Cork  woman Sasha de Buyl guides me through the cobbled, windy streets of Edinburgh. We wander up to the castle, with its panoramic views of the city.  We marvel at the grandeur of the Royal Mile and the serenity of Princes Street Gardens.  Sasha takes me to the busy bustling coastal area of Leith and on to Wardie Bay where we watch herons and oystercatchers dive.    We wander through beautiful Stockport, with its quirky bookshops, cafes and restaurants.  We walk along the water out to the...

Magical Madrid Athlone woman Roisin O’Sullivan takes me on a tour through magical Madrid.  We explore the Gran Via and surrounding streets, dotted with shops and quirky restaurants.  We wander through Retiro Park, an oasis of calm in this bustling city. Roisin takes me to the San Miguel market where we sample the best of Madrid’s charcuterie, we sip a cocktail on the roof terrace at the Circulo des Bellas Artes and enjoy the fabulous views of the city.  We chat about seeing Real Madrid play...

Navan woman Grainne Clear guides me through the many faces of vibrant London.   We wander down the South Bank and breakfast at Borough Market. We chat about the Tower of London’s many stories, and marvel at traditional pubs that rub shoulders with the trendiest cocktail bars.  Grainne takes me on the Uber boat along the Thames to Greenwich with its rich maritime history, quirky shops and cafes.  We chat about seeing a show in the West End, jazz in the crypt at St Giles in Camberwell, Sir...

For our Season 1 finale, Mayo woman Jen Greene takes me on a tour of fabulous Singapore from natural beauty to man-made wonders.  We chat about this tiny island with its multi-cultural population and traditions. Jen takes me on a walk through Chinatown, stopping for breakfast at a traditional coffee shop.  We head over to Gardens by the Bay, set in the centre of downtown Singapore, with over 1.5 million plants from almost every continent.  We visit the luxurious Marina Bay Sands Hotel with...

Cavan man Joe Moore takes me on a tour of vibrant Tokyo.  We chat about this city of contrasts which Joe describes as five cities in one.  From ultra-modern skyscrapers and bullet trains to ancient temples, we talk about the many faces of modern Tokyo. Joe takes me on a walk from Yoyogi up to the Meiji shrine, situated in a tranquil forest just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tokyo.  We head to Harajuku and Takeshita Dori,  the centre of j-pop culture and people watch. ...

Dubliner Anna Miles guides me through bustling Barcelona.  We chat about the Gothic Quarter, teeming with alleyways and squares, its stunning cathedral and quirky shops, cafes and restaurants.  We walk up to Gracia, wander around its boutiques and continue on up to Park Güell, with its colourful Gaudi mosaics and modernistic architecture. We chat about the famous Sagrada Familia, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world and the Royal Palace with its fabulous fountain. Anna...

Dubliner Steven Davenport takes me on a tour of the many faces of L.A.   We chat about the distinctive neighbourhoods of the city from Downtown to Koreatown. Steven tells me about the imprint of the Hollywood studios on the city and talks about the music scene, with its mish mash of genres from classical to hip hop. He advises me to take a walk along the boardwalk in Venice Beach and watch the buskers and skateboarders perform. He encourages me to go up to the Griffith Observatory to catch...

Dublin woman Barbie Ryan guides me through the narrow alleyways of vibrant Naples.  We chat about the historic centre with its churches, cafes and restaurants, take a walk down to the Bay of Naples and wander up to Capodimonte with its park and summer palace museum. We talk about all things food from tomatoes to sweet treats and I get an insight into the passion of Neapolitan people. Barbie shares her choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of Naples, gives me hints and...

Mayo man Henry Horkan takes me on a stroll through the patchwork of villages that is New York City.  We take the ferry down to Dumbo, head up to Columbia University and picnic in Central Park.  We chat about the charm of the west and east villages, explore restaurants and coffee shops in Little Italy, and have a cocktail at the St Regis hotel.   Henry gives me his choice of books, films and music that capture the atmosphere of the Big Apple. He shares lots of hints and tips for my next...

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