UK Travel Planning

Visiting the Lake District? What to Know Before You Go

The Lake District looks compact on a map, but valleys, passes and narrow lanes turn "nearby" into a proper journey. Briony Wilson from Mountain Goat Tours in Windermere,

Where to Stay in London: 12 Best Areas Compared

We break London down into 12 areas so you can choose a neighbourhood that matches your plans, your budget and the kind of trip you want. Doug and I share which area suits

London in October 2026: What's On + Travel Tips

October in London feels cosy, colourful and much easier to enjoy when you plan around the rain, the shorter days and the half-term rush. This is the second episode of our

York Travel Guide - What to know before you visit

Many people give York a day and leave wishing they had stayed longer. York local Sinead from York Travel Expert joins Tracy in the next episode of our Before You Visit se

UK Train Travel: West Highland Line Scotland Full Guide

The West Highland Line is the kind of train journey you plan a whole trip around. Tracy and Doug take you from Glasgow Queen Street into the Scottish Highlands and explai

London and Far North Scotland: Autumn Travel Tips

Want a UK autumn trip that feels more atmospheric and less frantic? In part two of our autumn special we travel from the far north of Scotland to London to find out why a

Visiting England in Autumn: Lake District, Cotswolds and Devon

Golden woodlands, quiet villages and cosy pubs. Autumn in the UK has a magic you do not get in high summer. In part one of our two part autumn special, three local expert

London in September 2026: What's On + Travel Tips

September in London feels calmer, brighter and more walkable once the school holiday rush fades. This is the first episode of our monthly London bonus series from London

Walking Land's End to Bath: A UK Trip Report

Catherine joins us to share what it is really like to walk 420 kilometres (260 miles) from Land's End to Bath over three weeks, and why the UK makes long-distance wa

London Travel Planning - 10 Questions Visitors Always Ask

How many days do you actually need? What should you budget? And what is the fastest way in from Heathrow? Tracy and Doug answer the 10 questions listeners ask most about

Small Group Tours of Scotland: What It Is Really Like on a Rabbie's Tour

We chat with Graham, a Rabbie's driver-guide in Edinburgh, about what turns a simple day trip into a friendly, personal experience. We break down how small group tou

Guide to London's Main Train Stations

The departure boards are flashing, the station is heaving, and there is still no platform number. If that scene makes your heart race, you are exactly who we made this ep

6 Week UK Road Trip: England and Scotland

Rochelle talks us through a 41-day UK road trip from Bath to the Scottish Highlands and back to London, sharing what worked, what surprised her, and how planning early ma

Top 10 Things to Do in London in 2026

Planning a London trip? In this episode we share the experiences that earned a place on our 2026 favourites list, and how to make each one work for your own itinerary. Fr

10 Ways We Help You Plan Your UK Trip

Tracy and Doug step back from the destinations to share who they are and ten ways they help you plan a smarter UK trip, from the podcast and websites to consultations, pr

Northern England Road Trip: Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and County Durham

Tracy and Doug take you through the Northern England leg of their recent trip: a route across County Durham, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District that blends driving

Isle of Mull Scotland: What to See, Do and How to Get There

Puffins that waddle right up to you, dolphins pacing the bow, sea eagles overhead and a sea cave so famous it sparked a Mendelssohn symphony. It all sounds like a once in

UK Top 10: Best Cities, Castles, Museums and Day Trips

We put ourselves on the spot with ten UK travel categories and share the places, journeys and moments we genuinely love after decades of travelling around the country. Th

12 Things to See, Do and Experience in Edinburgh

Edinburgh looks compact until you start climbing its hills, chasing viewpoints and discovering how much the Old Town packs into its closes and lanes. Fresh from five days

12 Things That Will Confuse You About London (Until You Know the Rules)

London has its own unwritten rules and once you know them, the city makes so much more sense. In this episode Tracy and Doug share 12 things that confuse visitors most, s