In episode 18 of the UK Journey Planning podcast, I chat with Rob Bruns who together with his spouse and son spent 4 weeks exploring the UK in June 2022. Rob shares details about how he deliberate the journey (together with the assorted assets) plus his means of placing collectively the itinerary which was appropriate not just for himself and his spouse but in addition their (on the time) 11 12 months previous son.
He additionally provides an outline of their 4 week itinerary together with the assorted locations they visited, highlights of the journey plus lodging choices, favorite eating places and extra.
Rob shares how he managed driving within the UK and the way he ready for this expertise (spoiler alert – he actually loved driving on the opposite aspect of the highway!) with the assistance of Tripiamo.
Different matters coated on this episode embrace packing for a 4 week journey, having fun with the British custom of afternoon tea and his suggestions for others planning a visit to the UK.
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Episode 18 – Present Notes
The Bruns household journey across the UK
Matters coated on this episode embrace:
- How Rob deliberate their journey to the UK together with the assorted assets and programs he used to maintain observe of the itinerary because it developed
- How Rob managed the itinerary in order that it catered for each member of the household
- How the Bruns household bought round England and Scotland – together with how Rob ready to drive within the UK and the way he coped with rail strikes which impacted a few of their plans
- The totally different lodging choices Rob selected plus his favourites
- How Rob ready for driving within the UK with the assistance of Tripiamo – an internet useful resource designed to assist North People put together for the expertise in driving within the UK .
- Highlights of the journey – each locations and experiences
- Their favorite eating places and British meals they tried alongside the way in which
- How the Bruns household deliberate and managed laundry stops through the journey
- How the household packed for his or her journey
- What shocked Rob in regards to the journey
- His high tip for anybody planning to go to the UK for the primary time
Locations talked about in episode 18 embrace
- York >> Historic metropolis well-known for Roman and Viking legacies and Minster.
- Bettys Tea Rooms >> Fashionable tea rooms positioned in York and Harrogate
- Whitby >> Yorkshire seaside city with connections to Dracula.
- The Magpie >> Well-known fish and chip restaurant in Whitby
- Durham >> Historic college metropolis in northern England
- Barter Books >> Well-known Second-hand bookstore positioned in an previous Victorian prepare station within the city of Alnwick.
- The Jacobite >> Well-known steam prepare (related to Harry Potter) which travels from Fort William to Mallaig over the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
- Edinburgh >> Scottish capital
- Fort William >> Scottish city positioned on the foot of Ben Nevis.
- Mallaig >> Scottish port positioned in Lochaber. The ferry to the Isle of Skye leaves from right here.
- Glen Coe >> A wonderful valley within the Scottish Highlands with a tragic historical past. Fashionable for out of doors sports activities.
- Baslow >> Village within the Derbyshire Peak District
- Bakewell >> A market city well-known for the Bakewell Tart
- The Cotswolds >> Space of Excellent Pure Magnificence filled with quaint villages together with Bourton on the Water, Decrease Slaughter and Bibury.
Notes from Rob
- The Italian restaurant in Baslow is named Il Lupo. We had the pizza and the pasta two nights in a row and cherished it. The fellows working it have been fabulous. Good patio to eat out on too.
- Traquair Home was the place in Scotland close to the border. Very previous and when you like previous, historic stuff, it was cool. They’d a hedge maze and pigs which have been massive hits with Beckett.
- This was our Airbnb in Edinburgh: It had a free parking spot (massive if you’re driving!) and was proper close to the bus cease and Coop retailer for meals/procuring. 🙂Click on for more information
- Our Airbnb in Ft William: Very cute and nice environment! We want we might’ve stayed one other evening or two! Host improbable. Click on for more information
- Our Vrbo in Baslow: Superior! Free (however tight) parking, washer, good little again courtyard, low ceilings/beams and steep steps, however nice location close to tiny village inexperienced, ice cream and, after all, yummy Italian restaurant! Click on right here for more information
- Our Vrbo in Bourton on the Water: Historic nice cottage! Free parking spot. Strolling distance into village. Click on right here for more information
- Our Vrbo in Camden, London: We cherished the situation but it surely’s most likely not for everybody. Strolling distance to overground and underground stations, Sainsbury’s and the canal stroll to Camden Market. We stayed for nearly per week and cherished it. Additionally washer and dryer!!!!
- There was an underground bar (Actually the doorway was on the sidewalk and it disappeared into the sidewalk) simply steps from the residence. We needed to strive, however we have been so exhausted every evening by the top of the journey.
- Now not listed
- The place we “personal” our plots of land: Dunans Fort: https://scottishlaird.co.uk/ I consider you’ll be able to guide a tour and nonetheless schedule tea/lunch with out “proudly owning” a plot.
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