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Rita Fox and her wife, Katie, embarked on a life-changing journey through England and Scotland, tracing their ancestors' footsteps and discovering not only their family history but also unexpected connections that continue to enrich their lives today.
• Begin ancestry research by building upon family knowledge and using online resources like Ancestry.com, FindAGrave.com, and ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk
• Contact local family history societies before your trip – they can provide invaluable assistance and access to records not available online
• Balance your itinerary between genealogy research, sightseeing, and necessary downtime
• Consider becoming a member of historical societies in ancestral locations to deepen your connections
• Book essential experiences like the Caledonian Sleeper train and Edinburgh Castle early access tours well in advance
• Be prepared for emotional moments when standing where ancestors once stood
• Reach out to potential distant relatives before travelling – you may end up meeting family you never knew existed
• Visit museums that show period-appropriate homes to understand how ancestors lived
• Remember that you are an ambassador for your home country – bring your best self along with your luggage
If you're dreaming of turning your family tree into a travel route, start your research now and be open to the serendipitous connections that often arise when travelling with a genealogical focus.
⭐️ Guest - Rita Fox
📝 Show Notes - Episode 158
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Rita Fox and her wife, Katie, embarked on a life-changing journey through England and Scotland, tracing their ancestors' footsteps and discovering not only their family history but also unexpected connections that continue to enrich their lives today.
• Begin ancestry research by building upon family knowledge and using online resources like Ancestry.com, FindAGrave.com, and ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk
• Contact local family history societies before your trip – they can provide invaluable assistance and access to records not available online
• Balance your itinerary between genealogy research, sightseeing, and necessary downtime
• Consider becoming a member of historical societies in ancestral locations to deepen your connections
• Book essential experiences like the Caledonian Sleeper train and Edinburgh Castle early access tours well in advance
• Be prepared for emotional moments when standing where ancestors once stood
• Reach out to potential distant relatives before travelling – you may end up meeting family you never knew existed
• Visit museums that show period-appropriate homes to understand how ancestors lived
• Remember that you are an ambassador for your home country – bring your best self along with your luggage
If you're dreaming of turning your family tree into a travel route, start your research now and be open to the serendipitous connections that often arise when travelling with a genealogical focus.
⭐️ Guest - Rita Fox
📝 Show Notes - Episode 158
🎧 Listen to next
Support the show
⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:
🎤 Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe
➡️ Sponsor our show by clicking here
➡️ Leave us a tip by clicking here
Work With Us - Contact [email protected] 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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