Best Eimear Deane Podcasts (2025)

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Back to Our Future with Dr. Emmet Oliver 46:19

24d ago46:19

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Dr. Emmet Oliver is an academic, journalist and broadcaster. Drawing from his recent book Irish Nation Building: Government, Business and Power (1922–1958), Emmet reflects on the lessons modern corporate leaders can learn from history — from flexibility in decision-making to naming the uncomfortable truths others avoid. Emmet uncovers lessons in co…

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The Pornstar Martini Episode: Was Christina Aguilera the zeitgeist of the Pornstar martini, why margaritas are having a moment & how drinks brands should approach trends 35:59

28d ago35:59

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In this episode, myself and cocktail expert, Dani Umoette, (previous Absolut brand ambassador and prestige bartender) & chat about how pop culture influences cocktails, why tequila is suddenly booming and how drinks brands should approach on trade strategy. He has the hottest take that Christina Aguilera was the zeitgeist of the Pornstar martini an…

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Leading for Scale with Dean McAlister, Inizio Biotech 32:00

1M ago32:00

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Returning guest Dean McAlister, EVP, Inizio Biotech, has spent over 35 years in Fortune 500 pharma leadership, including nearly 3 decades at AstraZeneca. Hear how to focus on your people while scaling for growth, how to balance performance and cost control, why leadership needs to happen at all levels, how to approach feedback in today’s world, and…

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Leading Virtual Teams - Insights from Cameron Bray 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Cameron Bray is a business consultant specializing in building high-performing teams & in leadership development. He’s been the Chief People Officer in a number of organizations, and spent a formative part of his career working for The Body Shop in the UK. Hear how to build an organization around virtual teams, how to lead in a virtual world, how t…

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Leading, Learning, and Thriving Across Cultures with Dr. Eimear Nolan, Trinity Business School 36:32

5M ago36:32

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Eimear Nolan is Associate Professor of International Business and Director of the Flexible Executive MBA at Trinity Business School. Her research interests are in expatriate adjustment, cultural agility, recruitment & retention strategies, AI (Artificial Intelligence) in education, and the healthcare sector. She also offers private cultural consult…

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Build Your Personal Brand with Carol O'Kelly, Founder & CEO of Redstorm Communications Ltd 36:44

6M ago36:44

36:44

Carol O’Kelly is regarded as one of the leading proponents of Personal Branding, Communications, and Positioning Strategy for high-level C-suite and Owner/Managers, having worked with key teams in companies such as EY, KPMG, Horizon Therapeutics, BoI Corporate Banking, and The Executive Institute. She’s the Founder & CEO of Redstorm Communications …

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Learning Reimagined with Tony White, Founder of Brú Na Learning 32:44

6M ago32:44

32:44

Tony White has deep expertise in Learning, Talent Management, and Leadership Development. With over 20 years of global experience spanning industries like Financial Services, FMCG, Healthcare, and Technology, he brings a wealth of insights drawn from his career and experience in senior Talent roles at brands such as Coca-Cola Enterprises, Allianz, …

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Empowered Leadership: Ashley Cox, Strategic Leader in the Life Sciences Sector & Founder of Caledonia Life Sciences 28:14

7M ago28:14

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Ashley Cox is a strategic leader in the Life Sciences sector and female founder, who has recently founded Caledonia Life Sciences. This is a consultancy specialising in corporate strategy and business development for early-stage biotech & pharmaceutical companies. With a solid background in European business development, she has held senior roles a…

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Transformative Leadership: Navigating the Private Equity Landscape with Kevin Murphy, FinTech & Card Payments Executive 35:54

7M ago35:54

35:54

Kevin Murphy brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career as a CEO in the FinTech and Card Payments sectors, as well as serving as a Board Member and Independent Non-Executive Director. Specializing in growth acceleration and business transformation, Kevin has successfully led the growth, turnaround, and restructuring of businesses across …

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Voices Radio: Pack it up, pack it in. Looking back on our trip to Nicargua, volcano boarding, home stays and a big night out in San Juan del Sur 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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On this week’s show, Ali and I reflect on an amazing two weeks in Nicargua, where we boarded down an active volcano, did a home stay on the island of Ometepe and partied our lives away in San Juan del Sur. It resulted in some questionable tattoos… @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Voice Radio: Looking back on our trip to Baccalar, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio 1:02:15

12M ago1:02:15

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x @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Morocco: Marrakesh Spesh - Couple's Hammam, Souks Galore, Influencers in the wild 49:55

1y ago49:55

49:55

Better late than never! Ali Mather is back for a Marrakesh Spesh. On this episode, we recap on our trip to Marrakesh. Expect all the usual parts - Eimear's eyes & ears, Ali's local hero. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Strength in Diversity: Leveraging Multi-Generational Workforces with Deirdre Wafer, LinkedIn 33:28

