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 varied assets) plus his technique of placing collectively the itinerary which was appropriate not just for himself and his spouse but additionally their (on the time) 11 yr outdated son.
He additionally offers an summary of their 4 week itinerary together with the varied 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.
Different subjects lined 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 – Present Notes
The Bruns household journey across the UK
Subjects lined on this episode embrace:
- How Rob deliberate their journey to the UK together with the varied 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 received 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 best way
- How the Bruns household deliberate and managed laundry stops through the journey
- How the household packed for his or her journey
- What stunned Rob concerning the journey
- His prime 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 >> Standard 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 outdated Victorian practice station within the city of Alnwick.
- The Jacobite >> Well-known 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 good looking valley within the Scottish Highlands with a tragic historical past. Standard for outside 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 stuffed 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 beloved it. The blokes working it have been fabulous. Good patio to eat out on too.
- Traquair Home was the place in Scotland close to the border. Very outdated and if you happen to like outdated, historic stuff, it was cool. They’d 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 in case you are driving!) and was proper close to the bus cease and Coop retailer for meals/purchasing. 🙂Click on for more information
- Our Airbnb in Ft William: Very cute and nice environment! We want we may’ve stayed one other evening or two! Host unbelievable. 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 beloved the situation nevertheless it’s in all probability not for everybody. Strolling distance to overground and underground stations, Sainsbury’s and the canal stroll to Camden Market. We stayed for nearly every week and beloved 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 condominium. We wished to attempt, however we have been so exhausted every evening by the tip of the journey.
- Now not listed
- The place we “personal” our plots of land: Dunans Fortress: https://scottishlaird.co.uk/ I consider you’ll be able to e-book a tour and nonetheless schedule tea/lunch with out “proudly owning” a plot.
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