In episode 154 of the UK Journey Planning Podcast, Tracy welcomes New Zealander (and fellow podcaster at Aotearoa Adventures) Abigail Hannah for a particular winter journey report. Be a part of them as Abigail shares sincere insights from her month-long journey throughout the UK, together with festive Christmas experiences in London, coastal walks in Brighton, and cosy household time on the Isle of Wight.
They focus on sensible ideas for travelling in the course of the UK winter, protecting all the pieces from packing sensible, utilizing trains and public transport, budgeting, staying related with eSIMs and Sensible playing cards, and taking advantage of Christmas markets and museums.
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Episode 154 – Present Notes
What you’ll study on this episode
- 🎄 Uncover what it’s actually like to go to the UK in winter, with Abigail Hannah’s journey report that includes cosy experiences, festive sights, and sensible ideas from her month-long journey
- 🌊 Discover Brighton within the low season: Get pleasure from beautiful coastal cliff walks to Rottingdean, charming historic pubs, and a quieter seaside vibe than in summer season
- 🎶 Expertise the magic of a conventional British Christmas with carol providers, candles, mulled wine, and native celebrations—even in case you’re used to a summer season Christmas within the Southern Hemisphere!
- 🌆 Be swept up by London’s Christmas spirit: Abigail shares her highlights wandering festive streets, from Piccadilly Circus to Covent Backyard, and marvelling at legendary Christmas lights and decorations
- 🏛️ Take advantage of wet or darkish winter days by visiting world-class free museums just like the V&A, and study why their solid courts and glass galleries are so memorable
- 🚆 Get round with ease utilizing public transport – hear firsthand how simple it was to journey by prepare and bus, plus insider recommendations on money-saving railcards just like the Two Collectively Cross
- 💷 Keep away from overspending and further charges: Find out how Sensible playing cards and contactless funds made budgeting and spending in kilos simple for 2 worldwide guests
- 📱 Learn how Abigail and her husband stayed related utilizing a mixture of native SIM playing cards and eSIMs, so that you will be on-line stress-free
- 🧳 Packing professional ideas: Layering with merino, sturdy boots, and prepping for drizzly gray days stored Abigail heat whereas travelling gentle after months of journey throughout totally different climates
- 🍔 Save on meals with meal offers and reasonably priced groceries—and why UK grocery store costs have been a nice shock in comparison with New Zealand
- 📅 Don’t neglect: Reserving forward is important for meals and actions, particularly in busy London in the course of the festive season
- 💡 Sensible knowledge for Kiwis (and Aussies too): Key recommendations on navigating UK journey with a New Zealand passport, taking advantage of household visits, and even how one can steadiness sightseeing with catching up with family members
- 🎁 Bonus: Discover out which souvenirs are finest to withstand while you’re travelling onward, and what items made it into their baggage from UK Christmas markets
- 🤧 Actual speak: Methods to deal with winter bugs (hey, Christmas flu on the Isle of Wight!) and why a comfy farm Christmas nonetheless makes reminiscences
- 🌟 High tip: For New Zealanders heading to the UK, Abigail’s #1 must-have is a Sensible card to keep away from pesky charges and simplify your journey cash, sensible and important!
UK locations, meals and phrases/ideas talked about
Locations
- Brighton – seaside metropolis on the south coast of England, identified for its seaside, coastal walks, and full of life ambiance
- Rottingdean – a village east of Brighton, options cliff walks and historic pubs
- Glenbourne Opera Home – an opera home simply outdoors Brighton, identified for its performances
- London – capital metropolis of the UK, well-known for its festive ambiance at Christmas, decorations, lights, museums, and procuring
- Piccadilly Circus – an iconic street junction and public house in London, identified for its lights and exercise
- St James’s Avenue – a avenue in central London, a part of the Christmas lights route
- Leicester Sq. – a pedestrian sq. within the West Finish of London
- Trafalgar Sq. – a significant public sq. identified for its Christmas tree and festive actions
- St Martin’s Lane – a avenue in central London
- Covent Backyard – a vibrant London neighbourhood with outlets, eating places, and Christmas decorations
- Wimbledon –a district in southwest London well-known for its annual tennis event
- Milton Keynes – a big city north of London, visited in the course of the journey
- Isle of Wight – an island off the south coast of England, identified for its countryside and household farms
Meals
- Meal offers – pre-packaged grocery retailer meals usually discovered at Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury’s
- Cafe on the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) – famous as the primary museum café on the earth, identified for its artwork deco model
Phrases / Ideas
- Nationwide Heritage Cross (probably referring to the Nationwide Belief or English Heritage go) – annual household go for entry to heritage websites
- Nationwide Belief – UK conservation organisation managing historic homes, gardens, and monuments
- Rail playing cards – low cost playing cards for prepare journey, together with the “Two Collectively” railcard for paired travellers
- Sensible card – a global banking card for journey and forex trade
- Oyster card – an digital ticket for London public transport
- Contactless cost – utilizing financial institution playing cards or telephones to faucet and pay for transactions
- ESIM – digital SIM card used for cell connectivity overseas
- Home sitting – lodging trade involving taking care of a residence in trade for a free keep
- Hotspot – sharing cell information from one gadget to a different
- Museums – together with the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum), Pure Historical past Museum, Science Museum, British Museum, and particular point out of the Florence Nightingale Museum
- St. Paul’s Cathedral – a significant London landmark, advised for future visits
- Evensong – Anglican church service, attended at St Paul’s
- The Solid Courts – galleries within the V&A museum containing casts of well-known sculptures and monuments
Associated content material on UK Journey Planning and London Journey Planning
Podcasts
- Episode 152 – Journey Report: London and Cotswolds Highlights with Kristen Gonzalez
- Episode 71 – Unveiling the Magic: London at Christmas – High Issues to Do and See
- Episode 102 – Discovering the Charms of Brighton: Insider Ideas for Making the Most of Your Go to
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