1y ago33:28

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Deirdre Wafer leads a Customer Insights team for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions across EMEA and LATAM, empowering large, global brands and media agency clients with strategic insights from LinkedIn’s unique first-party data. She’s a strong supporter of multi-generational teams and currently co-leads the “Wisdom” Employee Resource Group globally in Li…

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Voice Radio: Looking back on our trip Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, 14 hour bus trips & petrol heads, literally 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

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In this weeks episode, we look back on our time in oaxaca city and Peurto escondido aka surfers paradise. Ali’s clothes continue to shrink and Eimear brings a new segment to the pod, with her weekly observations. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Crafting Cultures of Excellence with Jess Podgajny, BW Consulting and LLUNA 39:50

1y ago39:50

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Jess Podgajny is the Managing Director of BW Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm servicing the Pharma and Biotech industries, with a specialty in Cell and Gene Therapy. Jess is also Founder and CEO of LLUNA, a tech start-up focused on engaging teams. In this episode, listen to Jess talk about empowering teams for success, crafting end…

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Voices Radio:Looking back on our trip to Guadalajara, clowning around in Tequila, delicious tortas and batanga's galore! 59:59

1y ago59:59

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On this month with Voices Radio, we are going back to our time in Guadalajara, our day trip to Tequila with a tasting at El Tequileno. We talk food recommendations, clowns on buses and the simple, most delicious cocktail from Tequila called the Batanga. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Leading Edge HR with Barry Flack, Fractional HR Executive 38:59

1y ago38:59

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Barry Flack is a Fractional HR Executive and venture capital and private equity People Consultant. He focuses on advising CEOs on navigating the complexities of the world of work. In this episode, Barry describes the role of the Fractional Executive, how it differs from an interim role, and the value for organizations. He shares his views on leader…

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Business Supporting the Arts with Eithne Harley, Accenture 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

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Eithne Harley is a Marketing Director at Accenture, where she sits in the global team supporting Technology in EMEA, and is a Board Member of Music Network Ireland. She’s a lover of the Arts and champion of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Hear her compelling reasons for why businesses should support the Arts through their ESG budgets and th…

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Purpose-Led Leadership with Anne Clare Wadsworth, Amica Scientific 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

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Anne Clare (AC) Wadsworth is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Amica Scientific, a strategic medical and patient engagement agency. She has a proven track record of transformational leadership in the medical communications industry, building organizations to deliver best-in-class medical and patient engagement. Hear why and how she started Ami…

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Voices radio: Looking back on San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and the boujiest wedding in Puerto Vallarta 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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This month on voices radio, we look back to our journey from San Miguel de Allende through to sayulita. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Pack it up, pack it in special - Dry Jan Recap with the Princess of Ireland Kevin Charles Wade 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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This week's edition, we're talking packin in the drink for a month with the fabulous Kevin Charles Wade @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Leadership in Business Development with Dean McAlister, Inizio Biotech 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

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Welcome to Leadership Discoveries! In this pilot episode, hear Host Dr. Shirley Kavanagh of Shirley Kavanagh Consulting interview Dean McAlister, EVP, Inizio Biotech. Dean has spent over 35 years in Fortune 500 pharma leadership, including nearly 3 decades at AstraZeneca. Hear how Dean became passionate about leadership, how to stay current in toda…

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Voices Radio: Pack it up pack it in - A year on...time to look back. 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Pack it up, pack it in is now LIVE on Voices Radio for a monthly podcast. Tune in monthly Voices Radio In this episode, we rewind back to the start of the adventure and revisit Mexico City. The start of our backpacking journey, two novice travellers in their 30's take on Mexico City on a budget. The learning - stick to the traveller's route! We cra…

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2023 Best bits, the golden nuggets of advice to take in to 2024 with you! 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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A compilation of the best bits from Pack it up, Pack it in interviews in 2023. These nuggets of info will set you up for success in 2024. Thanks for all the support & love for the podcast so far, here's to next year! @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Pack it up pack it in with bar owner Chris Tanner, we talk about the London bar scene, the highs and lows of setting up your own bar, the concept of Dram 27:50

1+ y ago27:50

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This week, I chat with Chris Tanner, bar owner of Londons hottest new bar, Dram. Chris has worked in the hospitality industry for over a decade and he's finally taken a leap of faith to open his own bar with his two business partners. We talk about how he got started, what he's learned and the dedication needed to open your own business. @thecockta…

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Pack it up, pack it in with Jo from Clutter Porch - talking fast fashion, thrifting in Central America, rag shops and sustainable shopping 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

