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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Guinness Storehouse - Dublin’s best Tourist attraction or clever marketing trick? Top Travel DestinationOften voted the No. 1 site for visitors to see, the Guinness Storehouse has been variously described as a Willy Wonka Factory for alcohol and a brilliant marketing tool for a global brand. Kevin Flanagan shares his views on Dublin’s most visited tourist attraction and offers an alternative! Listen to the end to discover another fabulous visitor experience.Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev2025-05-1311 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan3 Roman restaurants & 3 dishes you must try! - Kev's Travel StoriesKevin chats to his old friend and restaurateur Eileen Dunne Crescenzi about where and what to eat when visiting Rome. “Eileen knows more about Italian food than anyone I know,” says Kevin, “Not only has she opened one of Dublin’s busiest and best-known restaurants, Dunne & Crescenzi, she has lived and worked in Rome for many years.” Follow Eileen’s advice and you will enjoy the unique wonder of Rome’s rich culinary tradition.Find out more about Eileen & Stefano’s Dublin restaurants: dunneandcrescenzi.com Eileen’s Roman Restaurant recommendations:Da Lu - Trastevere area...2025-05-0811 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTaiwan - a city on the brink - TTD”I wanted to visit Taiwan before the potential Chinese invasion happened,” says Kevin, “I wanted to see, taste and feel what peace was like before it changed.”Kevin visits the beleaguered country that lives under the shadow of war. Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev2025-04-2917 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe 24 Hour City Break! - Top Travel Destination”You can actually pack a hell of a lot into a one-day city break,” says Kevin Flanagan, travel writer and podcaster, after returning from a short stay in the UK’s capital. “As you know I am a big believer in travel as a way to keep your brain young as you get older, so there really is no excuse not to travel and enjoy cities around Europe and beyond even for just one day!”Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: 2025-04-2208 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan“Never turn down a travel invite!” - Kev's Travel StoriesKevin was invited recently to visit a friend in London. “It was one of my oldest friends Spencer and his wife Bimbi asked me to come on a surprise visit.” After humming and hahhing, Kevin decided to clear his diary and go. “I will never forget the look of sheer surprise and delight on Spencer’s face when I saw him. He was over the moon I had made the effort and it was worth the trip for that alone.” Kevin’s mantra is never turn down an invite especially when it comes to travel! Do visit our website at...2025-04-1708 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe art of making new friends - Kev's Travel StoriesDuring his long trips abroad during the winter of 2025 Kevin Flanagan examines the benefits of talking to just about anyone!Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev2025-03-2710 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganDark Tourism - should we even go there? Kevs Travel StoriesFollowing his trip to Hiroshima Kevin ponders the question: what do we get out of travelling to destinations that witness some of the most awful acts of human depravity? Would we not be better off sipping pina coladas on a beach instead?Kevin gives his answer to this thought-provoking question. Do visit our website at www.TheTopTravelDestinations.comYou can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates: Instagram: @thetoptraveldestinationsX: @becreativkev2025-03-0611 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHiroshima - a tale of two cities - The Top Travel DestinationKevin visits the city whose name became indelibly etched into the human mind, following the dropping of the first atomic weapon in 1945. And in Hiroshima, Kevin finds a tale of two cities. One is a vibrant bustling place with lots of money and many things to do and see. The second is one of the most sombre places he has ever visited - a UNESCO World Heritage Peace Park where you can stand beside the A-Bomb Dome - a building built right under where the bomb detonated. Its skeleton remains an alarming reminder of what hu...2025-03-0413 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganSolo travel or travelling with friends? - Episode 12 - On the Road with KevKevin looks at the joys and challenges of travelling solo as opposed to travelling with family and friends and he finds there are huge advantages in both. “When you do travel solo you create a vacuum that allows others to enter your life. People that would never have befriended had you been with family and friends.” And Kevin shares how that vacuum was filled by Diamond, the concierge he met while in Bangkok just after the pandemic. “Diamond has shown me Asia and Bangkok as I would never have seen it had I been occupied with fri...2025-02-2712 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWhat does travel give you? - Episode 11 - On the Road with Kev“As I come to the end of my five-week odyssey in Asia I reflect on what this journey has given me. And, I have to say, it's been a lot!” Kevin says as he prepares to leave Asia after visiting Thailand, Taiwan and Japan over five weeks. “It has opened my heart and invigorated my mind. But most of all it has made me feel alive!” Join Kevin as he takes you through the highlights of a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience and shares the gifts that travel gives.Do visit our website at www.TheT...2025-02-2512 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHiroshima - Hell on earth? - Episode 10 - On the Road with KevSince listening to air raid sirens warning of a nuclear attack as a schoolboy living in London at the height of the Cold War, Kevin has always felt the shadow of nuclear war. “We were living under the threat of nuclear annihilation,” he recalls, having just lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis where all-out nuclear was averted with just minutes to spare. “I remember the day the air raid sirens went off and I was sure a Russian attack was about to hit London. I can still taste the fear t...2025-02-2009 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganBullet Train Japan - Episode 9 - On the Road with Kev“I have never experienced such smooth speed and such a quiet cabin in which to sit and take in the views as they flash past at breakneck speed!” So says Kevin as he reflects on his first journey on a Bullet Train from Tokyo to Hiroshima. And Kevin finds many parallels between the experience of being on the fastest train in the world and spending time in Japanesse society, “Both run so smoothly, but at a cost, I feel.” And what that cost is Kevin reveals in this live podcast from Japan.Do visit our website at www.TheT...2025-02-1813 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Lake of Lotuses - Episode 7 - On the Road with Kev“Have you ever floated on a carpet of Red Lotuses while small swallows flit and fly by your head, letting out cries of pure delight?” asks Kevin Flanagan, on the day of his memorable journey to Nong Han Lake, located in northeast Thailand. “Let me show you what is is like as the sun rises and the lotus flowers open revealing an unbroken sea of pink stretching as far as the eye can see!” This is one podcast on Kev’s trip to Asia that you will not want to miss. Do visit our website atwww.TheTopTravelDestinations.comY...2025-02-1113 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganAlways book a day trip! - Episode 4 - On the Road with KevKevin recalls how his colleague The Travel Expert, Sarah Slattery, always championed the many and varied benefits of taking a day trip or tour when visiting a new place with her family. And here Kevin follows in her footsteps by booking a trip up and down the canals of Bangkok with his old friend Diamond. Listen in how he meets new friends, thrills to new experiences and has a healing encounter with the Buddha himself!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHow To Select Your New Travel Destination - On The Road With KevKevin has travelled far and wide and in this episode he shares how he comes up with new destinations revealing rich stories. And he also flags the missteps and bad habits we can all fall into while travelling. He says, “What’s the difference between being in a rut and being in the grave? About five and a half feet!” describing how we tend to go back to the same destination, hotel and even the same sunbed with often deadening effects.
