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In episode 81 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Sinead, a UK-based adventurer who has explored more than 80 countries, despite not driving, being nervous about flying, and getting seasick. Her curiosity and love of train travel have taken her everywhere from childhood caravan holidays in the UK to a two-and-a-half-year global…

In episode 80 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by travel expert Cate from My Germany Vacation to dive into the magical world of German Christmas markets. From iconic cities like Berlin, Cologne, and Munich to charming small-town markets in Rothenburg, Regensburg, and Esslingen, Cate shares her decades of experience to help…

In episode 79 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by Portugal aficionado and writer Julie Dawn Fox of JulieDawnFox.com, who shares her deep local knowledge and practical tips for first-time visitors to Portugal. Together, they go beyond the country’s most iconic highlights including Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve to explore regional variety,…

In episode 78 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins is joined by new permanent co-host Melissa for the latest instalment of the Ladies Who Travel series. Together, they explore the idea of travel bucket lists, sharing dream destinations, recent adventures, and how their travel priorities have evolved over time. From African safaris…

In episode 77 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with lifelong traveller Laura Dilts about the sparks that shaped her journeys, from cross-country family road trips to youth exchange programmes in Greece and Australia. Laura shares people-first stories, including her parents hosting international guests when she was a child, travelling solo as a…