Novel Travel with Dad on The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail First published Sunday Independent July 7th 2019 I’m travelling in a loop from Portland to Eastern Oregon and with my father by my side. This is a family road trip as it […]
Destinations
Gdansk Christmas Markets on Newstalk
Newstalk December 11th 2019 Gdansk Christmas Markets listen back to podcast here https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/ This week we are off to Poland where I got more than I bargained for at the Christmas Markets. I brought along my […]
Novel Travel to Seville on Newstalk
The Hard Shoulder Goes to Seville on Newstalk listen to the podcast here https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-the-hard-shoulder/travel-wednesdays-seville This week I will be chatting with Ivan Yates about Seville. It’s a big city and has a population of about 700k […]
Lough Eske Castle and Delightful Donegal
Delightful Donegal Nestled against the honey and amber coloured trees that line the edge of Lough Eske is the five star Resort and Castle, my home for two glorious days. It’s the perfect setting for […]
Oberammergau and Hiking in Austria
Guest Post By Eamonn Blaney Sometimes you just need a break. Not a holiday as such but a relaxing break away for a few days to simply press the ‘control alt delete’ button of life […]
Escape to Monart Destination Spa this New Year
If you fancy a ‘Great Escape’ this New Year’s Eve then checking into the five-star adult-only Monart Destination Spa in County Wexford is my idea of ringing in the New Year in style. […]
Newstalk Goes River Cruising on The Danube
Newstalk River Cruise October 2nd 2019 Listen back to the Podcast on The Hard Shoulder here Newstalk FM This week we are looking at River Cruises. I took a trip with The Travel Department on a […]
Camping in France’s Aquitaine Region on NewstalkFM
Camping in France’s Aquitaine region, on Newstalk July 31st 2019 This week we are looking at Aquitaine in France. This region encompasses the Atlantic coast from Bordeaux to Biarritz and stretches inland to the […]
Novel Travel to Center Parcs Longford
Set in the lush green setting of Longford forest, covering 350 acres, the new Center Parcs is a luxury family Holiday Destination suitable for all ages. Driving into the park we immediately got the sense […]
Did Berlin Take our Breath Away? Find out on Newstalk
Berlin Took our Breath Away Chatting with Ivan Yates on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder July 17th 2019 Listen back here https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/travel-thursday Berlin with a fascinating history that has risen like a phoenix from the ashes of […]