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Global Travel Planning

Tracy Collins

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 105

Travel planning from people who've actually been there. Real trips, real experience, real advice.

The Global Travel Planning Podcast is hosted by Tracy Collins, an independent traveller who has explored more than 60 countries over 40 years. Each episode brings you first-hand trip reports, destination planning guides, and practical advice from travellers who have done it themselves.

With 100 episodes and counting, the show covers destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. Whether you are planning your first international trip or adding a new destination to a well-worn passport, you will find honest, experienced advice here.

New episodes every fortnight. Find show notes, links and travel guides at globaltravelplanning.com.

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How to Add Soft Adventure to Your European Itinerary

Episode 104

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 32:49

Adventure gets sold to us as faster, harder, higher. In this week's Tracy chats with Lynne Nieman, founder of Wander Your Way and Wander Your Way Adventures, about soft adventure travel in Europe and why gentle can be the most memorable way to explore.

What soft adventure means and what it avoids
Why Europe's countryside and small towns make travel feel more connected
Simple ways to add a short walk to a city-based itinerary
Using local tourism boards and information centres to find easy routes
AllTrails and helpful keywords such as family walks and discovery walks
Soft adventure spots that surprise people, from England's footpaths to accessible Dolomites trails
What to carry for gentle walks, including water, rain jacket, phone, map photo and charger
How small group tours reduce planning stress and add local guiding, meals and logistics
Lynne's Hadrian's Wall walking tour coming in 2027

If you're planning a trip to Europe and have a question, leave us a voice message through SpeakPipe. And if you know someone who would love a gentler kind of adventure, please share this episode with them.

Show notes - Episode 104

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🗺️ Free Global Trip Planner
Planning a trip of your own? Grab our free Global Trip Planner, a five-step workbook with the checklists, timelines and itinerary templates Doug and I use for our own trips.

🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe

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Cape Town in Winter: What to Know Before You Go

Episode 103

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 34:35

Winter might not be the obvious time to visit Cape Town, but after three weeks there we would happily do it all again. Cape Town in winter turns out to be quieter, cheaper and far more enjoyable than we had envisaged, so in this episode we share the practical details that made our stay smooth, from where we based ourselves to how we handled transport, tipping and staying connected.

In this episode:

- Why we chose winter for Cape Town and what the weather is really like
- How to time Table Mountain to avoid closures and queues
- Where we stayed near the V&A Waterfront and why an apartment works for longer trips
- Getting around with Uber, including pick-up points and basic safety checks
- Tipping culture, when you still need cash and how restaurant tipping works
- Everyday surprises like car guards, full service petrol stations and supermarket bag packers
- Simple safety habits for phones, jewellery and walking after dark
- What to pack for winter, including layers, comfortable shoes and spare suitcase space
- What we ate and loved, from bobotie to market samosas to malva pudding
- Where to shop for colourful souvenirs and how to haggle politely
- Winter extras like whale season and planning for early sunsets
- eSIMs, Wi-Fi and why we keep a VPN on while travelling

We would love to hear about your own Cape Town plans, so leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe

Show notes - globaltravelplanning.com/episode-103

If you enjoy the show, a rating or review helps other travellers find us, and do share this episode with anyone planning a trip to South Africa.

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🗺️ Free Global Trip Planner Planning a trip of your own? a five-step workbook with the checklists, timelines and itinerary templates Doug and I use for our own trips.

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South Africa Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in Cape Town in Winter

Episode 102

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 38:19

We share the Cape Town highlights from our three week winter stay, from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront to day trips for penguins, history and wine. We also talk honestly about what surprised us, what we skipped, and how to plan around weather, tours and travel comfort.

The tablecloth cloud and winter wind can change everything fast, so we explain how we handled tickets, when to go, and how to stay flexible. Kirstenbosch saved us a day when the mountain was blocked, and Bo-Kaap turned out to be Doug's favourite thing we did.

In this episode:

Choosing a three week base in Green Point while we work and explore
Using the V&A Waterfront as a hub for food, views and tour pick ups
Getting Table Mountain right by watching cloud and wind, and going the moment it is clear
Swapping plans to Kirstenbosch for a full garden day, baboons included
Taking the Robben Island tour for the history, and preparing for seasickness
Doing Bo-Kaap properly with a guided walk plus a Cape Malay cooking class
Cape Point and Boulders Beach for penguins, wildlife and sunset views
Weighing up car hire versus Uber and tours for getting around
A Winelands tasting day across Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek
Finishing with afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson

Remember, if you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving us a review on your favourite podcast app because your feedback helps us reach more travel enthusiasts just like you.

Show notes - globaltravelplanning.com/episode-102

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🗺️ Free Global Trip Planner
Planning a trip of your own? a five-step workbook with the checklists, timelines and itinerary templates Doug and I use for our own trips.

