The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan

The Top Travel Destinations - Kevin Flanagan
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Want to know where to shop, eat, drink and stay at the world’s top travel destinations? Let Kevin Flanagan bring you his twenty years of experience as travel editor and writer for publications such as The Sunday Independent and the Sunday Times. Kevin’s done the research so you know exactly where to go and what to do so you can have an unforgettable experience on your holiday or city break. Remember to check out www.TheTopTravelDestinations.com website too!

  1. Learning to cook for a King! - Kev's Travel Stories

    1D AGO

    Learning to cook for a King! - Kev's Travel Stories

    One of my most memorable skillcation experiences happened just outside Bangkok, where I spent a morning learning how to cook Pad Thai in a floating market kitchen beside a mangrove swamp. Our teacher, a wonderfully charismatic Thai chef who had once cooked for the royal household, showed us the art of balancing sweet, sour, salty and spice. We chopped garlic and shallots, soaked rice noodles, tossed prawns and tofu in a blazing wok, and finished the dish with tamarind, lime, palm sugar and crushed peanuts. Later that evening, only twenty minutes from central Bangkok in a small riverside arts café, I learned the elegant movements of traditional Thai dance — the slow turning wrists, the curved fingers, the storytelling gestures. It was the perfect skillcation day: food, culture, laughter and learning something completely new. Step 1 Soak rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes until soft but not mushy. Step 2 Mix the sauce: 2 tbsp tamarind paste 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp palm sugar This is the heart of the dish. Step 3 Heat a wok or frying pan with oil. Step 4 Add chopped garlic and shallots. Cook until fragrant. Step 5 Add tofu or prawns. Step 6 Push everything to the side and crack in one egg. Scramble it quickly. Step 7 Add the softened noodles. Step 8 Pour in the Pad Thai sauce and toss the noodles. Step 9 Add bean sprouts and garlic chives. Step 10 Serve with: crushed peanuts lime wedge chilli flakes Authentic versions have lots of extra “bits” like dried shrimp, tofu and bean sprouts to add flavour and texture You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativekev Kev’s Pad Thai recipe!

    12 min
  2. I Visited the World’s Safest Countries and Here’s What I Learned - Kev's Travel Stories

    6D AGO

    I Visited the World’s Safest Countries and Here’s What I Learned - Kev's Travel Stories

    We often assume that the safest places must also be the most predictable — tidy, orderly, maybe even a little dull. But after travelling through some of the world’s safest countries, I discovered something more interesting. Safety doesn’t remove adventure; it simply changes its shape. Strong institutions, trust between citizens, and well-run infrastructure create a different kind of freedom for travellers. The real question isn’t whether safety makes a place boring — it’s how to find the perfect balance between security and discovery. You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativekev

    11 min
  3.  Is It Too Dangerous to Travel in 2026?

    MAR 10

     Is It Too Dangerous to Travel in 2026?

    Turn on the news and you might think the world is falling apart… wars, conflicts, geopolitical tension everywhere. Yet airports are full, flights are operating normally, and millions of people are travelling every day. The question for listeners is: Is the world really more dangerous to travel in? In this short podcast Kevin tries to answer that burning question. You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativekev

    10 min
  4. An Irish New York Legend - John Fitzpatrick  

    MAR 5

    An Irish New York Legend - John Fitzpatrick  

    Irish born hotelier John Fitzpatrick is an actual. gold-plated legend in the world of hospitality and his two hotels in the Big Apple have made history. Kevin meets him at an event in Dublin and is inspired by the man and his extraordinary energy! You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativekev

    10 min
  5. New York, New York - Top Travel Destination

    MAR 3

    New York, New York - Top Travel Destination

    Kevin recalls some iconic, personal trips to New York including taking his son Ciaran to see the soccer world cup in 1994 and U2 and Eugene Gendlin after 9/11. Amd he weighs up going again  You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativekev

    9 min
  6. Travelling Sick - how Munich helped me heal! - Kev's Travel Stories

    FEB 26

    Travelling Sick - how Munich helped me heal! - Kev's Travel Stories

    Have you ever boarded a plane feeling terrible and wishing you were in your sick bed? Last Chritmas Kevin did just that and he survived to tell the tale. But when should you travel and when should you stay put? Kevin answers a common conundrum   Visit: www.simply-munich.com You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativkev

    12 min
  7. Can You Travel When You’re Brokenhearted? - Top Travel Destinations

    FEB 24

    Can You Travel When You’re Brokenhearted? - Top Travel Destinations

    People who have lost family, friends, an important job or even their mental and emotional health can be conflicted when it comes to travel. Will it make it better or worse and is it just pure escapism? In this episode Kevin looks at when it's good to travel and when it is not. And how taking a trip may start you off on the road to recovery You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativkev

    12 min
  8. Do kids (and pets) love Ferries? - Kev's Travel Stories

    FEB 19

    Do kids (and pets) love Ferries? - Kev's Travel Stories

    Kevin talks to his two grandkids Kuba (11) and Maya (9) about their ferry trip to Spain with their much loved dog Alma.  You can also follow The Top Travel Destinations on social media for updates:  Instagram: ⁠@thetoptraveldestinations⁠ X: ⁠@becreativkev

    8 min
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Want to know where to shop, eat, drink and stay at the world’s top travel destinations? Let Kevin Flanagan bring you his twenty years of experience as travel editor and writer for publications such as The Sunday Independent and the Sunday Times. Kevin’s done the research so you know exactly where to go and what to do so you can have an unforgettable experience on your holiday or city break. Remember to check out www.TheTopTravelDestinations.com website too!

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