Right so, off we go‪!‬ Ailish Forde

For our Season 1 finale, Mayo woman Jen Greene takes me on a tour of fabulous Singapore from
natural beauty to man-made wonders.  We chat
about this tiny island with its multi-cultural population and traditions.

Jen takes me on a walk through Chinatown, stopping for breakfast at a traditional coffee shop.  We head over to Gardens by the Bay, set in the centre of downtown Singapore, with over 1.5 million plants from almost every continent.  We visit the luxurious Marina
Bay Sands Hotel with its observation decks and rooftop infinity pool.

We explore the rich food culture of Singapore, one of the island’s major attractions, with a wide array of the most mouth-watering delicacies on offer. We drop into a traditional hawker centre, visit Satay Street to sample some satay and local beer. 

We chat about Singapore as a stopover destination, with its family friendly airport that is a destination in itself, with its indoor waterfalls, outdoor pools and lots of shopping options.

Jen encourages me to take a day trip to one of the
Indonesian islands for a spa day or a game of golf or to nearby Malaysia with its many coastal resorts.

Jen shares her choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of Singapore and
gives me lots of tips for my next visit, including some fun outdoor activities at Sentosa Island with its adventure rides, dolphin shows, walking treks, museums and restaurants.

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All of the episodes in Season 1 are now available and I'll be working on Season 2 in the coming weeks. So, if you have a travel story to tell or know someone who does, please get in touch, I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me on the links below:

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Cavan man Joe Moore takes me on a tour of vibrant Tokyo.  We chat about this city of contrasts which Joe describes as five cities in one.  From ultra-modern skyscrapers and bullet trains to ancient temples, we talk about the many faces of modern Tokyo.

Joe takes me on a walk from Yoyogi up to the Meiji shrine, situated in a tranquil forest just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tokyo.  We head to Harajuku and Takeshita Dori,  the centre of j-pop culture and people watch.  We wander along Omotesando,
Tokyo’s Champs Elysees with its designer shops and beautiful trees.

Joe explains the rich Japanese food culture to me from sushi to yakiniku, ramen to tempura, and gives me tips on where best to taste the wide variety on offer. 

He advises me to take a trip out of the city to Mount Fuji and watch a sunrise, or take a train to Hakone, just an hour from Tokyo, and experience its famous natural hot springs.

Joe shares his choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of Tokyo and gives me lots of tips for my next visit, including taking a wagashi cookery class
and visiting the samurai museum in Shinjuku.

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Dubliner Anna Miles guides me through bustling Barcelona.  We chat about the Gothic Quarter, teeming
with alleyways and squares, its stunning cathedral and quirky shops, cafes and restaurants. 

We walk up to Gracia, wander around its boutiques and continue on up to Park Güell, with its colourful Gaudi mosaics and modernistic architecture. We chat about the
famous Sagrada Familia, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world and the Royal Palace with its fabulous fountain.

Anna takes me on a tour of the many bars in the city from San Antoni to Raval and encourages me to have a vermouth cocktail.  We chat about her love of paella and she recommends a cookery class I can take. 

Anna shares her choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of Barcelona. She gives me lots of tips for my next visit, including taking a hike up to
Montserrat with its Benedictine monastery.

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Dubliner Steven Davenport takes me on a tour of the many faces of L.A.   We chat about the distinctive neighbourhoods of the city from Downtown to
Koreatown.

Steven tells me about the imprint of the Hollywood studios on the city and talks about the music scene, with its mish mash of genres from classical to hip hop.

He advises me to take a walk along the boardwalk in Venice Beach and watch the buskers and
skateboarders perform. He encourages me to go up to the Griffith Observatory to catch a sunset and walk through the park with its fabulous views of the city.

We chat about the wide array of cuisines available in LA: Mexican tacos, sushi, Korean barbecue and everything in between.

Steven shares his choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of the city.  He gives me hints and tips for my next visit, including taking in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium, people watching on Rodeo Drive and having a coffee on the couch at Friends’ Central Perk café at Warner Brothers Studios.

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Dublin woman Barbie Ryan guides me through the narrow alleyways of vibrant Naples.  We chat about the historic centre with its churches, cafes and restaurants, take a walk down to the Bay of Naples and wander up to
Capodimonte with its park and summer palace museum.

We talk about all things food from tomatoes to sweet treats and I get an insight into the passion of Neapolitan people. Barbie shares her choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of Naples, gives me hints and tips for my next visit including her favourite restaurants and where to find the three Caravaggio’s.  She also encourages me to take a trip over to the island of Capri or visit nearby Pompeii.

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Mayo man Henry Horkan takes me on a stroll through the patchwork of villages that is New York City.  We take the ferry down to Dumbo, head up to Columbia University and picnic in Central Park.  We chat about the charm of the west and east villages, explore restaurants and coffee shops in Little Italy, and have a cocktail at the St Regis hotel. 

 Henry gives me his choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of the Big Apple. He shares lots of hints and tips for my next visit including his best art, sports and outdoor experience picks.  He also encourages me to take a trip out of the city to the towns in Upstate New York, or the islands.

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