All right, everyone, get those suitcases ready.

Yes.

Today, we're taking a deep dive into someone else's Ireland trip planning.

Oh, fun.

Think of it like a, you know, like a sneak peek to get you even more excited for your own trip.

I love it.

We've got this conversation between Sarah and James about their adventure.

Okay.

And we're going to, you know, listen in.

Yeah.

And see if we can pull out some gems for you for your own trip planning.

It's amazing how much you can learn from just eavesdropping on other people planning their trip.

Oh. Yeah,

it really is

like just getting those little kernels of information.

Yeah. And their excitement is contagious.

Yeah, exactly.

And it might spark some ideas that you haven't even thought of yet.

Oh, for sure.

For your own trip.

Like they are so excited about the Ring of Carry. Oh,

okay. Yeah.

Have you ever been?

I have. Yeah. It's gorgeous.

They were talking about all the hiking trails

like the Kerry Way,

right?

I've heard it's incredible.

It is.

And amazing views.

Yeah. Breathtaking views.

And you know, it's interesting because they were saying there's like

Yeah. you know, parts of the trail that are for like serious hikers and then there's like parts that are more manageable.

Totally.

So, it's kind of like there's something for everybody.

Absolutely. And it caters to like all levels of hikers.

That's really cool.

Yeah. And speaking of incredible views.

Yes.

Um they were also talking about the Gap of Dunlow.

Oh, yeah. I've heard of that.

Have you been there?

I haven't been there. No.

Oh, you got to go.

Oh, really?

It's like a narrow mountain .

Oh.

Carved by glaciers. I'm kidding.

Like thousands of years ago.

Wow.

It's incredible. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time.

There's like ancient stone bridges.

Oh, wow.

And you can actually like take a horsedrawn cart through the .

Are you serious?

Yeah.

That's amazing.

I know.

I'm definitely adding that to the list.

You have to.

Okay. So, they were also talking about spending some time in Cork.

Yeah. Cork's great.

Yeah. Especially at the English market,

right?

Have you been?

I have. It's amazing.

What's it like? Well, it's way more than just like your typical market. They have like everything. They've got like artisan cheeses and fresh baked bread.

Locally sourced seafood. And of course,

of course,

that famous spiced beef.

Okay. So, like all the local specialties.

Yes. And there's this one stall called Tom Dirkkins.

Okay.

It's been like a familyrun business for generations.

Wow.

And people rave about their spiced beef. Okay.

It's supposed to be the best in cork.

Oh, wow. Okay. I'm adding that to my You should.

Tom Dirkkins.

Tom Derkens.

I was also really interested in like they want to experience the local music scene,

right?

And they were talking about catching some traditional music.

Yes.

In a pub.

There's nothing like it.

Have you ever done that?

Oh, yeah.

What's it like?

It's so much fun.

Really?

Yeah. And Cork is known for its lively pubs.

Okay.

A lot of them just have these like impromptu sessions.

Oh, yeah.

Where local musicians just gather and play.

Really?

Yeah. It's like this amazing spontaneous expression of Irish culture.

Wow.

You'll love it. The music is so infectious. You can't help but tap your feet and clap along.

That sounds amazing.

It is. You'll have a great time.

So, then they were talking about accommodations.

Mhm.

And Sarah was really set on a charming bed and breakfast.

Oh, I love bed and breakfast.

Have you stayed at many?

I have. Yeah.

What do you like about them?

Well, you know, it's funny cuz Sarah was saying she wanted like that charming bed and breakfast experience and it made me think of this time I stayed at this bed and breakfast in County Claire.

Oh, yeah.

And the hosts were just so welcoming.

Okay.

And the breakfast was incredible.

Have you ever had the full Irish breakfast?

I have.

What's it like?

Oh, it's a must try.

Really?

It's so good. But, you know, it's not just about the food. Okay.

It's the personal touch you get

at a bed and breakfast. You get to chat with locals, get insider tips,

right?

