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Global Travel Planning

Global Travel Planning

By: Tracy Collins
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Embark on a journey with us around the world.

The global travel planning podcast is filled with travel inspiration, itinerary ideas, real life adventures, practical tips and insights to fuel your wanderlust and help you make your travel dreams a reality.

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Episodes
  • Epic Africa Adventure (Part 2): Namibia, Botswana + Zimbabwe
    Sep 10 2025

    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 Herero women and Himba people while travelling through northern Namibia
    • Witnessing extraordinary wildlife at Etosha National Park's waterholes, including midnight elephant and rhino sightings
    • Taking a scenic flight over Botswana's Okavango Delta before camping in the wilderness
    • Experiencing the thrill and vulnerability of mokoro (dugout canoe) rides with hippos and buffalo nearby
    • Finally spotting the elusive leopard during the last safari in Chobe National Park
    • Viewing the magnificent Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia sides
    • Taking a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls for a breathtaking aerial perspective
    • Sampling local cuisine, including the adventurous mopane worm

    ⭐️ Guest - Tanya Munro
    📝 Show Notes - Episode 71

    🎧 Listen to next

    • Episode #70 - Epic Africa Adventure Part 1 - South Africa
    • Episode #52 – Travel Safe Travel Smart: Real Tips for Every Type of Traveller
    • UKTP Episode #82 Trip Report with Tanya Munro [Insider Tips, Memorable Moments, and Unexpected Discoveries]

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    Work With Us - Contact tracy@globaltravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

    Thank you ❤️

    Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

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    54 mins
  • Epic Africa Adventure (Part 1): South Africa
    Sep 3 2025

    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 historical context through a Soweto township tour
    • Thornhill Safari Lodge near Kruger offered incredible wildlife viewing including lions, cheetahs and elephants
    • Cape Town surprised with its beauty, perfect weather and Table Mountain backdrop
    • V&A Waterfront area provided safe, convenient accommodation with good security
    • Garden Route tour covered 1,200km of diverse landscapes from mountains to coastline
    • Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in world) was an unexpected highlight
    • Game meats like kudu, springbok and ostrich were culinary standouts
    • Cape Malay cooking class in Bo-Kaap offered cultural immersion through food
    • Learning about South Africa's history early in the trip provides essential context

    Join us next week as we continue Tanya's journey through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

    ⭐️ Guest - Tanya Munro
    📝 Show Notes - Episode 70

    🎧 Listen to next

    • Episode #48– Moroccan Adventure: Highlights, Culture, and Travel Tips from Our Intrepid Trip
    • Episode #52 – Travel Safe Travel Smart: Real Tips for Every Type of Traveller
    • UKTP Episode #82 Trip Report with Tanya Munro [Insider Tips, Memorable Momen

    🎟️ Book a Walks or Devour Tour in London
    Want to make your London trip unforgettable? From early access to the Tower of London to food tours through Borough Market, Walks and Devour offer small-group, expert-led tours we love and recommend.
    ➡️ Click here to book your tour

    Support the show

    🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe

    🗺 Global Travel Planning
    Website - globaltravelplanning.com
    Instagram - Global Travel Planning
    YouTube - Global Travel Planning

    🇬🇧UK Travel Planning
    Website - UKTravelPlanning.com
    Instagram - UK Travel Planning
    YouTube - UK Travel Planning

    📍London Travel Planning
    Website - LondonTravelPlanning.com

    Work With Us - Contact tracy@globaltravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

    Thank you ❤️

    Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

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    46 mins
  • Staying Healthy While Exploring: Travel Tips for Body and Mind [Ladies Who Travel]
    Aug 27 2025

    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 health and healing after injury, Shelly shares how daily habits and supplements help her stay grounded, and Tracy reflects on the importance of slowing down and listening to your body.

    Whether you are a frequent flyer or planning your first big trip, this episode offers real-world advice to help you feel your best while exploring the world.

    ⭐️ Guests - Melissa (QueenslandTravelGuide.com.au) and Shelly Marie (SoloHerWay.com)
    📝 Show Notes - Episode 69

    🎧 Listen to next

    • Episode #56 – Essential Tips for Surviving Long Haul Flights [Ladies Who Travel]
    • Episode #43 – Finding Your Ideal Accommodation: Tips, Tricks, and Travel Tales
    • Episode #52 – Travel Safe Travel Smart: Real Tips for Every Type of Traveller

    🎟️ Book a Walks or Devour Tour in London
    Want to make your London trip unforgettable? From early access to the Tower of London to food tours through Borough Market, Walks and Devour offer small-group, expert-led tours we love and recommend.
    ➡️ Click here to book your tour

    Support the show

    🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe

    🗺 Global Travel Planning
    Website - globaltravelplanning.com
    Instagram - Global Travel Planning
    YouTube - Global Travel Planning

    🇬🇧UK Travel Planning
    Website - UKTravelPlanning.com
    Instagram - UK Travel Planning
    YouTube - UK Travel Planning

    📍London Travel Planning
    Website - LondonTravelPlanning.com

    Work With Us - Contact tracy@globaltravelplanning.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

    Thank you ❤️

    Disclaimer: Some outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
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