280 Rewards of a Road Trip Pilgrim; Exploring Ireland 2012

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Rick Steves

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🗓️ 17 March 2012

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Rick discusses the rewards of being a "road trip pilgrim" with author and traveler Dan Austin, and, in the spirit of Saint Patrick's Day, Irish tour guide Stephen McPhilemy takes listener calls, offers advice on touring convivial towns and ancient sites, and updates Rick on contemporary issues in Ireland.

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0:00.0	There's a lot to love about Ireland.
0:02.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves.
0:04.0	While Ireland continues to grapple with an economic downturn,
0:07.0	there's no dampening the Irish spirit.
0:09.0	The legends and traditions that give the Irish their resilient character go deep, and they
0:14.0	include a kind of travel that still sounds like fun today.
0:17.0	And if you think about it, there's a really cool way to travel back in those days.
0:20.0	The Shanaki would drift around Ireland going from house to house,
0:23.8	castle to castle, and would earn his keep or her keep by telling stories.
0:28.1	Irish travel expert Stephen McPhelum takes your calls to plan an Irish itinerary that combines ample portions of ancient
0:34.8	mystical history with memorable modern characters.
0:38.0	Plus, Dan Austin recommends traveling with a light heart and a free spirit,
0:42.0	allowing you to turn almost any journey into a spiritual
0:45.3	pilgrimage.
0:46.3	It doesn't have to be somber to have meaning.
0:50.0	It can be fun.
0:51.3	From the island of Saints and Scholars to making a pilgrim's
0:54.1	nirvana wherever you are. There's a wee bit of magic in the air in the hour
0:57.6	ahead. It's travel with Rick Steves. The Ireland of our imaginations still exists. Ancient stone structures and lush green hills,
1:07.0	lively music and friendly faces in small town pubs, and a story around every corner.
1:12.0	Coming up in a bit, one of our favorite tour guides from the Emerald Isle
1:16.0	takes your calls to give trip tips,
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