“The familiar can be a great comfort but often the shot of adrenalin we get by going so...2025-01-2310 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHow Much Should You Pack? - On The Road With Kev SpecialKevin dives into the perennial problem that faces all travelers, especially those going to long-haul destinations: WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU? And he comes up with a radical solution. Click here to find out Kevin’s top packing tips!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganOn The Road With Kevin - The LAUNCH Episode! - Kev's Travel StoriesExciting journeys are ahead and you are going to be joining Kevin on every step. He is on his way to Asia and will be documenting every exciting bit. Let Kevin set the scene...
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2025-01-1606 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Terror When I Missed My Flight! - Kev's Travel StoriesHave you ever missed a flight? And what’s it like if you do?
“I once missed a flight,” says our host, Kevin Flanagan, “and it was not a pleasant experience!”
Kevin only discovered his passport was out of date as he was waiting to check in. By his side was his partner, who was six months pregnant. What’s more, he soon found out that the Embassy was closed as it was a Bank Holiday. How did Kevin’s partner react? Listen to find out!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganNew Years Travel Special Edition - Top Travel DestinationsKevin looks back on 2024, an amazing year of travel, and invites you to recall your own precious travel memories of the year while looking forward to 2025.
“Travel can change your life for the better,” says Kevin, as he looks back on a year that took him to Vietnam, Laos, Nepal, and Thailand, as well as city breaks across Europe, including Ghent, Antwerp, and Venice. “We may be in the Golden Age of travel, so make the most of it!” Kevin encourages us all to look forward to 2025!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWomen Solo Travel Special with Norah CaseyIntrepid traveller and broadcaster Norah Casey talks to Kevin Flanagan about the unique challenges of travelling alone as a woman. Norah has explored extensively on her own, often travelling to remote and dangerous areas. She shares her experience and the tips she has learnt on the way, so you can travel, as a woman, in safety and security. It is a fascinating insight.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganIceland with Nora Casey - Top Travel DestinationKevin chats with Nora Casey, one of the most travelled women in the world, as she takes us on a fascinating tour of Iceland.
Discover some of the wonders of the world, from erupting volcanos and geysers, to outdoor spas situated under the Northern Lights, to meeting with the extraordinary people who inhabit this island.
Nora and Kevin share their love of Iceland and both agree - it makes one of the most interesting short holiday breaks anywhere on Earth.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganChristmas Markets With Aileen Eglington - Top Travel Destination SpecialIt’s that time of year again and who better than Aileen Eglington to show you around the great Christmas markets of Europe! “Aileen has so many years of experience,” says our host Kevin, “and she conjures up the colours, tastes, sounds, feel and above all the smells of a Christmas Market.”
Join Kevin and Aileen for a festive feast!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan“Skiing is NOT for me!” - Top Travel Destination SpecialIf you have an aversion to the ski slopes - or think you have - join Kevin and Aileen Eglington as they take you for a virtual tour of the pistes. “You can’t listen to Aileen without catching her love for all things skiing,” says Kevin, “She really explains how skiing offers more than just an active holiday in the mountains.” It is really one of the most unique holidays you will ever experience.
“And even if you don’t ski you can enjoy hiking and a taste of the purest Alpine air while sampling some of the most imp...2024-12-0315 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganOne City, One Friend, One Memory - Kev's Travel StoriesWe all have that one, unique memory of sharing a unique travel moment with a special friend. And in this episode, Kevin Flanagan recalls his time visiting Rome with his best pal from school. “We had both studied art history for our A levels and this was a very special journey before we both went off to university to study the History of Art proper.”
Kevin recalls it was a really memorable holiday and the occasion of their first visit to St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was one of the highlights. “That occasion really summed up the magic...2024-11-2806 minThe Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganLanzarote, The Rings Of Fire - The Top Travel Destinations“For me, the volcanoes of Lanzarote are one of the great wonders of the natural world,” says Kevin Flanagan, the voice of The Top Travel Destination, after a trip to the legendary volcanoes. “As a human being, they make you feel so small and insignificant in the face of such vast power. The power that nature uses to form our planet through such volcanic eruptions.”
Kevin found the experience profound yet strangely calming. “The volcanos represent the true wonder of creation and I stood in awe before them. It’s a sight all of us should witness.”
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganDining at the best restaurant in the world - Kevin's Travel StoriesAs editor of the Fine Wine & Food Guide Kevin Flanagan visited some of the best restaurants in the world, including the legendary The Fat Duck by Heston Blumenthal.
In this podcast Kevin describes what it was like to meet the man who helped create the Molecular Gastronomy movement which changed all our perceptions of food.
