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I am delighted to have travel journalist Ed Finn back to talk about magical Seville and the surrounding region and towns in Andalusia.   The Andalusia cities of Seville and Cordoba are magnificent but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla.   Stays Cazalla de la Sierra - Casa Rural Las Navezuelas Alcalá de Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana   Activities Stargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certified Starlight Destination) - https://naturspirit.es/categoria-producto/astroturismo/ El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at Basilippo Cycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical and I would highly recommend Restaurante Batán de las Monjas for food. Palma Del Rio - Palacio Portcarrero Almodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit from Games of Thrones Montilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729 Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de Galeón   Active Tourism in the Province of Seville https://www.turismosevilla.org/en   How to get there Aer Lingus flies to Seville three times per week until 17 May 2026. Fares are available from €50.99 each way, including taxes fees and carrier charges. For more see https://www.aerlingus.com   Check out my 2 part Cordoba Special series with Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia who talks about the fascinating history of this area from the Romans to the Moors to modern times and Paco Gonzalez as he tells us about the best places to visit in Cordoba and he guides us through the beautiful countryside, villages, forts, palaces, olive farms and vineyards around that stunning area between Seville and Cordoba.   If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode.   Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 140 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to my first episode of Season 9 and I have a ski special where I chat to ski expert journalist Rob "Robsski" Rees all about the stunning Austrian ski resorts of Zee Am See - Kaprun. Austria is the number one ski destination for Irish skiers — and once you visit, it’s easy to see why. Great value, reliable snow, great modern infrastructure, the best après-ski in the alps, and resorts for every level of skier. I am just back from a family ski trip to one of the real gems of the Austrian Alps: Zell am See–Kaprun and I was bowled over by the beauty of these beautiful traditional towns sandwiched between the mountains and the lake. With over 140 kilometres of pistes on the Schmittenhöhe mountain overlooking Lake Zell, and year-round snow on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, this area really has it all including access to the huge Skicircus Saalbach via the Alpin Card. So whether you’re here for the scenery, the snow, or that unbeatable Austrian ski culture, Zell am See–Kaprun is a destination that truly delivers — and that’s exactly what I’ll be chatting with my ski expert guest Robsski today.   ABOUT ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN Glacier, mountains and lake – the all-year round destination of Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria brings together the diversity of the Alps. In the unique natural paradise at the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park sports enthusiasts, active holidaymakers, families and those seeking relaxation will discover a wide range of experiences in summer and in winter.   These include “TOP OF SALZBURG” on 3,029 metre on the Kitzsteinhorn, the only glacier ski resort in Salzburger Land, the Maiskogel family region, the panorama and family mountain Schmittenhöhe, Lake Zell and the multi-award winning 36-hole leading golf course.   In winter is Zell am See-Kaprun one of Austria’s most attractive winter sports regions. Snow enthusiasts can conquer a total of 408 kilometres of ski slopes including the glacier thanks to the ticket alliance Ski ALPIN CARD for the Skicircus area taking in the Kaprun, Zee Am Zee and Saalbach regions.   ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN https://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/en   ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL TAUERNHOF**** IN KAPRUN https://www.tauernhof-kaprun.at/en   SKI HIRE https://www.bruendl.at   SKIING AT KITZSTEINHORN Lunch at the new gletschermühle restaurant  Visit TOP OF SALZBURG including National park Gallery, panoramic platforms and Cinema 3000   SKIING AT SCHMITTENHÖHE At Schmittenhöhe visit the new “Kaiserblick” panoramic-platform (for free with your lift passes) and enjoy the views of 30 threethousand-metre-high peaks of Hohe Tauern mountain range   LUNCH at Restaurant Sonnkogel  Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 140 countries worldwide. Please follow on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the final epsiode of 2025 and Season 8 of the podcast where I go through my recommendations for my favourite European Christmas markets. I also go through other other options to do over the Christmas period inclusing River cruises on the Dabnube and Rhine, pre Christmas skiing in Austria and exploring warm countries like French Polyneia and Australia. I have some great episodes coming on in January for Season 9 so if you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. Please follow on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am delighted to have Pádraig McGillicuddy, the third-generation proprietor of the Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa set over 100 aces outside Tralee in Co. Kerry as our guest this week.   Ballygarry has recently been voted in the top 10 of the Irish Independent hotel awards, number 6 in the Tripadvisor awards and included recent Irish Examiner and Sunday Times Top 100 awards.   