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United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes
by Oliver Hughes
The show follows the rhythm of living in one part of the United Kingdom, learning its routines, then moving to a connected place. Travelling here means negotiating overcast days, rugged hills, and the long indented coastline that keeps the sea never far away; the North Atlantic Current runs through the forecast.Across episodes, the host covers the Scottish lowlands between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the dense settlements of West Yorkshire, southern Wales around Cardiff, and far-eastern Northern Ireland centred on Belfast. Each place is treated as a working base, not a backdrop. The population clusters around these areas, and that shapes how journeys connect.The show unfolds over seasons, returning to the same overcast streets and hill paths until their patterns become familiar. The host revisits places after months away, lets the weather rewrite the route, and builds a slower map of the United Kingdom by living in connected places.Oliver Hughes lives in United Ki
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Castleton Red Routes and Blue John Cavern
Oliver navigates Castleton's new strict parking fines, hikes Mam Tor in the rain, tours Blue John Cavern, and discusses the upcoming walking festival season and local costs. ☕ 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 42 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Castleton, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Ye Olde Nags Head, Castle Street, Back Street, Castleton National Park Centre, Losehill Hall, Peveril Castle, Mam Tor, Great Ridge. Covered: Parking Enforcement, Caving Tours, Local Costs, Seasonal Walking Festivals, Pennine Way Planning, Village Economy. Chapters:00:00 Ye Olde Nags Head02:25 Mam Tor05:55 Cave Dale08:56 Rose Cottage Cafe & Bistro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Castleton #PeakDistrict #MamTor #BlueJohnCavern #UKTravel #Derbyshire #PennineWay #WalkingInUK #CostOfLivingUK #OliverHughesPodcast #AutumnHiking #LimestoneValleys #TravelTips #UKRailNetwork #VillageLife #HikingGear #BritishWeather #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Mam Tor Red Routes and Autumn Walks
Day three in Castleton. Oliver navigates the new strict parking enforcement on the Great Ridge, explores the limestone geology of Blue John Cavern, and discusses the upcoming walking festival season. ☕ 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 41 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Castleton, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Ye Olde Nags Head, Swiss Guest House, Mam Tor, Winnats Pass, Old Mam Tor Road, Castle Street, Back Street, HPBC Car Park. Covered: Parking enforcement in Peak District, Caving and geology tours, Local pub culture and costs, Seasonal walking festival announcements, Weather impacts on hiking. Chapters:00:00 Ye Olde Nags Head02:46 Mam Tor06:28 Speedwell Cavern A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Castleton #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #MamTor #GreatRidge #WalkingUK #TravelPodcast #OliverHughes #LimestoneDales #BlueJohnCavern #UKTravel #AutumnWalks #HikingGuide #CostOfLivingUK #NationalPark #PennineWay #SlowTravel #UKResident https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Castleton morning light and red route warnings
Oliver settles into day two in Castleton, navigating the new parking enforcement on Castle Street, walking the heather-stained slopes of Mam Tor, and discussing the practicalities of living in a Peak District village. ☕ 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 40 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Castleton, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Castle Street, Back Street, Castleton Coffee Co., Ye Olde Nags Head, Mam Tor, Winnats Pass, Losehill Hall, Edale. Covered: Parking enforcement, Mam Tor hike, Village cafe culture, Cost of living analysis, Seasonal transition. Chapters:00:00 Castle Street02:59 Ye Olde Nags Head06:28 Blue John Cavern A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Castleton #PeakDistrict #Derbyshire #UKTravel #HikingUK #MamTor #GreatRidge #WalkingFestival #CostOfLiving #VillageLife #AutumnWalks #PennineWay #BlueJohnCavern #PeverilCastle #TravelPodcast #OliverHughes #UKResident #DerbyshireTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Moving to Castleton: The Drive and First Days
Oliver drives from Tenby to the Peak District, settling into Castleton for autumn. He explores Mam Tor, Blue John Cavern, and local pubs while navigating new parking rules and rental costs. ☕ 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 39 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Castleton, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Derbyshire, Tenby, Shropshire, Mam Tor, Great Ridge, Castle Street, Ye Olde Nags Head, Rose Cottage Cafe & Bistro. Covered: Relocation logistics, Peak District geography, Local parking enforcement, Caving and hiking, Village economy. Chapters:00:00 Castleton01:19 Peveril Castle03:26 Rose Cottage Cafe & Bistro05:26 Castleton National Park Centre07:26 Bulls Head A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Castleton #PeakDistrict #Derbyshire #UKTravel #Hiking #Caving #AutumnInUK #TravelPodcast #OliverHughes #MamTor #BlueJohnCavern #WalkingFestival #UKLife #SettlingIn #LimestoneDales #PennineWay #CastletonVillage #UKRoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Tenby's Last Summer Day and the Caldey Ferry