And just experience true Irish hospitality.

Yeah. I feel like that personal touch makes Such a difference.

Totally. It can make your whole trip.

Yeah.

Speaking of like the more practical things.

Yeah.

I noticed Sarah mentioned packing layers.

Oh, right.

Because of the weather.

Yeah.

Ireland's weather can be a bit unpredictable even in spring.

So, she's right. It's always good to be prepared.

Yeah. Pack for all types of weather,

you know, no matter when you go.

So, what does all this mean for you as the listener? We just got some amazing insights,

right,

from listening to Sarah and James

pre-trip excitement. From those hidden gems in the Ring of Carrie to that lively atmosphere of a Cork pub,

right?

You've got a great starting point for planning your own adventure.

Absolutely.

Before we go,

Yes.

here's a question for you to think about.

Right.

What unique aspect of Irish culture

beyond the usual tourist attractions are you most drawn to?

That's a great question.

Keep that in mind

as you delve deeper into your planning.

Yeah. Ireland has so much to offer. Yeah. And tailoring your trip to your interests is the key to having an unforgettable experience.

All right, thanks for ing us for this deep dive into Ireland trip planning.

It was fun.

I don't know about you, but I am so ready to book a flight.

Me, too.

All right, we'll see you next time for another deep dive.

Bye, everyone.

Muy bien, todos, preparen esas maletas.

S.

Hoy vamos a sumergirnos de lleno en la planificacin del viaje a Irlanda de otra persona.

Oh, qu divertido.

Piensa en ello como, ya sabes, un pequeo adelanto para que te emociones an ms con tu propio viaje.

Me encanta.

Tenemos esta conversacin entre Sarah y James sobre su prxima aventura.

De acuerdo.

Y vamos a, ya sabes, escucharla.

S.

Y ver si podemos extraer algunas joyas para tu propia planificacin de viaje.

Es increble cunto puedes aprender solo por escuchar a otras personas planear su viaje.

Oh. S,

realmente lo es,

como obtener esos pequeos detalles de informacin.

S. Y su entusiasmo es contagioso.

S, exactamente.

Y podra darte ideas en las que ni siquiera habas pensado.

Oh, seguro.

Para tu propio viaje.

Como, estn tan emocionados con el Anillo de Kerry. Oh,

est bien. S.

Has estado?

S, he estado. Es precioso.

Ellos hablaban de todos los senderos para hacer caminatas,

como el Kerry Way,

verdad?

He escuchado que es increble.

Lo es.

Y unas vistas asombrosas.

S. Vistas impresionantes.

Y, ya sabes, es interesante porque decan que hay como

s, ya sabes, partes del sendero para excursionistas muy experimentados y luego hay partes ms manejables.

Totalmente.

As que es como que hay algo para todos.

Absolutamente. Y se adapta a todos los niveles de caminantes.

Eso es genial.

S. Y hablando de vistas increbles.

S.

Tambin hablaban del Gap of Dunlow.

Oh, s. He odo sobre eso.

Has estado?

No, no he estado.

Oh, tienes que ir.

De verdad?

Es como un estrecho paso de montaa.

Oh.

Esculpido por glaciares. Es broma.

Hace miles de aos.

Guau.

Es increble. Sentirs como si hubieras retrocedido en el tiempo.

Hay puentes de piedra antiguos.

Oh, vaya.

Y de hecho puedes tomar un carro tirado por caballos a travs del paso.

En serio?

S.

Eso es increble.

Lo s.

Definitivamente lo aadir a mi lista.

Tienes que hacerlo.

Bien. Entonces, tambin hablaban de pasar un tiempo en Cork.

S. Cork es genial.

S. Especialmente en el English Market,

verdad?

Has estado?

S. Es increble.

Cmo es? Bueno, es mucho ms que un mercado tpico. Tienen de todo. Tienen quesos artesanales y pan recin horneado.