I recently stayed in the brand new Cabins on the hotel grounds and I chat to Pádraig about these stunning new cabins and the history of this renowned Kerry family run hotel. Check out the Ballygarry Estate Hotel here https://www.ballygarry.com If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. Please follow on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For an Irish travel podcaster, I have never dedicated a full episode to Ireland, so it is great to have as my guest today travel author Cian Byrne, who has just completed a new Moon Travel Guide to Ireland. This is a real insider’s guide to travelling Ireland. As Cian said to me “This book is the culmination of two years of hard work and a lifetime spent in Ireland. I’m lucky enough to travel to many places in the world, but it was a real treat to be able to be a tourist in Ireland. There’s plenty in the new Moon Guide to Ireland; there’s lots about places everyone will know about and lots about places that often get forgotten about”. From dramatic cliffs and soaring mountains to lively cities and charming villages, local Irish author Cían Byrne reveals the magic of Ireland with Moon Ireland.   You can get the guide from here https://www.moontravelguides.com/titles/cian-byrne/moon-ireland/9798886471427/   Follow Cian’s travels on his Instagram @Cianwrites If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I’m joined by Conor Power — travel writer, historian, and the author of Hurling 1810, a remarkable deep dive into the origins and cultural significance of our national game. Conor’s work uncovers stories, characters, and passions that shaped hurling decades before the foundation of the GAA and long before the modern rules we know today. Conor’s book traces how the game evolved and its surprising early similarities to rugby and why its spirit has endured for generations. In this fiction book set in 19th century Ireland, Conor brings to life the communities, traditions, conflicts, and passions that shaped the sport long before it took its modern form. He tells us about a time when the big Anglo Irish landlords ruled with an iron fist and owned professional hurling teams to help flex their power. If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. Hurling 1810 published and available from menmabooks.eu.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part 2 of my Cordoba Special series with tour guide Paco Gonzalez as he tells us about the best places to visit in Cordoba and he guides us through the beautiful countryside, villages, forts, palaces, olive farms and vineyards around that stunning area between Seville and Cordoba.   The Cordoba Region Most tourists go to the cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Carmona and Ecija, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla.   Cordoba The Mesquita - Once one of main cities in the ancient Arab world with one of the most famous mosques to rival Mecca Guided tour of the Jewish Quarter, Roman bridge, Alcazar and Historic Centre of Córdoba Equestrian show at the Royal Stables   Food Cordoba Dinner at Taberna La Viuda Lunch at La Cazuela de la Esparteria   Stays Cordoba - Hotel Mezquita Center Cazalla de la Sierra - Casa Rural Las Navezuelas Alcalá de Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana   Activities Palma Del Rio - Palacio Portcarrero Almodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit from Games of Thrones Montilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729 Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de Galeón Stargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certified Starlight Destination) El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at Basilippo Cycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical   Check out my Cordoba Special Pt 1 with Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain.   How to get there Aer Lingus flies to Seville three times per week until 17 May, 2026. Fares are available from €50.99 each way, including taxes fees and carrier charges. For more see  https://www.aerlingus.com   If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is my 100th episode and I wanted to make it a very special episode, so I am delighted to have Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. Christina's story is a story of Andalusia taking in Roman, Moorish and Christian heritage, history, archaeology, architecture, culture and art. Palma del Rio is a town with the most stunning countryside surrounded by orange groves between Seville and Cordoba once called “the garden of Andalucia” by a visiting Spanish King. The Cordoba Region Most tourists go to the cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Carmona and Ecija, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla. The region is made for a road trip through fields filled with olive and orange grove and vineyards and many beautiful villages with old Moorish Alcazar forts and palaces in the Sierra Morena mountains. @prodeturprovinciasevilla   Activities Palacio Portcarrero Almodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit from Games of Thrones Montilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729 Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de Galeón Stargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certified Starlight Destination) El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at Basilippo Cycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical   Cordoba Once one of main cities in the ancient Arab world with one of the most famous mosques to rival Mecca – The Mesquita Food Cordoba Dinner at Taberna La Viuda Lunch at La Cazuela de la Esparteria   Stays Cordoba - Hotel Mezquita Center Cazalla de la Sierra - Casa Rural Las Navezuelas Alcalá de Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana How to get there Aer Lingus flies to Seville three times per week until 17 May, 2026. Fares are available from €50.99 each way, including taxes fees and carrier charges. For more see  https://www.aerlingus.com Check out my Cordoba Special Pt 2 with guide Paco Gonzalez as he guides us through Cordoba and the beautiful countryside, villages, forts, palaces, olive farms and vineyards from Seville to Cordoba.   