50 Reasons Travel Podcast

Ireland Reason 8 - Titanic

 We went with a slightly lighter tone to last week and talked about the most famous shipwreck in recent history.

• That interview Caitlin gave to the Belfast Telegraph after going to Titanic Belfast on opening day.
• Joe’s Prose: Late for his Own Funeral

 

Caitlin egg conch

• Irish – Tá sé fuar amuigh agus tá sneachta ar on talamh.
• Phoenetic – Thaw shea foor am-weh og-us thaw schnock-ta err on tolive.
• Translation – It is cold outside and there is snow on the ground.

Potts & Plans
Amanda’s Ireland for First Timers

• Full tour that can be broken into North and South sections of Ireland
• Two 6 night (or one 12 night) self-drive tour of Ireland.
• Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
• Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Britain Reason 8 - Argyll & the Isles

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we move on to covering the west isles of Scotland, Caitlin channels the ghost of a 90s flash-in-the-pan popstar to get her point across, we take a look at our most popular tour of Scotland and much more!

 

Here is some more information on some of the things we discusses:

The Wee White Dug travel blog Sam tells Caitlin all about

Tour for the Reason: 14 Day Spectacular Scotland Self Drive Tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Double the cuteness with these two pals!

Ireland Reason 7 - The Great Famine

Today we started our first reason in our new theme – Ireland’s History of Emigration. The Famine was a seminal event in Irish history and, while you wouldn’t expect to visit Ireland specifically for this one event, there is such a legacy left behind that makes it worth it.

• Annie Moore Descendent Singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears song

• Our featured image is one of the haunting Famine Memorial in Dublin

 

Caitlin egg conch

• Irish – Cé mhéad daoine a d’fhág Éirinn don Meiriceá le linn an Ghorta Mhóir?
• Phoenetic – Kay vade dhee-nee a dhawg Erin don Mericaw lay linn on gurta wore?
• Translation – How many people left Ireland for America during the great famine?

Potts & Plans
East Coast Excursion

• Coastal adventure along the lesser celebrated East Coast
• 9 Day self-drive tour taking you all the way from Belfast to Cork.
• Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
• Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Britain Reason 7 - Cairngorms

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we zoom in on the Scottish Highlands for the first time with Cairngorms National Park, Caitlin claims both the royal family and a famous pirate as her relatives, Joe beams with excitement over everyday occurrences in the world, and much more!

 

Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:

Caitlin chats with Nathalie from Poplars Guest House

Tour for the Reason: 10 Day Scottish Treasures & Gems

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Caitlin awes over this furry creature covered in snow!

Ireland Reason 6 - Wicklow Mountains

Our final reason in our Scenery theme. Next week, we start into a four-part theme based around Ireland’s History of Emigration.

• Here’s the movie I was talking about, based loosely on the life of Martin Cahill: Ordinary Decent Criminal. The last time I watched it was pre-Game-of-Thrones so I didn’t realize Stannis Baratheon was in it. Also, Kevin Spacey’s accent…

• Victoria’s Way – Caitlin’s Freaky Fact for the week

• A blog post Joe wrote on the Highest (and oldest) pubs in Ireland

• That video from (possibly) the highest pub in Ireland. Think Farmer Fran from The Waterboy…

 Caitlin egg conch

• • Irish – Tá mé cailín as baile beag ar an iargúil
  • Phoenetic – Thaw may colleen oss boll-ya be-ug air on ear-ghoul
  • Translation – I am a girl from a small town in the middle of nowhere

 

• Tour for the Reason
  Malin Head to Donegal (Wild Atlantic Way)
  • Coastal adventure along the most rugged section of the Wild Atlantic Way
  • 6 Day self-drive tour of the west coast of Ireland.
  • Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
  • Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Britain Reason 6 - Pembrokeshire

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we venture into Wales for the first time this series, Joe’s way with words paints a colorful picture of New York wildlife, we take an escorted tour through the the land of 600 castles and much more!

 

Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:

Caitlin talks with Paula all about Retreats Group

Tour for the Reason: 9 Day Taste of Wales Escorted Tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Joe and Caitlin create an entire life for these two puffins

Ireland Reason 5 - Hills of Donegal

We’ve moved into the top corner of the West of Ireland today.

• Here’s that Nostradamus song we spoke about that was released 15 25 years ago.

• And here is the other one that is a little more traditional

• Bonus song from Christy Moore about the Famine called The City of Chicago

• For the record, Caitlin was wrong (making Joe right) about Orinoco Flow. Sail away, sail away, sail away…
• A bit of Celtic Thunder with Caitlin’s heartthrob front and center (yes, he’s the guy with the long hair)

• Caitlin egg conch
  • Irish – Ba mhaith liom dul chuig féasta in iarthar na hÉireann
  • Phoenetic – Baw whah lum dhull hig fay-sta in ear-har na hay-rinn
  • Translation – I would like to go to a party in the West of Ireland

   

  Tour for the Reason
  Malin Head to Donegal (Wild Atlantic Way)

  • Coastal adventure along the most rugged section of the Wild Atlantic Way
  • 6 Day self-drive tour of the west coast of Ireland.
  • Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
  • Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

Britain Reason 5 - Devon and Cornwall

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we visit the two most south western counties in England, Joe utters the word cute in a genuine manner, and much more!

 

Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:

Alex tells us all about Unique Devon Tours

(You can reach him at alex@uniquedevontours.com)

Tour for the reason: 7 Day Unwind in Southern England

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): See the little bunny that made Caitlin overshare!

Ireland Reason 4 - Ring of Kerry

•  Urban Dictionary backs up Caitlin’s hypothesis that some people use MacGillycuddy (or another version of it) as a filler word. The number 4 definition is NSFW, however!
• While Charlie Chapin was famous for his silent movies, one of his most famous pieces is a speaking role.
• Anyone who wants to adopt a lamb/sheep for Caitlin.

Caitlin egg conch

• Irish – Gabh mo leithscéal, Seosamh.
• Phoenetic – Gaw mo lesh-cale, show-sef
• Translation – Excuse me, Joseph

 

Tour for the Reason
Ann’s Irish Adventure

• Perfect for the light adventure and photography type.
• Four Westerly Counties. Three cozy B&Bs. Two Remote Islands. One Incredible Castle.
• 10 Day self-drive tour of the west coast of Ireland.
• Mention the podcast for a free Cliffs of Moher cruise and Achill Island Ferry.
• Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

 

Picture from Joe’s Stag Party story

Britain Reason 4 - The Lake District

This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we take an in-depth look at the Lake District in Northern England, Joe longingly recalls a meal from 8 months ago, we explore all of England with our Tour for the Reason and much more!

And here is more information on some of the things we talked about:

The Lakes Distillery that Millie told Caitlin all about

Tour for the Reason: 13 Day absolute England Chauffeur Tour

Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitment Segment): Check out the little guy Caitlin fawns over (and the bonus one!)