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Global Travel Planning
Tracy Collins
82 episodes
2 days ago
In this episode, host Tracy Collins is joined by lifelong traveller Sinead, who shares how a childhood love of caravan holidays and the travel stories of Michael Palin sparked a passion that led her to visit more than 80 countries. Despite not driving, fearing flying, and getting seasick, Sinead found her freedom through train travel and a deep curiosity about the world. She talks about her early adventures in Ireland and Mallorca, her first big leap travelling through India, and what it was ...
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In this episode, host Tracy Collins is joined by lifelong traveller Sinead, who shares how a childhood love of caravan holidays and the travel stories of Michael Palin sparked a passion that led her to visit more than 80 countries. Despite not driving, fearing flying, and getting seasick, Sinead found her freedom through train travel and a deep curiosity about the world. She talks about her early adventures in Ireland and Mallorca, her first big leap travelling through India, and what it was ...
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Global Travel Planning
Stamped: Sinead - Trains, Travels, and Family Adventures Across 80 Countries
In this episode, host Tracy Collins is joined by lifelong traveller Sinead, who shares how a childhood love of caravan holidays and the travel stories of Michael Palin sparked a passion that led her to visit more than 80 countries. Despite not driving, fearing flying, and getting seasick, Sinead found her freedom through train travel and a deep curiosity about the world. She talks about her early adventures in Ireland and Mallorca, her first big leap travelling through India, and what it was ...
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2 days ago
34 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Germany Travel Planning: Essential Tips for Exploring Germany’s Christmas Markets
Tracy is joined in this week's episode 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 you plan a festive getaway filled with culture, food, and unforgettable memories. Discover how to choose between Germany’s countless markets, the best times to visit, and what to p...
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1 week ago
33 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Portugal Travel Tips for first time visitors with Julie Dawn Fox
Portugal captivates visitors with its dramatic coastlines, colourful cities, and relaxed pace of life that creates an immediate sense of welcome. We explore this diverse country with Julie Fox, a British writer who has lived in central Portugal since 2007 and helps travellers discover authentic experiences beyond the typical tourist trail. Portugal offers remarkable geographical diversity, from the green, tradition-rich north to the sun-drenched Alentejo and the dramatic coastlines of the Alg...
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2 weeks ago
57 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Ladies Who Travel - Bucket List Dreams: Where We've Been and Where We're Going
Every traveller carries a mental list of places they long to see, from childhood dreams to newly discovered wonders. These bucket lists reveal our deepest fascinations and evolve as our relationship with travel changes. Tracy and new permanent co-host Melissa share their own wishes, from African safaris to singing along while landing in Anchorage, Alaska. They reflect on how priorities shift over time. Many start with iconic sights, then find deeper joy in slower, more immersive trips to less...
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3 weeks ago
32 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Stamped: Laura Dilts – Lifelong Adventures, Lasting Friendships, Shared Stories
What do decades of adventure, jumping off moving trains in rural Australia, and raising children adopted from Russia have in common? They are all part of Laura Dilts’s remarkable travel journey, which she shares in this captivating episode of Stamped: Global Travel Stories. Laura’s travel adventures began with family road trips exploring America’s national parks while her nuclear physicist father conducted research at Los Alamos. Her childhood home regularly welcomed international visitors th...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Europe in December: Route, Highlights and Winter Travel Tips
The enchanting atmosphere of European Christmas markets, overnight ferry adventures, and unique cultural experiences make winter travel across the continent a magical experience. We share practical insights from our three-week December journey through Berlin, Stockholm, Helsinki, Krakow, and Budapest to help you plan a smoother winter adventure. • Berlin's Christmas markets offer an authentic German festive atmosphere with delicious food and handcrafted goods • Food tours provide valuable hi...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Global Travel Planning
The Ultimate Whitsundays Travel Guide: Best Islands, Whitehaven Beach + Insider Tips
The Whitsundays are a tropical paradise of 74 islands set in the heart of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. With crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white beaches, and world-class sailing, the region is one of Australia’s most iconic holiday destinations. This week, Melissa joins Tracy to share everything you need to know to plan your dream Whitsundays getaway. From the famous Whitehaven Beach with its squeaky-soft silica sand, to unforgettable sailing adventures and insider tips, this ep...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Australia Travel Planning - Brisbane to Perth Road Trip [Itinerary, Tips and Costs]
In this episode of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins is joined by her husband and regular co-host Doug Collins to share the story of their epic 10-day coast-to-coast road trip across Australia, from Brisbane to Perth. Together they talk through the logistics, highlights, surprises and practicalities of covering 4,500 kilometres (2,800 miles) through outback towns, iconic routes such as the Nullarbor, and three very different states. Tracy and Doug reflect on the planning ...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Ladies Who Travel: When Things Go Wrong, Keep Calm and Travel On
“The perfect trip rarely exists.” No matter how carefully you plan, travel throws curveballs. In this candid chat, the Ladies Who Travel unpack what happens when plans fall apart: a protest that blocks all roads, weather-cancelling bucket list moments, and train strikes that derail rail itineraries. You will hear different coping styles in action - Shelly’s calm in a crisis, Melissa’s quick “meltdown then regroup,” and Tracy’s pragmatic pivots. We also share practical tactics: build fle...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Stamped: Melissa Delaware - From Australian Beginnings to Global Adventures
What sparks a lifelong love of travel? For some, it starts in childhood. For Melissa, co-host of Ladies Who Travel, it was different. She did not travel overseas until she was an adult, and her journey from novice to explorer shows how travel can shape a life. In this month’s Stamped episode, Melissa shares the moments that defined her: wandering Sydney at 19 with a paper map, the pull of “The Beach,” and a three-month solo round-the-world trip at 26. That journey transformed her confid...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Epic Africa Adventure (Part 2): Namibia, Botswana + Zimbabwe
Tanya returns to share part two of her incredible African adventure, taking us through Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe with thrilling stories of desert landscapes, wildlife encounters, and natural wonders. • Flying from Cape Town to Walvis Bay to begin the Namibian adventure • Exploring German-influenced Swakopmund and taking a Sandwich Harbour tour where sand dunes meet the ocean • Joining an overland safari with Nomad Africa through Namibia's stunning landscapes • Encountering traditional ...
