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| Ireland Reason 24 - Causeway Coast | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:41:49 | |
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.
Caitlin Egg Conch Phrase: Go mall Phonetic: Guh mahl Translation: Go slow
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| Britain Reason 24 - British Tea | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:38:52 | |
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.
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| Ireland Reason 23 - Wild Atlantic Way | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:50:20 | |
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.
Caitlin Egg Conch Phrase: Tiomáin Go Cúramach Phonetic: CHUM-on guh KOOR-um-ukh Translation: Drive Carefully. | |||
| Britain Reason 23 - Whiskey | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:45:52 | |
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.
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| Ireland Reason 22 - Islands | 01 May 2019 | 00:48:26 | |
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.
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.
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| Britain Reason 22 - British Beer | 01 May 2019 | 00:38:49 | |
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:
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| Ireland Reason 21 - New Movies | 18 Apr 2019 | 00:50:59 | |
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…
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| Britain Reason 21 - British Recipes | 18 Apr 2019 | 00:37:53 | |
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:
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| Ireland Reason 20 - Old Timey Movies | 20 Mar 2019 | 00:49:24 | |
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.
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| Britain Reason 20 - Castles in England | 20 Mar 2019 | 00:33:43 | |
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-DriveCaitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 19 - Game of Thrones | 13 Mar 2019 | 00:41:06 | |
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.
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As shown in GoT, Mussenden Temple oversees the breathtaking Downhill Strand.
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| Britain Reason 19 - Castles in Scotland | 13 Mar 2019 | 00:34:35 | |
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-DriveCaitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 18 - Castles to Visit | 28 Feb 2019 | 00:43:08 | |
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.
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| Britain Reason 18 - Castles in Wales | 28 Feb 2019 | 00:37:38 | |
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-DriveCaitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 17 - Castles to Rent | 22 Feb 2019 | 00:42:46 | |
We continue our Castles theme today by taking a look at ones that you can rent out for special occasions.
Caitlin did her best to contain her excitement when she stayed at Markree Castle – she failed! Caitlin egg conch
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| Britain Reason 17 - One Day Drives | 22 Feb 2019 | 00:33:03 | |
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) | |||
| Ireland Reason 16 - Caste Hotels | 19 Feb 2019 | 00:46:14 | |
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.
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| Britain Reason 16 - The North Coast 500 | 19 Feb 2019 | 00:34:01 | |
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) | |||
| Ireland Reason 14 - Dancing | 11 Feb 2019 | 00:38:54 | |
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.
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Potts & Plans Charming Ireland
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| Britain Reason 14 - The Great West Way | 11 Feb 2019 | 00:28:38 | |
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
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| Ireland Reason 13 - Language | 08 Feb 2019 | 00:41:05 | |
Along with our British episode on language, here is the 50 reasons to visit Ireland language episode! Caitlin egg conch
Potts & Plans Ready to take the Emerald Isle by storm? Maybe it’s your first time setting foot on Irish soil. You’ve waited long enough for this journey, and you’re ready for the adventure. Or, perhaps, this is a return trip, and the island is a long-lost friend calling your name. Whatever your connection, she’ll be happy to greet you. From the taste of smooth Jameson to the iconic steps of Blarney Castle, your Irish Foray enchants as much as it thrills. | |||
| Britain Reason 13 - Language | 05 Feb 2019 | 00:33:02 | |
This is 50 reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we dive into languages of the UK! English vs. American accent. What came first? The answer may surprise you. Joe makes this an honorary 50 Reasons to Visit Ireland episode, Caitlin finds her very own hero in a half-shell, and we have a chat with Robert (Rabbie) Burns.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Joe reads more poetry in Joe's Prose! Tour for the reason: Wales Experience | 8 Day Chauffeur Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 12 - Music | 29 Jan 2019 | 00:51:16 | |
Along with our British episode on music, here is the 50 reasons to visit Ireland music episode! Caitlin egg conch
Potts & Plans Ireland plays host to many different genres of music. Between the jigs and the reels to the rock and roll of days gone by, or if country, jazz, or classical suede's your soul then we have got it all. As you tour around Ireland you will be serenaded by many different melodies, some even combining all types of genre which contributes to a more contemporary variation. | |||
| Britain Reason 12 - Music | 29 Jan 2019 | 00:32:44 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we Spice Up Your Life with references to one of the worst films of all time, Caitlin explains why she was panting all over Liverpool, Joe dotes on Oasis - a band that’s more than ‘just fine’ and much more!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Caitlin talks with our own Sabrina Mackler about One Direction! Tour for the reason: 8 Day Taste of Britain - Escorted Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 11 - Writers and Poets | 22 Jan 2019 | 00:44:28 | |
With this weeks Writers and Poets Britain episode it was only fitting to re-release our Ireland Version with many different Irish writers and poets!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Caitlin egg conch
Potts & Plans: Wandering Aengus Much of Ireland's beauty is captured through literature with some of the world greatest authors, poets and playwrights hailing from the island. This tour will take you through all of the top literary stops focusing mostly on Yeats' Country for William Butler Yeats.
