Global Travel Planning
από Tracy Collins
Discovering the Falkland Islands: Penguins, Wildlife, and Local Life
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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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- Discovering the Falkland Islands: Penguins, Wildlife, and Local Life · 49 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 107If your Antarctica cruise calls at the Falkland Islands, this episode is for you. Seventh-generation Falkland Islander Roxy King-Clark of Lupin Tours joins Tracy to share how to…
- 3 Week Vietnam Itinerary: Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City · 38 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 106We map out our full 19-day Vietnam itinerary, from Hanoi to Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, including the tours we rate and the hotels we would happily book again. We also…
- Big Five Safari Near Johannesburg: Our Pilanesberg Week · 35 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 105Two and a half hours from Johannesburg, no malaria tablets, no light aircraft, and we still saw all of the Big Five in a day. After three weeks in Cape Town, we headed north for…
- How to Add Soft Adventure to Your European Itinerary · 33 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 104Adventure 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…
- Cape Town in Winter: What to Know Before You Go · 35 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 103Winter 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…
- South Africa Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in Cape Town in Winter · 38 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 102We 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…
- A Wine Lover's Guide to Planning a Trip to France · 25 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 101We 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…
- Slow Travel With a Baby and a Dog [with Riana Ang-Canning] · 43 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 100Nine 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…
- 10 Essential Travel Tips for Every International Trip · 43 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 99After 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…
- Why Travel Is About So Much More Than an Itinerary · 36 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 98AI 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…
- Train Travel in Türkiye: A 12-Day Family Trip on a Budget · 37 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 97£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…
- How to plan an Outer Hebrides road trip to Lewis and Harris · 52 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 96Scotland'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…
- My Favourite Destinations, Top Travel Tips and the Story Behind Global Travel Planning · 30 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 95Travel 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…
- Europe by Train: Real Tips and Highlights from a Three-Week Multi-Country Rail Trip · 28 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 94Narelle Mather joins Tracy to share how she planned and took a three-and-a-half-week multi-country train trip through Europe with her husband, sister, and a close friend…
- How to Plan an Independent Trip to China: Tips for First-Time Visitors · 57 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 93How to Plan an Independent Trip to China: Trains, Apps, Payments & Real Tips When you think of China, you probably think of Beijing, Shanghai, or the Great Wall. But planning an…
- Philippines Trip Report: Moalboal Eco Lodge Experience · 49 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 92In this episode of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins and co-host Doug Collins swap roles with special guest interviewer Amanda Kendle as they share their…
- Japan Travel Planning: Ultimate Guide to Japanese Theme Parks · 43 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 91This week Tracy is joined by Japan travel specialist Helen Foster to share expert advice on visiting Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. If…
- Exploring Switzerland by Train: Scenic Rail Journeys and Mountain Experiences · 30 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 90What makes Switzerland one of the most breathtaking countries in the world to explore by train? This week Tracy is joined by Switzerland travel expert Carolyn, founder of…
- Exploring the Peruvian Amazon: Wildlife, Culture and Adventure · 48 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 89This week Tracy is joined by seasoned travel podcaster and traveller Chris Christensen, host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, to share his recent experience travelling through…
- Exploring Antarctica: What It’s Really Like on an HX Expeditions Cruise · 51 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 88Ever wondered what it actually takes to reach Antarctica and what it feels like when your boots hit the ice? We open up the journey, from long-haul hops to Ushuaia and life…







