holiday message thanks listeners, celebrates the community, and touches on a few beloved UK Christmas traditions. Partners from North Coast Explorer Tours, Go Cotswolds, Discover Real London, and XFA Cars also pop in to share their…
In episode 179 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy welcomes back listener Laura Norton to share her anniversary trip report across England with a France add-on. From Beatles history in Liverpool and a week based near Tower Bridge to a moving D-Day tour in Normandy and a relaxing transatlantic voyage home on the Queen…
In episode 178 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug share how to see the best of the lively northern city of Liverpool – from Beatles must-dos and the waterfront to stadium tours, museums, neighbourhoods and where to stay. You will hear practical tips for getting there by train, getting around on Merseyrail…
In episode 177 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy continues her chat with Lauren Eanes to cover stages two and three of her UK sabbatical. With both sets of parents, Lauren walks the Way of St David on the Pembrokeshire coast, visits St Davids, and unwinds on Caldey Island. Then she and her husband…
In episode 176 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins welcomes listener Lauren Eanes to share her family’s literary-themed adventure across England. Lauren, a Lutheran pastor from Virginia, crafted a sabbatical trip for her blended family of six using their shared love of books to design an unforgettable itinerary. From visiting sites that inspired…
In episode 175 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is once again joined by Lisa Benjamin from Go Cotswolds to dive deep into Stratford-upon-Avon, the world-renowned birthplace of William Shakespeare and a destination that deserves more than just a day trip. Together they share why Stratford is the perfect place to slow down and…