Inside the Dramatic Heart of Wales: Discover Haunting History, Magical Landscapes and Spooky Legends
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Ready to uncover one of Wales' best-kept secrets? We’re heading to the myth-filled, magical landscapes of Neath Port Talbot – the dramatic heart of Wales. In this underrated region, local legends and ghostly tales are as abundant as the picturesque valleys and cascading waterfalls. This episode is your backstage pass to the heart of Welsh myth and magic, from haunted castles and historic abbeys to Welsh folklore. Join us as we wander through Margam Castle, a Tudor Gothic Mansion rumoured to be one of the UK’s most haunted spots. Feel the chill of ghostly encounters and hear the eerie...
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Ireland: The Home of Halloween - Discover Ancient Fires, Folklore and Spooky Stories
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Did you know that Halloween’s true origins are rooted in the ancient Celtic traditions of Ireland? This isn’t just any Halloween story—this is a spooky audio journey into the heart of the Emerald Isle, where the festival we now know as Halloween began over 2,000 years ago. Join us for an immersive, spine-tingling adventure through Ireland’s mystical myths, haunting folklore, and fascinating Samhain traditions. In this special episode, we take you to County Meath, home to the Púca Festival, where history, fire, and feasting combine with the strange and mischievous...
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Why There's No Better Time to Travel Than Right Now
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Are you ready to stop putting off your travel dreams? Join us on this dynamic episode as we chat with Jen Ruiz, a lawyer-turned-travel blogger who made a bold career switch and embarked on a life of full-time travel. Jen shares her inspiring story, from taking on a "12 trips in 12 months" challenge before turning 30 to transforming her life through travel. We dive into why there’s no perfect time to travel, how to make your dream trips a reality, and the mindset shifts needed to overcome obstacles and book that flight! As a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and award-winning travel...
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Beyond the Freedom Trail: Inside Boston's Distinctive Neighbourhoods, Filled with Art, Culture and Cuisine
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Think you know Boston? Think again. In this immersive episode, we're taking you beyond the Freedom Trail and deep into Boston's most captivating neighbourhoods, where history meets modernity and local culture thrives in unexpected places. Forget the usual tourist spots—this is the Boston you’ve been missing. Host Portia Jones and producer Luke take you on an unforgettable journey through Boston’s lesser-known spots and local favourites. You’ll also hear from passionate locals who share insider tips and reveal the stories that make these neighbourhoods truly unique. We'll take you to...
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Tea Parties and Poets: Exploring Boston's Revolutionary History
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Are you ready to follow in the footsteps of rebels and explore Boston's 250-year-old revolutionary history? Known for its tea-dumping defiance that helped ignite the American Revolutionary War, Boston still has the fierce spirit of a revolutionary city, a place of ideas, creation and determination. In this on-location episode, we'll follow the Freedom Trail with a local guide, board a Tea Party Ship and speak with Bostonians about the evolution of New England's historical and cultural capital. Join producer Luke and me as we discover tea parties, poets, and trails on an epic...
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Welcome to Boston - Teaser Trailer
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Are you ready to take a deep dive into Boston Massachusetts with our immersive and exciting destination series? This teaser episode gives you a sneak peek into our upcoming Boston mini-series, all recorded on location. Known for its tea-dumping defiance that helped ignite the American Revolutionary War, Boston still has the fierce spirit of a revolutionary city, a place of ideas, creation and determination. Here, you'll find a mix of world-renowned museums, storied sports stadiums, leafy parks, historic trails and thriving nightlife. Over the next few episodes, Producer Luke and I will...
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How to create a life of travel without sacrificing stability and comfort: A deep dive with Helene Sula
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Do you want to travel without sacrificing your financial stability and career? We've got you covered! Join us for a deep dive with travel blogger and author Helene Sula. We discuss how she took calculated risks to follow her dreams of travelling and living abroad without sacrificing stability and comfort and how you can too. Wanting to get out of her comfort zone, Helene quit the corporate world, packed up two suitcases and two dogs, and moved with her husband, Michael, from Dallas, Texas, to Oxford, England. They've also lived abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. The purpose was to...
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Your epic guide to exploring Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Unmissable road trip stops
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Dreaming of exploring the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland? We've got you covered with our epic guide to road-tripping the world's longest, uninterrupted coastal route. Join me and producer Luke for the journey of a lifetime as we explore charming towns, wildlife-rich national parks, food markets and welcoming pubs filled with traditional Irish music. You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we venture into sections of the Wild Atlantic Way to find out what makes this 2,500 km-long coastal road so special. Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures and untamed beauty of...
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Viking Heritage, Seaweed Baths and Castles: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East Part 2
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Is Ireland on your bucket list? Check out part two of our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Discover Viking history, single malt whisky, seaweed baths, historic lighthouses, and ocean dips, and learn about a special stone mounted inside a castle. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on Ireland's Ancient East. In part two of this episode, we dive into Ireland's Viking history in Waterford City, indulge in a warm seaweed bath on the coast, learn how exquisite Crystalware is made, sip...
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Celtic trails and coastal roads: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East - Part 1
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Dreaming of exploring Ireland? We've got you covered with our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Imagine a land of rolling green hills, historical attractions, castles and landscaped gardens framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on some of the best things to see and do in this fascinating part of Ireland. In part one of this episode, we'll walk above a forest canopy in County Wicklow, step aboard a replica famine ship, sample Irish cuisine, and...
info_outlineWondering where to go for your Halloween vacation? We've got you covered with our top picks for Halloween destinations you need to visit for thrills and chills. Halloween events, haunted hotels and creepy castles are a huge draw for visitors seeking out supernatural spots, spooky places and family-friendly festivities. Many cities, towns and regions around the world now host huge Halloween events, run ghost tours and encourage guests to stay in haunted hotels and guest houses.
On this special Halloween episode, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best Halloween destinations that you can visit and we’ll also be chatting to several experts and tourism professionals about the growth of Halloween tourism and how the spooky season became so popular. Travel with us to spooky and spiritual spots like Salem, Derry, Glastonbury and more in this spooky edition of Travel Goals and start planning your Halloween adventure now.
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Hi, I'm your podcast host Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for travel journalism and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
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