Podcast Episode 18 – The Bruns household journey across the UK

In episode 18 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, I chat with Rob Bruns who along 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 strategy of placing collectively the itinerary which was appropriate not just for himself and his spouse but additionally their (on the time) 11 12 months outdated son.

He additionally offers 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 facet of the highway!) with the assistance of Tripiamo.

Other matters coated on this episode embrace packing for a 4 week journey, having fun with the British custom of afternoon tea and his ideas for others planning a visit to the UK.

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Episode 18 – Show Notes

The Bruns household journey across the UK

Topics coated on this episode embrace:

• How Rob deliberate their journey to the UK together with the assorted assets and techniques 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 – a web-based useful resource designed to assist North Americans 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 throughout 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

Places talked about in episode 18 embrace

• York >> Historic metropolis well-known for Roman and Viking legacies and Minster.

• Bettys Tea Rooms >> Popular tea rooms positioned in York and Harrogate

• Whitby >> Yorkshire seaside city with connections to Dracula.

• The Magpie >> Famous fish and chip restaurant in Whitby

• Durham >> Historic college metropolis in northern England

• Barter Books >> Famous Second-hand bookstore positioned in an outdated Victorian practice station within the city of Alnwick.

• The Jacobite >> Famous steam practice (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 lovely valley within the Scottish Highlands with a tragic historical past. Popular for outside sports activities.

• Baslow >> Village within the Derbyshire Peak District

• Bakewell >> A market city well-known for the Bakewell Tart

• The Cotswolds >> Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty filled with quaint villages together with Bourton on the Water, Lower Slaughter and Bibury.

Notes from Rob

• The Italian restaurant in Baslow known as Il Lupo. We had the pizza and the pasta two nights in a row and beloved it.  The guys working it have been fabulous.  Nice patio to eat out on too.

• Traquair House was the place in Scotland close to the border. Very outdated and for those who like outdated, historic stuff, it was cool. They had a hedge maze and pigs which have been huge hits with Beckett.

• This was our Airbnb in Edinburgh: It had a free parking spot (huge if you’re driving!) and was proper close to the bus cease and Coop retailer for meals/procuring. ????Click for more information

• Our Airbnb in Ft William: Very cute and nice environment!  We want we might’ve stayed one other night time or two!  Host improbable. Click for more information

• Our Vrbo in Baslow:  Awesome!  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, in fact, yummy Italian restaurant! Click right here for more information

• Our Vrbo in Bourton on the Water: Historic nice cottage!  Free parking spot. Walking distance into village. Click right here for more information

• Our Vrbo in Camden, London: We beloved the placement but it surely’s most likely not for everybody. Walking distance to overground and underground stations, Sainsbury’s and the canal stroll to Camden Market.  We stayed for nearly per week and beloved it.  Also washer and dryer!!!! 
  • There was an underground bar (Literally the doorway was on the sidewalk and it disappeared into the sidewalk) simply steps from the house.  We wished to attempt, however we have been so exhausted every night time by the top of the journey.
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• Where we “own” our plots of land: Dunans Castle: https://scottishlaird.co.uk/ I imagine you possibly can e book a tour and nonetheless schedule tea/lunch with out “owning” a plot.

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