The Glen Beach Cliff Walk – A Jackpot of Seals and Sea Views
Wicklow’s famous cliff walk spans between Bray and Greystones, an extremely popular day break from Dublin City. However I get the feeling that perhaps people are doing the wrong one. Far less popular, and yet just as aesthetically beautiful is the Glen Beach Cliff Walk. Located less than 2km from the counties eponymous town, this […]
Halloween Special: The 25 Most Haunted Places, Houses and Castles in Ireland
Wherever your path takes you in Ireland, local tales of haunting are easy to find. Superstition has always run deep in the country, and it’s fractured historical past is the setting of many an unhappy story. Most of those came in death and led to an unfortunate attachment to the buildings they once gave life […]
In search of the Dutch Tulip Fields
The Dutch tulip fields are as synonymous with the country as much as canals. But when is the best time to visit the country to see it in bloom, and where is the best place to find them? Spring is clearly the season to see the tulips in full bloom, with a distinct high season. […]
Holloko – The Best Reason to Spend Easter In Hungary
Holloko is a town in north Hungary that strives to uphold the traditions of the country. In doing so Holloko Hungary is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In particular the traditions of Easter in Hungary are best observed in Hollókő, so it was a place that was top of our agenda during our […]
How to Spend One Day in Sintra (and do it Right)
Sintra is undoubtedly one of the best day trips from Lisbon, Portugal’s mercurial capital. And yet, I can’t help but read across the expanse of the internet of how visitors could have enjoyed their visit better. Their cautionary tales rings true with me, as I too felt that my visit disappointed with my one day […]
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Stretch your Legs on the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk
April 2021 Update: The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk is currently closed due to rock slides on the route. If there’s one walk that’s the perfect day trip from Dublin, then it may well be the Bray to Greystones cliff walk. Adored by generations of all ages, and practically a institution at this stage. Its […]
16 Amazing things to do in Lauterbrunnen Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is one of the world’s most beautiful valleys. Its a must on any Swiss itinerary. These are some of the best things to do in Lauterbrunnen.
Walking the Remarkable Pilgrims Trail- A Croagh Patrick Hike
For the Irish, the Croagh Patrick hike needs no absolutely introduction. As the holiest mountain in Ireland, it attracts about one million visitors a year. Known as The Reek, over 25,000 pilgrims climb the pilgrimage trail annually on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July. This climb is often completed barefoot by the pilgrims also. […]
Leamaneh Castle and the Story of the Notorious Red Mary
On the edge of the Burren in Ireland’s County Clare, lies the ruins of Leamaneh Castle. At first sight, it’s pretty, if not spectacular. Most people keep driving, without taking that second important glance. A glance into the castle’s past, that is. Before them stands one of the most haunted Irish castles, and the home […]
Leap Castle – A Unique and Haunting Experience in Ireland
Leap Castle has had some fascinating inhabitants- and many of them still there! A first hand account of visiting the world’s most haunted.
Cruthu Arts Festival – Bringing Colour to the Streets of Longford
The Cruthu Arts Festival is a locally run organisation, and has brought an incredible street art scene to the town of Longford. I decided to throw a spotlight on their work. Over the last number of years, my interest in street art has grown steadily. It became the highlight of my visit to Brussels and […]
Why Camel Riding in Marrakech is the Perfect Break from the City
The city of Marrakech is a jewel to explore, but with its close vicinity to the Saharan desert, its hard to pass on an opportunity not to take a tour. So we didn’t. After contemplating all the options, camel riding in Marrakech was the clear winner. Its an experience that really cannot be missed in […]
10 Great Reasons to Visit Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle Dublin is 800 years of Irish history in one building. This magnificent Irish castle has hosted the Talbot Family for much of that time, an unusual fact otherwise unheard of in the country. As it stands today, the castle is a great example of Gothic revival architecture. It’s unique style and circumstances in […]
Exploring the Wonders of the Vikos Aoös National Park
One of Europe’s last great wildernesses, the Vikos Aoös National Park is beset with a string of natural and man made wonders. Yet to suffer a tourist boom, it offers a chance to explore a unique virtually untouched landscape. This wild national park tucked away in the historical region of Epirus of Northern Greece is […]
Should you visit the hidden Drimnagh Castle in Dublin?
In the working class neighbourhood of Drimnagh in Dublin city, there lies an unexpected castle. It’s location is even more so, tucked away obscurely behind a local school. Possibly owing to its obscurity, its a castle that will prove a real treat for any visitor. The Drimnagh Castle staff provide intimate tours of the renovated […]