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…
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In episode 174 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with UK Travel Planning’s resident train travel expert Doug about his recent six-week rail adventure across the UK. From London to Scotland and back again, Doug shares highlights from travelling the length and breadth of Britain by train, visiting major cities, charming rural stations…
In episode 173 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with guest Laura about how she turned her 60th birthday into a 15-day adventure across England and Scotland. Blending solo travel with accessible, mobility-aware planning, Laura shares how a little preparation and flexibility can transform a trip into something truly special. You’ll hear how…
In episode 172 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy shares a special conversation with Cate from the Germany Travel Planning Podcast, all about how to make the most of a London layover. Whether you have just one day or two between flights, this episode is filled with practical advice for seeing the best of…
In episode 171 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by UKTP rail expert Doug Collins to unpack the Night Riviera sleeper from London Paddington to Penzance. Doug shares the essentials for booking, checking in, and making the most of your journey, including how to access the First Class lounge at Paddington, when…