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On this weeks episode, I am chatting with Jo from Clutter Porch, who has her own thrift shop. She talks sourcing vintage, the truth about fast fashion, getting stuck in Guatemala during lockdown and her advice on setting up a sustainable business. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Pack it up, pack it in with cofounder of Foxes Bow whiskey, Alice Carroll, she shares her experience of setting up her own business, tips on how to get started with your own brand and how they are disrupting ... 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

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On this week's episode, I catch up with Alice Carrol, co founder of Foxes Bow whiskey, who is now based over in Texas as she grows her brand in the US. She shares great tips on how to get started with your own brand, the highs and lows in her story so far and how Foxes Bow are disrupting the whiskey market. @thecocktailscene…

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Pack it up, pack it in with comedian Killian Sudermann, we talk about his career in comedy, being social media famous and blocking out the likers 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

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This week, I chat with the hilarious Killian Sudermann on rising to Instagram stardom during lockdown, getting started as a comedian and what's on the cards for him for 2024. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Pack it up, Pack it in with Jade Laurice - setting up a fashion brand in London, how to self promote, highs and lows of doing your own thing 39:17

1+ y ago39:17

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This week, I catch up with Jade Laurice a London based designer, fashion blogger and model who has worked with brands like Adidas, Puma and Fenty Beauty. We talk about how she set up her own brand, how she promotes her brand and the highs and lows of being your own boss. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Pack it up Pack it in with Collette Cooper, musician and actress based in London. 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

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On this week's episode, I chat to Collette Cooper, a musician from London who has also acted in the likes of Coronation Street. She's had an incredible career and her personality is unmatched @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Pack it up, pack it in with Sam McArdle, we talk the highs and lows of a career in acting, his new play 'The Manny' and managing setbacks 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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This week, I sit down with Irish actor and playwriter who is just about to debut his play 'The Manny' next week in the Smock Alley Theatre in London. We talk about the resilience needed to persevere in a career in acting, taking a leap of faith and his time as a male nanny in London. @thecocktailscene…

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Pack it up Pack it in with Ciaran Gaffney, founder of Seanchoiche - Irish storytelling, the importance of community, the power of public speaking 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

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On this weeks episode, I catch up with Ciaran Gaffney, founder of Seanchoiche, to talk about the Irish story telling night that has become the hottest ticket, not just in Ireland, across the world! We talk about living abroad, the need for human connection in a post Covid world and everything in between! @thecocktailscene…

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Pack it up with Katie & Luke from the Ungraceful Guide - Budget Backpacking, Travel with a toddler, Working while travelling 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

53:46

This week, I catch up with Katie and Luke from the Ungraceful Guide, who are an Irish family travelling full time around the world. We talk about their journey so far, how they manage backpacking with a 2 year old, work on the road and how they got started on their journey! @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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NEW TRAILER: A podcast interviewing those who have ditched a conventional lifestyle to pursue their passions! 0:43

1+ y ago0:43

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What started as a journey of two thirty somethings quitting our job and 'packing it in' to travel Central and South America has now turned into a podcast interviewing those who have packed in a conventional lifestyle to pursue their passions! @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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THE COMEBACK - Return to Ireland & UK, Ali's first Guinness back, Lady of Leisure, & snapping back to reality 36:20

2y ago36:20

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2 months back post travel - what a journey it has been! We reflect on our time away, our misconceptions about travelling, what we've learned and how we have been immersing back into reality... @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Colombia: Bogota, Bad Bunny, Colombian Football Match & A snazzy Penultimate Night 39:08

2y ago39:08

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Our final week travelling! and we've gone full bouj. We finished our week in Medellin and stayed in Laurelles, close to the football stadium were we watched a (pretty average) match. We decided to treat ourselves in Bogota and stayed in a hotel, that Pablo Escobar had put his family into when he was on the run. We had a B.N.O with some pals we met …

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Colombia - Medellin, stories of Pablo Escobar, Eimear's birthday surprise, exploring the waterfalls of Jardin & lots more 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

Eimear's bday week kicked off with a great start with a tasting menu at Carmen in Medellin and a night star in the boujiest hotel! We visited Communa 13, once the most dangerous place in the world and explored the buzzy city. We took a day trip to Guatuape and climbed the infamous rock with the most incredible views and spent a few days away from t…

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Colombia - Santa Marta Heat, Tayrona Park, Minca Blissfullness, Travel Safety Precautions and a dollop of Mexican madness 38:09

2y ago38:09

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A mix of city and countryside vibes this week! A few sketchy situations, including a near death motorbike experience in Minca. We got the party started with karaoke in a Mexican restaurant and we finally spotted a toucan! @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Colombia; San Andres Island, Caribbean vibes, living the boat life & a visit to Rasta Man Richie's eco-farm 40:50

