50 Reasons Travel Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joe Donnellan / Caitlin Potts
The Causeway Coastal’s route is 120 miles spanning from Belfast to Londonderry. It is said to be the most beautiful drive in Ireland filled with folklore, legend and history.
- Map of the Causeway Coastal route
- The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in the 70’s
Caitlin Egg Conch
Phrase: Go mall
Phonetic: Guh mahl
Translation: Go slow
Potts &Plans
Causeway Coast (self-drive)
- Experience the Causeway Coastal route by taking in a rich tapestry of rolling hills, crumbling castles and epic coastal stretches.
- 7 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
On today's show a beloved beverage brings out Joe’s and my inner Marketing nerds, Caitlin’s starstruck and has yet another “almost” story for us, who loves tea more? The Brits or the Irish? Maybe you’ll find out, and we’re back at our Food and Drink theme and spilling the tea with reason number 24.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
- 8 Day Taste of Britain Escorted Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
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The Wild Atlantic Way stretching from Malin Head to Kinsale Harbor is the longest coastal route in the world. It spans over 8 counties, 5 Providences and has over 1,000 attractions.
- Here’s the Wild Atlantic Way passport Caitlin was talking about.
- Click here for the trails of the Wild Atlantic way we offer.
- Map of the Wild Atlantic Way and here is a more detailed map.
Caitlin Egg Conch
Phrase: Tiomáin Go Cúramach
Phonetic: CHUM-on guh KOOR-um-ukh
Translation: Drive Carefully.
We’re back from a several-month hiatus and celebrating with a wee dram (and also apologizing for not great audio)! Caitlin learns being sick in Scotland beats being healthy anywhere else. Joe chimes in on a very controversial topic: Scotch Whisky vs Irish Whiskey, and we’re back at our Food and Drink theme with reason number 23.
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Tour for the reason:
- Discover Malt Whisky | Edinburgh Day Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
- Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
Scattered throughout the coastline of the island of Ireland are hundreds of smaller islands. In many ways, these undeniably beautiful spots are Ireland at its most traditional.
- Blog on our favorite region of islands.
- Here’s that white lobster Caitlin was on about.
- And in case Joe sold you on Father Ted. We love this clip but any younger listeners might need earmuffs…
Caitlin Egg Conch
Phrase: Ba mhaith liom a bheith curtha ar oileán.
Phonetic: Baw woh lum a veh cur-ha err ill-awn.
Translation: I want to be buried on an island.
Potts & Plans
Katie’s Remote Islands
- Experience Ireland’s West Coast at the epitome of culture, beauty and relaxation.
- 7 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
On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain: Beer festivals in America VS the UK. We compare and contrast, drink this country’s beer and you just may get immortality, find out what animal I’m freaking out over this time and we’re brewing with excitement on reason 22.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
- Custom Tours Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
Get your popcorn and Sno-Caps ready as we wrap up Filming Locations with New Movies this week. Beware of spoilers, heartfelt tangents and poor acting attempts from your favorite Ireland podcast co-hosts.
Also, we realize we’re kind of the worst for not mentioning Star Wars. This may change in the future and we’ll leave it at that for now…
- Take this quiz to learn which animals you’re best suited to turn into if you were in The Lobster. Note: Caitlin’s 3 results were a Peacock, a Water Bear or a Rabbit. She chose Peacock.
- Joe and Caitlin were actually both right about the name Murron.
- Irish people react to Hollywood’s poor Irish accent attempts
Caitlin Egg Conch
- Phrase: Tabhair aire
- Phonetic: Thorarrah
- Translation: Take care
Potts & Plans
Cinematic Ireland
- What was once on a screen comes to life with this tour featuring many of Ireland’s most beautiful locations and the chance to celebrate some of your favorite movies.
- 8 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
This week on 50 Reasons to Visit Britain Joe gets on a soapbox to express his long standing love for curry, Chips vs Crisps, Takeaway vs Takeout - what’s the difference? We’ve got answers, you have to go across the pond for this dish and beverage banned in Canada & the US. Think you know what they are? Listen to find out and we kick off a new theme with Reason 21: British Recipes.
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Tour for the reason:
- Scenic Britain | 11 Day Escorted Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
- Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
Joe was Far and Away in Ireland this week while Caitlin was in Boston, but that didn’t stop us from talking about Old Timey movies filmed on the Emerald Isle.
