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…
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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…
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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…
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…
In episode 7 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, we share our top tips when visiting England for the first time. Do you have questions about visiting England in relation to the often unspoken social rules, expectations and etiquette? Asking for information and expectations around tipping for example is one of the most commonly asked…
We believe that to get the most out of a destination, taking a guided tour with a professional tour guide can’t be beaten. So today I am excited to talk to John Couplan, the founder, owner and professional driver-guide behind John England Tours. For those visiting South East England, John’s personalised private tours offer a…
There are many fantastic train journeys to take across the UK and travelling by train is a popular choice for many visitors. If you are travelling from London to Scotland and want to make the journey extra special one possibility is to take the Caledonian Sleeper. It is one of our favourite train journeys anywhere…
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London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and certainly the number one destination for visitors to the UK. If this is your first time visiting London, it can feel quite overwhelming when it comes to planning your visit. You may be wondering, when is the best time for your visit?…
The historic city of York is one of the most popular destinations for both UK residents and visitors from overseas. Visitors are drawn to the city’s historic buildings, fascinating history and culture, York Minster cathedral, The Shambles (a medieval shopping street), delicious local food and drink, cosy pubs with real ale, stunning countryside just outside…