He also describes eating such iconic dishes as Blumenthal’s Bacon & Egg ice cream while drinking his Hot & Cold tea! Just some of the fare that won The Fat Duck the award of best Restaurant in the World!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganJapan with Pól Ó Conghaile - Top Travel Destination SpecialPól Ó Conghaile and Kevin Flanagan pick their top travel destinations in a fascinating back-and-forth conversation that will have you entranced. Pól picks Japan and shares the reasons why he fell in love with this fascinating country, while Kevin picked . . . well, you’ll just have to listen to find out!
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2024-11-1911 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Joy Of Cruises with Deirdre Sweeny Sunway Holidays - Top Travel DestinationKevin talks to Deirdre Sweeny as he tries to build up enthusiasm to go on a cruise. Deirdre, who has decades of experience as general manager of Cruise, Worldwide, USA and Niche Holidays at Sunway Holidays, gives several reasons as to why cruising is one of the greatest forms of travel in the world. Is Kevin convinced? Listen to find out!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWhy do we hate some cities? - Kev’s Travel Stories“I wouldn’t be seen dead in Benidorm” is just one of the things that Kevin heard when he announced that he was visiting the popular Spanish resort. And this universally negative response got Kevin thinking. How do we develop such prejudices? Are they true? And if not how do we discover the real identity of the city or resort that is so unjustly slammed?
Join Kevin as he goes in search of answers on a recent trip to the iconic Spanish resort of Benidorm.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganBenidorm, Spain - The Top Travel DestinationOften referred to as the “New York of the Mediterranean” Benidorm has a surprising amount to offer the discerning visitor despite the dodgy reputation it suffers!
Join Kevin Flanagan as he recounts the adventures of a recent trip and you may just get the surprise of your travel life!
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2024-11-0519 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe best way to enjoy Connemara, Ireland by Pól Ó Conghaile - Kev Travel StoriesMy favourite destination is . . . Pól Ó Conghaile and kevin Flanagan share the secrets of Connemara having visited it many times down the years.
These tips are not to be missed so you will have the perfect time when visiting one of Irelands Top Travel Destinations.
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2024-10-3115 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHow To Eat Street Food Safely and Avoid Getting Sick!We have all heard the advice (often given by people who have never been there!). Whatever you do, avoid street food and only eat in hotels and restaurants.
But Kevin Flanagan shows how to eat street food in Asia safely WHILE enjoying some of the best taste experiences you will ever have! “It’s actually not worth going to Asia if you are not going to savour the street food culture,” Kevin says, as he describes his top 5 street food experiences!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHow TRAVEL Can Improve Our Sex Life! - Kevs Travel StoriesSex makes the world go round and people pay fortunes to improve their sex lives: from plastic surgery to buying expensive pharmaceuticals. But did you know that a simple holiday break can have an equally dramatic impact on this most important area of human existence? Kevin Flanagan trawls the research so you can benefit from a better sex life while travelling the world!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTHE BEST WINTER SUN DESTINATIONS - Top Travel Destination GuideWhy do we head off in the middle of our summers to find sun? Wouldn’t it make more sense to wait till the bleak mid-winter months to seek the sunshine?
Kevin Flanagan shares his top winter sunshine destinations that will warm your heart and soul while the rain and winter storms rage back home!
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X: @becreativkev2024-09-2413 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganA butterfly gave me my most startling travel memory in Asia! - Kevs Travel StoriesSometimes travel can provide you with a unique and startling experience and in this podcast Kevin Flanagan shares one such outstanding moment, standing beside one of the most beautiful statues of the reclining Buddha in the world. And here, in the tranquility of Northern Thailand, Kevin finds a peace beyond all understanding.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHolidays in hell and the rise of Dark Tourism - Kevs Travel StoriesHolidays don’t just need to be all sun, sea and sand.
Recent years has seen a rise in Dark Tourism: visits to historical sites that have seen the very worst of human behaviour. Kevin Flanagan visits some of the most darkest places on earth and reports on what are the benefits - if any- of seeing what humanbeings do to one another. And his experiences might surprise you!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganMayrhofen Skiing, Austria - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin takes his two grandkids Maya (7) and Kuba (10) on a trip to this popular Austrian ski resort, and he finds that there is trouble off the slope. How do you deal with squabbling kids that threaten to disrupt the holiday? Listen to find out . . .
For their visit to Mayrhofen Kevin, Kuba and May were guests of Topflight.ie, the Irish family-owned ski specialists.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTRAVEL AGENT vs DIY - which is the better option? - Kevs Travel StoriesKevin weighs the pros and cons of using a travel agent versus booking it yourself. Which camp are you in? Read and and take on Kevin’s challenge to see which opinion is right!.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe island of Gozo, Malta - Top Travel Destination Guide“In 2002 my friend Alan kept going on about visiting a certain island in the Med whose name I could not pronounce,” says our presenter Kevin Flanagan, “Eventually I booked a scuba diving trip with my son Ciaran to keep him quiet!” The island was Gozo, part of Malta’s three principle islands and the holiday changed Kevin’s life. “Alan was proved right and myself and my family began a love affair that endureds to this day!”
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTOO HOT TO HOLIDAY? How to deal with extreme holiday heat? Kevs Travel StoriesIs the traditional summer holiday dead? Kevin examines the evidence and finds that global climate change is changing the ways we look at our annual vacation. “With fires, extreme weather conditions and extended periods of 40 degree plus heat - travellers around the world are changing their plans and with good reason.” says Kevin, but what are we to do in the face of severe weather warnings and the resultant travel disruption? In this podcast Kevin looks at the data and sees some grounds for optimism. “It’s a problem that we all face and a problem we all helped to create...2024-08-2909 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganLjubljana, Slovenia - Top Travel Destination GuideThe word “Hidden Gem” is often overused but when it comes to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, it is “entirely appropriate” according to Kevin Flanagan. Kevin goes on to explain that “I was not even sure where Slovenia was let alone Ljubljana!” But that all changed on a recent trip. “The city is one of the most sophisticated and friendly I have ever visited. It’s like Paris but on a human, manageable scale. And when it comes to food and wine it sometimes outperforms it’s bigger rival, which says it all.” In this podcast Kevin gives you a flavour of what it is like t...2024-08-2716 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganMy Secret To A Perfect Wedding - Kev’s Travel StoriesEver been to a hometown wedding that was ruined by the rain or cold? Or full of people that don’t know one another? Kevin Flanagan has and he has found a remedy. ”Many European weddings are prohibitively expensive and often packed with distant relatives or friends that meet for a day and are rarely seen again.”