- Blog Post: 14 Filming Locations in Ireland
- Irish Film Mystery: What did Maureen O’Hara really whisper to John Wayne?
Potts & Plans
Cinematic Ireland
- Tour many of Ireland’s film locations to see where some of your favorite movies took place. The movies were often filmed in areas that are somewhat less traveled.
- This tour of 8 nights in Ireland aims to show you as many of these hidden (in plain sight) gems as possible, while also giving you the chance to relive some of your favorite scenes from spectacular movies.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain Joe all but phone’s a friend and asks the audience for this week’s trivia answers, Joe gets graphic about what he’d do if living in Buckingham Palace, And we wrap up our castles theme with some Great British gems
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Tour for the reason:
All of England | 13 Day Self-Drive Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
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For many people all over the world, Ireland is a destination first seen on the silver or small screen. As part of our Filming Locations theme, we enter the world of Westeros where the Emerald Isle is a character in its own right. With many scenes filmed in Titanic Studios as well as throughout Ireland, Game of Thrones comes in at Reason 19 this week.
- The GoT cast and crew reflect on filming in Northern Ireland
- One of Joe’s (many) blogs on Game of Thrones
- A compilation of Tyrion’s best quotes. Beware of spoilers!
Caitlin Egg Conch
- Phrase 1: Seo chugainn an geimhreadh.
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Translation: Winter is coming.
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Phrase 2: Na rudaí is féidir liom do ghrá.
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Translation: The things I do for love.
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Phrase 3: Nuair a imríonn tú an cluiche na corónach, tú bua nó tú bás.
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Translation: When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die.
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Phrase 4: Náire! Náire! Náire!
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Translation: Shame! Shame! Shame!
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Phrase 5: Tá a fhios agat rud ar bith, Seán an tSneachta
- Translation: You know nothing, Jon Snow.
As shown in GoT, Mussenden Temple oversees the breathtaking Downhill Strand.
Potts & Plans
Wandering Westeros
- Ditch the TV screen and discover the real-life world of Westeros in person.
- 6-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
On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain we recount our days of castle roaming and monster hunting, we’ve got a Tea Party, Shakespeare Shout Out and a Real-Life Cartoon Castle, Joe describes more places I can only wish I’ve seen already, if you thought Caitlin was done talking about her alleged ancestry, you’re sadly mistaken, and we continue our Castles theme in another part of Britain.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Scotland's Castles & Gardens | 7 Day Self-Drive Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
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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?
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- 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
Ireland Top to Toe
- 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
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)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
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
Majestic Ireland
- 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
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)
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Crystal Travel Podcast Section
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
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- 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
Majestic Ireland
- 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
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.
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Tour for the reason: North Coast 500 | Scotland
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
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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
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)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
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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.
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)
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.
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)
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!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
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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.
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)
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
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)
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
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!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:
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!
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
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- 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
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!
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.
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Annie Moore Descendent Singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears song
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Our featured image is one of the haunting Famine Memorial in Dublin
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- 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
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!
Our final reason in our Scenery theme. Next week, we start into a four-part theme based around Ireland’s History of Emigration.
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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…
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Victoria’s Way – Caitlin’s Freaky Fact for the week
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A blog post Joe wrote on the Highest (and oldest) pubs in Ireland
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That video from (possibly) the highest pub in Ireland. Think Farmer Fran from The Waterboy…
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- 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
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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
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
We’ve moved into the top corner of the West of Ireland today.
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Here’s that Nostradamus song we spoke about that was released 15 25 years ago.
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And here is the other one that is a little more traditional
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Bonus song from Christy Moore about the Famine called The City of Chicago
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For the record, Caitlin was wrong (making Joe right) about Orinoco Flow. Sail away, sail away, sail away…
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A bit of Celtic Thunder with Caitlin’s heartthrob front and center (yes, he’s the guy with the long hair)
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- 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
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Translation – I would like to go to a party in the West of IrelandTour for the Reason Malin Head to Donegal (Wild Atlantic Way)
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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
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!
- 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.
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- 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
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!)
