Welcome to the UK Travel Planning Podcast
The UK Travel Planning Podcast is full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream trip to the UK whether you are visiting England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Travel expert Tracy Collins shares years of knowledge and experience of travelling to, and around, the UK to help you plan your UK itinerary. Listen to special guest interviews full of travel inspiration and practical tips for popular and off the beaten path destinations. Learn more about the best ways to travel around the UK (including by train), about British culture and history and much more!
Tune in and let us help you plan your perfect UK itinerary with all the places and experiences you have been dreaming of.
UK Travel Planning – helping YOU plan YOUR perfect UK vacation.
RECENT & UPCOMING EPISODES
Episode 135 – WW2 sites in London and beyond
Episode 134 – Meet Riz of XFA Cars
Episode 133 – Top 5 London experiences for 2025
Episode 132 – Top tips for visiting London in 2025
Episode 131 – 10 essential travel tips for visitors to the UK in 2025
Episode 130 – Best of 2024
Episode 129 – Annual Christmas message
Episode 128 – Cruise ship excursions with John Hadfield
Episode 127 – Trip report with Melissa Jones
Episode 126 – London Pass Itinerary Challenge
Episode 125 – 4 day Skye Itinerary
Episode 124 – 3 day Belfast itinerary
Episode 123 – Trip report with Cathy Stephens
Episode 122 – Exploring Durham with Anna Unger
Episode 121 – Trip Report with Ashley Dowling
Episode 120 – Introduction to Unique Devon Tours with Alex Graeme
Episode #119 – Exploring the UK in 17 Days: Tips, Itineraries, and Hidden Gems
Episode 118 – Exploring Scotland’s North Coast with Victoria Greig: Highlights and Tips
Episode 117 – Introduction to Durham with Michelle Gorman
Episode 116 – Trip report with Heather Welday
Episode 115 – Essential Tips for Planning Your Cotswolds Adventure with Lisa Benjamin
Episode 114 – Trip Report with Krista Beck
Episode 113 – Trip Report with Hannah Blaloch
Episode 112 – Driving the UK Like a Local: Expert Tips from Tripiamo’s John Cortese
Episode 111 – Trip Report with Amanda Kendle
Episode 110 – Trip Report with Leeanne McHarg
Episode 109 – The English Bus with Chris Horsey
Episode 108 – Trip Report with Lauren Minns
Episode 107 – Go Cotswolds with Lisa Benjamin
Episode 106 – The London Pass
Episode 105 – Top 10 London Experiences for 2024: Insider Tips for an Unforgettable Adventure
Episode 104 – Chat with Oz of Tailored Tours
Episode 103 – Trip Report with Mandy Watson
Episode 102 – Destination spotlight: Brighton with guest Cate Brubaker
Episode 101 – Trip Report and Packing Tips with Alison Liscum
Episode 100 – Our 100th episode and a celebration 🎉
Episode 99 – Destination Guide: Windsor
Episode 98 – Trip Report with Vernetta and Theron
Episode 97 – 10 Easy day trips from London by train (Part 2)
Episode 96 – 10 Easy day trips from London by train (Part 1)
Episode 95 – Trip Report with Deb Pecka
Episode 94 – Discovering the Best Photography Spots in London with Domi of Scalens Studio
Episode 93 – Book Better Flights with guest Michelle Chang
Episode 92 – Complete guide to visiting Portsmouth
Episode 91 – A Taste of London – Devour Food Tours with Charley Bennett
Episode 90 – How Far Ahead to Book for London: Accommodation, Dining and Sightseeing
Episode 89 – An Introduction to Boutique Tours of Wales with John Hadwin
Episode 88 – Exploring Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard with Charlotte Golledge
Episode 87 – Scotland Adventures: Edinburgh Black Cab Tours with Charlotte Golledge
Episode 86 – London Like a Local: Unmissable Black Cab Tours with Discover Real London
Episode 85 – Unveiling London’s Timeless Tales: A Journey Through History with Walks Tours
Episode 84 – Exploring London’s Walks Tours with Ground Operations Manager Charley Bennett
Episode 83 – London Airport transfers (& beyond) with Riz from XFA Cars
Episode 82 – Trip report with Tanya Munro
Episode 81 – Free things to do in London
Episode 80 – How to plan a UK train trip
Episode 79 – How to plan a UK road trip
Episode 78 – Step-by-step UK trip planning guide
Episode 77 – Christmas message
Episode 76 – Trip Report – Family road around England with Matt Archer-Beck
Episode 75 – Exploring the UK by Rail: Trip Report with Wes Wetherell
Episode 74 – London Landmarks
Episode 73 – Best day trips from Edinburgh by train
Episode 72 – London to Paris in a day trip report
Episode 71 – Things to do in London at Christmas
Episode 70 – What to pack for your UK trip
