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In episode 59 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast I welcome guest Debra Blazer who shares her trip report from her first family trip outside of the United States. Debra takes us on a journey through her adventures in the UK, providing valuable insights, recommendations, and memorable moments.
Join us for inspiration and practical tips for your own UK road trip travel adventures.
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Episode 59 – Show Notes
Trip Report 12 day family road trip of England + Scotland with Debra Blazer
Topics covered in this episode include:
- How Debra planned her trip once they had decided to visit England and Scotland on a 12 day road trip
- How Debra and her family travelled around the UK (by car and Caledonian sleeper)
- Some of Debra’s favourite accommodation choices (including an Airbnb and a castle)
- How Debra and her family packed for the trip
- A chat through their 12 day UK road trip itinerary with particular mention of some of the highlights
- Debra’s top tip for anyone planning a visit to the UK for the first time
- Links to Debra’s Etsy shops –
Places mentioned in this episode include
- Bolton Castle in Yorkshire
- Hadrian’s Wall – Vindolanda and Housesteads
- Janet’s Airbnb in Sparty Lea in Northumberland (near Hexham)
- Scottish destinations including Edinburgh, Balmoral, Elgin, Peden, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Glen Coe, Castle Stalker, Doune Castle, Brodie Castle and Glasgow
- London >> the Tower of London & Natural History Museum
Click here to download a PDF Transcript of Episode 59
Useful resources – articles and podcasts
- Tripiamo >> the driving resource Debra wished they had used
- Caledonian Sleeper >> Listen to podcast episode #5 or read our article
- Northumberland Travel Guide >> Listen to podcast episode #39 with Marc of Northumberland Tours
- Edinburgh Travel Guide >> Listen to episode #58 about visiting Edinburgh
- Scotland Road trip itinerary – read our full article and listen to podcast episode #30
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