Episode 95 My Favourite Destinations, Top Travel Tips and the Story Behind Global Travel Planning
In episode 95 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy takes over the mic solo to share the destinations that keep calling her back, the travel tips she lives by, and the story behind Global Travel Planning.
She also gets into the planning side – how she breaks a trip into clear steps, what she always does on arrival, and the mistakes most travellers make when building an itinerary.
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Episode 95 – What you’ll learn in this episode
- Why Tracy travels so much and how it all began
- The destinations that keep calling her back and why Morocco completely exceeded her expectations
- Why she’s not interested in ticking off countries – and how returning somewhere changes your itinerary
- The biggest mistake travellers make when building an itinerary, and how to break trip planning into clear, manageable steps
- Five travel tips Tracy lives by: shoulder season travel, travel insurance, staying central, booking key experiences early, and learning a few words of the local language
Places, foods + experiences mentioned
These are some of the destinations Tracy talks about in this episode — click through to the travel guides for planning inspiration:
- Morocco Travel Guide
- Japan Travel Guide
- New Zealand Travel Guide
- South Africa Travel Guide
- Scotland Travel Guide
- India Travel Guide
- Sri Lanka Travel Guide
- Italy Travel Guide
- London Travel Planning (sister website)
Foods and experiences
One of Tracy’s favourite first moves in any new destination is booking a food tour – it’s the fastest way to find the best local spots and understand a place through its food. She highly recommends Devour Food Tours for immersive culinary experiences in Italy, Spain, Paris and London.
Links
Podcasts
- Episode #87 – Travel Planning in 2026: Trends, Inspiration, and Travel Plans
- Episode #84 Stamped: Tracy Collins – From Curious Traveller to Global Travel Planner
- Episode #39 – Planning Your Dream Trip in 2025: Expert Tips and Strategies
Articles
- The Ultimate Trip Planner: How to Plan a Trip Anywhere in the World (Step-by-Step Guide)
- How to Plan the Perfect Travel Itinerary for Any Destination
- Where to Travel Each Month: Top Destinations for Every Time of Year
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