Oliver spends his final full day in Tenby, walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path before catching the ferry to Caldey Island monastery. He reflects on the town’s seasonal shift, the cost of living locally, and the quiet beauty of early September. ☕ 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 38 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: New Hedges, Tudor Merchant's House, Five Arches Gate, Castle Beach, Penally, Gumfreston, Dinosaur Park, Môr Tenby. Covered: Caldey Island Monastery visit, Tenby seasonal economy shift, Cost of dining in Tenby, Pembrokeshire Coast Path walk, Practical settlement: NI and Council Tax. Chapters:00:00 New Hedges00:46 Tenby02:48 Penally05:45 Caldey Island08:17 Tenby Museum and Art Gallery09:44 Hope & Anchor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TenbyWales #CaldeyIsland #PembrokeshireCoastPath #UKTravelPodcast #OliverHughes #WalesTravel #CoastalWalking #MonasteryVisit #FishAndChips #AutumnInUK #TravelBudget #SeasideTown #NationalInsurance #HistoricWales #CistercianMonks #SeaLife #SlowTravel #UnitedKingdom https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Tenby's Last Summer Days and the Ironman Pulse
Oliver’s final full day in Tenby before moving on. He walks the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, watches the Phantom Class sailing championships, and reflects on the town’s shift from summer holidays to Ironman Wales preparations. ☕ 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 37 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Heywood Lane, Tenby Harbour, Tudor Merchant's House, Castle Hill, St Catherine's Island, North Beach, Fecci's Ice Cream, Gumfreston. Covered: Pembrokeshire Coast Path walking, Phantom Class Sailing Championships, Tenby seasonal economy shift, Practical settlement: NI and Council Tax, St Catherine's Island history, Cost of living in Welsh seaside towns. Chapters:00:00 Heywood Lane01:15 Castle Hill04:23 North Beach07:46 Tenby Museum and Art Gallery10:12 Field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TenbyWales #PembrokeshireCoastPath #IronmanWales2026 #CaldeyIslandMonastery #UKTravelPodcast #OliverHughesTravels #SeasideLiving #WalesTourism #CoastalWalking #PhantomClassSailing #StCatherinesFort #TenbyHarbour #PembrokeshireNationalPark #GreySealsUK #AugustusJohnArt #BritishSeaside #AutumnInWales #TravelTipsUK https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Caldey Monks and Coastal Walks in Tenby
Oliver explores the Cistercian monastery on Caldey Island, walks the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and reflects on the transition from summer crowds to Ironman Wales preparations. ☕ 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 36 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Caldey Island, Tenby Harbour, South Beach, Tudor Merchant's House, Tenby Castle, New Hedges. Covered: Caldey Island monastery visit, Tenby dining costs, Ironman Wales town prep, Coastal walking safety, Local crafts and products. Chapters:00:00 Tenby Harbour02:23 South Beach04:49 Sea07:10 New Hedges A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenby #WalesTravel #CaldeyIsland #PembrokeshireCoastPath #IronmanWales #UKTravel #SeasideTown #MonasteryTour #FishAndChips #CoastalWalk #AutumnInWales #TravelPodcast #OliverHughes #VisitWales #HistoricCastles #SeafoodLover #WalkingHoliday #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Tenby Coast Path and the Ironman Pulse
Oliver walks the Pembrokeshire Coast Path near St Catherine's Island as Tenby gears up for Ironman Wales, checking on seal pupping season and navigating the practicalities of settling into a Welsh seaside town. ☕ 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 35 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: New Hedges, A478, Harbour, Walled Town, St Catherine's Island, Tudor Merchant's House, Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Sainsbury's. Covered: Coastal Walking, Local Costs and Economy, Wildlife and Nature, Resident Practicalities, Event Preparation. Chapters:00:00 New Hedges01:15 Harbour04:04 Môr Tenby07:14 Cafe Vista A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TenbyWales #PembrokeshireCoastPath #IronmanWales2026 #CaldeyIsland #WelshSeaside #CoastalWalking #StCatherinesIsland #GreySeals #TenbyTown #WalesTravel #LivingInWales #AutumnInUK #SeasideLife #UKRailNetwork #TenbyFood #NationalParkWales #SettlingInUK #OliverHughesTravels https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Ironman Prep and the Caldey Ferry
Oliver navigates Tenby as it shifts from summer crowds to Ironman prep, takes a ferry to Caldey Island, and reflects on the rhythm of a changing seaside town. ☕ 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 34 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Tenby Harbour, Tudor Merchant's House, Fuchsia Cafe, Caldey Island, Billycan Restaurant, South Beach, Five Arches Gate. Covered: Caldey Island Monastery, Ironman Wales Preparations, Tenby Dining Costs, Local Housing Tensions, Rail Travel Planning. Chapters:00:00 Tudor Merchant's House01:10 Street02:25 Fuchsia Cafe03:39 Caldey Island06:07 Five Arches Gate08:22 Beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TenbyWales #CaldeyIsland #PembrokeshireCoast #IronmanWales #UKTravelPodcast #OliverHughes #MedievalTown #CoastalWalking #WalesTravel #SeasideLife #MonasteryVisit #FishAndChips #NationalTrust #GreySeals #AutumnInUK #TravelTips #SustainableTravel #WelshCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Ironman Prep and Coastal Walks in Tenby
Oliver explores the Pembrokeshire Coast Path as Tenby gears up for Ironman Wales, visits St Catherine's Island at low tide, and navigates the practicalities of settling into a seasonal Welsh seaside town. ☕ 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 33 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: St Catherine's Island, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, Motley, North Beach, Sainsbury's, GTBAL TENBY, Penally. Covered: St Catherine's Island visit, Ironman Wales town prep, Tenby dining costs, Settling in: banking and NI, Pembrokeshire Coast Path walk, Local politics: holiday homes. Chapters:00:00 Tenby02:33 Motley04:17 Ferry06:08 Penally A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TenbyWales #PembrokeshireCoast #IronmanWales2026 #StCatherinesIsland #UKTravelPodcast #WelshSeaside #CostOfLivingUK #TenbyTown #CoastalWalking #AugustusJohn #MonacoTravel #SettlingInUK #BritishCoast #TenbyMuseum #CaldeyIsland #NorthBeachTenby #WalesTourism #SeasonalTowns https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Caldey Monks and Coastal Walks in Tenby
