Welcome back to another episode of the Knockabout Travel Podcast. Today, we are virtually traveling to Ireland, and our guide is Stephanie Chastain of https://infiniteireland.com (infiniteireland.com). Stephanie has traveled to Ireland on nine separate occasions and has explored the island extensively. She talks about both the Republic of Ireland as well as Northern Ireland and the natural and cultural beauty that can be found there. Some of the topics that we touch on today include: Dividing Ireland up into manageable sections to explore The most popular attractions including the Cliffs of Moher and Giants Causeway Different festivals like the Galway Arts Festival and the Matchmaking Festival (yes, it means what you think it means) Travel tips like renting a car and driving on the left side of the road Traveling with young children Irish food and cuisine This is a great conversation with someone who is truly passionate about Ireland and helping you to plan out your first trip.

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Traveling to Ireland

Welcome back to the second episode of the Knockabout Travel Podcast. Today, we are traveling to the Pacific Northwest to explore the lives of an endangered family of orcas that makes its seasonal home in the waters of the Salish Sea. The name sounds exotic and mystical, but it’s really just the inland waters around Seattle and Vancouver Island. The orcas, known as the Southern Resident Killer Whales have had a tough time in recent years. Some of them are near starvation due to lack of food, which has diminished their ability to reproduce. Their numbers have dropped from around 98 whales in the mid-1990s to only 74 today.  My guest today is Lynne Barre, marine biologist and Branch Chief for the Protected Resources Division of NOAA. Lynne goes into detail about the orcas’ behavior, family structure, what is endangering their existence, and what can be done about it.   This episode was actually recorded close to two years ago for another podcast that I was doing, Intrepid Northeast, which covered outdoor lifestyle. But that endeavor was canceled shortly after recording, so I never was able to release the interview. Because the interview pertains to a specific location, I thought it appropriate to release it here. The information is still accurate and relevant. I hope you enjoy this episode. For more information and travel articles, visit https://knockabout.blog

Southern Resident Killer Whales

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The Boston Christmas Tree Tradition

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