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A Wine Lover's Guide to Planning a Trip to France

Episode 101

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 24:44

We talk with Paris-based wine expert Elisa about how to plan a French wine trip that fits your taste, your budget, and your travel style, whether you are wine-curious or a long-time collector. We share practical ways to choose regions, book tastings, and build a full vineyard experience that goes beyond the bottle.

• France as a top wine travel destination thanks to wine, food, landscapes and culture
• quick guide to Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne differences
• how Elisa matches a region to your preferred styles and grape varieties
• best wine region day trip from Paris with Champagne and Épernay ideas
• lesser-known regions to add authenticity with Jurançon and Madiran
• crowd-free alternatives near Bordeaux with Bergerac and Monbazillac
• why you should book winery visits in advance and how far ahead
• tasting basics for beginners and why English is usually available
• tasting costs from free to premium and when buying is expected
• getting around safely with tours, private drivers and Loire à Vélo cycling
• how to bring bottles home with shipping and suitcase packing tips
• when to visit, what harvest season is really like and festival planning
• common planning mistakes with research, logistics and wine style expectations

⭐️ Guest - Elisa from France Bucket List - Wine Travel Planning
📝 Full links and photos are in the show notes at globaltravelplanning.com/episode-101

If you know someone who is planning a trip to France or who simply loves a good glass of wine, do share this episode with them.

And if you enjoy the podcast, a review really does help other travellers find us.

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

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Slow Travel With a Baby and a Dog [with Riana Ang-Canning]

Episode 100

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 43:09

Nine months on the road with a five-month-old baby and a twelve-year-old chihuahua is ambitious. Doing it after your carefully planned French long-stay visa is rejected two days before the flight is something else entirely.

In this week's episode, Tracy is joined by travel writer Riana Ang-Canning of Teaspoon of Adventure, freshly home in Vancouver after a slow travel adventure that took her family from Toronto to the Loire Valley, through London and Brighton, and on to Málaga for a first birthday in Spain. It is an honest, practical look at what long-term family travel really looks like day to day.

In this episode:

Riana's travel background and why long-term travel keeps calling her back
Deciding to travel during parental leave, older rescue dog included
Building a base-style route across Toronto, the Loire Valley, London, Brighton and Málaga
Working around a last-minute French visa rejection and the Schengen 90 day limit
The packing and logistics of nine months with a baby and a dog
How slow travel routines make a new place feel like home quickly
Finding baby-friendly and dog-friendly Airbnbs, and the hard lesson about stairs
Dividing the jobs on travel days to keep the stress down
What went wrong with the road trip and the electric hire car
Budget tips that genuinely help, including 28 day discounts and cooking at home
Letting go of the pressure to see everything and leaning into local life
What is next for the family, and where to follow Riana online

⭐️ Guest - Riana from teaspoonofadventure.com
📝 Full links and photos are in the show notes at globaltravelplanning.com/episode-100

If you enjoyed this milestone episode, we would love a quick review on your favourite podcast app, and you can leave us a voice message on SpeakPipe.

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10 Essential Travel Tips for Every International Trip

Episode 99

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 42:47

After more than 20 years and close to 50 countries together, Doug and I share the actual routine we follow before every international trip. Not a generic list, just the 10 things that keep us organised, connected and confident.

Booking your airport transfer in advance
eSIMs and VPNs, sorted before you leave home
The apps we download before we fly
Travel insurance and why it matters more than you think
Visas and entry requirements without the overpriced sites
Wise cards, cash and your currency strategy
Cultural etiquette and a few useful words
Staying scam aware and choosing the right bag
Checking the weather and packing in layers
What to book in advance, and what to leave free

If you enjoy the episode, please share it with anyone planning a trip abroad and leave us a review on your favourite podcast app.

Grab our free Global Trip Planner at globaltravelplanning.com/tripplanner to start planning your own.

Full links and show notes at globaltravelplanning.com/episode-99.

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe

☕ Enjoying the show? Support us from $3 a month and get a shoutout on air: 🗺 Global Travel Planning | |

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Why Travel Is About So Much More Than an Itinerary

Episode 98

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 36:24

AI can generate an itinerary in seconds. What it cannot do is sit with your story, hear what a place means to you, or notice the detail that changes everything. That is what this conversation is about.

Tracy and Cate from My Germany Vacation explore why the most unforgettable trips are built on personal meaning, not perfect lists, covering:

Cate's 2019 Germany road trip with Aaron and why sharing meaningful places made it extraordinary
Travel as time travel, and what happens when your destination includes your own history
Where AI travel planning falls short and what human expertise actually gives you
The £500 design meeting story and why expert input pays for itself
What Cate offers for Germany travel and what Tracy and Doug offer for UK travel: custom itineraries, consults, video reviews and more

Planning a trip to the UK? Visit uktravelplanning.com for resources, podcast episodes, and to book a consult with Tracy and Doug.

