UK Travel Planning

In episode 40 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, UK Travel Planning founders Tracy and Doug Collins chat about catching the Eurostar train from London to Paris to prepare you for the experience.In this episode, you will learn:How long is the journey from London to Paris on the Eurostar trainWhat ticket types are availableHow to check in for your journeyWhat happens to your luggage on the trainWhat are the seating configurations likeHow to travel onward to your hotel in ParisIs it possible to visit Paris for a day trip from LondonWhat food options are available for the journeyPlus get Tracy and Doug’s top tips for catching the EurostarFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-40>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 39 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Marc from Northumberland Tours about all of the things you can do on your visit to Northumberland. We cover historic sights, wildlife, weather and so much more.In this episode, you will learn:What you can expect to see at the Farne IslandsThe importance of checking tide times for visits to Holy Island/Lindisfarne CastleHow many stunning castles there are to explore in NorthumberlandWhat weather to expect in NorthumberlandHow Northumberland is so much more than just Alnwick CastleWhy Northumberland should be on your travel itineraryFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-39>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 38 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we have a chat with fellow expat Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com all about British foods. This includes everything from customs and language around food to types of places to eat out, how to save money on your food budget and we hopefully inspire you to add some new foods to your list of things to try. In this episode, you will learn aboutSunday roasts and carveriesTypical British hot puddingsFish and chips with scraps (bad for you but oh-so-tasty!)What’s included in a fried ‘Full English’ or ‘Full Scottish’ breakfastHow to order food in a pubWhether you need to book a table in advanceFavourite take aways in the UKBakery snack food like sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, cheese straws, pork pies and Cornish PastiesMarmite versus Vegemite (Marmite rules!)London delicacies like jellied eels and pie and mash with liquorOrdering tea and coffee in the UKDealing with food allergiesMeal deals to save you moneyChain restaurants in the UKDifferent words for the humble bread roll in various locations around the UKFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-38>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 37 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com about her first trip back to the UK after living in Australia for over eight years. Karen travelled with her husband and three kids who were 10, 12 and 12 and toured the UK for six weeks visiting friends and family. In this episode, you will learnTips for flying with kids and overcoming jet lagA breakdown of Karen’s itinerary which included Portsmouth, London, Cornwall, Sheffield and LincolnTransport tips including public transport, park and ride, dealing with train strikes, getting insured on a borrowed car and travelling on narrow Cornish roadsKaren’s favourite UK foods and where to eatHow to make the most of your visit to Harry Potter studiosHow to build ancestry research into your trip All about the family holiday resort, Butlins at SkegnessFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-37>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 36 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Sally-Ann, co-founder of private tour company North Coast Explorer Tours, to talk about visiting Far North Scotland. This is part two of a two-part podcast – if you haven’t listened to episode 35 yet, it’s a good idea to start with that one.In this episode, you will learnWhat to expect from a tour with North Coast Explorer ToursWhy it's a good idea to book a tour to explore the Far North of ScotlandWhy it’s a great idea to have a chat with Sally-Ann so she can tailor the tour to your interests and itineraryHow many people can take part in a private tourThe minimum age for tours with North Coast Explorer ToursHow North Coast Explorer Tours can take your mobility into account when planning the tourWhere to stay when doing a North Coast Explorer tourFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-36>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 35 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we chat with Sally-Ann, founder of private tour company North Coast Explorers, to talk about visiting Far North Scotland. This is part one of a two-part podcast – look out for part two (episode 36) next week.In this episode, you will learnHow and why Sally-Ann and her husband relocated to ScotlandWhat are the highlights of Far North Scotland and why you should add it to your itineraryWhich parts of Scotland are classed as Far North Scotland?What can visitors expect from a trip to Far North Scotland?Why peatland landscapes are important ecologicallyWhat landscape and wildlife you can expect to see in the region and when to see itHow to get to Far North ScotlandWhat the seasons hold in Far North ScotlandPlanning your visit to Far North ScotlandWhat to expect from the roads in Far North ScotlandWhat is the North Coast 500 (including which direction to travel and how long you need)For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-35>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 34 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy chats with Doug of Meneage Tours in Cornwall. If you have listened to episode 32 of the podcast when we chatted to Wendie Hume about her month-long driving holiday around the UK you may remember how much Wendie loved her day tour with Meneage Tours. So I had to ask Doug onto the podcast to chat about all things Cornish!In this episode, you will learn about the various tours Meneage Tours offers around Cornwall including some that fans of Doc Martin and Poldark will find of particular interest. We also discuss the advantages of taking a private driver-guided tour with Meneage Tours. Doug also shares tips and insider information and important things to consider if you are planning a trip to Cornwall.Other tours offered by Meneage Tours include the Lizard Peninsula, a 5 day tour to explore Cornwall in more depth and an ancestry-based tour for those interested in tracing their Cornish roots.You will also discover Doug’s number one tip for first-time visitors to Cornwall plus information about how to contact Doug to book a tour with Meneage Tours.For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-34>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In this week's episode of the podcast Tracy chats with guest Victoria of Cotswold Teacup Tours about all things British.The episode was recorded as a live Facebook session to answer questions posed by the UK Travel Planning Facebook group. (Click here and request to join)In this episode Tracy and Victoria chat about topics such as their love of tea, why they enjoy visiting gardens (and name some of the favourites) plus why they recommend staying in a B&B or heading to a local village pub if you want to meet the locals when travelling the UK,.They also answer questions such as where to stay in London, their favourite UK foods, recommended castle hotels and more destination specific topics such as the best place to eat in Chipping Camden in the Cotswolds for afternoon tea or a roast dinner, and how long to actually allow for a visit to the Tower of London. They also chat about the books they're reading at the moment which are set in or about the UK.For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-33>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 32 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy chats with Australian Wendie Hume who, in October 2022, spent a month exploring England, Scotland and Wales on a road trip with her husband. Wendie wanted to see as much of Britain as possible, including where her grandparents originated from in northern England. Wendie shares information about how she planned the trip, where they stayed, her highlights, favourite experiences and tours plus tips for anyone planning their own UK road trip.In this episode, you will discoverHow Wendie planned their 31 day driving trip around BritainThe various destinations Wendie included in her itinerary including the highlights of eachThe different accommodation options they chose and why Wendie loved staying in B&B's during their tripTips from Wendie for anyone planning their own UK tripWendie's recommended tour options and experiences - Meneage Tours and the Jacobite Steam Train were particular favourites.What Wendie packed for her trip (and what she wished she hadn't)What surprised Wendie about the UKWendie's number 1 tip for anyone planning to visit the UKFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-32>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

In episode 31 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast learn about 9 of London's main train stations including Kings Cross, Euston and Paddington!If you are planning train travel from London but are not familiar with the city it can be confusing to navigate its major London train stations.Whether you plan to journey from London for a day trip by train to one of the popular cities or attractions nearby or for a longer rail adventure around the UK these are the train stations you will be using. It is also worth considering when planning your accommodation in London so you are not spending too much time crossing the city to access train services.In this podcast learn aboutEach of the principal train stations you may use if you are travelling from London to other destinations in the UK including Kings Cross, St Pancras and Liverpool Street StationsThe locations of each of the train stationsWhich train stations connect to which London airports (for your arrival or departure) Which areas of the country each station servesExamples of travel times to popular UK destinations Answers to commonly asked questions about rail travel in the UKFor further information and the full show notes for this episode visit UKTravelPlanning.com/episode-31>> Visit our shop for guides and resources to help plan your trip including our popular UK Train Travel ebook.Support the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you: Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback. 1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe ➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking hereWork With Us - Contact info@uktravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Thank you ❤️ Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!