Day four of my Tenby stay involves a boat trip to Caldey Island, a walk along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and settling into the rhythm of life in a Welsh seaside town. ☕ 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 32 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Tenby Harbour, Tudor Merchant's House, Caldey Island, St Illtyd's Church, Billycan, St Catherine's Island, Penally, Môr Tenby. Covered: Caldey Island monastic day trip, Pembrokeshire Coast Path clifftop walks, Cost of dining in Tenby, Medieval town walls and landmarks, Practical travel tips for visitors, Seasonal changes in seaside towns. Chapters:00:00 Caldey Island01:29 Museum02:59 Billycan04:29 Penally06:01 Môr Tenby07:33 Five Arches Gate09:08 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TenbyWales #PembrokeshireCoastPath #CaldeyIsland #UKTravelPodcast #OliverHughesTravels #WalesTourism #SeasideLife #CoastalWalking #MonasteryVisit #FishAndChips #MedievalWalls #IronmanWales #WelshCoast #TravelTipsUK #BudgetTravelWales #SeptemberInWales #HistoricTown #NatureWalk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Tenby's Last Bank Holiday and the Caldey Plan
On the Summer Bank Holiday, Oliver takes in Tenby's final peak-season crowds, walks the harbour as the tide turns, books his Caldey Island trip, and reflects on what a day in this seaside town really costs. ☕ 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 31 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Café Vista, Tenby Harbour, Tudor Merchant's House, Castle Hill, Tenby Museum, North Beach, No 1, The Esplanade, Ashby House. Covered: Caldey Island planning, Tenby bank holiday costs, Medieval town walls walk, North and South beaches, local safety concerns. Chapters:00:00 Café Vista01:52 Castle Hill02:46 North Beach03:40 No 1, The Esplanade04:40 Five Arches gate05:36 South Beach06:51 Hope & Anchor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenby #Pembrokeshire #WalesTravel #CaldeyIsland #UKCoast #BankHoliday #SeaSwimming #MedievalTown #SeasideLife #TravelWales #BritishBeaches #CoastalWalk #TenbyHarbour #FishAndChips #PubLunch #UKTravel #AugustInWales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Tenby Tides and the Tombstoning Question
Oliver Hughes spends his second day in Tenby walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, watching the tide reclaim St Catherine's Island, and exploring the town's medieval walls. He reflects on the cancelled Summer Spectacular fireworks, the local row over tombstoning, and the rising cost of fish and chips in a seaside town. ☕ 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 30 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: North Beach, St Catherine's Island, Castle Hill, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, The Baytree, The Esplanade, The Strathmore. Covered: Coastal walking, Medieval town walls, Museum visit, Seasonal economy, Sea safety, Planning day trips. Chapters:00:00 The Esplanade01:40 Tenby03:00 St Catherine's Island04:07 The Baytree05:28 Museum hall06:36 The Strathmore A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenby #Pembrokeshire #WalesTravel #UKTravel #CoastPath #StCatherinesIsland #CaldeyIsland #TenbyMuseum #AugustusJohn #SeasonalSeaside #BankHolidayWeekend #SeaSwimming #GreySeals #TravelPodcast #UKHoliday #HistoricTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Tenby Arrival and the Missing Fireworks
Oliver Hughes lands in Tenby after a long drive from St Ives, finds the walled town bracing for a bank holiday without its traditional fireworks, and settles into the rhythms of the Pembrokeshire coast. He explores the harbour, the medieval streets, and a beachside fish and chips supper. ☕ 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 29 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Tenby, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: North Beach, Castle Hill, Caldey Island, Feccis, Hope and Anchor, Cafe Vista, Five Arches Gate, St Catherine's Island. Covered: Arrival in Tenby, Tenby Museum and Augustus John, Fish and chips cost, Town walls and history, Bank holiday atmosphere, Seal and Caldey planning. Chapters:00:00 Tenby00:58 North Beach02:00 Hope and Anchor03:11 Castle Hill04:33 Billycan05:56 Kiln Park07:52 Caldey Island A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tenby #Pembrokeshire #Wales #UKTravel #TravelPodcast #DayTrips #SeasideTown #CoastPath #FishAndChips #BankHoliday #CaldeyIsland #GreySeals #MedievalTown #HarbourLife #UKHoliday #TravelUK https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Rainy Goodbyes and a Last Porthmeor Swim
Oliver spends his final day in St Ives under grey skies, walking the harbour, visiting the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, and taking a last swim at Porthmeor Beach. He reflects on the town's seasonal rhythm, the upcoming September Festival, and the practical costs of settling in. ☕ 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 28 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Downalong, Smeaton's Pier, Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, Porthminster Beach Café, Porthminster Kitchen, The Sloop Inn. Covered: St Ives farewell, Rainy day activities in St Ives, Tate St Ives and Hepworth Museum, Swimming in the sea, Food and dining costs in St Ives, Seasonal economy and housing. Chapters:00:00 St Ives01:10 Tate St Ives02:20 Museum garden03:35 Porthminster Beach Café04:59 Waves06:13 Porthminster Kitchen07:14 St Ives Bay Line A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #StIvesBeach #Porthmeor #TateStIves #BarbaraHepworth #CornishFood #StIvesHarbour #SurfingUK #SeasideTown #UKStaycation #TravelPodcast #StIvesSeptemberFestival #PorthminsterKitchen #SloopInn #AtlanticCoast #SouthWestCoastPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Leaving St Ives, Carrying the Light
