Literary New England
I’ve found through my travels that the best way to truly engage with an author’s spirit is to visit a house where they once lived. New England is a corner of the United States […]
USA
Get Arty in Philadelphia
Art was my first love and as I’ve travelled around the world it remains forefront in my passions. Some cities are known for their treasure troves and scream about their museums to indulge the fine […]
City Breaks on Ireland AM
This week I’m taking a look at some great destinations for a city break. I’ve been on my travels since the end of June and navigated four airports with varied success. The autumn is shaping […]
Elvis The Movie Inspired by the Deep South
Wow I went to see this fantastic movie yesterday courtesy of American Holidays yesterday and got to meet lots of lovely travel people. It really made me want to explore Graceland and Memphis and […]
Kentucky Derby Memories
It’s been four years since my first visit to Kentucky. The majestic twin towers of Churchill Downs and the pounding of galloping hooves as they run for the roses will stay with me as the […]
Sweet Home Alabama Road Trip
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” After the last two years the wise words of Forrest Gump certainly ring true. I’m often asked which route makes the […]
Newstalk Goes To LA on The Hard Shoulder
Newstalk Los Angeles on The Hard Shoulder March 4th 2020 This week we are off to Los Angeles home of LALAland and Beverley Hills and Santa Monica but I’m taking us off the beaten track […]
Newstalk Answers Your Travel Questions on The Hard Shoulder
Newstalk Questions and Answers February 26th https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/page/1/filter?filter_selected=series-filter&show=the-hard-shoulder&series=travel-on-the-hard-shoulder This week we are answering your questions. The first one is about inter-railing Hi Ivan and Michelle My son is 18 and very unorganised yet he’s informed us […]
Taking a Bite of New York’s State!
New York State of Mind! Everybody loves taking a bite of the big apple for a long weekend break but what about venturing out and becoming an upstate girl rather than uptown girl? A couple […]
Newstalk Heads West to the USA on The Hard Shoulder
Newstalk Heads to the USA for some Travel Inspiration January 29th 2020 The Irish Love the USA and we travel in our droves each year to the most popular spots but there is a thirst […]