Walking in Ireland and Spain - Philippines

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Walking in Ireland and Spain - Philippines

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28 minutes

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Apr 9, 2011

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John McCarthy hears from a bestselling thriller writer about his travels around The Philippines, finds out about a series of new walks in Ireland and talks to someone seeking inspiration from a pilgrimage across Spain.
Producer: Chris Wilson.

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Apr 9, 2011

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