Jody Halsted is an award winning freelance writer & podcaster with a mad passion for Ireland, her RV, and 'off the beaten path' travel.
30+ Driving in Ireland Tips to Help Tourists Safely Navigate the Country
Ireland is a stunning country to explore by car, with its rolling hills, dramatic coastline, and charming villages. But driving in Ireland comes with its own set of challenges and differences you need to be aware of.
Keep these tips in mind to make most of your driving experience in Ireland.
Always Ireland with Author Jack Kavanagh | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 145
What makes Ireland such a special place? Get an Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle with Jack Kavanagh, author of Always Ireland.
Hiring a Driver in Ireland {2023 Guide}
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Want to tour Ireland at your own pace, but you don't want to drive? You should definitely consider hiring a driver guide in Ireland!
A self-drive vacation in Ireland is not for everyone. Some groups are too large for a single vehicle while for other driving on the left on winding, nar...
Touring County Clare with Ollie Gleeson | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 120
Looking for a great tour in County Clare? Ollie's Tours can take you along the Cliffs of Moher, on a ramble through the Burren, show you the best places to eat in Doolin, or lead you on an adventure on the smallest of the Aran Islands.
Dandering around Derrie | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 119
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Derry is famous for the city's walls and murals. But there is more to see and do in the city and county. Tips and tours in County Derry.
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Will your vacation take you through the north of Ireland?
My Ulster Overview itinerary takes you through the ...
Money Saving Tips for Your Ireland Vacation {2022} | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 117
Ireland may not be a ‘budget' destination but with a little bit of planning you can save money on your Ireland vacation.
Derry Guided Tours | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 116
Planning to visit Derry/ Londonderry? Start here!
Gleann Doherty is a Derry native, raised in the city all through the conflict. He B.A. Honours Degree graduate of Irish History and Politics from the Magee campus University of Ulster.
The Irish Dance Experience in Galway | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 115
Want to learn an Irish jig during your Ireland vacation? The Irish Dance Experience in Galway is the place to go!
It's been over 25 years since Riverdance brought Irish dance to the world stage. Siobhan Manson is a former lead dancer with Riverdance and owner of the Irish Dance Experience in Galway.
Siobhan joined Riverdance on the European tour when she was 18 – and, as she says, “it completely changed my life.” During her 10 years with the company, she traveled all over the world – and came up with her idea for the Irish Dance Experience during a Tango class in Argentina.
The Burren Farm Experience | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 113
If you've ever looked at the rocky Burren landscape and wondered, “How do they farm that?”, today's guest, owner of the Burren Farm Experience, has the answers!
Public Art in Wichita, Kansas | Exploring the Midwest Podcast Episode 37
The city of Wichita, Kansas has a very vibrant arts community as well as CityArts, the city's “creative outlet,” where the entire community can come to be expressive in an affordable and fun way. Alisha Gridley is Education Director and Interim Executive Director of CityArts.
Public Art in Wichita
NoCo Arts & Cultural District in Jeffersonville, IN | Exploring the Midwest Podcast Episode 36
I was really impressed by the NoCo Arts and Cultural District during a recent trip to Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Emily Dippie, the Public Arts Administrator for Jeffersonville, was my guide that day and agreed to share more about this special section of Jeffersonville.
The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship in Dublin | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 112
Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston in Dublin's Docklands and learn the stories of those who left Ireland for a better life across the ocean.
Tips to Plan Your Genealogy Trip to Fort Wayne
Recently I returned to Fort Wayne with a single goal – to learn more about genealogy and to, finally, begin my own genealogy research.
A series of podcasts and related articles for Family History Month (October) shares all the knowledge I learned from Curt Witcher, Director of Special Collections at the Allen County Library, and Allison Singleton, Senior Librarian at The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library.
But that knowledge doesn't come close to covering the sense of awe and possibility you feel standing in those stacks. For that you must visit in person.
Ireland Travel Tips for 2021 | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 100
Happy New Year – and welcome to the Traveling in Ireland podcast!
Let's jump into what you need to know as you consider planning an Ireland vacation in 2021!
Mid Ulster – the Heart of Northern Ireland | Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 97
Is Northern Ireland on your itinerary? Today's guest, Jamese McCloy, is going to give you a dozen reasons to venture off the tourist trail and explore the heart of Mid Ulster in Northern Ireland.