If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am delighted for part 3 of my Belfast special series to have Barney Gribbin - Founder & Tour Guide of the If Buildings Could Talk tour If Buildings Could Talk Tour reveals all the best kept secret stories wrapped up in the history of Belfast, so if you want a city tour that is a little off the beaten track and full of hidden stories, this is the tour for you. That’s because when you join Barney on this leisurely walk you are guaranteed to see and hear things about Belfast that most visitors will never be aware of. In fact, even to people born and bred in the city, many of Barney’s stories will come as a revelation. I loved the city so much that I have made this into a three part special series so after this episode make sure to also check out episode 1 with great insider tips from travel writer Erin McCafferty and Belfast hotelier Melanie Harrison. For more information on Belfast check https://visitbelfast.com and https://discovernorthernireland.com Accomodation The Harrison, 45 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX | Tel: +44 745630965 | www.chambersofdistinction.com| Twitter & Instagram: @harrison_belfast The Harrison Activities Black Taxi Tour with Blue Badge Guide Billy Scott, Contact: +44 77 9860 2401 | www.touringaroundbelfast.com | X: @TouringBelfast Titanic Museum Belfast www.titanicbelfast.com | Instagram @titanicbelfast Food Deanes at Queens, 1 College Gardens, Belfast, BT9 6BQ |T: +44 28 9038 2111| https://www.michaeldeane.co.uk/deanes-at-queens/| Instagram @deanesatqueenbt9 Wolff Grill, Titanic Hotel, Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT, T: +44 28 9508 2000 | www.titanichotelbelfast.com | X: @titanicbelfast | Instagram: titanichotelbelfast Saga, 43 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX | Tel: +44 7495467341 | https://sagabelfast.com | Instagram: @sagabelfas Coco, 7-11 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8AA | Tel: +44 2890311150 | www.cocobelfast.com | Instagram @cocobelfast_ If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am delighted to have renowned hotelier Melanie Harrison for part 2 of my Belfast Special series. Melanie's hotel is the Harrison Chambers of Distinction which is located in the heart of the vibrant Queen’s Quarter of Belfast and is a restored, landmark Victorian merchants’ residence dating from 1879 designed to serve the culturally curious traveller. This is a boutique hotel is curated by the charismatic and vivacious owner Michelle Harrison whose personality is reflected in the Victorian style where every room is different and often named and styled after artists reflecting the bohemian character and mischievous tongue in cheek humour of Melanie with eccentric curios and surprises and every corner and in every unique room. Belfast feels like a young, vibrant city full of life with great food, nightlife, festivals and of course history. It feels like a city on the cusp of something special with lots of new hotels and bars opening and the Irish Fleadh coming there in 2026. I loved the city so much that I have made this into a three part special series so after this episode make sure to also check out episode 1 with great insider tips from travel writer Erin McCafferty and the brilliant tour guide Barney Gribbin of the famous If Buildings Could Talk Tour.  For more information on Belfast check https://visitbelfast.com and https://discovernorthernireland.com Accomodation The Harrison, 45 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX | Tel: +44 745630965 | www.chambersofdistinction.com| Twitter & Instagram: @harrison_belfast The Harrison Activities Black Taxi Tour with Blue Badge Guide Billy Scott, Contact: +44 77 9860 2401 | www.touringaroundbelfast.com | X: @TouringBelfast Titanic Museum Belfast www.titanicbelfast.com | Instagram @titanicbelfast Food Deanes at Queens, 1 College Gardens, Belfast, BT9 6BQ |T: +44 28 9038 2111| https://www.michaeldeane.co.uk/deanes-at-queens/| Instagram @deanesatqueenbt9 Wolff Grill, Titanic Hotel, Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT, T: +44 28 9508 2000 | www.titanichotelbelfast.com | X: @titanicbelfast | Instagram: titanichotelbelfast Saga, 43 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX | Tel: +44 7495467341 | https://sagabelfast.com | Instagram: @sagabelfas Coco, 7-11 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8AA | Tel: +44 2890311150 | www.cocobelfast.com | Instagram @cocobelfast_ If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal   -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am delighted to have Irish travel writer Erin McCafferty to tell us all about the highlights of her recent trip to Belfast including the Titanic Music and a Black Cab tour with Billy Scott. Belfast feels like a young, vibrant city full of life with great food, nightlife, festivals and of course history. It feels like a city on the cusp of something special with lots of new hotels and bars opening and the Irish Fleadh coming there in 2026. I loved the city so much that I have made this into a three part special series so after this episode make sure to also check out episode 2 with great insider tips from the Harrison hotel owner Melanie Harrison and the brilliant tour guide Barney Gribbin of the famous If Buildings Could Talk Tour.  