50 Reasons Travel Podcast

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 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Caitlin Egg Conch Phrase: Go mall Phonetic: Guh mahl Translation: Go slow Potts &Plans Causeway Coast (self-drive) 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 TourCaitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page Crystal Travel Podcast Section

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. Wild Atlantic Way passportClick hereMap here 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. Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Tour for the reason: Discover Malt Whisky | Edinburgh Day TourCaitlin 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. our favorite region of islandswhite lobsterFather Ted 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 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… this quizMurronIrish accent attempts Caitlin Egg Conch Potts & Plans Cinematic Ireland 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. Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Tour for the reason: Scenic Britain | 11 Day EscortedCaitlin 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. 14 Filming Locations in IrelandIrish Film Mystery Potts & Plans Cinematic Ireland 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 Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Tour for the reason: All of England | 13 Day Self-Drive Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page Crystal Travel Podcast Section

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. filming in Northern IrelandGame of ThronesTyrion’s best quotes Caitlin Egg Conch As shown in GoT, Mussenden Temple oversees the breathtaking Downhill Strand. Potts & Plans Wandering Westeros 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 Crystal Travel Podcast Section

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. talekiss the Blarney Stone Caitlin egg conch Potts & Plans Ireland Top to Toe 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. Our 8 Favorite Castles in IrelandTop 5 Haunted Castles in Ireland and BritainIrish Castles Documentary Caitlin did her best to contain her excitement when she stayed at Markree Castle – she failed! Caitlin egg conch Potts & Plans Majestic Ireland 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) Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page Crystal Travel Podcast Section

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) Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page 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. Our 8 Favorite Castles in IrelandTop 5 Haunted Castles in Ireland and BritainIrish Castles Documentary Caitlin egg conch Potts & Plans Majestic Ireland crystal-travel.com/reasons

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. RiverdanceChandlerSiege of Ennisfirst feis Caitlin egg conch Potts & Plans Charming Ireland 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 Crystal Travel Podcast Section