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…
In episode 2 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, I’m joined by my husband and co-founder of UK Travel Planning, Doug Collins. With over 25 years of experience working on the UK rail network, Doug shares his expert insights into train travel across the UK. From the scenic East and West Coast mainlines to the…
Welcome to the UK Travel Planning Podcast Episode 1 Welcome to episode one of the UK Travel Planning Podcast. In our weekly podcast we will cover everything you need to know to plan the UK trip of your dreams (including lots of travel inspiration and practical tips from UK travel experts) I hope you will…