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2 months ago
53 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Epic Africa Adventure (Part 1): South Africa
Tanya Munro shares her incredible multi-country African adventure, focusing on South Africa in this first episode of a two-part series. After 35 years on her bucket list, she finally travelled through Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Cape Town and the Garden Route, experiencing wildlife encounters, cultural discoveries and stunning landscapes. • Best time to visit South Africa for wildlife viewing is during the dry season (June-July) • Starting in Johannesburg provided important historica...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Staying Healthy While Exploring: Travel Tips for Body and Mind [Ladies Who Travel]
In episode 69 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by Shelly and Melissa for a Ladies Who Travel episode all about staying healthy on the road. Together, they dive into the realities of travel wellness, sharing practical tips, personal stories, and lessons learned from decades of global adventures. From long-haul flights and disrupted routines to managing mental health and bouncing back from injuries, this honest chat covers it all. Melissa opens up about navigating mental h...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Stamped: Mandy Watson – One woman, one motto, and a world of adventure
What do you get when you mix an empty nest, unstoppable curiosity, and a cheeky life motto to “spend the kids’ inheritance”? In this episode of Stamped, Mandy Watson joins Tracy to share the bold, breathtaking, and often hilarious stories behind her lifelong love of travel. From being stranded in Hawaii with just $1 at 18, to summiting Kilimanjaro at 40, trekking the Inca Trail at 50, and planning Everest Base Camp at 60, Mandy proves that travel is not something you grow out of. It is someth...
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3 months ago
31 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Ipoh: Our Complete Malaysia Itinerary
We take you on a journey through our 13-day adventure in Malaysia, exploring Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Ipoh by train, ferry and grab taxis while sharing our experiences, favourite foods, and practical tips. • Flying business class on Malaysian Airways and enjoying their famous satay chicken skewers • Staying at the Crowne Plaza in Kuala Lumpur, perfectly positioned five minutes from the Petronas Towers • Taking the first-class train to Penang with access to the Ruby Lounge and meal service • ...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Hawaii for First Time Visitors: Essential Tip, Island Choices and more from Marcie Cheung
Hawaii expert Marcie Cheung shares essential insights for planning your first trip to the islands, from choosing which island to visit to navigating transportation and experiencing authentic local culture. We unpack common misconceptions about Hawaii's geography, budget considerations, and practical tips for making the most of your Hawaiian vacation. • Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island are the four main Hawaiian islands tourists visit • Hawaii is expensive year-round – budget early for ac...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Navigating Food Abroad: Tips, Mishaps & Healthy Hacks [Ladies Who Travel]
The Ladies Who Travel dish on food adventures around the globe, sharing their triumphs, disasters and discoveries while exploring how we eat abroad. • Food tours offer cultural context, local knowledge and social connections for solo travellers • Different dietary approaches require varying levels of preparation when travelling overseas • Cultural misunderstandings can lead to surprising meals, like vegetarians being served chicken • Exotic food experiences from jellyfish salad to fresh snak...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Essential Tips for Your First Journey to India with Travel Expert Mariellen Ward
Mariellen Ward, an award-winning Canadian travel writer and co-founder of the tour company India for Beginners, shares her transformative 20-year journey through India and how she now helps first-time visitors experience this vibrant country with confidence. • Mariellen's first six-month Indian adventure arose from an inexplicable calling while battling grief and depression • The feeling of "coming home" in Delhi sparked two decades of travel, writing, and eventually founding a custom tour c...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Stamped: Amanda Kendle – How Thoughtful Travel Shapes a Life of Meaningful Adventures
In this very first episode of the Stamped series on the Global Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins welcomes Amanda Kendle, creator of the Thoughtful Travel Podcast. Together, they dive into Amanda’s personal travel stories, exploring the sparks that set her on a lifelong journey of exploration, her most memorable destinations, and the transformative impact of travel. Amanda reminisces about early adventures, from a childhood road trip around Europe to epic journeys like crossing Russi...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

Global Travel Planning
Ultimate Guide to Extended Travel: Tips from Our Nine-Month, 22-Country Trip
Tracy and Doug reflect on their incredible nine-month journey across 22 countries and four continents, sharing candid insights about their favourite destinations, practical tips, and lessons learned from long-term travel. • Morocco and Sri Lanka emerged as top destinations with their rich cultures and warm hospitality • Food tours provide the perfect introduction to new destinations, offering local knowledge and culinary insights • Strategic packing with thermal layers proved essential for n...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

Global Travel Planning
In this episode, host Tracy Collins is joined by lifelong traveller Sinead, who shares how a childhood love of caravan holidays and the travel stories of Michael Palin sparked a passion that led her to visit more than 80 countries. Despite not driving, fearing flying, and getting seasick, Sinead found her freedom through train travel and a deep curiosity about the world. She talks about her early adventures in Ireland and Mallorca, her first big leap travelling through India, and what it was ...