Oliver spends his final day in St Ives before the Bank Holiday crowds, joining a free family art session at the Tate, taking one last cold swim at Porthmeor, and reflecting on the town's seasonal rhythm, housing tensions, and the practical costs of a premium seaside life. A quiet farewell to the artists' colony. ☕ 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 27 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, The Pier Coffee Bar, The Sloop Inn, Smeaton's Pier, Porthminster Kitchen, St Nicholas Chapel, Barbara Hepworth Museum. Covered: Tate St Ives family workshop, Porthmeor swim, Sloop Inn lunch, St Ives seasonal economy, Housing costs, Saying goodbye to St Ives. Chapters:00:00 The Pier Coffee Bar01:06 Tate St Ives02:30 Downalong03:52 Porthminster Kitchen05:24 St Nicholas Chapel06:17 Barbara Hepworth Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #CornwallTravel #TateStIves #Porthmeor #Surfing #SeaSwimming #StIvesFood #Porthminster #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #UKAdventure #CornishCoast #ArtColony #SeptemberFestival #HousingCrisis #StIvesHarbour https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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The Bank Holiday Before the Quiet
Oliver spends his final full day in St Ives watching the town brace for the Summer Bank Holiday crowds, takes one last coast path walk to Zennor, and plans his escape by rail. He reflects on the seasonal economy, from pasty prices to rented rooms. ☕ 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 26 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: St Ives Harbour, Clodgy Point, Sloop Inn, Yallah Cafe St Ives, Porthminster Beach, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives Bay Line, West Cornwall Golf Club. Covered: Summer Bank Holiday preparations, South West Coast Path walk, UK practical setup: NI number, Monzo, SIM, Seasonal economy and housing, St Ives Bay Line train planning, Local food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Harbour01:02 Porthmeor Beach03:28 West Cornwall Golf Club04:16 Yallah Cafe St Ives05:32 Porthminster Beach07:19 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #SouthWestCoastPath #BankHoliday #TravelPodcast #StIvesSeptemberFestival #Porthmeor #SloopInn #NationalInsurance #Monzo #UKRail #StIvesBayLine #CoastPathWalk #HolidayCrowds #SeasonalEconomy #CornishPasty #AtlanticSwim https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Porthmeor's Last Long Swim
Oliver enjoys a final warm swim at Porthmeor, visits the Leach Pottery for a hands-on look at Cornish ceramics, and plans his last days in St Ives before the September Festival, with practical costs and local insights. ☕ 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 25 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Porthmeor Beach, The Pier Coffee Bar, Leach Pottery, Porthgwidden Beach, Crowst, St Ives Museum, Smeaton's Pier, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Covered: Beach and sea swimming, Arts and crafts: Leach Pottery, Practical settlement: banking, NI number, Festival preview: September Festival, Local food and drink, Coastal walking and nature. Chapters:00:00 The Pier Coffee Bar02:18 Leach Pottery03:44 Street05:19 Crowst06:12 The Sloop Inn07:32 Zennor Head A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #SlowTravel #CornishCoast #PorthmeorBeach #LeachPottery #HepworthMuseum #StIvesSeptemberFestival #UKSettlement #TravelPodcast #SeasideTown #BritishSummer #CoastalWalk #CornwallHoliday https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives: The Festival Before the Festival
Oliver spends his eighth day in St Ives in the rain, exploring the town's September Festival preparations, visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum, and eating a proper pub lunch at The Sloop Inn. He reflects on the town's seasonal rhythm, the cost of living, and the artists who built its legacy. ☕ 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 24 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, The Sloop Inn, Yallah Cafe St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, Lelant Saltings. Covered: St Ives September Festival preview, Barbara Hepworth Museum visit, Rainy day activities in St Ives, St Ives seasonal economy and housing, UK banking and practical settlement advice. Chapters:00:00 Room00:34 Yallah Cafe St Ives02:03 Garden03:16 The Sloop Inn04:17 Porthmeor Beach05:22 Room06:18 Lelant Saltings A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #TravelPodcast #BarbaraHepworth #StIvesFestival #CornishCoast #SouthWestCoastPath #UKLife #BritishSummer #ArtColony #HarbourTown #PorthmeorBeach #CornwallCoast #SlowTravel #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives: St Michael's Mount and the Harbour's End
On day seven in St Ives, Oliver takes the coast path to St Michael's Mount, explores the tidal island's castle and gardens, and returns for an evening at the harbourside. He reflects on the town's summer crowds, the real costs of a day out, and the practicalities of tide times and park-and-ride. ☕ 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 23 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Penzance, St Erth, Carbis Bay, Lelant, Lelant Saltings, Porthminster Beach. Covered: St Michael's Mount visit and tide logistics, St Ives Bay Line train and park-and-ride, Summer crowds and Bank Holiday planning, Cost of a day out in St Ives, Coastal walking and swimming, Evening dining and pub culture. Chapters:00:00 Downalong00:54 St Erth01:51 Marazion03:52 Penzance04:55 Porthminster Beach06:32 The Sloop Inn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #StMichaelsMount #UKTravel #CornwallCoast #StIvesBay #BritishSeaside #SummerHoliday #CornishFood #Art #CoastPath #TravelPodcast #UKHoliday #TideTimes #BeachSwim #StIvesTheatre #HarbourLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives: Porthmeor Beach Art and the Sea
