Kevin Flanagan visits what is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world - Lake Garda in Northern Italy. And here, he shares the experiences that greet the lucky visitor to this Italian gem. From cruising on the vast waters of the lake, to standing in awe of the soaring mountains. 

Kevin also enjoys the unique pleasures of visiting medieval towns that have not changed in centuries, while sipping local wines and tasting local delicacies. As Kevin notes, Lake Garda has everything a visitor can expect and more, “It has the magic that turns a holiday into a lifetime memory.” 

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While Kevin loved everything about the Laos city of Luanprabang, he found one thing in the market that stopped him dead in his tracks - dead rats on skewers ready for cooking. Further exploration revealed that rat is an Asian delicacy and a reliable source of protein. But could he bring himself to try this Asian delicacy? Listen to find out . . .

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WHY I LOVE LAOS - often overlooked by visitors and backpackers alike, who tend to prioritise Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Laos in general and Luanprabang in particular, are serious contenders for the Title “The Hidden Gems of Asia.”

With a wealth of things to see, do, eat, drink and taste (especially its coffee culture) Kevin Flanagan had the time of his life visiting and you will too! From one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world to the best Night Market in Asia, and that’s just Luanprabang!

Experience this hidden gem as Kevin uncovers its many secrets.

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Kevin takes on one of the most important pilgrimage routes in Italy, the Via Francigena. A route that travels from the Great San Bernardino Pass in Northern Italy to Rome. But on his very first day, he almost becomes a cropper when he is asked to walk 24 km in 7.5 hours, in 30-degree heat (and the last 10km with no water!). Will he make it? Listen to discover the true pain of the pilgrim…

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Kevin Flanagan visits a true Italian gem. A city that the modern-day visitor finds, due to the Black Plague and civic bankruptcy, in much the same condition as a 15th-century local. Kevin shows you how to savour this fabulous city, the local delicacies and fine wines while viewing some of the wonders of the Renaissance world including the stunning Piazza del Campo where the legendary Palio - the most famous horse race in the world - takes place.

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Kevin Flanagan visits the remote holy temple of Angkor Wat, discovered by a real-life Indianan Jones in the 1800s and made famous in the Hollywood blockbuster Laura Croft -Tomb Raider.

And here he finds a beauty and peace that is, as he says, “Really of another world. I have never visited a destination like it and would love you to share its sublime majesty.”

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Kevin Flanagan visits Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia and luxuriates in its French Colonial-style architecture, while enjoying the fabulous Kyhmer street food. He also visits the genocide museums of The Killing Fields and asks the question - should one witness the atrocities of man? And, if so, what can you take away from such experiences?

Overall, Kevin found Phnom Penh to be one of the most challenging and incredible places he has ever visited.  

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We have all seen the movie. The business mogul arrives in his or her limo to be greeted by the pilot of their private jet. They, and their entourage, are then escorted aboard to sip Champagne while reclining in their leather chairs and being served by the attentive staff. But what is it really like to fly on a private jet? Does it live up to all the hype? 

Kevin Flanagan steps aboard the private jet of LVMC to fly from Dublin, Ireland to Cognac in France and here is his report on the good, the bad and the majesty of flying private!

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Have you ever flown for 12 hours non-stop, sitting bolt upright and surrounded by screaming kids? Have you glanced enviously at the pampered folk in Business Class, sleeping on their flat beds, surrounded by luxury and one-on-one service? Kevin Flanagan certainly has slogged it out on long-haul flights sitting in Economy many times in his travels. 

But Kevin has also tasted the luxury of Business Class. Most recently, the extreme luxury of the Emirates Airbus A380 Business Class service, with its own beautifully appointed airport lounges, no-queue boarding, silver service, and flat-beds for sleeping. He even enjoyed the Airbus’s unique bar in the sky, where he sipped cocktails while chatting with fellow guests.

But with Business Class tickets costing anywhere from between 3 and 10 times the price of an Economy ticket, Kevin asks the all-important question: Is Business Class worth it?

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From artists to rock bands to eccentric millionaires - mega-stars have lived in hotels since time immemorial. But what about everyone else? Would life lived 24/7 with a concierge and room service suit everyone? On a recent visit to Bangkok, Kevin Flanagan found that life lived in a hotel, namely The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, had plenty of pluses and few minuses. And for a travel writer that might prove to be very useful…

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