In this episode, we talk about “the most beautiful place on Earth”, try to teach Caitlin some more Irish, and introduce a new segment. Some notes below:
- Joe’s fun fact may not be a fact (hear disclaimer in Episode 1) as we have been unable to get a source to prove it.
- In case you would like to tweet at Fungie the Dolphin…
- A little more information on Tralee & the Dingle Peninsula
- Here’s a blog post on Wild Atlantic Way passports
Caitlin egg conch Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
- Irish – Cé mhéad caoraigh ar Chorca Dhuibhne?
- Phoenetic – Kay vade queer-ah air curka guivna?
- Translation – How many sheep are on Dingle Peninsula?
- Answer – Half a million
Tour for the Reason Majestic Ireland – 8 Day Luxury Tour
- Perfect for honeymoons/special occasion trips
- Ideal with a chauffeur driver
- Castle & Superior Hotel stays
- Can be easily customized for a more modest budget
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we check out some iconic filming locations for classic movies filmed throughout Britain, we spend way too much time talking about Hugh Grant, Joe continues with his passion of taking Buzzfeed quizzes and much more!
And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about:
Check out the scene where Ron Swanson roams around Scotland in Parks and Recreation
Tour for the Reason: 8 Day Cinematic England Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Take a look at the cutie that Caitlin goes crazy over!
Our second reason to visit Ireland is The Burren in County Clare.
- A little more information on The Burren and County Clare in general
- The matchmaking festival site if you are looking for love
- A couple of videos of Muhammad Ali when he visited Ireland for his boxing match in the 1970s and when he became a Freeman of Ennis.
Caitlin egg conch Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
- Irish – An bhfuil tú ag dul go dtí Inis Meáin?
- Phoenetic – On will thu egg dhull go g Inish Maan?
- Translation – Are you going to Inishmann?
Tour for a Reason West of Ireland Adventure
- You don’t need to be a thrill seeker to enjoy this
- Adventure comes in many forms
- Perfect for families and younger couples
- Really immerse yourself in Ireland
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we take a look at some wonderful places that inspired the show Outlander and were used as filming locations, Caitlin gets excited at a dog sitting in a chair, we take another silly Buzzfeed quiz and spend too much time analysing the results and much more!
And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about:
Take a look at Andy and Diane's Outlander: The Past Lives Experience
Tour for the Reason: 8 Day Outlander Tour of Scotland
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Check out the adorable dog Caitlin was freaking out over
Today was our very first real show so we were a mixture of nervous and excited to talk about Connemara. As promised, you will find a few things below that are mentioned in the show: * That badass video of Peter O’Toole riding into Letterman on a camel – animal lovers beware, you may not agree with what he gives the camel after but the camel seemed to enjoy it!
- A link to our blog from Katie’s trip to Connemara, full of stunning images from Connemara.
http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/50reasonspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/episode-1-connemara.mp3
Caitlin egg conch Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
- Irish – Conas tá tú? Tá mé go maith, go raibh mhaith agat.
- Phoenetic – Kun-ess thaw thoo? Thaw may go moh, gurra moh og-ut
- Translation – How are you? I am well, thank you.
Tour for a Reason Westport to Kilkee Self-Drive (Wild Atlantic Way)
- Filled with rugged beauty and scenic coastline.
- Adventure comes in many forms
- Perfect for families and younger couples
- Really immerse yourself in Ireland
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, we’re your hosts Joe Donnellan and Caitlin Potts, coming up on todays show:.
- We dedicate more time to Hufflepuff than the Harry Potter movies and books combined
- Caitlin mentions that time she used to live in Belfast within 10 minutes
- Joe reveals the real reason why he is not a world-famous author
- JK Rowling joins for an interview, as soon as the snitch is caught at the Quidditch match she is attending
- And yours truly loses her shit over an adorable dog
And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about:
- Take a look at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour that Caitlin spoke with Shehzad from Premium Tours about.
- Tour for the Reason: 7 Day Magical World of Harry Potter Tour
- Our blog post of some of our favorite Harry Potter filming locations in Britain.
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Here's the little fella that Caitlin was fawning over
We’ve got some pretty good news to share… much like every moderately successful tv show from the 90s, we’re coming back!
If you don’t see Episode 1 of 50 Reasons to Visit Britain in your stream by June 27th, look at the following places to see what we did wrong:
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
This website (50reasonspodcast.com if reading show notes)