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| Britain Reason 11 - Writers and Poets | 22 Jan 2019 | 00:37:52 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's show we get chipper and cheerful with some Charles Dickens story-lines, Caitlin overshares some not-so-fun facts about Lewis Carroll, we have much adieu about Shakespeare, and much more!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Joe reads his favorite poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock Tour for the reason: Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford & the Cotswolds - England Day Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 10 - Ancestry | 06 Nov 2018 | 00:50:14 | |
Rounding out our theme on Ireland’s History of Emigration, we take a look at the subject of ancestry. What does it mean to have Irish roots, and how can you find out more about yours? We talk to our colleague Katie who tells us her story.
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Potts & Plans 7 Day Irish Heritage
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| Britain Reason 10 - Snowdonia | 30 Oct 2018 | 00:33:53 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we discuss how Buzzfeed wows us again with its spot-on quiz results, we do our best to not offend any Welsh people with our pronunciations, we’re slightly less tactful with our bashing of power kiters, we have a chat with Welsh gem Tom Jones, and much more!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed: Caitlin talks with Meurig Jones about the wonderful village of Portmeirion! Tour for the reason: 4 Day North Wales Experience Self-Drive tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) | |||
| Ireland Reason 9 - St. Patrick's Day | 23 Oct 2018 | 00:52:35 | |
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.
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Potts & Plans St. Patrick’s Trail
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| Britain Reason 9 - The Cotswolds | 16 Oct 2018 | 00:37:58 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we discuss cheese traveling at a pace faster than a semi-truck, Caitlin takes any chance she can to name drop her alleged relatives, Farmer Joe insists on his favorite type of slaughter, we ponder the perfect name for a butler and much more! Here is more information on some of the things we discussed: Tour for the Reason: Lunch in the Cotswolds - England Day Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Caitlin gets creative with the life story of this red panda! | |||
| Ireland Reason 8 - Titanic | 09 Oct 2018 | 00:45:32 | |
We went with a slightly lighter tone to last week and talked about the most famous shipwreck in recent history.
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Potts & Plans Amanda’s Ireland for First Timers
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| Britain Reason 8 - Argyll & the Isles | 02 Oct 2018 | 00:40:28 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we move on to covering the west isles of Scotland, Caitlin channels the ghost of a 90s flash-in-the-pan popstar to get her point across, we take a look at our most popular tour of Scotland and much more!
Here is some more information on some of the things we discusses: The Wee White Dug travel blog Sam tells Caitlin all about Tour for the Reason: 14 Day Spectacular Scotland Self Drive Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Double the cuteness with these two pals! | |||
| Ireland Reason 7 - The Great Famine | 25 Sep 2018 | 00:46:12 | |
Today we started our first reason in our new theme – Ireland’s History of Emigration. The Famine was a seminal event in Irish history and, while you wouldn’t expect to visit Ireland specifically for this one event, there is such a legacy left behind that makes it worth it.
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Potts & Plans East Coast Excursion
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| Britain Reason 7 - Cairngorms | 18 Sep 2018 | 00:40:20 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we zoom in on the Scottish Highlands for the first time with Cairngorms National Park, Caitlin claims both the royal family and a famous pirate as her relatives, Joe beams with excitement over everyday occurrences in the world, and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed: Caitlin chats with Nathalie from Poplars Guest House Tour for the Reason: 10 Day Scottish Treasures & Gems Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Caitlin awes over this furry creature covered in snow! | |||
| Ireland Reason 6 - Wicklow Mountains | 11 Sep 2018 | 00:39:55 | |
Our final reason in our Scenery theme. Next week, we start into a four-part theme based around Ireland’s History of Emigration.
