Mermaids, fossils, and the Island's Last Days

Oliver takes the bus to Sandown for a quieter day after the festival crowds, explores the fossil ledger at Dinosaur Isle, walks a mermaid-themed trail along the seafront, and reflects on the island's deep time and what it means to stay somewhere properly. Plus practical notes on bus passes, museum tickets, and the rhythms of an August weekday on the Isle of Wight. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United Kingdom: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United Kingdom guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Dinosaur Isle, Sandown, The Hideaway, Sandown, Shanklin Old Village, Freshwater Coffee House, Shanklin, Shanklin Chine, Ventnor coastal path, Artisan Cafe, Newport, The Garlic Farm. Covered: Dinosaur Isle museum and fossil walks, Sandown seafront and esplanade, Southern Vectis bus passes and routes, Shanklin Old Village and coastal path, Isle of Wight August costs and weather, RNLI strike and island politics. Chapters:00:00 Bus ride01:14 Museum hall interior03:26 Beach seafront with gulls05:05 Shanklin Chine06:30 Cliff top07:14 Quiet town street afternoon08:38 The Garlic Farm A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #Sandown #DinosaurIsle #FossilHunting #UKTravel #IslandHopping #SouthernVectis #BusTravelUK #CoastalWalk #Shanklin #Ventnor #MermaidTrail #SeafoodLunch #EnglishSeaside #SlowTravel #UKCoast #AugustHoliday https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/