So what is the remedy? In this podcast Kevin recounts two recent nuptials that combined a fabulous sun holiday with an intimate party setting, while NOT costing the earth. Listen to find out Kevin’s Secret To A Happy Wedding!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganAntwerp, Belgium - Top Travel Destinations GuideKevin Flanagan takes his two travelling pals, Kuba (10) and Maya (7), to a city that utterly delighted them. “I found Antwerp had everything for an adult,” Kevin said, “fabulous restaurants and lively bars, while the art offering is second-to-none. And the newly developed docklands area has such terrific additions as the MAS - the Museum aan de Stroom, which afforded us hours of fun.”
And the kids? “Kuba and Maya had a ball. From the zoo to Chocolate Nation (the largest chocolate themed museum in the world), it was non-stop fun. Maya and Kuba could not recommend Antwerp highly enoug...2024-08-1314 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Key To Keep Kids Happy on Flights! - Kev’s Travel StoriesHave you ever had the misfortune to sit next to some distraught parents as they try and keep their sick, overtired or petulant and narky child quiet? And if you are that parent how do you keep your children entertained and amused enough not to go off the edge?
Kevin Flanagan has a lot of experience travelling with his two young grandkids, Kuba ad Maya, and has observed and learnt some hard lessons. And here he shares his hard-won wisdom on keeping the kids (and therefore himself) happy on both short and long-haul flights. Listen now to...2024-08-0809 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan6 Hot City Breaks for Autumn - Top Travel Destinations GuideKevin Flanagan looks ahead to the fast-approaching autumn and presents six wonderful city breaks with a difference! From viewing the geysers and natural wonders when visiting Reykjavík in Iceland, to the bohemian hotspots of Tbilisi, Georgia.
From the medieval magnificence of Valletta’s old city in Malta to the raucous, edgy day and night life of Berlin. And from the wonders of Athens, seen at a time of the year when the temperatures are bearable, to the mysteries of Dubrovnik and Cavtat in Croatia.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Secret To Picking Your Summer Holiday Reading! - Kev’s Travel Stories“Reading a book is like taking a holiday - they are both breaks from the routine of day-to-day life and as such very valuable,” says Kevin Flanagan. But how do you go about selecting your book?
Kevin shares five key ways to pick a book that will both entertain and enlighten you on your precious holiday break! Listen now to find out more. And why not listen back to The Top Travel Destinations special guides to find out where to stay, eat, drink and explore in some of the world’s top destinations?
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWorld Famous Sani Resort, Greece - Top Travel Destinations GuideIs Sani Resort in Greece the best family-friendly resort in the world? Very possibly! According to TripAdvisor, Sani Resort is one of the Top 10 Hotels for Families in the World, one of the Top 5 Hotels for Families in Europe and the Top Hotel for Families in Greece.
The reasons? Perhaps it is the UEFA approved soccer pitch with coaching courtesy of Chelsea Football Club? Or the Rafa Nadal tennis coaching on first class tennis facilities? The free Babywatch - baby beach-minding service? The vast range of supervised watersports? The 22 restaurants spread over the five hotels on 7klm o...2024-07-3010 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganAre You Costing Your Family A Fortune By Booking Holidays At The Wrong Time _ Kevs Travel StoriesLeading travel company Click&Go Holidays carried out a survey that showed that 56% of people had still not booked their summer holidays as of July 4th - Independence Day. And this prompted Kevin Flanagan to look at how you can actually turn this lateness in booking to your advantage by finding some of the best deals around!
“Travel companies need to sell their allocations of hotel beds and flights,” says Kevin, “so if you are clever and follow my advice, you can actually land fabulous bargains - bargains that even booking early can hardly match.”
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganMálaga Old Town: A Personal Tour with The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery - Top Travel Destinations Special
“Málaga Old Town is a place that everybody has heard about but few have actually visited!” The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery told Kevin Flanagan. “I’ve been coming to Málaga for 30 years without ever actually going into the old city. And it's a gorgeous city.”
Sarah describes the incredible architecture, the amazing streets buzzing with tapas bars, and of course the museum and birthplace of its local hero Pablo Picasso.
Join Sarah as she takes us on a personal tour revealing some of Málaga's hidden gems. As Kevin said, “This is a podcast that...2024-07-1610 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Day I Found A Diamond In Bangkok! - Kev’s Travel StoriesWhen visiting Bangkok just after a very Draconian lockdown, Kevin Flanagan finds himself at a loose end. That is until he finds a TRUE Diamond in Bangkok.
Listen to Kevin’s story now. And why not listen back to The Top Travel Destinations Bangkok special guide to find out where to stay, eat, drink and explore in one of the world’s top destinations?
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganBangkok, Thailand - Top Travel Destinations GuideThis week, Kevin Flanagan, a seasoned travel journalist and travel editor with the Sunday Independent, reflects on the transformative power of travel and takes a spiritual trip to the diverse city of Bangkok in Thailand.
From the sacred beauty of temples to the excitement of the city's nightlife, Kevin will be your travel companion, offering insights into the best places to stay, eat, drink, and shop.
And to really experience Bangkok like a local, Kevin chats to native Diamond who will reveal the city’s secrets in a way on...2024-07-0936 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTravelling With Kids/Grandkids - The Worst (Stressful!) or The Best Companions? - Kevs Travel StoriesSince they were able to walk and talk, Kevin Flanagan has made sure to travel with his grandkids Kuba (9) and Maya (7).