Oliver spends day six in St Ives joining the Beach Art Explorers on Porthmeor, watching a seal at the harbour, and eating dinner at Porthminster Kitchen. He reflects on the town's seasonal economy and threads through the day's real costs, from a flat white to a seafood supper. ☕ 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 22 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Porthmeor Beach, Tate St Ives, St Nicholas Chapel, Porthgwidden Beach, Porthgwidden Beach Cafe, St Ives Harbour, Porthminster Kitchen, Downalong. Covered: Beach art and community, Sea swimming and beaches, Harbour and fresh fish, St Ives art scene, UK banking and ETA practicalities, Cost of a summer day out. Chapters:00:00 Porthmeor Beach01:59 St Nicholas Chapel03:18 Porthgwidden Beach04:44 Trenwith06:47 Night street, footsteps and distant sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #PorthmeorBeach #TateStIves #StIvesHarbour #CornishCoast #UKTravel #SouthWestCoastPath #CornwallHoliday #BritishSummer #SeaSwimming #StMichael'sMount #CornwallCoast #UKCountryside #TravelPodcast #EnglandTravel #SeasideTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives Artists, Rain, and the Minack Theatre
Day five in St Ives: a rainy morning at the Leach Pottery, a proper pasty lunch, and an evening at the open-air Minack Theatre. Oliver threads the cost of a creative day out through the story. ☕ 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 21 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Leach Pottery, Crowst, St Ives Museum, St Nicholas Chapel, Minack Theatre, The Sloop Inn, Sea of Coffee. Covered: Arts and crafts heritage, Local museums, Theatre and performance, Daily budget breakdown, Rainy day activities, Cornish food. Chapters:00:00 Leach Pottery01:35 Crowst02:44 St Nicholas Chapel03:56 The Sloop Inn05:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #MinackTheatre #LeachPottery #StIvesMuseum #CornishFood #UKTravel #Podcast #SouthWestCoastPath #ArtColony #CornwallCoast #StIvesBay #VisitCornwall #TravelGuide #OpenAirTheatre https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives Surf, Art, and a Cream Tea
Oliver spends day four in St Ives catching waves at Porthmeor, exploring the Tate, and enjoying a proper Cornish cream tea. He threads through the cost of a surf lesson, gallery entries, and the town's seasonal housing crunch. ☕ 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 20 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Porthmeor Beach, Tate St Ives, Porthgwidden Beach, St Nicholas Chapel, Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, The Pier Coffee Bar, Smeaton's Pier, Brine Brunch & Oysters. Covered: Surfing in St Ives, Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth Museum, Cornish food and where to eat, St Ives accommodation costs, UK practical setup: ETA and National Insurance, Coastal walking and nature. Chapters:00:00 Porthmeor Beach, surf and drizzle01:03 Tate St Ives02:19 Porthgwidden Beach04:00 Harbour, seagulls and boat engines04:53 Brine Brunch & Oysters06:31 St Ives Theatre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #PorthmeorBeach #SurfingUK #TateStIves #BarbaraHepworth #StIvesArt #CornishPasty #UKTravel #TravelPodcast #SummerInCornwall #CoastPath #StIvesBay #UKVisaETA #NationalInsurance #SeasideLife #BritishSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives Art, Porthmeor Surf, and Cream Teas
Oliver spends a drizzly day in St Ives exploring the Tate's beach art sessions, trying his hand at surfing on Porthmeor, and tucking into a proper Cornish cream tea. Along the way he covers the practical costs of a day out, from surf lessons to scones, and reflects on the town's artistic legacy and seasonal crowds. ☕ 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 19 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Porthmeor Beach, Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, Crowst, The Sloop Inn, St Nicholas Chapel (The Island), Downalong district, St Ives Bay. Covered: St Ives art scene, Surfing Porthmeor, Cornish food, Coast path walking, Practical St Ives costs. Chapters:00:00 Beach01:28 Porthmeor Beach03:27 Tate St Ives04:35 Crowst05:47 St Ives Bay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #Surfing #TateStIves #BarbaraHepworth #CornishPasty #SouthWestCoastPath #StIvesBay #UKTravel #TravelPodcast #ArtAndCulture #SeasideEscape #HarbourLife #CoastalWalk #VisitCornwall #PodcastEpisode #TravelGuide #HiddenCornwall https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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St Ives: Tate, Beaches, and Porthmeor's Artists
Oliver Hughes spends his second day in St Ives exploring the Tate, walking the coastal path, and discovering the town's artistic legacy. He shares practical costs, from coffee to pasties, and tips on making the most of this Cornish seaside town. ☕ 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 18 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, Porthmeor Beach, Downalong, St Nicholas Chapel, The Sloop Inn, Porthminster Beach, St Ives Harbour. Covered: Tate St Ives and modern art, Barbara Hepworth sculpture garden, St Ives coastal walk and beaches, Local pub and food costs, St Ives history and fishing heritage, Practical costs in St Ives (entry fees, meals, rent). Chapters:00:00 Tate St Ives00:59 Porthmeor Beach02:08 St Nicholas Chapel03:31 The Sloop Inn04:43 Downalong06:15 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #TateStIves #BarbaraHepworth #StIvesArt #PorthmeorBeach #SouthWestCoastPath #CornishPasties #TheSloopInn #UKTravel #CornwallCoast #ArtistsColony #StIvesHarbour #BeachWalks #SurfingCornwall #VisitBritain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Arriving in St Ives by Rail
Oliver makes the long journey from the Isle of Wight to St Ives, Cornwall, by ferry and rail. He settles into his new base, explores the harbour and the Downalong district, and gets his bearings in the artists' colony he'll call home for the next leg of his UK journey. ☕ 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 17 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: St Erth, Porthmeor Beach, Downalong, The Digey, Smeaton's Pier, The Sloop Inn, Tate St Ives, Crypt Gallery. Covered: St Ives arrival, Cornwall housing costs, St Ives Bay Line, Downalong district, Tate St Ives visit, UK practical setup. Chapters:00:00 St Erth01:21 St Ives03:20 The Sloop Inn04:20 Crypt Gallery05:10 Stennack Surgery06:12 Crowst07:10 St Nicholas Chapel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #TravelPodcast #StIvesBay #PorthmeorBeach #TateStIves #Downalong #CornishCoast #MovingToUK #EnglandTravel #SouthWestCoastPath #BritishSummer #RailTravel #StIvesHarbour #CornwallCoast #UKLiving #SeasideTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Leaving the Island by Hovercraft
