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…

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 a…

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 - G…

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 …

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 furt…

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 t…

A podcast ABOUT Ireland, FROM Ireland, and hosted BY an actual Irish lass. I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These Corners of the World. Today I invite you into my family home in the Irish countryside. I take you through some Irish slang you might not have heard before (are we Sucking Diesel yet??), show you my favourite tourist attractions …

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. Here I've collected my favourite 7 aspects of Malaga, for your listening pleasure, and also highlighted a few commonly promoted attractions to avoid. I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These …

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!! I'm your host Kelly O'Brien, and this is These Corners of the World. Let me know what you think in t…

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 psychoana…

I'm Kelly O'Brien, a writer, travel blogger, and former journalist who's on a mission to visit every country in the world. At the time of writing this, I've officially visited 79 countries... so I'm almost halfway there! My love of travel started when I was around 18-years-old. Before this, I'd only ever been to my home country and to a convent in …