50 Reasons Travel Podcast

Ireland Reason 13 - Language

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

9 Day Irish Foray

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.  

Britain Reason 13 - Language

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.

 

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Joe reads more poetry in Joe's Prose!

Tour for the reason: Wales Experience | 8 Day Chauffeur

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)  

Ireland Reason 12 - Music

Along with our British episode on music, here is the 50 reasons to visit Ireland music episode!

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• Irish –An bhfuil Béarla agat?
• Phoenetic – On will bare-la oguth?
• Translation – Do you speak English?

Potts & Plans

10 Day Music Tour of Ireland

Ireland plays host to many different genres of music. Between the jigs and the reels to the rock and roll of days gone by, or if country, jazz, or classical suede's your soul then we have got it all. As you tour around Ireland you will be serenaded by many different melodies, some even combining all types of genre which contributes to a more contemporary variation.

Britain Reason 12 - Music

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we Spice Up Your Life with references to one of the worst films of all time, Caitlin explains why she was panting all over Liverpool, Joe dotes on Oasis - a band that’s more than ‘just fine’ and much more!

 

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Caitlin talks with our own Sabrina Mackler about One Direction!

Tour for the reason: 8 Day Taste of Britain - Escorted Tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)  

Ireland Reason 11 - Writers and Poets

 

With this weeks Writers and Poets Britain episode it was only fitting to re-release our Ireland Version with many different Irish writers and poets!

 

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• Irish – Íocfaidh an fear seo as gach rud
• Phoenetic – Eek-fee on far shuh oss gock rudth
• Translation – The gentleman will pay for everything

Potts & Plans: Wandering Aengus 

Much of Ireland's beauty is captured through literature with some of the world greatest authors, poets and playwrights hailing from the island. This tour will take you through all of the top literary stops focusing mostly on Yeats' Country for William Butler Yeats.

 

Britain Reason 11 - Writers and Poets

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's show we get chipper and cheerful with some Charles Dickens story-lines, Caitlin overshares some not-so-fun facts about Lewis Carroll, we have much adieu about Shakespeare, and much more!

 

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Joe reads his favorite poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

Tour for the reason: Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford & the Cotswolds - England Day Tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)

Ireland Reason 10 - Ancestry

Rounding out our theme on Ireland’s History of Emigration, we take a look at the subject of ancestry. What does it mean to have Irish roots, and how can you find out more about yours? We talk to our colleague Katie who tells us her story.

• A little more on tracing your ancestry at Glasnevin Cemetery.
• Spancil Hill by The Dubliners – I can’t find the Luke Kelly version but this is good too.

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• Irish – Ar mhaith leat cupan tae?
• Phoenetic – Err wah lat cup-on tay?
• Translation – Would you like some tea?

Potts & Plans
7 Day Irish Heritage

• Tour the bottom half of Ireland and retrace some of your ancestors footsteps.
• 6 night escorted tour with the option to extend for an extra night at Dromoland Castle.
• Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
• Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Britain Reason 10 - Snowdonia

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we discuss how Buzzfeed wows us again with its spot-on quiz results, we do our best to not offend any Welsh people with our pronunciations, we’re slightly less tactful with our bashing of power kiters, we have a chat with Welsh gem Tom Jones, and much more!

 

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Caitlin talks with Meurig Jones about the wonderful village of Portmeirion!

Tour for the reason: 4 Day North Wales Experience Self-Drive tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)  

Ireland Reason 9 - St. Patrick's Day

With just a few days until the entire world pretends to be Irish, we take a look at the man behind Ireland’s national holiday, debunk some of the most popular myths, take a look at his legacy, and see how the day itself is celebrated in Ireland and around the world.

• A website that is on the same page as Joe on the whole “Patty’s Day” thing: paddynotpatty.com
• A little more information on the geneology of Niall of the Nine Hostages – you’re probably related to him!
• Joe’s Prose: St. Patick’s Day by Jean Blewett

Caitlin egg conch

• Irish – Bhí mé ag féachaint teilifís.
• Phoenetic – Vee may egg fay-kinch tele-feesh.
• Translation – I was watching television.

Potts & Plans
St. Patrick’s Trail

• Tour the top half of Ireland and follow in the footsteps of St. Patrick
• 6 self-drive tour with overnights in Belfast, Westport, and Dublin.
• Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
• Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Britain Reason 9 - The Cotswolds

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we discuss cheese traveling at a pace faster than a semi-truck, Caitlin takes any chance she can to name drop her alleged relatives, Farmer Joe insists on his favorite type of slaughter, we ponder the perfect name for a butler and much more!

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Tour for the Reason: Lunch in the Cotswolds - England Day Tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Caitlin gets creative with the life story of this red panda!