“When Kuba was 4, I took him skiing. Since then, three of us have enjoyed multiple ski holidays, as well as trips to Lake Garda, Venice, Antwerp and Ghent,” says Kevin.
The upside of travelling with your grandkids? “You get to share what you love, which for me is skiing and art. And it's a gift that will keep on giving when they are adults. Plus, I have learnt so much from them. Some of my stand...2024-07-0411 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganPJ Rigney, Creator Of Gunpowder Gin On The Best Places to Visit Worldwide - TTD SpecialLet the curious mind of PJ Rigney - the creator of the iconic Drumshanbo Gin - take you on a journey to his Top Travel Destinations in conversation with Kevin Flanagan. And listen in wonder as he takes you around Delhi, India, Shanghai, China and the city of New York.
PJ shares his ideas on what to do, where to stay, eat and drink and how to explore these fabulous destinations. It is a rare chance to interact with and enjoy the curious mind of one of Ireland’s most innovative entrepreneurs.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWhat Are The Most Expensive Hotels In The World Actually Like? - Kev’s Travel StoriesKevin Flanagan goes on a quest to find you the ultimate in luxury - introducing you to some of the most expensive hotels in the world. In this episode, you will discover unparalleled service and a level of comfort that will take your breath away. See what it is like to live the life of a billionaire, politician or member of a royal family as you visit some of the most iconic addresses in the world..
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganBordeaux - Top Travel Destinations GuideKevin Flanagan holds your hand and becomes your personal guide so you can enjoy the delights of the French city of Bordeaux. In this episode of The Top Travel Destinations podcast, Kevin unveils Bordeaux's secrets, from its ancient origins to its world-renowned wines. He shares three accommodation options to suit diverse budgets and handpicks Bordeaux's culinary treasures.
Kevin also imparts his wisdom on wine shopping, decoding wine terminology, and savouring Bordeaux's wines mindfully.
For full details on Kevin’s Bordeaux recommendations, read the accompanying travel guide here on The Top Travel Destinations website: https://thetoptraveldestinations.com...2024-06-2524 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganEssential "Long Haul" Travel Tips with Anita Thomas - Kev’s Travel StoriesNobody knows travel better than Anita Thomas, the Head of Emirates in Ireland, the world’s largest international airline. And in this remarkable interview, she shares all her top travel tips with Kevin Flanagan. “What Anita doesn’t know about travel isn’t worth knowing,” says Kevin, “and I learned a lot. Listen to her tips and you will definitely have a better holiday experience,” adds Kevin, “and that really is priceless.” Don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast. And why not listen back to The Top Travel Destinations special guides to find out where to stay, eat, drink and explo...2024-06-2021 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganDubai with Anita Thomas of Emirates - Top Travel Destinations SpecialAnita Thomas, the Head of Emirates in Ireland, shares her tips with Kevin Flanagan on where to stay, shop, eat, drink and explore in her chosen destination: Dubai.
“I found Anita’s insights into Dubai remarkable,” says Kevin Flanagan, the host of The Top Travel Destinations podcast, “I always thought Dubai was a luxury stop off for couples, but Anita opened my eyes to the fabulous opportunities for both families and groups of friends to explore this unique and fascinating location. She really shares some hidden gems and it is brilliant listening to her.”
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWhat’s It Like To Travel On Your Very Own Private Train? - Kev’s Travel StoriesKevin Flanagan did so on a trip around Ireland, and found it to be one of the most exciting and unique experiences he experienced in his three decades of travel!
Join him as he boards his private train and begins a journey that lives long in the memory.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganJamaica with Catherine de Crèvecoeur - Top Travel Destinations Guide SpecialCatherine de Crèvecoeur is one of the UK’s top international jewellery designers. And here in conversation with Kevin Flanagan, she describes an ‘all-girls’ visit to the idyllic island destination of Jamaica. But is Jamaica an idyllic place to forge unforgettable memories?
Listen as Catherine takes us behind the scenes and shows us what a holiday in Jamaica is really like in this must-hear podcast for anyone intending to visit Jamaica! Don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe Queen Of England Gave Me An Unforgettable Gift! - Kev’s Travel Stories“Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?
I've been to London to visit the Queen.”
Kevin Flanagan didn’t meet the Queen in London, but in Singapore and what a gift she gave him. It was in a franchise shop at the busy Changi Airport, one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia, where Kevin literally bumped into Her Majesty. And that started a chain of events that gave him one of the greatest journeys and thrills of his life!
Listen to Kevin’s account of a magic and royal moment. And why not...2024-06-0609 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganLondon - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits his hometown of London and shares his insider knowledge of where to stay, eat, drink and explore. Kevin will help you enjoy a city break that will make memories for life. Plus, hidden gems and the lowdown on some of the hippest places that make the celebrity headlines! And he answers the question - are they worth a visit?
Listen to the episode now and don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast! For more information and links to attractions in London, visit the accompanying article on https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2024/01/16/london-top-travel-destination-guide/
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganMY Holiday Romance Gone Horribly Wrong! - Kev’s Travel StoriesWe all fall in love when we go on holidays. Some fall for the destination and some for the people they meet there. In this intimate recollection, Kevin Flanagan revisits his first, and horribly unsuccessful, holiday romance in Italy so we can all cringe along with him!
Listen to this podcast to discover Kevin’s story and why not listen back to The Top Travel Destinations special guides to find out where to stay, eat, drink and explore in some of the world’s top destinations?
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe South of France with Tanya Rose - Top Travel Destinations Special“Tanya Rose is one of the most experienced travellers I have ever met," says Kevin Flanagan, the host of The Top Travel Destinations Podcast. "And her guide to the South of France is a real insight into how to enjoy some of the hidden gems of one of the most beautiful places on Earth."