Oliver Hughes spends his final morning on the Isle of Wight before catching the hovercraft to Portsmouth. He reflects on the week's slow rhythm, the real costs of island life, and what the journey taught him about travelling the UK properly. ☕ 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 16 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Pickle & Dill, Newport, Ryde, Ryde Pier, Hovertravel, Southsea, Portsmouth Harbour, The Garden. Covered: Leaving the Isle of Wight, Hovercraft crossing experience, Island transport and bus passes, Island cost of living summary, Reflections on slow travel, RNLI strike and island economy. Chapters:00:00 Ryde01:07 Newport02:15 Hovertravel03:51 The Garden05:50 Carisbrooke Castle06:42 Southsea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #Hovercraft #Ryde #Portsmouth #UKTravel #SlowTravel #SouthernVectis #IslandLife #TravelUK #SoloTravel #UKCoast #BritishIsles #FerryCrossing #TravelPodcast #IsleOfWightBlog #EnglandCoast #DayTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Last Day on the Island, From Yarmouth to Ryde
Oliver Hughes spends his final full day on the Isle of Wight, balancing a proper fried breakfast, a long walk on the Tennyson Trail, quiet time in Yarmouth, and a final practical pass through Ryde. He reflects on the island's rhythm, its real costs, and what it means to leave a place that has just started to feel like home. ☕ 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 15 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Yarmouth, The Freshwater Coffee House, Tennyson Trail, The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay, The Cow, Newport, Newport Roman Villa. Covered: Isle of Wight final day, Tennyson Trail and Needles, Yarmouth and Ryde, Island transport and costs, Reflections on slow travel. Chapters:00:00 Yarmouth01:09 Tennyson Trail02:22 The Cow04:16 Ryde05:07 Hovertravel06:05 Quiet room in the evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #UKTravel #SlowTravel #TennysonTrail #TheNeedles #YarmouthIoW #RydePier #SouthernVectis #Hovertravel #SeasideWalks #TravelPodcast #EnglandCoast #IslandLife #BudgetTravel #UKStaycation https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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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/
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Island Carnivals, Fossil Hunting, and Pirate Festivals
Oliver spends day six on the Isle of Wight immersed in the island's summer carnival circuit. He explores Sandown's fossil-rich coastline, catches the opening of the Ventnor Pirate Festival, and gets practical about bus passes and festival costs. ☕ 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 13 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Dinosaur Isle, Sandown, Ventnor, Spyglass Inn, Artisan Cafe, Ventnor seafront. Covered: Ventnor Pirate Festival, Dinosaur Isle museum, Isle of Wight bus network and passes, Isle of Wight August events calendar, Sandown seafront, Cost of a day out on the island. Chapters:00:00 Sandown00:49 Dinosaur Isle03:20 Ventnor05:44 Harbour07:59 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #VentnorPirateFestival #DinosaurIsle #SandownBay #IsleOfWightTravel #SouthernVectis #UKTravel #SummerInBritain #Ventnor #Sandown #IsleOfWightCoast #BritishSeaside #PirateFestival #FossilHunting #IslandLife #CowesWeek https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Ventnor's Microclimate and a Pirate Parade
Oliver spends day five on the Isle of Wight in Ventnor, exploring the Botanic Garden's subtropical microclimate, wandering the steep Victorian streets, and catching the opening of the Ventnor Pirate Festival. He covers bus costs, garden entry fees, and what it's like to be on the island as the summer carnival circuit peaks. ☕ 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 12 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Ventnor, Ventnor Botanic Garden, Artisan Cafe, Spyglass Inn, St Lawrence, Round-Island Coastal Path, Yarmouth, Sentry Mead. Covered: Ventnor Botanic Garden visit, Ventnor Pirate Festival carnival, Isle of Wight bus network, Coastal path walking, Yarmouth harbour dinner, Cost of a day on the island. Chapters:00:00 Ventnor00:34 Artisan Cafe01:59 Ventnor Botanic Garden03:31 Spyglass Inn05:11 St Lawrence06:32 Yarmouth07:33 Sentry Mead A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #Ventnor #VentnorBotanicGarden #VentnorPirateFestival #UKTravel #England #SouthernVectis #BusTravel #Microclimate #CoastalPath #FishAndChips #RedSquirrels #SummerInTheUK #DayTrip #BudgetTravel #IslandLife #VentnorFringe #Yarmouth https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Buses, Breezers, and the Isle of Wight's Western Edge
On day four, Oliver takes the open-top Needles Breezer bus along the coast, hikes the Tennyson Trail to the Needles Old Battery, and explores the sailing town of Cowes after the regatta. He covers island bus routes, costs, and the practicalities of getting around without a car. ☕ 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 11 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Newport, Alum Bay, Needles Old Battery, Cowes, Classic Boat Museum, Pickle & Dill, Goose Specialty Coffee, The Hideaway. Covered: Isle of Wight transport, Needles and Alum Bay, Cowes post-regatta, Cost of a day out, Ventnor Botanic Garden planning. Chapters:00:00 Newport01:49 Alum Bay04:14 Cowes06:48 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #NeedlesBreezer #CowesWeek #TennysonTrail #NeedlesOldBattery #SouthernVectis #UKTravel #SailingRegatta #ClassicBoatMuseum #RedSquirrels #IslandLife #CoastalPath #BusTravel #BritishSummer #IsleOfWightGuide #Cowes #AlumBay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Dinosaurs, Rain, and the Island's West Coast