Mariscos de la zona. Y, por supuesto,

por supuesto,

esa famosa carne especiada.

Est bien. As que tienen todas las especialidades locales.

S. Y hay un puesto llamado Tom Dirkkins.

De acuerdo.

Ha sido un negocio familiar por generaciones.

Guau.

Y la gente habla maravillas de su carne especiada.

Est bien.

Dicen que es la mejor de Cork.

Oh, vaya. De acuerdo. Lo estoy aadiendo a mi… deberas.

Tom Dirkkins?

Tom Dirkkins.

Tambin me interesaba mucho el hecho de que ellos quieren experimentar la escena musical local,

verdad?

Y hablaban de ir a escuchar msica tradicional.

S.

En un pub.

No hay nada como eso.

Lo has hecho?

Oh, s.

Cmo es?

Es muy divertido.

En serio?

S. Y Cork es conocida por sus pubs llenos de vida.

De acuerdo.

Muchos de ellos tienen estas sesiones espontneas,

oh, s,

donde los msicos locales simplemente se renen y tocan.

De verdad?

S. Es como una expresin increblemente espontnea de la cultura irlandesa.

Vaya.

Te encantar. La msica es tan contagiosa que no puedes evitar mover los pies y aplaudir.

Suena increble.

Lo es. Te lo pasars genial.

Entonces hablaban de alojamiento.

Mhm.

Y Sarah estaba convencida de quedarse en un bed and breakfast con encanto.

Oh, me encantan los bed and breakfast.

Te has quedado en muchos?

S, lo he hecho.

Qu te gusta de ellos?

Bueno, ya sabes, es gracioso porque Sarah deca que quera esa experiencia de bed and breakfast con encanto y me record una vez que me qued en un bed and breakfast en el condado de Clare.

Oh, s.

Y los anfitriones eran muy acogedores.

De acuerdo.

Y el desayuno era increble.

Has probado el desayuno irlands completo?

S.

Cmo es?

Oh, tienes que probarlo.

De verdad?

Es buensimo. Pero, ya sabes, no se trata solo de la comida.

De acuerdo.

Es el toque personal que obtienes

en un bed and breakfast. Conversas con gente local, consigues consejos de primera mano,

verdad?

Y experimentas la autntica hospitalidad irlandesa.

S. Siento que ese toque personal marca

mucha diferencia.

Totalmente. Puede cambiarte todo el viaje.

S.

Hablando de cosas ms prcticas.

S.

Not que Sarah mencion empacar varias capas de ropa.

Oh, cierto.

Por el clima.

S.

El clima de Irlanda puede ser un poco impredecible incluso en primavera.

As que tiene razn. Siempre es bueno estar preparado.

S. Empacar para todo tipo de clima,

sin importar cundo vayas.

Entonces, qu significa todo esto para ti, como oyente? Acabamos de obtener informacin genial,

verdad?,

por escuchar la emocin previa al viaje de Sarah y James. Desde esos tesoros ocultos en el Anillo de Kerry hasta el ambiente animado de un pub en Cork,

verdad?

Tienes un gran punto de partida para planificar tu propia aventura.

Absolutamente.

Antes de irnos,

s,

te planteo una pregunta para que la pienses.

De acuerdo.

Qu aspecto nico de la cultura irlandesa,

ms all de las atracciones tursticas habituales, te atrae ms?

Es una gran pregunta.

Tenlo en mente

mientras profundizas en tu planificacin.

S. Irlanda tiene tanto que ofrecer.

S. Y personalizar tu viaje segn tus intereses es la clave para tener una experiencia inolvidable.

De acuerdo, gracias por acompaarnos en este repaso a la planificacin de un viaje a Irlanda.

Ha sido divertido.

No s t, pero yo estoy ms que listo para reservar un vuelo.

Yo tambin.

De acuerdo, nos vemos la prxima vez en otro repaso detallado.

Adis a todos.