The Unique celebrations of Easter in Europe to see in 2022
Europe covers a region of 51 countries, but the cultural differences within are many time that. They can even be clearly seen in something such as Easter. One would indeed assume that a religious holiday would follow the same guidelines across the continent. Though Easter is one of the biggest holidays on the annual calendar, […]
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 […]
Why I’m drooling over Doolin
Doolin in county Clare in Ireland is one of those places that has “that” effect on you. You first travel through not knowing a whole lot about it, and it startles you. Compels you to return. When you do, you can’t help falling in love. For such a small village it offers so much. Firstly, […]
Taking the Exceptional Doolin Food Tour with Ollie’s Tours
On the west coast of County Clare lies the attractive little village of Doolin. It is defined by its colourful thatched houses and those epic cliffs that start and extend south. Yes I’m talking about the world famous Cliffs of Moher. Well the village just got a little better. It is now the location of […]
Castle Combe – Cotswolds and the UK’s Most Stunning Village
Deep in the Cotswolds in the UK lies Castle Combe. In what is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. Castle Combe does that and more. It’s as if the pieces just fell into place perfectly when building the village. To call it […]
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Is Eger Hungary’s Most Beautiful City?
Eger is a highly regarded within Hungary as one of its most amazing cities. With a vast number of attractions crammed into its compact centre Eger is a city that demands you leave the confines of Budapest’s impressive metropolis. Two visits over a number of recent years have helped me appreciate the finest things to […]
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In Awe of the Incredible Street Art of the Waterford Walls
In the lively city of Waterford in Ireland, an artistic revolution has been taking place of late. The city has long had a reputation as Ireland’s oldest city, due to being founded by the Vikings over 1000 years ago. It also serves as a gateway to the Copper Coast, a UNESCO Geopark dotted with a […]
Two Days in the Tokaj Wine Region of Hungary
The Tokaj wine region is a UNESCO world heritage recognized historical wine area in North-Eastern Hungary. We spent two days here exploring the town, its viticulture, and the surrounding area. Tokaji Wine has been produced on the slopes here for an unknown amount of time, with evidence suggesting that Celts in pre-Roman times engaged in […]
Things to do in Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula
Carlingford is one of our favourite towns in Ireland, full of history, famous for oysters, and at the foot of the small but scenic mountain range the Cooley’s, which are crisscrossed by perfect walking trails. A vibrant town in County Louth, which is often frequented by bachelor parties, it is perhaps best visited midweek when […]
Dalkey Castle and Village- A worthy day trip from Dublin
Of all the castles within Dublin and Ireland, there is but one that stands out as the most entertaining. That accolade goes to Goat Castle, more commonly known as Dalkey Castle. So what separates this simple town house from the behemoths that Ireland possesses? Its genius lies in its tours, which are not conducted by […]
Where to find the Best Views in Budapest
Budapest is undoubtedly one of the finest of European cities. It’s architecture is a fine blend of secession, gothic and neo-classical. In terms of views, it benefits from being a hilly town with its sprawling Buda area built atop some. It’s these that make up a significant portion of this blog and provide some of […]
Alternative things to do in Kalambaka, Greece
If you are drawn to this area of Greece, the undoubtedly you only have one thing on your mind, and that’s to visit the soaring rocks and magnificent monasteries of Meteora. But when your day on Meteora is done and you descend to Kalambaka, what else lies in wait. Kalambaka, Greece packs some weight as […]
Kaysersberg and Eguisheim in Alsace
Alsace is the perfect countryside to drive through. But what are the most beautiful Alsace Villages to visit? Introducing Equisheim and Kayserburg…
The Ultimate Guide to Budapest
Budapest, one of Europe’s finest city’s, has become practically my most visited city over the last five years. Partially through marriage, frequent trips to Hungary have taken me there, but I’ve also visited through love of the city. It has a perfect combination of sights, atmosphere and food and I can not fault the city […]
Victor’s Way Indian Sculpture Park -A Weird and Wonderful experience
Deep within the green wooded hills of Wicklow, Ireland there lies an attraction that has always perked my curiosity. Even the name Victor’s Way Indian Sculpture Park was enough to suggest an attraction not of the usual ilk. So with summer 2018 around us, and strangely for Ireland, summer it was indeed, we visited. Wicklow […]