Episodes
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Ireland Reason 18 - Castles to Visit
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
We wrap up our Castles discussion this week with the very best ones to tour in Ireland. We cover kissing stones, making wishes, hunting ghosts, feasting at medieval banquets and so much more.
- The tale of St. Patrick, the Devil & the Rock of Cashel Joe was butchering.
- What’s it really like to kiss the Blarney Stone?
Caitlin egg conch
- Irish: Cad é an t-ainm an chaisleáin i Cluiche na Corónach?
- Phonetic: Cod ey on tannum on hoshlawn ee cliha na coro-knock?
- Translation: What is the name of the castle in Game of Thrones?
Potts & Plans
- Discover the Emerald Isle’s very best castles with additional “must-see” places along the way.
- 9-night self-drive tour with freedom to incorporate any other destinations you wish.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Britain Reason 18 - Castles in Wales
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain get ready for your weekly dose of botched pronunciations, Caitlin’s on her soapbox again discussing her alleged royal heritage, Joe takes a crack at castle trivia, hoping for a perfect score, we design palaces fit for 50 Reasons royalty, and we move away from our road trip theme and start something new.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Wales Experience | 8 Day Self-Drive
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Ireland Reason 17 - Castles to Rent
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Friday Feb 22, 2019
We continue our Castles theme today by taking a look at ones that you can rent out for special occasions.
- Blog post: Our 8 Favorite Castles in Ireland
- Blog post: Top 5 Haunted Castles in Ireland and Britain
- That Irish Castles Documentary on Netflix that Joe mentioned
Caitlin did her best to contain her excitement when she stayed at Markree Castle – she failed!
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- Irish – Mo dhia! Tá an caisleán mar bhrionglóid
- Phonetic – Moe yee-ah! Thaw on cosh-lawn shuh morr vring-loge
- Translation – My God! This castle is like a dream.
Potts & Plans
- This tour provides you with opportunities stay in some of Ireland’s most amazing Castle Hotels.
- This castle tour is best enjoyed with a chauffeur driver to allow you to relax and take it all in.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Britain Reason 17 - One Day Drives
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Friday Feb 22, 2019
On this episode we get ready to pack our bags after this week’s Buzzfeed Quiz, Caitlin is not-so-fresh off the battlefield in Scotland, Joe redeems his trivia legacy after last episode’s crash & burn, Root or Rowt? Blinker or Indicator? You decide, And we wrap up our road trip theme with some mini-adventures.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason: One day Scotland Tours
One day England tours
One day Wales tours
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Ireland Reason 16 - Caste Hotels
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Today, we kick off a new theme on Castles and we take a look at the first of three different types of castle – Castle Hotels.
- Blog post: Our 8 Favorite Castles in Ireland
- Blog post: Top 5 Haunted Castles in Ireland and Britain
- That Irish Castles Documentary on Netflix that Joe mentioned
Caitlin egg conch
- Irish – Ba mhaith liom a bheith pósta i gcaisleán in Éirinn
- Phonetic – Baw whah lum a veh poe-sta e goshlawn in eh-rinn
- Translation – I want to be married in a castle in Ireland
Potts & Plans
- This tour provides you with opportunities stay in some of Ireland’s most amazing Castle Hotels.
- This castle tour is best enjoyed with a chauffeur driver to allow you to relax and take it all in.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Britain Reason 16 - The North Coast 500
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain we discuss a region where Westeros got its inspiration, Caitlin proves she won’t be attending Wimbledon anytime soon, Joe has more faith in birds than humanity, Caitlin offends a prominent Scottish clan and, ultimately, we discover another one of the UK’s great road trips.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason: North Coast 500 | Scotland
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Ireland Reason 14 - Dancing
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Where would Irish culture be without the art of dance? The home to Michael Flatley’s inspiration, those big curly wigs and feet that won’t quit is a place you’ve just got to see for yourself.
- Riverdance, Eurovision in Dublin 1994 – the performance that took the world by storm
- As Caitlin mentioned, poor Chandler won’t be trying a jig anytime soon…
- Here’s a visual breakdown of the Siege of Ennis
- Last but not least, this little one’s first feis is too cute for words
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- Irish – Beimid ag damhsa oíche amárach ag an teach tábhairne.
- Phonetic – Buy-midge egg dowsa ee-ha am-aw-rock egg on choc thor-nya.
- Translation – We will be dancing tomorrow night at the pub.
Potts & Plans
Charming Ireland
- Throughout Ireland, you’ll find rich opportunities to experience this cultural art form. From cèilidhs to reels, jigs and everything in between, Irish dance is alive and well on the Emerald Isle and waiting to be discovered. This tour gives you a prime seat (or stage, should you wish to try the dances) in the heart of the it all.
- 6 night self-drive tour that can be fully customized.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Britain Reason 14 - The Great West Way
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
This is 50 reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we dive into The great West Way! We debate over a popular Alanis Morissette hit, Joe enlightens us with a FAIRLY magical interest, Caitlin gets ridiculous over a rodent, and we chat with a few Yeoman Warders from the Tower of London.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason: England's Great West Way | 8 Day Self-Drive
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Ireland Reason 13 - Language
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Along with our British episode on language, here is the 50 reasons to visit Ireland language episode!
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- Irish –Tá áthas orm nach raibh mé a fhoghlaim Gaelige ar scoil
- Phoenetic – Thaw awe-hass urum knock row may a o-lem gwale-ga err squell
- Translation –I am happy I did not have to learn Irish at school
Potts & Plans
Ready to take the Emerald Isle by storm? Maybe it’s your first time setting foot on Irish soil. You’ve waited long enough for this journey, and you’re ready for the adventure. Or, perhaps, this is a return trip, and the island is a long-lost friend calling your name. Whatever your connection, she’ll be happy to greet you. From the taste of smooth Jameson to the iconic steps of Blarney Castle, your Irish Foray enchants as much as it thrills.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Britain Reason 13 - Language
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
This is 50 reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we dive into languages of the UK! English vs. American accent. What came first? The answer may surprise you. Joe makes this an honorary 50 Reasons to Visit Ireland episode, Caitlin finds her very own hero in a half-shell, and we have a chat with Robert (Rabbie) Burns.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Joe reads more poetry in Joe's Prose!
Tour for the reason: Wales Experience | 8 Day Chauffeur
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)