Episode 69 – Q&A with UKTP founders Tracy and Doug Collins
Episode 68 – Where to stay in London – tips to choose the best area and accommodation
Episode 67 – Visiting London: 15 things you need to know to make the most of your trip
Episode 66 – UK versus US part 2 with Kathryn Johnson
Episode 65 – Trip Report with Deborah Harsen
Episode 64 – Introduction to Expedition Yorkshire with Andrew Ward
Episode 63 – 36 hours in Edinburgh with Cheryl Ridpath Conway
Episode 62 – Visiting the Cotswolds in winter with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours
Episode 61 – Lisa Olney’s 14-day UK itinerary exploring Tudor History and English Literature
Episode 60 – Chat with Oz of My Tailored Tours (Private Custom Day Tours from London)
Episode 59 – Trip Report 12-day family road trip of England and Scotland with Debra Blazer
Episode 58 – Edinburgh Travel Tips
Episode 57 – Insider tips for budget-friendly UK travel
Episode 56 – Trip report with Kathryn Johnson
Episode 55 – UK versus USA
Episode 54 – Top 10 Experiences in London
Episode 53 – Visiting the Isle of Wight (How to plan a day trip from London)
Episode 52 – Exploring North Wales: An Introduction with Doug Collins
Episode 51 – Trip report with Robbie Wright
Episode 50 – Trip Report with Marissa Barker
Episode 49 – Jet Set Go: Essential Tips for Long Haul Flying from Start to Finish
Episode 47 – Practical Tips for Visiting the UK: Your Top 10 FAQs Answered
Episode 46 – Discovering the Magic: A Guide to Visiting Harry Potter Studios in London
Episode 45 – Tracy’s Trip Report (2 weeks in the UK 2023 update)
Episode 44 – Cornwall Road Trip Itinerary
Episode 43 – Unravelling the Mysteries of Train Travel in the UK: Expert Answers to 15 Frequently Asked Questions
Episode 42 – Discovering the treasures of Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours
Episode 41 – Experience a Journey Through Time: Visit Medieval South East England with John England Tours
Episode 40 – London to Paris on the Eurostar – Tips to make the most of your journey
Episode 39 – Explore Northumberland with Marc of Northumberland Tours
Episode 38 – British Bites: A tasty Introduction to some of Britain’s most iconic foods
Episode 37 – Trip Report: A 6 Week Family Adventure from Australia to the UK
Episode 36 – Exploring Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours
Episode 35 – An Introduction to Far North Scotland with North Coast Explorer Tours
Episode 34 – An introduction to Cornwall with Meneage Tours
Episode 33 – A Virtual Cuppa with guest Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours
Episode 32 – Trip Report with Wendie Hume
Episode 31 – Guide to London train stations
Episode 30 – Scotland Road Trip Itinerary
Episode 29 – Learn about how you can book a stay in George Harrison’s childhood home
Episode 28 – Trip Report from the Bruns family trip to London
Episode 27 – Delving into the Cotswolds with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours
Episode 26 – London to Edinburgh by train: How to plan and make the most of your journey
Episode 25 – Trip report with Liz Attwood and Melinda Ecker
Episode 24 – Getting around London: An introduction to public transport options
Episode 23 – Visiting London in December (FAQs + things to see & do)
Episode 22 – 4 week Mum and daughter trip to the UK
Episode 21 – Favourite travel experiences in England and Scotland 2022
Episode 20 – Exploring the Cotswolds with Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours
Episode 19 – Tips for choosing the best day trips from London
Episode 18 – Trip Report: 4 week family trip around England & Scotland
Episode 17 – Best day trips from York
Episode 16 – Everything you need to know about booking a London photoshoot
Episode 15 – Trip Report from Ireland
Episode 14 – Highlights and tips from our 12-week UK trip to England & Scotland
Episode 13 – Trip report from London
Episode 12 – Preparing to drive in the UK with Tripiamo
Episode 11 – How to get around the UK
Episode 10 – Driving the North Coast 500
Episode 9 – How we planned our 3 month UK trip – tips and tricks to help you plan!
Episode 8 – Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
Episode 7 – Tips for first-time visitors to England
Episode 6 – Discover historic South East England with John England Tours
Episode 5 – Guide to the Caledonian Sleeper
Episode 4 – Tips for first-time visitors to London
Episode 3 – Visiting York
Episode 2 – Tips for travelling the UK by train
Episode 1 – Introduction to the UK Travel Planning Podcast
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