The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan

DON’T DO THIS ON A BOAT IF YOU’RE CLAUSTROPHOBIC! - Kevin’s Travel Stories  Every place of beauty has its opposite side and, sometimes, unintentionally. There is little doubt that Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful spots on planet Earth. A UNESCO site that has brought visitors from around the globe. But Kevin Flanagan found that exploring under these huge natural rocks or karsts brought its o...

Halong Bay - Top Travel Destination Guide  Halong Bay has marked itself as one of the most beautiful and arresting natural wonders of the world. A UNESCO World Heritage site that has inspired visitors, artists and even filmmakers (you will recognise the floating landscape of James Cameron’s  Avatar ). This place will enchant and fascinate in equal measure. In this episode, Kevin Flanagan takes an...

NEVER TRY THIS ALONE IF VISITING SAIGON! - Kevin’s Travel Stories  Kevin Flanagan goes on a perilous journey to discover the hidden place where one of the most iconic photos of the Vietnam War was taken. A place that marked the last moment of the US military presence in Vietnam. But as Kevin says, “It was a risky business going to this place and quite dangerous - so better not try it on your own!”...

Saigon - Top Travel Destination Guide Join Kevin Flanagan as he visits one the cities that haunted his youth and that of an entire generation - Saigon, Vietnam.  The city that was taken over by American GI’s in the 1960’s and came to haunt the US and its allies as the Vietnam War went dramatically wrong. Saigon, featured in such anti-war masterpieces such as Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter, Platoo...

The Zeppelin Field - Nuremberg - the place where Adolf Hitler was deified.  Do you believe in ghosts? Or at least the ghostly effect history’s darkest moments can leave on the place where they took place? Kevin Flanagan does, and he takes you to one such destination - The Zeppelin Field where The Fuhrer was idolised by his followers in the years leading up to the conflagration that was WWII. Kevin...

In this week’s episode of The Top Travel Destinations podcast, Kevin Flanagan visits the historic German city of Nuremberg and samples the beer, food and history of this unique destination. He takes a guided tour of the Old City, bikes around the greater Nuremberg region and dives literally into the heart of the ancient capital via its medieval collection of tunnels that cover over 20km. This is a...

In this week’s episode, Kevin Flanagan is joined by special guest Dani Masterson , who is the travel correspondent with The Sun newspaper. Dani gives the lowdown on one of the most iconic travel destinations in the world, the Maldives, after having spent an incredibly memorable trip there. From the top activities and excursions around the islands, to the delicious food and luxurious accommodation...

In this episode we are joined by avid golfer and The Top Travel Destinations team member Ciaran O Conluain. He recommends two places to visit in Ireland and two more abroad where you can experience brilliant golf but also enjoy many more benefits. This means those that don't want to golf can have just as much fun. Ciaran and Kevin both discuss the benefits of going to these destinations and yo...

Sarah Ann Egan is our special guest this week. Sarah is one of Ireland’s most popular presenters. Her Roadman podcast with partner Anthony Walsh (the featured guest in one of our previous podcasts) is one of the fastest-growing podcasts. And Sarah is a brilliant and entertaining presenter especially in the areas of healthy living in all its aspects.  In this podcast, Sarah shares her three dream d...

Join Kevin Flanagan and cyclist and podcaster extraordinaire Anthony Walsh - of the hugely successful Roadman Cycling podcast - as we explore recreational cycling holidays to three fabulous destinations: Girona and Mallorca in Spain and Medellin in exotic Columbia. Anthony shares his years of experience as a top cyclist and coach so you can have a holiday of a lifetime, seeing the places that you...

Kevin Flanagan shares his TOP 5 travel hacks when visiting Dublin! So you can save time and money, as well as skip queues! Click HERE for the accompanying article with clickable links and details.  https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/5-travel-hacks-when-visiting-dublin/

Dublin, like many cities, has its fair share of hidden gems and secret locations that often go unnoticed by tourists. Here are Kevin’s top seven lesser-known spots to explore in Dublin. Click HERE to go to the accompanying article with details on each attraction. https://thetoptraveldestinations.com/2023/12/05/kevins-7-secrets-in-7-minutes-when-visiting-dublin/

Dublin - beyond the clichés of Guinness pints and leprechauns lies a city teeming with cultural treasures and hidden gems. In this guide, international travel journalist KEVIN FLANAGAN will unveil the essence of Dublin and highlight the essential places to stay, eat, drink, shop and visit plus a hidden gem! Click HERE to go to the accompanying article with all the details and clickable links.   ht...

Aileen Eglington, our expert on all things Austrian, takes us to the heart of the Austrian Alps, with her top three recommended destinations: the Ski Welt, which includes the towns Soll, Westendorf, Scheffau, Ellmau and Going;  The Zell am See-Kaprun area  and the Gastein Valley. These Alpine havens are famous for their skiing, Austrian cuisine, nightlife, and shopping. Whether you are interested...

Ever wanted to know which Christmas markets in Europe are worth a visit? Wonder no more as Aileen Egington takes you on a tour of the best Christmas markets around. Aileen has taken top journalists and seasoned travel writers on tours of Europe's top Christmas markets for over three decades. In the podcast she explains which markets are worth visiting and why while suggesting where to: Stay Ea...