Listen to the episode now to find out Tanya’s top tips on travelling to the South of France and don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast! For more information, read the accompanying article on The Top Travel Destinations website: https://thetopt...2024-05-2817 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganI Would HATE To Go On A Cruise! - Can The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery convince me otherwise? - Top Travel Destinations SpecialKevin Flanagan is NOT a fan of cruising, so he asked The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery to give him reasons to climb aboard a boat! Listen to the latest episode to find out if she persuaded him?
Don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast! For more information, read the accompanying article on The Top Travel Destinations website: https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2024/05/21/i-would-hate-to-go-on-a-cruise-can-the-travel-expert-sarah-slattery-convince-me-otherwise-top-travel-destinations-special/
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe One Drink You Should NEVER Order On A Plane! - Kev’s Travel StoriesFrightening recent studies highlighted the hidden dangers that unsuspecting passengers on some commercial airlines face and Kevin Flanagan was shocked by the evidence. “I was both disturbed and surprised to learn of the hidden dangers lurking in the common drinks you can order on many modern planes.”
Listen to this podcast to find out what is advisable to order while taking a flight and what is definitely not!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHalkidiki, Greece with Fergal O'Keeffe of ‘Travel Tales with Fergal’ - Top Travel Destinations SpecialWant to discover a real hidden Greek gem? Join Kevin Flanagan as he talks with intrepid traveller and podcaster extraordinaire, Fergal O'Keeffe of Travel Tales with Fergal.
Here, Fergal reveals three fabulous destinations in one place: Halkidiki. And we get a whirlwind tour of Porto Koufo, Sithonia and Mount Athos. “I found Fergal’s enthusiasm infectious,” says Kevin, “and the Halkidiki region is both off the busy tourist route and surprisingly great value. Try it!”
Listen to the episode now and don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast! For more information, read the accompanying...2024-05-1422 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganThe World’s Most EXPENSIVE Airbnb! - Kev’s Travel StoriesWant to be a billionaire? Who doesn’t! But if that only seems a distant possibility, you can certainly enjoy the lifestyle of a billionaire for a day or two. Join Kevin Flanagan as he tours the crazy world of Airbnb and finds his own billionaires palace! But Kevin doesn’t stop there and you can join him on a whirlwind tour that ends up in possibly the most exotic place in the world!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganGoa - Top Travel Destination GuideJoin Kevin Flanagan as he visits one of the most legendary travel destinations in the world - Goa. This Indian state boasts beaches that have been voted among the world’s best. While the wildlife and the rocking nightlife are second-to-none!
Goa has undergone challenging changes since the pandemic, making it now a fabulous place to visit without the incredible crowds of old. Join Kevin on his trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site beside the Arabian Sea, as he shares his recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink, and explore in Goa.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWhat Makes These The Weirdest Airbnb’s In The World? - Kevin’s Travel StoriesInspired by a Slovenian flower shop that turned into an Airbnb rental at night, Kevin went in search of weird and wonderful Airbnb rentals and was not disappointed. From converted nuclear bunkers to a giant potato you never need to get bored on a vacation ever again!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganSlovenia - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits one of the true hidden gems of Europe, Slovenia, and finds incredible spas, majestic mountains, fabulous local food and wine and some of the best views in the world! While the capital Ljubljana, provides travellers with a true Renaissance and Baroque masterpiece.
Kevin also shares his recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink, and explore in Slovenia. Listen to the episode now and don’t forget to follow and rate the podcast!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganVatican City - Top Travel DestinationKevin Flanagan takes you on an express visit to the smallest state in the world with the biggest reputation - Vatican City. Home to the Pope and some of the greatest art on the planet this travel destination challenges and at times fills visitors with awe. But it also has downsides - queues that can stretch literally for miles. So Kevin gives you invaluable insider knowledge that will allow you to enjoy one of the world’s must-see cities without spending hours queueing in the sun!
Kevin also shares his recommendations on where to stay, eat, drink, an...2024-04-2319 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganKraków - Top Travel Destination GuideKrakow is one of the best-preserved medieval and Renaissance towns in Europe. And in the Old City’s square (the biggest square in Europe) Kevin finds marvels that delight the eye while taking him back in time to wander at what life was like. Kevin also discovered the wonders of the local cuisine (the Pierogi was unforgettable!) as were the local beers and spirits. But it is the young and welcoming spirit of Krakow that most impressed Kevin and makes it a destination that fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status and multiple awards.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganI Witnessed A Miracle in Rome - Kevin’s Travel StoriesThere is an old saying “See Rome and die.” Kevin Flanagan’s mother had put off visiting the Eternal City for just that reason until late in her life, when in poor health Kevin took her on a trip that would affect both their lives in unimaginable ways. In this podcast, Kevin shares what happened on those three miraculous days in Rome.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganLake Garda - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits what is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world - Lake Garda in Northern Italy. And here, he shares the experiences that greet the lucky visitor to this Italian gem. From cruising on the vast waters of the lake, to standing in awe of the soaring mountains.
Kevin also enjoys the unique pleasures of visiting medieval towns that have not changed in centuries, while sipping local wines and tasting local delicacies. As Kevin notes, Lake Garda has everything a visitor can expect and more, “It has the magic that tur...2024-04-0913 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganLaos - Top Travel Destination GuideWHY I LOVE LAOS - often overlooked by visitors and backpackers alike, who tend to prioritise Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Laos in general and Luanprabang in particular, are serious contenders for the Title “The Hidden Gems of Asia.”
With a wealth of things to see, do, eat, drink and taste (especially its coffee culture) Kevin Flanagan had the time of his life visiting and you will too! From one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world to the best Night Market in Asia, and that’s just Luanprabang!
