Thursday, January 24, 2019

Journeys on Screen: A B&B Roadtrip


A Full Irish Breakfast
Daniel & Majella's B&B Roadtrip is a lighthearted show that follows famous Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell and his wife Majella as they tour around Ireland hopping from one Bed and Breakfast to another, letting their hosts choose their daily activities. More than anything I loved how much the show reminded me of my own trips - of hot breakfasts in cozy dining rooms, of seaside views from my room, of the warm welcome from hosts across the country. This is a fun little jaunt across the Emerald Isle streaming on Amazon Prime.

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Journeys on Screen: Scottish Islands and Lochs

Paul Merton exploring Scotland's Lochs and Islands
If you can't get there by plane, train, or your own two feet, how about grabbing a hot cuppa tea and your tv remote and setting off to explore the Celtic Isles of Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain! It's great for armchair travelers, cozy couch explorers as well as those trying to plan a journey to these wild and wondrous islands.

BBC One's Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands (seasons 1-4) and Grand Tours of Scottish Lochs (season 1) are two very impressive travel shows hosted by Paul Merton. This show offers some great scenery but also is engages with the unique Scottish culture and explores the history of land and people. Quite a fascinating show that delves way deeper into the land of the Scots than just the normal tourist destinations. They are streaming on Amazon Prime Video.