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 […]
21 Awesome Ideas to Staycation Ireland in 2021. (Again)!
2020 was billed as the year of the staycation. Yet here we are a year on in Ireland in the never-ending lockdown, and one can assume that the best for 2021 might well be a staycation. With Covid-19 bringing world travel to its knees, we are going to have to think once more inside the […]
The 15 Best hikes in Ireland for Your Bucket List
Ireland is a country that’s naturally perfect for hiking. Its coast is bordered by ranges of relatively low-lying mountains, most of which don’t exceed 1000 metres in height. There’s literally a hike for everyone, from short flat trails that follow the coastline to long-distance trails that travel through counties. With the help of some excellent […]
Guinness Factory Tour – Enjoying the Perfect Pint in Dublin
Can you really visit Ireland without doing a Guinness Factory tour in Dublin? As an avid beer drinker, and lover of the delightfully dark stout, I knew I had to visit during my trip to Ireland in 2018. Most people either love or hate Guinness. The dark, heavy stout isn’t for everyone. But as someone […]
Top 35 Best Hikes and Walks in Dublin (new walks for 2021)
With life very much slowing of late, to a walking pace in fact, it’s given time to reflect on the city that I live in. Some might say our home city has become a trap, however I look more on this time as an opportunity. My daily exercise has become my highlight. There is no […]
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 […]
Djouce mountain – One Magnificent Mountain, Two Stunning Hiking Trails
Djouce mountain, at 725 metres is the 42nd highest mountain in Ireland, and also the sixth highest in the Wicklow Mountains. Over the past year I had the pleasure of climbing it twice from two very different directions. Both trails offer very different terrain and views and for the completist hiker I can recommend both. […]
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.
Spinc Glendalough – How to Climb Ireland’s Finest Trail
Wicklow is the land that has inspired about 1000 day trips for me. It’s lush green mountains, peaceful lakes and rich history are perfect for road trips. There is one place in particular though that embodies this, and that’s Glendalough. The Glendalough Valley is the main focus of the Wicklow Mountains National Park for visitors. […]
The Best Kilkenny Tourist Attractions on a Road Trip
Kilkenny has long had that reputation as a city in Ireland that is unmissable. Loved by both tourists and locals alike, it exudes an atmosphere that draws people in. By day its 800 year old history captivates, and at its heart is Ireland’s finest castle. By night the city has few parallels in Ireland, with […]
Taking on the Lough Bray Loop hike
Located on one of the most beautiful mountain saddles in Ireland, the Sally Gap, the Lough Bray loop hike is a challenging trail suited for experienced hikers. Circling two lakes, Lough Bray Lower and Lough Bray Upper, its path has stunning views over both lakes from the rim above, and across the Glencree Valley to […]
Kilkea Castle – Discover the most Remarkable Castle Hotel in Ireland
If there’s one experience that cannot be missed in Ireland, it’s the opportunity to stay in an Irish Castle. These intriguing buildings blend centuries of history with an extraordinary level of comfort. An experience we finally crossed of the travel list this very year. Situated only one hour from Dublin, Kilkea Castle in County Kildare, […]
How to go Skydiving in Ireland
Is jumping from a plane one of those adrenaline filled activities that is on your agenda? If so, would you consider doing it in Ireland? Does the thought of soaring above those green fields and distant mountains appease you? If so then read on for my suggestion and experience on how to best partake in […]
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 […]