Oliver battles an overcast day on the Isle of Wight, seeking shelter at Dinosaur Isle's 25th birthday fossil day and a proper pub lunch, then chases a break in the clouds to the island's rugged west coast for a blustery walk on the Tennyson Trail and a quiet evening in Yarmouth. ☕ 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 10 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Dinosaur Isle, Sandown, Shanklin Old Village, Tennyson Trail, Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay, Yarmouth. Covered: Dinosaur Isle museum and fossil hunting, Shanklin Old Village and pub lunch cost, Tennyson Trail and Needles Old Battery visit, Yarmouth harbour and west coast evening, Isle of Wight bus network and Key card, Island cost of living and day trip budget. Chapters:00:00 Soft rain on window01:10 Museum interior02:53 Tennyson Trail05:57 Yarmouth A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #DinosaurIsle #Sandown #Shanklin #TennysonTrail #NeedlesBattery #Yarmouth #RedSquirrels #UKTravel #EnglandCoast #IslandLife #SouthernVectis #AlumBay #CoastalWalk #VictorianHistory #RainyDayIdeas #WeekendInTheUK https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Vikings, Steam Trains, and Island Rain
Oliver explores the Wolfheim Viking Festival at Arreton Barns, meets the island's famous red squirrels, and plans the practical side of island bus travel, all while dodging an August shower 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 9 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Arreton Barns, Newport, The Garden, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Carisbrooke Castle, Ventnor. Covered: Island wildlife and nature, Local festivals and events, Heritage railways, Public bus transport and passes, Cost of food and drink, Practical UK travel planning. Chapters:02:15 Newport03:33 Isle of Wight Steam Railway04:38 Pub interior with rain on window06:03 Carisbrooke Castle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #IsleOfWightTravel #UKTravel #EnglandTravel #WolfheimVikingFestival #ArretonBarns #RedSquirrel #SouthernVectis #IsleOfWightSteamRailway #Havenstreet #VentnorFringe #PirateFestival #CarisbrookeCastle #SlowTravel #UKBreak #Solent #CowesWeek #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Cowes Week, Chalk Stacks, and Island Arrival
Oliver makes the journey from London to the Isle of Wight during the tail end of Cowes Week's bicentenary. He explores Cowes, takes in the Needles and Alum Bay, visits Osborne House, and cycles the coast, with practical tips on ferries, buses, and island costs. ☕ 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 8 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Cowes, Classic Boat Museum, The Needles, Alum Bay, Osborne House, Ryde, Godshill, The Hideaway. Covered: Arrival in Isle of Wight, Cowes Week sailing culture, Needles and Alum Bay, Osborne House royal history, Island transport and costs, Cycling the coast. Chapters:00:00 Cowes01:24 Classic Boat Museum03:56 The Needles05:46 Ryde07:24 Arreton Barns A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #CowesWeek #UKTravel #RIAT #Needles #AlumBay #OsborneHouse #UKMoving #IslandLife #SailingUK #UKCoast #SummerUK #TravelUK #UKVlog #IslandHopping #BritishTravel #RoyalHistory #DinosaurCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Leaving London: Rail, Fringe, and Final Pint
Oliver marks his last full day in London with a final test of the rail network, a hike on Hampstead Heath, a stop at Camden Fringe, and a pint by the Regent's Canal, while wrapping up the practical paperwork and saying farewell to the capital before heading to the countryside. ☕ 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 7 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Charing Cross, London Bridge, King's Cross, Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Museum, Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill, Camden Lock. Covered: Day trip planning from London, Camden Fringe and comedy, Hampstead Heath and green spaces, UK paperwork and National Insurance, London cost of living and transport, Saying farewell to London. Chapters:00:00 Charing Cross01:23 Cambridge02:52 King's Cross04:37 Camden06:09 Camden Lock07:00 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LondonTravel #UKTravel #LeavingLondon #CambridgeDayTrip #HampsteadHeath #CamdenFringe #RegentsCanal #LondonPubs #UKPracticalities #NationalInsurance #LondonOnABudget #TravelPodcast #MovingToUK #UKRail #LondonViews #DayTripFromLondon https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Last Day in London: Greenwich, Fringe, and Farewells
Oliver spends his final day in London soaking up Greenwich, catching a Camden Fringe show, and reflecting on the city's cost before heading to the countryside. Practical advice on rail passes and day trips from the capital. ☕ 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 6 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: King's Cross Station, Camden Town, Regent's Canal, British Museum, Cambridge Station. Covered: London last day experiences, Day trip rail planning, Camden Fringe and canal, Cost of food and drink, Packing and preparation for countryside. Chapters:00:00 Bedroom morning with parakeets01:31 Train station concourse02:54 British Museum05:23 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LondonTravel #CamdenFringe #DayTripFromLondon #CambridgeByTrain #UKRailcard #LondonPubs #RegentsCanal #MonzoBank #LondonFood #FullEnglishBreakfast #LondonOnABudget #UKTravel #LondonDiaries #CamdenMarket #LondonNature #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Rail Plans, Fringe Nights, and London's August Hustle
Oliver navigates a rail-replacement bus, catches Camden Fringe comedy, and starts planning his first countryside day trips from London — while crunching what a proper August week in the capital really costs. ☕ 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 5 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Borough Market, Millennium Bridge, South Bank, Regent's Canal, Camden Lock, Camden Head, Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park. Covered: Rail replacement bus and station closures, Camden Fringe and Roundhouse Comedy Festival, London day-trip rail planning, London cost of living and budgeting, UK practical logistics: bank, SIM, ETA, NI number, London urban nature and green spaces. Chapters:00:00 Bus interior01:03 Borough Market02:54 Camden Head04:43 City night05:58 Hampstead Heath08:29 Train horn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LondonLife #CamdenFringe #RoundhouseComedy #UKTravel #LondonOnABudget #RegentsCanal #BoroughMarket #SouthBankLondon #LondonMuseums #UKRail #DayTripFromLondon #LondonAugust #MoveToLondon #UKBanking #LondonNature #TravelPodcast #LondonComedy #RailReplacementBus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Bank Holiday, Carnival, and the Cost of a Pint
