Today I'm talking about how I (eventually) managed to move my cat from southern Spain to northern Scotland - a trip that involved two people and a cat flying from Malaga to Paris, one person and a cat staying there while the other person flew onwards to London, renting a car in London and driving through the Eurotunnel back to Paris, all three then driving from Paris back to the UK and all the way up to Scotland. Crazy? Yes. Necessary? Also yes. 

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As an Irish expat living in Malaga, Spain, Tenerife is never too far away. A few weeks ago, I decided to spend my birthday exploring this beautiful island. Here I am, recording on site in Tenerife, telling you all about the trip - including my awesome lounge experience, the medical emergency on board requiring me to give up my seat, two beautiful accommodations, two cats, ZERO turtles, jumping off a mountain, and my very first time going to the bottom of the ocean.

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Submarine Safaris (in both Tenerife and Lanzarote): submarinesafaris.com/ 

The amazing Finca la Punta accommodation: fincalapunta.com/ 

Sunshine Apartments: booking.com/hotel/es/sunshine-apartments-oasis-del-sur.en-gb.html

Aqua Club Termal: aquaclubtermal.com/ 

Tenerife Top Paragliding: tenerifetopparagliding.com/ 

Mount Teide Cable Car Tickets: volcanoteide.com/en/volcano_teide/teide_cable_car/teide_cable_car 

A few years ago, I spent an amazing month travelling between Kenya and Tanzania. A large part of that time was spent on safari. This is a podcast about that experience.

If you haven't yet seen part one of Wild Safari Stories, check it out here: https://youtu.be/tKXRSWX2vwU?si=qWkPSGxSGPYgfjYD

Here's the full itinerary of my epic safari:

Nairobi - Great Rift Valley viewpoint - Narok - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park - Namanga - Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Hell's Gate National Park - Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Olduvai Gorge - Serengeti National Park - Lake Manyara - Arusha - Kilimanjaro - Nairobi

The safari was organised by Erick from Ewamann's Safaris, and cost me a total of $1,720.

In this podcast (which is two of two continuing podcasts!) I talk about the Tanzanian part of the trip, from Arusha to the Serengeti, and back to Arusha and Kilimanjaro. As expected, it includes encounters with elephants, lions, vultures, hippos, and more.

I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These Corners of the World. Let me know what you think in the comments below, leave this podcast a review, or connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

A few years ago, I spent an amazing month travelling between Kenya and Tanzania. A large part of that time was spent on safari.

Here's the full safari itinerary:

Nairobi - Great Rift Valley viewpoint - Narok - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park - Namanga - Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Hell's Gate National Park - Tarangire National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Olduvai Gorge - Serengeti National Park - Lake Manyara - Arusha - Kilimanjaro - Nairobi 

The safari was organised by Erick from Ewamann's Safaris, and cost me a total of $1,720. 

In this podcast (which is one of two continuing podcasts!) I talk about the Kenyan part of the trip, from Nairobi to Amboseli. As expected, it includes a few wildlife encounters (some nice, some not so nice!) including a cheetah hunt, an angry elephant, an aggressive rhino, a black mamba bite, vulture drama, and two beefing antelope. 

I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These Corners of the World. Let me know what you think in the comments below, leave this podcast a review, or connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

Episode Resources:

Ewamann's Safari's contact: [email protected] / +254 711 622 898 / www.ewamannssafaris.com 

Rutger Physiotherapist in Malaga, Spain contact: [email protected] / +34 679 15 94 16 / www.fisiohol.com / @body_equity_yoga_therapy on Instagram (An absolute magician, I can't recommend him enough!)

In this episode, I spill all my top-secret tips on how to keep your wallet happy while exploring the globe.

From scoring refunds on delayed flights to mastering the art of pet sitting, house swapping, and packing like a pro, get ready to revolutionize the way you travel. Don't miss out on these game-changing hacks to stretch your travel budget further than ever before! 

Resources:

Referral code for HomeExchange.com: kelly-f88c8 (You get 250 guest points)

Referral URL for TrustedHousesitters.com: rb.gy/u817u0 (You get a 25% discount on your membership)

Referral code for Airalo.com or the Airalo app: kelly4155 (You get $3 off your first esim purchase)

A podcast ABOUT Morocco, FROM Morocco!

I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These Corners of the World.

Today I record on site in Tangier at the tail end of my Moroccan expedition through the city and also to the Blue Pearl - Chefchaouen. I go through where I went, what I did, who I went with, and how much it all cost me.

Let me know what you think of this episode!

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A podcast ABOUT Ireland, FROM Ireland, and hosted BY an actual Irish lass. 

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As an Irish expat living in Malaga, Spain, people always ask me where to go, what to see, what to do, and where to eat when they come to visit the city. 

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Meetup.com volleyball links

COEO group: https://www.meetup.com/coeo-experience/events/299102711/

South Social group: https://www.meetup.com/south-club-malaga-activities-experiences-things-to-do/events/298822242/

Casa Lola locations:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/P9wFSaxNpN2pfwe58

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uK4PH5uecSDVfcoQA 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mcv2KeeZh6dGuZiS9 

Hammam al Andalus: https://malaga.hammamalandalus.com/ 

AC Hotel by Marriott Malaga Palacio: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ugMg6TBkh1f3E7jF7 

Alcazaba: https://visita.malaga.eu/es/que-ver-y-hacer/visitas/monumentos-historicos/monumentos/alcazaba-p103303 (Free on Sundays after 2pm) 

Rooftop of the Malaga Cathedral: https://malagacatedral.com/visita-cultural/visita-a-las-cubiertas-de-la-catedral/ 

Mirador de Gibralfaro viewpoint: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2JwuMdACr9EzzM2A 

A personal horror story about how I failed to take my own advice, booked a connecting flight via a third party website, and ended up stranded in Paris late at night. Learn from my lessons - only book flights using the website of the ACTUAL AIRLINE!! 

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As a fetus, I went to France. I didn't go anywhere else (of note) until I was 18-years-old when my mother once again took me to France. I was hooked. Within a few short months, I had maxed out two credit cards and went to live in New York City for three whole months. 

This podcast takes you through my childhood as I (inexpertly) attempt to psychoanalyse the reason behind my love of travel - a love that prompted me to quit a job I loved to go and see the world. 79 countries later, I ask the question: what's behind all this? And will it ever stop? 

I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These Corners of the World. Let me know what you think in the comments below, or connect with me elsewhere:

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