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Travel Tales with Fergal

Fergal O'Keeffe
Connemara
Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland's Blue Book
Turquoise Coast
Turkey
Hospitality
Cycling
Kerry
Everest
Middle East
Galway
French Foreign Legion
Gulf War
Travel In Iran
Travel In Afghanistan
Cashel House Hotel
The Wild Atlantic Way
Currarevagh House
Ring Of Kerry
Castle Grove Country House

Travel Tales with Fergal is a interview travel series listened to in over 130 countries worldwide where Irishman Fergal O'Keeffe chats to a special guest about their travels, adventures and experiences living abroad. We talk about travel, history, culture, people, food, politics, tourism and expat lives.

Fergal has a lifelong love of travel. He loves going on adventures and dreaming and planning o... more

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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 f... more

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 i... more

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 d... more

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.

Welcome to part 2 of my Loire special series and I’m... more

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Erin McCafferty
Feature and travel writer and author
Episode: Discovering Jane Austen's Bath
Serge Desazars
Owner of the first and largest organic truffle farm in France
Baron de la Truffe
Episode: Truffle Hunting with Serge Desazars in the Loire, France
Geoffrey Nivard
Cheese monger and founder of Tasting with Nivard
Tasting with Nivard
Episode: The Wine and Cheese of the Loire Valley, France with Geoffrey Nivard
Jordan Mooney
Irish food and travel journalist
Episode: Touraine, the Loire Vally, France with Jordan Mooney
Roie McCann
Manager of Clare Island Lighthouse Accommodation
Clare Island Lighthouse
Episode: Clare Island, Mayo - Clare Island Lighthouse with Roie McCann
Eamon Dillon
Sunday World journalist with extensive knowledge of Lanzarote
Sunday World
Episode: Canary Islands- Lanzarote with Eamon Dillon
Emily Blandy
Member of the seventh generation of the Blandy Wine Family
Blandy Wine Company
Episode: Madeira Island with Emily Blandy, Deirdre Mullins and Rob Rees
Deirdre Mullins
Irish travel journalist
Episode: Madeira Island with Emily Blandy, Deirdre Mullins and Rob Rees
Rob Rees
English travel writer
Episode: Madeira Island with Emily Blandy, Deirdre Mullins and Rob Rees

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Fergal O'Keeffe
Host of an interview travel series that captures personal stories and insights from travelers, adventurers, and cultural commentators, bringing natural curiosity and a passion for travel to each episode.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Great Show!

    First and foremost, I love your podcast's intro music. I became so engrossed in your latest guest's story about Derry. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your other episodes and gaining additional tips.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zia N.
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Great variety

    Brilliant podcast Fergal. A great mix of fascinating guests. The itchy feet get itchier after every one. Keep the episodes coming. Rachel aka Betty😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    racheloc
    Ireland4 years ago
  • A great listen for not only travel but also a snapshot history of place and politics

    As an Irish Ex-Pat living in Melbourne I’m loving this podcast. The Irish have always been great travellers and storytellers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lorr Tighe
    Australia5 years ago
  • Brendan Dwyer

    This is a super episode .... He really captures that manic world of the global hotel business !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PWDaly
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Great podcast for all people that have travel bug and listen to very interesting people today was like a walk through the world another great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fyanstown3
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Truffle Hunting with Serge Desazars in the Loire, France
Q: How do you train a dog for truffle hunting?
Any dog can be trained to find truffles; it just requires a good relationship and training, turning it into a game for them.
Truffle Hunting with Serge Desazars in the Loire, France
Q: What is a truffle?
Truffle means underground mushroom, and it's known that there are many different types of truffles growing beneath the surface.
The Wine and Cheese of the Loire Valley, France with Geoffrey Nivard
Q: What whites is Loire famous for?
The Loire Valley is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc.
The Wine and Cheese of the Loire Valley, France with Geoffrey Nivard
Q: What are your favorite cheeses from around this area?
My favorite cheese here is Saint-Maur-de-Touraine, a protective designation of origin cheese famous for its quality.
Slow Boat through Brittany with Conor Power
Q: How easy is it to make your way along the route and navigate the boat?
It's quite easy; if you've driven a car, you're halfway there, but you need to remember to go very slowly.

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This program features engaging interviews with various guests sharing their personal travel narratives, cultural experiences, and adventures from around the globe. The discussions often traverse topics such as different cuisines, historical insights, and distinct regional cultures, making it appealing to those who seek both travel inspiration and a deeper understanding of the places discussed. The host brings a laid-back conversational style that encourages guests to share captivating stories, appealing to listeners interested in both travel narratives and cultural exploration. Unique to the series is its emphasis on connection and personal experiences, which serve to inspire wanderlust in audiences while providing valuable insights into gl... more

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Recent guests on Travel Tales with Fergal include:

1. Erin McCafferty
2. Serge Desazars
3. Geoffrey Nivard
4. Jordan Mooney
5. Roie McCann
6. Eamon Dillon
7. Emily Blandy
8. Deirdre Mullins

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