Welcome to Ireland (Teaser)

11/22/23 • 5 min

Are you ready to take a deep dive into Ireland with our immersive and exciting destination series? This teaser episode gives you a sneak peek into our upcoming Ireland mini-series, recorded on location.

Over five episodes, me and producer Luke will be travelling around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a holiday year-round.

With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter.

With incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals, we'll go beyond the major cities to find 'the real Ireland.'

Join us to discover live music in cosy pubs, incredible hikes and rugged coastlines, delicious dishes, Viking heritage, historic sites and the ancient origins of Halloween.

Our episodes will cover Ireland's Ancient East, the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's many film and TV locations and the spooky Puca festival – where you can learn more about Sahain and Ireland's connection to Halloween.

Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop!

Hi, I'm your podcast host Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.

Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.

Enjoy the podcast!

Over five episodes, me and producer Luke will be travelling around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a holiday year-round.

With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter.

With incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals, we'll go beyond the major cities to find 'the real Ireland.'

Join us to discover live music in cosy pubs, incredible hikes and rugged coastlines, delicious dishes, Viking heritage, historic sites and the ancient origins of Halloween.

Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop!

Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.

Enjoy the podcast!

Previous Episode

How to travel the world for $10 a day - super budget travel hacks from 'The Broke Backpacker'

Do you want to learn how to travel the world on a budget? Check out our ultimate guide to globe-trotting without breaking the bank! In this episode, we team up with Will Hatton – The Broke Backpacker, to unravel the art of savvy budget travel, where adventure knows no financial boundaries. Discover the road less travelled with Will's top travel hacks that transcend conventional backpacking wisdom, and find out how to travel for just $10 a day.

We also dive into how exactly Will has travelled the world on an ultra-budget and how he created the website – The Broke Backpacker to teach you how to do the same.

The Broke Backpacker's mission is simple: to highlight the transformative power of travel, teaching you to embrace budget adventuring as a way to foster growth and voyage far beyond the edges of your comfort zone.

Gain the knowledge and inspiration to create a life of freedom and exploration as Will shares his personal development journey and offers guidance, tips, tricks and hacks on how to travel the world cheaply whilst building an online business.

From trading your skills for accommodation to embracing digital nomadism, this podcast unveils a world where your passion funds your adventure. Let's get you travelling!

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Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.

Enjoy the podcast!

Next Episode

Spooky Samhain adventures in Ireland - the home of Halloween

Did you know that Ireland is considered the home of Halloween? Discover the spookier side of the Emerald Isle and learn about mystical myths, folklore, fire and feasting, as nights draw in and darkness descends.

As part of our special Ireland destination series, we travel to Ireland to explore Halloween's Irish roots and learn more about Samhain - one of the four main festivals of the Gaelic calendar.

Let me and producer Luke take you on an immersive journey to County Meath, in Ireland's ancient east, to discover the origins of Halloween at the Púca festival, which takes place every year at the end of October.

Named after a shape-shifting character from Celtic folklore - the Púca (pronounced poo-kuh), this fun festival celebrates the ancient traditions of Samhain and welcomes the strange and mischievous creatures in some of Ireland's most historic places.

It's an invitation to enjoy music, myth, food, folklore, fire, feasting and merriment in the country where Halloween began.

So get ready for spooky stories, Halloween chills and Púca festivities.

With thanks to Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries for supporting this episode of the Travel Goals Podcast.

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Subscribe now to get the new Ireland episodes as they drop!

Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones [nicknamed Pip Jones], a freelance travel journalist, podcaster, and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world, and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.

Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals.

Make sure to connect with me online as well. I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram.

Enjoy the podcast!