Michael Goldsmith shares his deeply personal journey across the UK, inspired by his family's connection to the Titanic, and fulfilled through a carefully planned itinerary that combines ship, rail, and coach travel. He explains how research and personalised travel advice helped him create a meaningful trip that connected him with family history and distant relatives.

• Taking the Queen Mary II across the Atlantic in honour of ancestors who boarded the Titanic
• Visiting Southampton, Stonehenge, Salisbury, and Rochester to explore historical sites and family connections
• Meeting previously unknown relatives from his great-grandfather's family in Rochester
• Experiencing London through a specialised "Discover Real London" cab tour
• Navigating unexpected train cancellations with flexibility and assistance from pre-trip planning
• Exploring Inverness and Loch Ness despite travel disruptions
• Receiving VIP treatment in Belfast, including finding his great-grandfather's name on the Titanic memorial
• Staying at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast and touring the dry dock where the ship was built
• Planning a return visit to spend more time in favourite locations like Rochester and Belfast

Looking to plan your own UK adventure? Check out the show notes (link below), plus our Guide to UK train travel ebook, and details about our itinerary consultations.

⭐️ Guest - Michael Goldsmith
📝 Show Notes - Episode 164 

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