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IRELAND’S MOST INTREPID traveller Hector Ó hEochagáin is once again returning to our screens on Thursday, 7 September at 9.30pm with another of his unmissable travel shows on TG4.
Fresh off discovering the delights and diversity of the Baltic states, Hector is heading even further east as he ticks off a host of countries in south-east Asia from his bucket list in Hector Ó na Philippines go dtí na Solomons.
The adventurer, banter-er and mischief maker in chief is primed for another set of adventures as he passes from The Philippines into Malaysia and Singapore, then across the Indonesian islands of Java and Bali before crossing into the Pacific islands of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Whether you’re a fan of Hector’s previous travel programmes, an avid fan of the Tommy, Hector & Laurita podcast, or even just love watching travel shows, Hector Ó na Philippines go dtí na Solomons promises to be highly entertaining and informative TV.
Kicking off in The Philippines, Hector creates his very own “Thrilla in Manila” as he checks out the fascinating world of Filipino boxing with “The King’s Warrior“ Charly Suarez before moving onto investigating the multi million dollar world of cockfighting. He also dives headfirst into the rich Filipino culture, from cruising the streets in his very own jeepney to witnessing grand weddings of over 100 people. He spends time with the pushcart educators on the street of the city and decides to create a balikbayan box to send back to a Filippino lady in Sallynoggin.
Episode two will see Hector land among the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur where he’ll combine urban landscapes and rural lifestyles, beginning with a graffiti artist and the female chairperson of a football team nestled beneath two skyscrapers. Before moving onto exploring the paddyfields and chatting about rice, meeting some songbirds and going deep into a remote rural jungle village and meeting the locals.
As we move into episode three, Hector will find himself in the city-state of Singapore where he’s left stunned by the staggering financial cost of buying real-estate. He’ll also pick up some street food, but not as you’ve ever seen it before, as he visits the only food stall in the world awarded a prestigious Michelin Star. Finally, Hector will visit the only heavy metal store in Singapore before looking at one of the world’s leading nurseries for table tennis stars.
For the rest of the series, we’ll see Hector jumping off to the islands of Indonesia and crossing into the Pacific islands of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Knowing Hector, he’ll meet some brilliant and eccentric characters along the way in what is a series not to be missed.
If you haven’t been able to hop on a plane, or if you simply enjoy seeing wild and wonderful adventures in new places, make sure you tune into Hector Ó na Philippines go dtí na Solomons on Thursday nights starting 7 September at 9.30pm on TG4 or catch up on the TG4 player.
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I regret not ringing my brother back when we got cut off on the phone and took for granted I would talk to him in morning. That never happened as he died that night far away from his family who loved him truly.
I’m sorry to hear that….
fuve , that must have been terrible for you , that’s so sad .
Heartbreaking. I never went to see my uncle who I dearly loved when he was dying. I was afraid of death and didn’t think I could handle it. I would do anything for 5 more minutes. Anything.
So sorry xx
I enjoyed that
me too .
A year out in Australia in my late twenties during the boom was the best thing I ever did. People thought I was mad. Not a single regret.
I also think a university degree is not what it once was. If you show initiative and have a good head on your shoulders you’ll go as far if not further than any graduate.
I have a degree. Everyone I have worked for doesn’t have a degree. Common sense plays a large part in your future. A degree is basically a modern phenomenon placed on people. I don’t remember anything from my degree. Basically my common sense played more to my carrier more than my degree.
All to often we Criticise, well done Journal great article.
I only regret the things I didn’t do
The parents regret would bring a tear to a bleeding stone!!
Make sure you love your job, you’ll end up never working a day in your life….
I agree but that’s easier said than done!
You need to make the most of the job you’re in too. There’s a perception that you need to have an amazing job/career. I see young folk around me stressing out that their not sure what they want to do. I think there’s an element of enjoying your job but a bigger part of it is making the most of it- being proud of making a living, supporting yourself, being independent, doing a good job, enjoying your colleagues etc.
great article- the kids one broke my heart. That’s a really tough one
I regret the stupid arguments I had with my husband. Getting narky cause he didn’t cut the grass or forgot to buy milk. I didn’t know he’d die young. Thought we had 40 years left together.
Blimey could have done with a happy story before going to bed! something nice to dream about before getting up at 6am!
Once upon a time there were 5 lonely chippendales who could only get turned on by women named Mary….
Ooops. I mean Margaret. Feckin whiskey…
oh… well that comment did make me laugh!
@monty what a tool you truly are. Lovely article. just shut up.
well i appreciated his comment. you’re right it’s a lovely article and we should think about these things but I was slightly sad after reading it. Monty’s comment just reminded me that humour is one of the best things we have in life.!
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spot on there Margaret , I found it quite funny too !
The guy talking about travel sounds like every party bore I’ve ever been stuck with
What’s your favourite humming sound?
You cant bate a bit of fridge/counter friction in a dark kitchen to get the juices flowing
When it kicks in suddenly really gets the juices flowing.
True monty, true
Having regrets has really motivated me now at this time of life to live like there is an hour glass staring me in the face and don’t harp on the past we can’t change it. I liked Oscar Wilde’s quote “to deny your past,is,to deny your existence” We’re only human – peace out!
Jim wagers words hit home. After spending every night after10 nights “I” felt exhausted and so I selfishly left and left her on her own & she passed she next morning. Life teaches us so much I’ve learned more in 12 months than my 30 years.
What a great article by the journal.
This has to be one of the best articles the journal had ever produced. I wish I could have read this 20 or 30 years ago and heeded it’s advice. When I look back, my life in hindsight has been (and is) incredible, but it would, and could be better if only I didn’t always think the worst at any given moment in time. “Worrying” kills great moments and opportunities. And I hate “if only”s!
I regret reading that.
You can read my reply to yours and regret that as well, a troubled shared and all that, lol.
I do already!!!! Realistically, everyone makes mistakes and fukkkks things up now and again and that’s one way in which we learn. We all make bad and horrendous choices in romance, career, education etc but spending too much time regretting them will only make you bitter and miserable and will blind you to the opportunities which are still in front of you. Je depose ma valise.
Je depose ma valise?
Regrets. I’ve had a few. But then too few to care to read this miserable article last thing at night on a Sunday!
Is this about those who had abortion and later regretted it?
Michael stfu!
That is what happens without lol at the end of sentences…
Why so angry…
A life without regrets is a life not lived!!!
What happened to embracing life with a leap of faith?
The past is gone, it cannot be retrieved,
Sometimes this makes us sad,
Sometimes relieved.
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