
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 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 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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