Beach Travel Wine Podcast Leanne McCabe

[107] Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsular in Croatia is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression.  From the very first moment you arrive, you realise this place is special.  In this episode we take you all around the stunning 2,000 year old narrow cobblestone streets, past pastel coloured buildings, art galleries, artisan shops, cafes and restaurants up to the highest point – Saint Eufemia church – with the most spectacular 360 degree views. Next, we guide you around the harbour full of fishing boats and surrounded by pretty restaurants all selling the fresh catch of the day. There is a glamorous modern side to Rovinj as well, and we tell you about the Grand Hotel Park, the fancy marina plus the stunning beaches all within in an easy walk of the old town. We share a couple of surprisingly expensive things you can hire in Rovinj, including a super yacht as well as the best place to enjoy the famous sunset that Rovinj is known for. I really hope you enjoy this episode all about Rovinj, Croatia – and if you want to see all the pictures from this episode just click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/107/rovinj


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[Ep 106] Our visit to Lake Bled was so much better than I had hoped. It is a truly spectacular part of the world. We just couldn’t believe how beautiful it was.  The turquoise colour of the water, the gorgeous green trees, the snow capped mountains, the wooden boats, the boardwalks – just everything.  We will give you advice about the best things to do and where to go, the best day trips and also where to stay –There is one experience that everyone does, but really is a bit overrated and you can totally miss if you are short on time.  Then, omg, if you think Lake Bled is stunning – then you wait to you hear about our visit to Vintgar Gorge. This is a 1.6km wooden boardwalk that clings to the edge of 50 to 100m sheer cliffs and takes you over the rapids and water holes all the way to the biggest waterfall in Slovenia.  I have to say this is one of my favourite things that I have ever done. I’m trying not to exaggerate – but it was absolutely incredible. I want you to do me a favour please, click here to see all the amazing sights of Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge.
www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/106/bled

Please enjoy episode 106 all about the stunning Lake Bled in Slovenia.


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[Ep 105] This is exciting – we are taking you on the most spectacular daytrip from Ljubljana.  We are going to guide you around a five storey castle, built in an enormous cave over 800 years ago.  You won’t believe some of the things we saw and the history we share about Predjama Castle. As if that isn’t awesome enough – we then are going to take you with us to the most well known caves in the world. Postojna Caves. Now these caves have been operating as a tourist destination for over 200 years.  Can you imagine being 5km in the side of a mountain, 240 meters underground with no electricity? Well thankfully they now have electricity and a train system that takes you deep inside. You can then walk around the absolutely spectacular caves system.  You will see all sorts of formations, from 1000’s of tiny spaghetti like stalactites on the roof, to giant columns of pure white that just glow, plus a whole lot more.  If you would like to see all the pictures of these two amazing places that we visited – and to be honest you really have to see them – then click on the link here
www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/105/sloveniacaves


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[Ep 104] Today we are taking you all around the fairytale city of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.  Think castles, dragons, poetry, tree lined canals, parks with friendly squirrels plus a whole lot more. You will hear all about the fascinating history, and all the top things to see in Ljubljana as well as where the locals hang out for drinks and meals and the famous fresh food and flower markets as well as the popular street food markets that are held every week. We take you on a fascinating walking tour, and share why out of the population of 200k, 70k of those are young people who get half price food and drinks all over the city. You will come with us through vineyards in the city as we tell you all about the local wine and of course the cheapest place to buy a drink that we found in Ljubljana. It is a fascinating city of young and old, art and music, nature and architecture.  If you want to see all the pictures from this episode, then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/104/ljubljana

Hope you enjoy episode 104 all about Ljubljana.


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[Ep 103] This is third and final podcast all about Budapest, and we may have saved the best till last. In this episode we share three completely different experiences, but they are all incredible. Let’s start at the most famous thermal baths in Budapest. Come inside the stunning yellow building that surrounds 18 different thermal pools, baths saunas and steam rooms. We tell you everything you need to know about enjoying your time here. Next, we discover a real hidden gem, Margaret Island, right smack bang in the middle of the Danube. This is a local’s paradise filled with parklands, gardens, thermal baths, swimming pools, a zoo, musical water fountain, Japanese gardens, jogging track, restaurants, bars plus heaps more – you will want to hear all about it – we were blown away. Lastly, and probably our favourite day in Budapest was an amazing wine tour we did to a small wine region. We visited three different cellar doors, and they were so unique, one was an underground wine cellar that was 100’s of years old.  We cover lots of ground in this one – so buckle up and enjoy episode 103 all about Budapest.  If you would like to see the pictures, or find out more about the tours and tickets we bought then click the link to episode 103 here: www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/103/budapest


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[Ep 102] This week Lyle and I are taking you to explore the Pest side of Budapest.  This is where the biggest Parliament building in Europe is – with its interior like a palace.  Also, this side of Budapest is home to the largest synagogue in Europe, the amazing, trendy Ruin Bars and the tragic Shoes on Budapest monument. You will hear about the popular Hero Square, the incredible St Stephen's Basilica with his mummified hand inside. You will also learn about the best Danube River cruise to take and when to take it and lastly, we share the yummiest and oldest Hungarian food you should try. If you would like to see the pictures inside the stunning Hungarian Parliament, the mummified hand of St Stephen or the views from the Danube River Cruise then click on the link to episode 102 here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/102/budapest

Please enjoy this episode all about the Pest Side of Budapest.


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