Scandlines, Denmark; James St South, Dublin; Seadreaming; Aussie travel habits and life in a Thai monastry

Host/producer Ren Zwiers introduces reports on: Scandlines, Denmark; Seadream Yacht Club; James St South restaurant, Dublin; Australian travel habits survey by Toga Hotels and life in a Thai jungle monastry. Contributors: Geoff Harrison, David Gordon (Travelbites Radio), Arthur von Wiesenberger (atw.tv). Their guests: Chef Lyall McKenna (Dublin) and Tim Ward (United States).

Linger longer at Bargara on the beach

View from the Hummock Lookout

between Bundaberg and Bargara.

The beachfront town of Bargara (Queensland, Australia) is a pleasant spot to linger at and there's some nice accommodation on offer in this haven several hours' drive north of Brisbane and a short trip out of the nearby city of Bundaberg. On this week's radio show/podcast, John Crook visits Bargara and chats with Lorraine, owner of the new Golden Cane B&B. Also on the show, Frances Beasley reports on the Red Chili Pepper Festival in Pay Basque (France). US host Arthur von Wiesenberger (with assistance from US comedy writer Buddy Winston) tells us about his trip to Dublin (Ireland). John Crook learns some tips on car rentals from an Australian industry professional, Andrew Morgan.

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Great listening for armchair travellers

On this week's edition of my travel radio show John Crook is back in Canberra this week to visit the National Film & Sound Archive where he chats with Emma Spellman. Frances Beasley visits a lavish and large monastery in Spain. Arthur von Wiesenberger interviews Ireland-based contributor David Gordon on Dublin (and its favourite export, Guinness). Listen to podcast

PODCAST: Around the World #05-09

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CRN (Australia) broadcast date: Wednesday, 4 February 2009

Program details:

• John Crook presents a wine and dine report on de Bortolli Windy Peak range.
• Arthur von Wiesenberger and Richard Mineards chat with Kent St John of Gonomad.com about his impressions of Dublin and Belfast, Ireland.
• Frances Beasley tells us how to get the most out of provincial market shopping in France.
• John Crook visits Orange (NSW) and interviews local B&B operator John Grandstone.
• To finish this week’s show, John has information about watercolour classes conducted by renowned Australian painter Ross Paterson

PODCAST: Around the World #49-08

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CRN (Australia) broadcast date: 3 December, 2008

Program details:

• John Crook presents a wine report on Cargo Road, Orange (NSW, Australia).
• Buddy Winston and Richard Mineards chat with travel website publisher Max Hartshorne about the art of travel writing.
• Frances Beasley visits Dublin, Ireland.
• John Crook chats with Dr Venu, of Kerala Tourism, to discuss the attractions of this lesser known part of India.