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Episode 112 – Driving the UK Like a Local: Expert Tips from Tripiamo’s John Cortese

In episode 112 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy Collins is joined by John Cortese, founder of Tripiamo, to discuss the ins and outs of self-driving in the UK.

Tripiamo offers a comprehensive online guide designed to help travellers navigate the challenges of driving in a foreign country, including unfamiliar rules, customs, and driving on the opposite side of the road.

John shares his background and the mission behind Tripiamo, emphasizing the importance of preparation for a stress-free driving experience in the UK.

  • How Tripiamo helps travellers drive confidently and safely in the UK.
  • The unique challenges of driving in the UK, including road signs, parking, and roundabouts.
  • The benefits of Tripiamo’s expert instructional videos and 360-degree driving tours.
  • Insights into driving in various regions of the UK, from the Cotswolds to the Highlands of Scotland.
  • Exclusive 10% discount for UK Travel Planning Podcast listeners.

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Episode 112 – Show Notes

Timestamps

  • 00:00 – UK Travel Planning podcast helps you plan your perfect UK vacation
  • 00:41 – Episode 112 of the UK Travel Planning podcast features John Cortese of Tripiamo
  • 02:04 – John Cortese is the founder of Tripiamo
  • 03:33 – Tripiamo helps travellers feel confident to drive anywhere in the world
  • 05:38 – How does Tripiamo prepare people for driving in the UK?
  • 07:04 – Tracy covers driving etiquette, particularly in the UK
  • 15:27 – Tripiamo helps you prepare for any kind of driving trip
  • 17:23 – Tracy, where’s your favourite place to drive in the UK?
  • 21:09 – You have kindly given us an exclusive 10% discount for UK travel planning podcast listeners
  • 22:40 – What would be the one tip you would share with anybody planning to drive in the UK?
  • 24:11 – Thank you so much for being on the podcast

Click here to download a PDF Transcript of Episode 112

Useful resources

  • Episode #12 – Introduction to Tripiamo with John Cortese
  • Episode #79 – Planning Your Perfect UK Road Trip: Expert Tips and Itinerary Ideas

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