Rainbow Weather: Exploring Beautiful West Cork Ireland with Kat Koch

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Wander Your Way

Lynne Nieman

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Want to ditch the cookie cutter method of travel and travel to Europe YOUR way? Then welcome to the Wander Your Way podcast — a podcast about all things Europe travel hosted by me, Lynne Nieman. In this podcast I'll recommend off-the-main tourist track destinations in Europe so you can travel where others don't. I'll also offer up some practical tips for Europe travel. And I'll share some stories that I hope inspire you to travel to this incredibly rich, diverse and beautiful continent. Some shows I'll be flying solo and others I'll be chatting with guests who have some specific Europe knowledge to share. If you want to travel to Europe YOUR way, then this is the podcast for you! Hit that subscribe button and let your European adventure begin. And be sure to check out more at wanderyourway.com.

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Rainbow Weather: Exploring Beautiful West Cork Ireland with Kat Koch

Wander Your Way

1 hour 8 minutes

3 weeks ago

Rainbow Weather: Exploring Beautiful West Cork Ireland with Kat Koch

In this episode of the Wander Your Way Travel Podcast, Lynne sits down with author Kat Koch to dive into the magic, mystery, and everyday beauty of West Cork, Ireland — the place that inspired her memoir, Rainbow Weather: Stories from a Beautiful Nowhere.

Kat shares how a childhood dream, sparked by a piece of film music, eventually pulled her across the Atlantic and into the rugged, soul-stirring landscapes of West Cork.

She spent four and a half years living there, following her intuition, navigating challenges, and discovering the serendipitous moments that shaped both her book and her personal journey.

Together, Lynne and Kat chat about the warmth of the West Cork community, the power of traveling with an open heart, and how letting curiosity lead the way can create the most unexpected connections.

Kat reflects on how the Irish countryside — its coastline, its quiet, its raw beauty — changed her, grounded her, and helped her integrate the highs and lows of living abroad.

If you’re dreaming of Ireland or searching for a destination rich with culture, scenery, and soul, this conversation delivers plenty of inspiration.

Kat leaves listeners with thoughtful travel wisdom and her favorite hidden gems across West Cork — the kind of places that make you want to pack a bag and chase a little “rainbow weather” of your own.

Want to chat more about West Cork?

Email Lynne — Lynne@WanderYourWay.com

In this episode:

1:19: Intro + Kat Koch bio

5:20: Placing West Cork Ireland on the map

5:45: Kat's story

12:07: Writing a book

15:19: Challenges & perks

23:43: Ending a chapter

26:49: Favorite places

39:07: Standout stories

45:12: More popular places