50 Reasons Travel Podcast

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.
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• 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.

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)

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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 Crystal Travel Podcast Section

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

Caitlin egg conch

• 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

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