For more information on Belfast check https://visitbelfast.com and https://discovernorthernireland.com Accomodation The Harrison, 45 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX | Tel: +44 745630965 | www.chambersofdistinction.com| Twitter & Instagram: @harrison_belfast The Harrison Activities Black Taxi Tour with Blue Badge Guide Billy Scott, Contact: +44 77 9860 2401 | www.touringaroundbelfast.com | X: @TouringBelfast Titanic Museum Belfast www.titanicbelfast.com | Instagram @titanicbelfast Food Deanes at Queens, 1 College Gardens, Belfast, BT9 6BQ |T: +44 28 9038 2111| https://www.michaeldeane.co.uk/deanes-at-queens/| Instagram @deanesatqueenbt9 Wolff Grill, Titanic Hotel, Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT, T: +44 28 9508 2000 | www.titanichotelbelfast.com | X: @titanicbelfast | Instagram: titanichotelbelfast Saga, 43 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RX | Tel: +44 7495467341 | https://sagabelfast.com | Instagram: @sagabelfas Coco, 7-11 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8AA | Tel: +44 2890311150 | www.cocobelfast.com | Instagram @cocobelfast_ If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal   -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have always loved the idea of the great American road trip, romanticised in so many films and books. So, this episode I am delighted to have photographer Ben Geier to tell us about his decade traveling America on the road, his tips for the perfect great American road trip, and the nostalgia of America's forgotten towns. Ben shares his tips for the perfect cross-country road trip, why the architecture and design work of the 50s and 60s still speaks to us today, and why America is still a magical place to get a little bit lost.   There's no doubting the beauty of the design and architecture of the '50s and '60s America. From bright teal, sun-splashed and gleaming motel signs to cherry red diner seats, these two decades have held America’s attention for 75 years.   American photographer Ben Geier has spent the last decade traveling the United States to capture the images of his country's once vibrant and now abandoned treasures in his new book Viewing Hours. Evoking a sense of nostalgia and solitude, Geier’s work highlights the modernist architecture, minimalist design, and muted colour palette of the mid-century.    Check out Ben’s website here https://www.bengeier.com/   Get View Hours here https://trope.com/products/viewing-hours If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have a very special episode today with travel journalist Deirdre Mullins to cover the Dalmatian coast of Croatia from Zadar to Split to Dubrovnik. We chatted about the wonders of island hopping to Korcula, Vis, Hvar and Brac with the Jadrolinija ferry company. We discuss how each island and town has its own personality that makes this a perfect country to tour by land or boat. Deirdre also tells us how Croatia has become a hugely popular destination for festivals including the Love International Festival in Tisno. We cover a lot of ground, so this is the perfect introduction to Croatia if you are trying to decide where to visit next in this wonderful country full of history, culture and the most gorgeous water to swim or just chill by.   For more information https://croatia.hr/en-gb https://visitkorcula.eu https://visitdubrovnik.hr/ https://visitsplit.com/en/1/welcome-to-split Recommended Ferry for island hopping https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en   @croatiafulloflife If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first guest for Season 8 is feature and travel writer and author Erin McCafferty who talks to Fergal about her recent trip to Bath, on the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. We hear about the up and coming Jane Austen Festival and follow in the footsteps of the renowned author, who lived there for five years and whose writing was greatly influenced by Bath.  Erin flew from Dublin to Bristol with Aer Lingus and she also talks about combining a trip to Bath with Bristol, with both cities just 20 minutes apart by train. Erin also talks about the history of Bristol and recommends a Banksy tour. Bath is an elegant city full of traditional heritage and has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. Bath has UNESCO World Heritage status and hosts the 24th annual Jane Austen Festival this week from the 12th to the 21stSeptember celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen this year. For more information on the festival to go https://janeausten.co.uk/ For more information on Bath go to https://visitbath.co.uk Erin stayed at the Eight in Bath https://visitbath.co.uk If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part 3 of my Loire podcast special series and I am delighted to have Serge Desazars who is the owner of the first and largest organic truffle farm in France. Truffles have a near mythical place in the lore of European food lovers and we discuss all things truffles from their history dating back to the ancient Egyptians and the Romans all the way to Napoleon. We discuss how to grow them, hunt for them, eat them and the best wines to drink with them. Serge owns the stunning Baron de la Truffe farm beside the gorgeous medieval town of Chinon and he gives great insider tips of where to visit in this lovely part of the Loire valley in France. For more details go to https://barondelatruffe.com/en The Touraine region in the Loire Valley in France is a magical place of fairy tale chateaux, French renaissance gardens, gastronomic restaurants, historic royal towns and world renowned vineyards. Starting in 2026 Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, will fly the only direct service between Tours and Dublin from Saturday, 6th of June and operating until 29th of August, the service will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Places to visit & Stay https://www.tastingwithnivard.co.uk https://www.chateau-nitray.fr https://chateaudenoizay.com https://loirevalleylodges.com https://www.chateaudurivau.com https://www.azay-le-rideau.fr/en Tours - https://www.labe-hotel.com/en/ Chinon - https://barondelatruffe.com/en https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/ Vineyard lunch https://www.domainedegrosbois.com/ Lunch and wine trip on the Loire - https://les-pecheries-ligeriennes.fr/restaurant-la-cabane-a-matelot.html This is the final episode of Season 7 and you can listen back to nearly 100 episodes full of travel stories, location specials, activity specials and insider tips. If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.   Please follow me on Instagram @traveltaleswithfergal Facebook @traveltaleswithfergal Twitter @FergalTravel YouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.