Experience this hidden gem as Kevin uncove...2024-04-0220 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHow To Ruin A Pilgrimage Walk On Day ONE! - Kevin’s Travel StoriesKevin takes on one of the most important pilgrimage routes in Italy, the Via Francigena. A route that travels from the Great San Bernardino Pass in Northern Italy to Rome. But on his very first day, he almost becomes a cropper when he is asked to walk 24 km in 7.5 hours, in 30-degree heat (and the last 10km with no water!). Will he make it? Listen to discover the true pain of the pilgrim…
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganSiena - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits a true Italian gem. A city that the modern-day visitor finds, due to the Black Plague and civic bankruptcy, in much the same condition as a 15th-century local. Kevin shows you how to savour this fabulous city, the local delicacies and fine wines while viewing some of the wonders of the Renaissance world including the stunning Piazza del Campo where the legendary Palio - the most famous horse race in the world - takes place.
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2024-03-2621 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganIs this the Holiest Place On Earth? - Kevin’s Travel StoriesKevin Flanagan visits the remote holy temple of Angkor Wat, discovered by a real-life Indianan Jones in the 1800s and made famous in the Hollywood blockbuster Laura Croft -Tomb Raider.
And here he finds a beauty and peace that is, as he says, “Really of another world. I have never visited a destination like it and would love you to share its sublime majesty.”
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganPhnom Penh and The Killing Fields - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia and luxuriates in its French Colonial-style architecture, while enjoying the fabulous Kyhmer street food. He also visits the genocide museums of The Killing Fields and asks the question - should one witness the atrocities of man? And, if so, what can you take away from such experiences?
Overall, Kevin found Phnom Penh to be one of the most challenging and incredible places he has ever visited.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganWhat’s It Like to Fly on a Private Jet? - Kevin’s Travel StoriesWe have all seen the movie. The business mogul arrives in his or her limo to be greeted by the pilot of their private jet. They, and their entourage, are then escorted aboard to sip Champagne while reclining in their leather chairs and being served by the attentive staff. But what is it really like to fly on a private jet? Does it live up to all the hype?
Kevin Flanagan steps aboard the private jet of LVMC to fly from Dublin, Ireland to Cognac in France and here is his report on the good, the bad a...2024-03-1414 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganIs Flying Business Class Worth It? - Top Travel Destinations SpecialHave you ever flown for 12 hours non-stop, sitting bolt upright and surrounded by screaming kids? Have you glanced enviously at the pampered folk in Business Class, sleeping on their flat beds, surrounded by luxury and one-on-one service? Kevin Flanagan certainly has slogged it out on long-haul flights sitting in Economy many times in his travels.
But Kevin has also tasted the luxury of Business Class. Most recently, the extreme luxury of the Emirates Airbus A380 Business Class service, with its own beautifully appointed airport lounges, no-queue boarding, silver service, and flat-beds for sleeping. He even enjoyed the A...2024-03-1224 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganCould you live in a hotel? - Kevin’s Travel StoriesFrom artists to rock bands to eccentric millionaires - mega-stars have lived in hotels since time immemorial. But what about everyone else? Would life lived 24/7 with a concierge and room service suit everyone? On a recent visit to Bangkok, Kevin Flanagan found that life lived in a hotel, namely The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, had plenty of pluses and few minuses. And for a travel writer that might prove to be very useful…
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganU2 in Boston: 7 days on the road with The World’s Biggest Band - Top Travel Destinations SpecialAs U2 finishes its spectacular and ground-breaking residency in the Sphere in Las Vegas, Kevin Flanagan looks back on another tour and the week he spent with the band in Boston in 2006. And he gives unique insights of his first-hand experience of what life on the road with the world’s greatest rock band was really like. Plus, Kevin shares some top tips on travelling in Boston.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganI lost my CHILD in New York City! - Kevin’s Travel StoriesImagine the scene: Kevin Flanagan has lost his 11-year-old son Ciaran among the tens of thousands of fans leaving New York’s legendary Giant’s Stadium following a World Cup football match. Panic replaces euphoria as he scours desperately for his missing child. It is their first visit to the Big Apple, and things seem spiralling out of control…
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2024-02-2913 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganOrlando - Top Travel Destination Guide with Award-Winning Travel Writer Philip NolanAward-winning travel writer Philip Nolan knows Orlando and its theme parks and rides like no other. Join him as he shares his expert knowledge on Orlando, Florida with podcast host Kevin Flanagan - Philip shares his top tips on the theme parks to visit and where to eat, drink, shop and explore in the wider Orlando area. Philip also shares his knowledge of the many cruises you can take and places of interest to visit like NASA’s legendary base at Cape Canaveral.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHermanus - Top Travel Destination Guide with Special Guest Debbie O'DonnellHermanus - Top Travel Destination Guide with Special Guest Debbie O'Donnell
In this episode, Kevin Flanagan speaks to Debbie O'Donnell, who is best-known for her work on Xpose, an entertainment, fashion and beauty programme that aired on Irish television from 2007 to 2019. Debbie has made a significant impact in the world of Irish television. Through her work as both a producer and an independent creator, Debbie O'Donnell has cemented her reputation as one of the most influential figures in the Irish entertainment industry.
Here Debbie gives us a first-hand guide to o...2024-02-2025 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganDON’T DO THIS ON A BOAT IF YOU’RE CLAUSTROPHOBIC! - Kevin’s Travel StoriesDON’T DO THIS ON A BOAT IF YOU’RE CLAUSTROPHOBIC! - Kevin’s Travel Stories
Every place of beauty has its opposite side and, sometimes, unintentionally. There is little doubt that Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful spots on planet Earth. A UNESCO site that has brought visitors from around the globe. But Kevin Flanagan found that exploring under these huge natural rocks or karsts brought its own challenges, especially as he suffers from claustrophobia. In this podcast, he recounts the wonder and the terror of a visit to the caves of Halong Bay.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganHalong Bay- Top Travel Destination GuideHalong Bay - Top Travel Destination Guide
Halong Bay has marked itself as one of the most beautiful and arresting natural wonders of the world. A UNESCO World Heritage site that has inspired visitors, artists and even filmmakers (you will recognise the floating landscape of James Cameron’s Avatar). This place will enchant and fascinate in equal measure. In this episode, Kevin Flanagan takes an overnight boat trip to this extraordinary destination in Vietnam.
