Exploring Ireland’s Beauty, Health, and Wellness with Leafy Green Tours

Exploring Ireland’s Beauty, Health, and Wellness with Leafy Green Tours.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Ruth O’Meara, a hiking guide, surf instructor, and the director of Leafy Green Tours—a bespoke adventure company based in Ireland. 

Ruth shares her fascinating journey from the world of international business to her passion for outdoor wellness and guiding visitors through Ireland’s lush landscapes, as well as the transformative power of spending time in nature, the rise of wellness travel, and the unique draw of Ireland’s surf spots and hiking trails.

DISCUSSION

1. Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

2. Ruth O'Meara’s Personal and Professional Journey

3. The Outdoor Culture in Ireland and the COVID-19 Impact

4. Campervans, Camping, and Shifts in Travel Trends

5. Urban Hiking and Accessible Nature Spaces

6. Founding Leafy Green Tours: Inspiration and Development

7. Leafy Green Tours: Wellness-Centered Experience

8. Guest Demographics and Travel Logistics

9. Technology, Decompression, and Tour Ethos

10. Preparation and Guest Planning for Bespoke Tours

11. Guest Experiences and Memorable Stories

12. Team Vision and Guide Alignment

13. Leafy Green Tours Website and Sample Tours

14. Seasonality and Best Times to Visit Ireland

15. Reflections and Aha Moments

16. Book Recommendation and Final Thoughts

17. Episode Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Leafy Green Tours, visit their website at https://www.leafygreentours.com.

MEDIA

https://hsph.harvard.edu/environmental-health/news/for-city-dwellers-even-15-minutes-in-nature-can-improve-mental-health/

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2015/06/hiking-mental-health-06301

https://medium.com/@hello_42896/irelands-outdoor-sauna-revival-the-new-irish-pub-for-wellness-travelers-4b67122eaf98 

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland - https://www.amazon.com/Hitching-Hope-Journey-Heart-Ireland/dp/1603589570

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KEYWORDS

Tags: Leafy Green Tours, Nature, Mental Health, Wellness Travel, Outdoor Adventure Series, PodMatch

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