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| Britain Reason 6 - Pembrokeshire | 04 Sep 2018 | 00:35:57 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we venture into Wales for the first time this series, Joe’s way with words paints a colorful picture of New York wildlife, we take an escorted tour through the the land of 600 castles and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed: Caitlin talks with Paula all about Retreats Group Tour for the Reason: 9 Day Taste of Wales Escorted Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Joe and Caitlin create an entire life for these two puffins | |||
| Ireland Reason 5 - Hills of Donegal | 28 Aug 2018 | 00:42:53 | |
We’ve moved into the top corner of the West of Ireland today.
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| Britain Reason 5 - Devon and Cornwall | 21 Aug 2018 | 00:39:55 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we visit the two most south western counties in England, Joe utters the word cute in a genuine manner, and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed: Alex tells us all about Unique Devon Tours (You can reach him at alex@uniquedevontours.com) Tour for the reason: 7 Day Unwind in Southern England Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): See the little bunny that made Caitlin overshare! | |||
| Ireland Reason 4 - Ring of Kerry | 14 Aug 2018 | 00:45:03 | |
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Tour for the Reason Ann’s Irish Adventure
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| Britain Reason 4 - The Lake District | 07 Aug 2018 | 00:48:58 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we take an in-depth look at the Lake District in Northern England, Joe longingly recalls a meal from 8 months ago, we explore all of England with our Tour for the Reason and much more! And here is more information on some of the things we talked about: The Lakes Distillery that Millie told Caitlin all about Tour for the Reason: 13 Day absolute England Chauffeur Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitment Segment): Check out the little guy Caitlin fawns over (and the bonus one!)
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| Ireland Reason 3 - Dingle Peninsula | 31 Jul 2018 | 00:40:16 | |
In this episode, we talk about “the most beautiful place on Earth”, try to teach Caitlin some more Irish, and introduce a new segment. Some notes below:
Caitlin egg conch Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
Tour for the Reason Majestic Ireland – 8 Day Luxury Tour
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| Britain Reason 3 - Other Movies & TV Shows | 24 Jul 2018 | 00:39:17 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we check out some iconic filming locations for classic movies filmed throughout Britain, we spend way too much time talking about Hugh Grant, Joe continues with his passion of taking Buzzfeed quizzes and much more! And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about: Check out the scene where Ron Swanson roams around Scotland in Parks and Recreation Tour for the Reason: 8 Day Cinematic England Tour Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Take a look at the cutie that Caitlin goes crazy over! | |||
| Ireland Reason 2 - The Burren | 18 Jul 2018 | 00:38:17 | |
Our second reason to visit Ireland is The Burren in County Clare.
Caitlin egg conch Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
Tour for a Reason West of Ireland Adventure
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| Britain Reason 2 - Outlander | 10 Jul 2018 | 00:43:21 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we take a look at some wonderful places that inspired the show Outlander and were used as filming locations, Caitlin gets excited at a dog sitting in a chair, we take another silly Buzzfeed quiz and spend too much time analysing the results and much more! And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about: Take a look at Andy and Diane's Outlander: The Past Lives Experience Tour for the Reason: 8 Day Outlander Tour of Scotland Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Check out the adorable dog Caitlin was freaking out over | |||
| Ireland Reason 1 - Connemara | 02 Jul 2018 | 00:37:50 | |
Today was our very first real show so we were a mixture of nervous and excited to talk about Connemara. As promised, you will find a few things below that are mentioned in the show:
Caitlin egg conch Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
Tour for a Reason Westport to Kilkee Self-Drive (Wild Atlantic Way)
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| Britain Reason 1 - Harry Potter | 25 Jun 2018 | 00:48:26 | |
This is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, we’re your hosts Joe Donnellan and Caitlin Potts, coming up on todays show:.
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Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment) Here's the little fella that Caitlin was fawning over
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| Britain Reason 0 - Announcement | 23 Jun 2018 | 00:02:27 | |
We’ve got some pretty good news to share… much like every moderately successful tv show from the 90s, we’re coming back! If you don’t see Episode 1 of 50 Reasons to Visit Britain in your stream by June 27th, look at the following places to see what we did wrong: Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page Crystal Travel Podcast Section This website (50reasonspodcast.com if reading show notes) | |||