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganNEVER TRY THIS IF VISITING SAIGON! - Kevin’s Travel StoriesNEVER TRY THIS ALONE IF VISITING SAIGON! - Kevin’s Travel Stories
Kevin Flanagan goes on a perilous journey to discover the hidden place where one of the most iconic photos of the Vietnam War was taken. A place that marked the last moment of the US military presence in Vietnam. But as Kevin says, “It was a risky business going to this place and quite dangerous - so better not try it on your own!”
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganSaigon - Top Travel Destination GuideSaigon - Top Travel Destination Guide
Join Kevin Flanagan as he visits one the cities that haunted his youth and that of an entire generation - Saigon, Vietnam.
The city that was taken over by American GI’s in the 1960’s and came to haunt the US and its allies as the Vietnam War went dramatically wrong. Saigon, featured in such anti-war masterpieces such as Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter, Platoon and Full Metal Jacket, is a city coming to peace with its past.
Nowadays, it is vibrant, chaotic and endlessly fascinating - as Kev...2024-02-0631 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTHE MOST CHILLING PLACE I EVER VISITED: Kevin’s Travel StoriesThe Zeppelin Field - Nuremberg - the place where Adolf Hitler was deified.
Do you believe in ghosts? Or at least the ghostly effect history’s darkest moments can leave on the place where they took place? Kevin Flanagan does, and he takes you to one such destination - The Zeppelin Field where The Fuhrer was idolised by his followers in the years leading up to the conflagration that was WWII.
Kevin ultimately finds the ghost of this terrible past in the modern city of Nuremberg, as he gazes on the very same podium where Ado...2024-02-0212 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganNuremberg - Top Travel Destination GuideIn this week’s episode of The Top Travel Destinations podcast, Kevin Flanagan visits the historic German city of Nuremberg and samples the beer, food and history of this unique destination. He takes a guided tour of the Old City, bikes around the greater Nuremberg region and dives literally into the heart of the ancient capital via its medieval collection of tunnels that cover over 20km. This is a deep dive into one of Europe’s oldest and most interesting cities!
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganMaldives - Top Travel Destination Guide with Travel Journalist Dani MastersonIn this week’s episode, Kevin Flanagan is joined by special guest Dani Masterson, who is the travel correspondent with The Sun newspaper. Dani gives the lowdown on one of the most iconic travel destinations in the world, the Maldives, after having spent an incredibly memorable trip there.
From the top activities and excursions around the islands, to the delicious food and luxurious accommodation options, Dani shares her top recommendations in this beautiful paradise. Plus, she shares her top tips on how to make a trip to the Maldives more affordable, as well as her own hidden ge...2024-01-2331 min
The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganCovent Garden - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits Covent Garden - the beating heart of London. And he helps you discover some hidden gems and world-class entertainment that won’t cost you a penny! Get practical and some expert advice on what to do in one of the most famous places in the world to go.For more information and links to attractions, visit the accompanying article on www.thetoptraveldestinations.com
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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganLondon - Top Travel Destination GuideKevin Flanagan visits his hometown of London and shares his insider knowledge of where to stay, eat, drink and explore. Kevin will help you enjoy a city break that will make memories for life. Plus hidden gems and the lowdown on some of the hippest places that make the celebrity headlines. And he answers the question - are they worth a visit? For more information and links to attractions, visit the accompanying article on www.thetoptraveldestinations.com
2024-01-1620 minThe Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganPJ Rigney creator of Gunpowder Gin picks his Top Three Magical DestinationsLet the curious mind of PJ Rigney - the creator of the iconic Drumshanbo Gin - take you on a journey to his Top Travel Destinations in conversation with Kevin Flanagan. And listen in wonder as he takes you around Delhi, India, Shanghai, China and the city of New York.
PJ shares his ideas on what to do, where to stay, eat and drink and how to explore these fabulous destinations. It is a rare chance to interact with and enjoy the curious mind of one of Ireland’s most innovative entrepreneurs.
You can click here...2023-12-1932 minThe Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganTop 3 Cycling destinations with Anthony Walsh from Roadman podcast
Join Kevin Flanagan and cyclist and podcaster extraordinaire Anthony Walsh - of the hugely successful Roadman Cycling podcast - as we explore recreational cycling holidays to three fabulous destinations: Girona and Mallorca in Spain and Medellin in exotic Columbia.
Anthony shares his years of experience as a top cyclist and coach so you can have a holiday of a lifetime, seeing the places that you can only see on a bike.
Places that will be etched on your memory for life. And with ebikes making the activity available to...2023-12-1233 minThe Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan5 Travel Hacks When Visiting... DublinKevin Flanagan shares his TOP 5 travel hacks when visiting Dublin! So you can save time and money, as well as skip queues!
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https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/5-travel-hacks-when-visiting-dublin/2023-12-0705 minThe Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganDublin's 7 Best Kept Secrets in 7 Minutes!Dublin, like many cities, has its fair share of hidden gems and secret locations that often go unnoticed by tourists. Here are Kevin’s top seven lesser-known spots to explore in Dublin. Click HERE to go to the accompanying article with details on each attraction.
https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/kevins-7-secrets-in-7-minutes-when-visiting-dublin/2023-12-0606 minThe Top Travel Destinations with Kevin FlanaganDublin - Top Travel Destination GuideDublin - beyond the clichés of Guinness pints and leprechauns lies a city teeming with cultural treasures and hidden gems. In this guide, international travel journalist KEVIN FLANAGAN will unveil the essence of Dublin and highlight the essential places to stay, eat, drink, shop and visit plus a hidden gem!
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