Whether an armchair traveller or an intrepid globetrotter, we all love to hear stories about far-flung destinations – from people who’ve been there, done that and have the passport stamp to prove it.
The Itchy Feet Travel podcast is an interview series where journalist Joe O’Connor scratches our travel itch by chatting to a special guest about the travel experiences that have shaped their lives. During this time of uncertainty, the podcast also considers what travel means to us now and what it might look like in the future.
Join Joe O’Connor, and his guest, to be transported to foreign lands from the comfort of wherever you are.
You can be guaranteed one thing with every listen: Your bucket list will get that little bit longer!
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Whether an armchair traveller or an intrepid globetrotter, we all love to hear stories about far-flung destinations – from people who’ve been there, done that and have the passport stamp to prove it.
The Itchy Feet Travel podcast is an interview series where journalist Joe O’Connor scratches our travel itch by chatting to a special guest about the travel experiences that have shaped their lives. During this time of uncertainty, the podcast also considers what travel means to us now and what it might look like in the future.
Join Joe O’Connor, and his guest, to be transported to foreign lands from the comfort of wherever you are.
You can be guaranteed one thing with every listen: Your bucket list will get that little bit longer!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that work dries up for all travel writers and editors during a global pandemic. However, for my guest on this episode, he's probably never been busier.
Pól Ó Conghaile is Travel Editor for the Irish Independent and he's been one of my go-to sources on travel for a long time, given that he always has his finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest destinations and how best to get there. He's also had an influence on my own travel writing, having once provided feedback on my first ever travel article, advice that has stood to me to this day.
On May 18th 2020, at a time when travel abroad was still restricted, I caught up with Pól who was busy predicting the future of travel for many media outlets. He was also working on his own novel initiative aimed at encouraging people to share their post-pandemic travel dreams.
Pól spoke with me about discovering his passion for travel in Moscow, experiencing the perfect travel moment in Norway, and rediscovering the beauty of his own backyard.
I hope you enjoy. And thanks for listening!
This episode was produced and presented by Joe O'Connor. Original music and editing by Paul Loughran. Podcast branding and design by I said I would.
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