
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.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Two 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 Doug's very first safari, staying at Kwa Maritane Lodge inside Pilanesbe... more
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 explor... more
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 ... more
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,... more
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So much wonderful information about heaps of different destinations! I get great ideas for future travel and it keeps my travel enthusiasm high!So much variety in the destinations and tonnes of pointers for each one. Each podcast is really easy to listen to….it’s like a conversation with a friend over a cup of tea.
So glad I found this podcast! We are taking our first trip to Spain & an episode of this fantastic podcast came up in my search. Now I’ve been bingeing past episodes as they are so fun and provide such great tips and perspectives. Really enjoy listening to Tracy, Shelly, Melissa & Doug as the chat about their travels w big doses of candor, vast knowledge & experience and great humor.
My first stop for inspiration and resources for my travels. Tracy brings us experts to help lead us to successful DIY travels. I’ve shared her UKTravelPlanning and GlobalTravelPlanning with all my friends planning trips.I love the Ladies who travel monthly segment. Also a companion private Facebook group. Get inspired to travel the world with Tracy and all her local travel experts.
I loved being a guest chatting with you Tracy and sharing travel tips for first timers to Italy. Thank you for having me on!
My first stop for inspiration and resources for my travels. Tracy brings us experts to help lead us to successful DIY travels. I’ve shared her UKTravelPlanning and GlobalTravelPlanning with all my friends planning trips.
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A practical travel-planning podcast driven by personal trips and real-world tips from seasoned travelers, travel bloggers, and industry insiders. Episodes emphasize human-centered planning, rail travel, budget-friendly itineraries, and authentic experiences across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. Guests range from eco-lodge operators to theme-park experts, rail enthusiasts, and destination specialists, all sharing actionable advice, storytelling, and planning resources. It stands out for its hands-on approach, DIY planning mindset, and a regular focus on trains and sustainable travel, making it useful for listeners who want credible, experience-based guidance for both mainstream and offbeat destinations.
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Recent guests on Global Travel Planning include:
1. Helen Foster
2. Chris Christensen
3. David Dale
4. Michelle Chang
5. Tracy Collins
6. Julie Dawn Fox
7. Laura Dilts
8. Melissa Delaware
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