Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. Today’s episode with Kevin Adams from Walking Food Tours in Dublin, Ireland makes me smile from ear to ear. Kevin and I met on his food tour a few years ago and realized within less than 5 minutes that he lived in my hometown 20 years ago – AND we worked at the same company (shout out and RIP to Sportsworld!). How wild is that?! In addition to this phenomenal small world connection, Kevin’s enthusiasm for sharing Dublin pulls you and makes you say “tell me more!”. This episode’s a special one, jam-packed with all sorts of information, (funny) stories, and happy moments. Enjoy!
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
This week on Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Kevin Adams, co-owner and founder of Walking Food Tours in Dublin, Ireland. Kevin gives us a peek behind the Guinness Factory doors where he worked before he & his wife created a walking food tour company during the pandemic to support their community. We also chat about how we met (it’s a wild one!), the importance of stories & appreciating history, & why the Irish put vinegar on chips (thick fries).
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MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Kevin’s Song Choice – Pump it Up (Endor)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Kevin, Owner of Walking Food Tours Dublin
05:29 Starting a Tour Company During a Pandemic + The Guinness Factory Inside Scoop
10:59 Ontario Cider Trail + Irish Cider
14:47 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Dingle, Spain, Greek Islands, & Moving to Canada
19:00 The Worst Engagement in the World + What it Inspired
24:42 Travel Traditions: Sun Chasers in the Canary Islands & Cup Filling in Dingle
26:11 Language & Travel: Irish Education, The Unwritten Pub Rule, & 100,000 Welcomes
30:58 Dublin’s Camden Street: One of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods
31:39 Ireland’s Changing Food Landscapes: Local Ingredients Paired with International Influences
34:22 Navigating Language Barriers as a Tour Guide + AI Predictions
38:53 The Impact of Technology on Travel: A Sense of Adventure & Getting Lost
41:18 Tourism Trends: The Desire for Hidden Gems
42:23 The Importance of Storytelling & Appreciating History
46:43 The Art of Sparking Connections
50:07 Irish Films
51:50 Untried Types of Travel: Luxury Hotels, Interrailing, Nile River Cruise
55:54 Canada’s Disappearing Winter & Belgian Shopping Galleries
57:21 Why the Irish Put Vinegar on Chips (Fish & Chips)
58:40 Something You Do When Travelling that You Don’t Do at Home
59:54 Travel Playlist: Kevin’s Choice
01:01:38 Speed Round: Dundalk, Mopeds, & Tayto Crisps, Get Your Guide
01:18:15 Until Next Time & Where to Find @WalkingFoodTours
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