Planning a trip to Germany? Visit mygermanyvacation.com to explore Cate and Aaron's services.

Full links and show notes at globaltravelplanning.com/episode-98.

Get in touch via the Speakpipe link in the show notes, and if you enjoyed the episode, a review on your favourite podcast app helps more travellers find the show.

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🗺️ Free Global Trip Planner
Planning a trip of your own? a five-step workbook with the checklists, timelines and itinerary templates Doug and I use for our own trips.

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Train Travel in Türkiye: A 12-Day Family Trip on a Budget

Episode 97

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 37:25

£25 for a 14-hour sleeper train with beds, a sink, and power points. £6.50 for a seven-hour scenic ride across central Türkiye. If you've ever assumed Türkiye is a fly-and-spend destination, this episode is here to change that picture entirely.

Tracy is joined by Sinead, a York-based travel blogger and passionate train traveller, to walk through her family's 12-day loop: Istanbul, down to the Aegean coast and the ruins of Ephesus, overnight to Konya, across to Cappadocia, up to Kayseri, into Ankara, and back to Istanbul. Mostly by train, on a real budget, with honest advice on what it actually costs.

✅ Building a Türkiye itinerary around each person's must-sees

✅ Booking Turkish rail through TCDD, sleeper availability, and mid-route delays

✅ What train travel is actually like, from sleepers to high-speed first class

✅ Visiting Ephesus and why the scale and preservation stand out

✅ Hiking in Cappadocia, finding cave churches, and watching balloons at sunrise for free

✅ A low-cost mosaic lamp workshop that turned out to be a trip highlight

✅ Eating well for less and saving money on flights with a reverse search strategy

✅ Packing light, carrying lira, using Revolut or Wise, and choosing an eSIM

If this episode has got you thinking about your own adventure, our free workbook, Plan Your Dream Trip with Ease, is a brilliant place to start.

If you enjoyed the show, leaving a review on your favourite podcast app helps more travel lovers find us.

Guest - Sinead Camplin from Map Made Memories and York Travel Expert
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How to plan an Outer Hebrides road trip to Lewis and Harris

Episode 96

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 52:22

Scotland's Outer Hebrides don't forgive poor planning. Ferries sell out, accommodation is limited, and the roads demand your full attention. But get it right and you're rewarded with some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. In this episode Tracy has just returned from Lewis, Harris, and Skye and is sharing exactly how she put the trip together so you can do the same.

We cover the full route from the Midlands up through Glencoe to Ullapool, what the CalMac ferry crossing to Stornoway is actually like, and why you absolutely book ferries before anything else. We also get into the realities of driving on single-track roads with passing places, livestock on the road, Sunday closures, and Scottish Gaelic road signs.

Then it's the good stuff: the beaches of Lewis and Harris that genuinely stop you in your tracks, the Callanish Standing Stones, the blackhouses at Carloway, local Harris Tweed, and a couple of restaurants and places to stay that are worth going out of your way for. We finish with an honest conversation about Skye, what it's like now, whether it's still worth it, and how it compares to the quieter islands.

Part 2 on Mull and Iona is coming soon. Subscribe so you don't miss it.

Show notes - Episode 96

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe

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My Favourite Destinations, Top Travel Tips and the Story Behind Global Travel Planning

Episode 95

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 30:16

Travel has shaped everything about who I am, and I wanted to get personal and answer the questions you’ve been sending in: why I travel so much, how it all began, what destinations I love most, and how I actually plan a trip without turning it into a stressful project. If you enjoy honest stories and practical travel planning, this solo chat is for you.

I talk through the places that keep calling me back, including Morocco, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and Scotland, plus the destinations that still tug at my heart when I think about the memories and the people I met. You’ll hear why I’m not interested in ticking off countries, how returning for a deeper experience changes your itinerary, and why Morocco in particular completely exceeded my expectations, from the souks to the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains.

We also get into the planning side: what I always do when I arrive (food tours are my favourite first move), the biggest mistake travellers make when building an itinerary, and how I break trip planning into clear steps so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. I also share how I balance booking the essentials with leaving room for spontaneity, plus five travel tips I live by, including shoulder season travel, travel insurance, staying central, booking key experiences early, and learning a few words of the local language.

If you've got a trip on the horizon, download our free trip planning workbook - it'll help you turn all of this into a plan you can actually use.

And if you enjoyed this episode, sharing it with a fellow traveller is the best way to help more people find the show.

Show notes - Episode 95

Plan your next trip step by step with our free Global Trip Planner - download it here.

Support the show

🗺️ Free Global Trip Planner Planning a trip of your own? a five-step workbook with the checklists, timelines and itinerary templates Doug and I use for our own trips.

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