In episode 197 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Jack Wells, the creator of Mystery Guides. What if exploring a UK city felt like a real-life treasure hunt? Most people visit a city, tick off the main sights, and move on. But what if there was a way to go deeper –…
In episode 196 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by a very special guest: UKTP’s own podcast editor, Ryan Fairweather, who has been editing the show since episode 102. Ryan is from New Zealand, and at the end of 2025 he spent two months in the UK with his partner Tilly, combining…
In episode 195 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Laura Dilts, who first appeared in episode #173 to share the highlights of her trip to London and Scotland. This time, we’re going behind the scenes of that same adventure to talk about something that matters deeply to so many of you: how…
In episode 194 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast,Tracy catches up with podcast supporter and avid traveller Amy Bowers to dive into Amy’s mother and daughter adventure to London and Edinburgh. Amy shares her planning process from start to finish, including how she chose the best area to stay in London, how she organised days…
In episode 193 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins is joined by Robin Launder, founder of Fantastic Walks, to explore why many visitors see a lot in London but still leave feeling like they do not quite understand it. With a background in teaching history and English, Robin brings storytelling, humour and genuine…
In episode 192 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug explore the most popular London museums to help you decide which ones suit your interests and how to plan your visit efficiently. This episode focuses on major museums across key areas of London, including: Greenwich (Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark), South…
In episode 191 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by Ollie from Discover Real London to explore what makes a London black cab tour such a unique and popular way to experience the city. From iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Tower Bridge to secret streets and hidden corners you…
In episode 190 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by local experts from across England and Scotland to share what to expect when visiting the UK in spring and how to plan an unforgettable trip. From blossom-filled parks in London to lambing season in the countryside and coastal adventures in Devon and…
In episode 189 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by Becki from Walks and Devour Tours to discuss how to build a realistic, well-paced London itinerary that avoids common planning mistakes and makes the most of your time in the city. With so many iconic landmarks, museums, neighbourhoods and experiences to choose…
In episode 188 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug break down how UK rail expert Doug helps travellers make sense of train travel in the UK. From choosing the right tickets to avoiding costly planning mistakes, this episode focuses on building confidence and clarity when travelling by train. Whether you are feeling…