2y ago40:50

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We left the city of Cartagena on a high with a visit to one of the world's best cocktail bars and a soak in a 'healing' mud volcano. Then on to San Andres island with a 2 week hiatus from our usual 'back packing' life, chilling by the beach and soaking up the sun. Our pals Lisa and Emma came to visit, we befriended our air bnb host and her family a…

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Panama & Colombia; Panama City & its Cosmopolitan ways, a village 'fete' in Chitre, a Chicken on the bus & a wild start to Colombia in Cartagena 39:29

2y ago39:29

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A jam packed week in Panama, we partied with locals in Chitre & visited Ron Abuelo distillery before heading to the cosmopolitan city of Panama. Ali nerded over the Panama canal & we partied the night away with our new 'travel fwend' Hattie before making our way to Colombia. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Costa Rica and Panama; Puerto Viejo's Carribean vibes, Bocas del Toras, another hospital run & overfamiliar situations 37:14

2y ago37:14

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We finished off our Costa Rica trip in Puerta Viejo and then made our way to Panama, starting with Bocas del Toras. Ali had another trip to the hospital with a NASTY mosquito bite and Eimear enjoyed Margarita Monday. @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Costa Rica, Sloth Spotting, Whitewater Rafting/Falling into rivers & Tarzan Swinging 40:22

2y ago40:22

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This week, we explored La Fortuna, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio with our friends coming to join from London/Ireland! We were pure thrill seekers, taking on a Tarzan swing in MonteVerde, Ziplining across the Cloud Forest and White Water Rafting in La Fortuna. Pura Vida 4 Lyf @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Nicaragua: Ometepe Island, San Juan de Sur, DIY Sunday Funday's, Ropey Tattoos & all the seltzers 41:40

2y ago41:40

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A very HOT week exploring Nicaragua with a homestay in Ometepe, a relaxing few days in San Juan de Sur and gazing into a live bubbling volcano in Granada We ended the week with a boozy Sunday Funday resulting in two ridiculous tattoos and a raging hangover @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Nicaragua, Half Way Mark, Volcano Boarding & Restaurant Walk Outs 36:29

2y ago36:29

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We've reached our half way mark! After 73 days living in each other's pockets, tensions were tight, with a 'volcanic' explosion from Eimear in a restaurant. Volcano boarding was added to the list of terrifyingly thrilling shit we've done & we joined a pub crawl with a load of 18 year olds ! An eventful week no doubt @thecocktailscene…

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Guatemala; Antigua, Paddy's Day frolicking & Hiking Acatenango Volcano 38:11

2y ago38:11

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Legs still burning from our trek up to Volcano Acatenango and exploring all that Antigua has to offer! Great fun for Paddy's Day in the local Irish pub, Flora & Eimear got a bit ahead of themselves.... @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Guatemala; Lake Atitlan, Hospital Runs & miscommunications about Sloths 36:46

2y ago36:46

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A jam packed week, clocking up nearly 30 hours on buses, staying in 6 different hostels and enjoying all that Guatemala has to offer. Special guest, Flora Stobart has arrived! @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Mexico & Belize; Baccalar to finish, Unbelizable food, Caye Caulker & Eimear is retiring to a Carribean Island 38:15

2y ago38:15

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BEST WEEK EVER! An end to our 7 week trip around Mexico, finishing in Baccalar with it's crystal blue waters & finding paradise in Caye Caulker. Snarkling tour with Regga Sailing Aventures, trying Fry Jacks in our favourite brunch spot Paridiso Restaurant and drinking bucket loads of illuminious orange fanta YUM @thecocktailscene…

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Mexico; San Cristobal, Traveller Belly, Fun Pose & Footie Predictions 45:25

2+ y ago45:25

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This week, we chilled in San Cristobal, Ali endured some terrible food poisoning and we explored the amazing canyons of Chiapas! We met some hilarious new people and ate some decent food too @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Mexico; Oaxaca City, 14 hour buses, Sun, Sea & Puerto Escondido 40:04

2+ y ago40:04

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This week we explored the amazing city of Oaxaca, with a walking tour around the city and an excursion to the petrified lakes! We then headed to the sunny South for a sunburn filled week in Peurto Escondido - find out more about our recommendations on PackitupPackitinPod on Insta @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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Mexico; Guadalajara, Tequila, Clowning around & sleep deprivation 51:55

2+ y ago51:55

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On this week's episode, we explored Guadalajara, Tequila, Ajicic & just touched down in Oaxaca. We ate possibly the best meal so far in Mexico in a local market in Guadalajara at Super Tortas Lokas y Kalientes, and drank a Batanga in one of the World's Best Bars @thecocktailsceneBy Eimear Deane

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