Oliver navigates a bank holiday in London, dealing with the Piccadilly line shutdown and testing the rail network, while soaking up the Notting Hill Carnival and Greenwich. He also crunches the numbers on London's cost of living and shares practical advice for newcomers. ☕ 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 4 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Greenwich, Royal Observatory, Borough Market, Notting Hill, Camden, Regent's Canal, Hackney, Sun in Splendour pub. Covered: London transport closures, Greenwich visit, Notting Hill Carnival, cost of living, practical paperwork, Camden Fringe. Chapters:00:00 Greenwich01:24 Royal Observatory02:44 Notting Hill04:17 Camden05:23 Quiet room07:11 City morning09:14 Hackney A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #London #NottingHillCarnival #Greenwich #BoroughMarket #CamdenFringe #LondonCostOfLiving #UKTrip #LondonTravel #ThamesClipper #RegentsCanal #LondonPubs #TransportForLondon #UKVisa #Monzo #LondonSummer #DayTripsFromLondon https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Carnival, Closures, and the Cost of a Pint
Oliver navigates the Notting Hill Carnival, the Piccadilly line shutdown, and the reality of London prices. He tests the rail network, checks out a gallery, and figures out what a day in the capital actually costs. ☕ 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 3 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Notting Hill, Greenwich, Royal Observatory, Charing Cross Station, London Bridge, Thames Clippers, Camden Town, Soho. Covered: London transport closures, Notting Hill Carnival, Greenwich and Royal Observatory, Cost of living in London, National Insurance and banking, Camden and the Fringe, Planning west England day trips. Chapters:00:00 Notting Hill01:34 London Bridge02:37 Greenwich03:40 Camden Town05:13 Soho06:19 South Kensington A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LondonTravel #UKTravel #NottingHillCarnival #LondonCostOfLiving #PiccadillyLine #Greenwich #ThamesClippers #CamdenFringe #LondonOnABudget #MovingToLondon #BankHoliday #LondonPubs #UKRail #LondonMuseums #Soho #LondonLife #TravelPodcast #SummerInLondon https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Bank Holidays, Rail Strikes, and the Piccadilly Shutdown
Oliver Hughes spends his second day in London navigating a summer bank holiday weekend, learning the rail network despite closures, and scoping out Notting Hill Carnival. He gets practical about National Insurance, railcards, and the cost of a proper pub lunch. ☕ 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 2 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Notting Hill, South Bank, Greenwich, Royal Observatory, London Bridge, Southwark, Westbourne Park, Reading. Covered: London transport closures, Bank holiday logistics, National Insurance application, Rail network and railcards, Notting Hill Carnival, Cost of living in London. Chapters:00:00 Notting Hill02:13 Reading03:22 Train horn04:31 South Bank05:51 Quiet room07:10 Pub garden08:10 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #London #BankHoliday #NottingHillCarnival #PiccadillyLine #LondonTravel #UKRail #Railcards #NationalInsurance #LondonCostOfLiving #Greenwich #PrimerMeridian #FishAndChips #LondonPubs #MovingToLondon #LondonTransport #SouthBank #LondonSummer #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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Arriving in London: The Tube, Paperwork, and a First Pint
Oliver Hughes lands at Heathrow on a grey August morning and gets down to the real business of settling in: a National Insurance number, a bank account, a SIM card, and learning the rail network. First impressions of the South Bank, a proper pub lunch, and a plan for the months ahead. ☕ 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 1 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in London, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Heathrow Airport, Paddington Station, Tottenham Court Road, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Blacklock Soho. Covered: London arrival logistics, UK paperwork and banking, London transport basics, South Bank and markets, Settling in. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:10 Tottenham Court Road02:20 Millennium Bridge03:08 Borough Market04:22 Blacklock Soho05:54 Canal path06:44 Camden Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #London #LondonTravel #UKTravel #MovingToLondon #TravelPodcast #HeathrowAirport #BoroughMarket #TateModern #SouthBank #RegentsCanal #LondonLife #FirstDayInLondon #UKPaperwork #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The show follows the rhythm of living in one part of the United Kingdom, learning its routines, then moving to a connected place. Travelling here means negotiating overcast days, rugged hills, and the long indented coastline that keeps the sea never far away; the North Atlantic Current runs through the forecast.Across episodes, the host covers the Scottish lowlands between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the dense settlements of West Yorkshire, southern Wales around Cardiff, and far-eastern Northern Ireland centred on Belfast. Each place is treated as a working base, not a backdrop. The population clusters around these areas, and that shapes how journeys connect.The show unfolds over seasons, returning to the same overcast streets and hill paths until their patterns become familiar. The host revisits places after months away, lets the weather rewrite the route, and builds a slower map of the United Kingdom by living in connected places.Oliver Hughes lives in United Ki
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