It’s a brand new year, for some people it’s – “New Year, New Me” but for those of us with the travel bug it’s a whole new 365 days to plan, explore and hit the road! From weekends away to long haul flights and even day trips, half the fun is researching where you want […]
Read more "#2018Travel3"I had no idea the wonderous Taj Mahal was created by a grief-stricken Mogul Emperor who lost his one true love…well one of many loves but I’ll get to that! A magnificent structure and the most eloquently designed tomb I have ever encountered, my expectations were VERY high on visiting this wonder of the world. […]
Read more "The Taj Mahal Tale"An idyllic escape for locals and a must-see for visitors to Dublin, Malahide Castle and Gardens is a vast beautiful location, especially on a sunny afternoon! There is a fascinating history attached to this place, which was originally built by the Talbot family and remained their home for almost 800 years. This expansive demesne includes stunning […]
Read more "Malahide Castle & Gardens"Travelling solo is a bit of a contradiction – as you’ll probably only be solo for the duration of your first flight! For me heading off on my own, with a severely overweight backpack, to South America was one of the best decisions I ever made! Naturally I had a complete panicky moment when I […]
Read more "Solo – can you go?!"You can travel far and wide but we’re all looking up at that one sun, it really is a wonder it can look so uniquely different from another perspective in a new place. I am a sucker for a beautiful sunset, it forces you to take a minute and witness that magical moment as glorious […]
Read more "Sunsets with Soul"Another 3-day weekend ahoy! and if you’re visiting Dublin or just on the hunt for somewhere new for a lazy brunch or dinner with pals here are some of my current favourites… Brekkie/Brunch – Grove Road Cafe, No 1 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin It’s a little bit of a walk from the main city centre but […]
Read more "Bank Holiday Bites Dublin City"The Iguazú Falls, a truly awesome natural wonder along the border of Brazil and Argentina. It’s well worth viewing from both sides, on the Brazilian side you get up close and personal with the cascading water (take the speed boat trip under the falls it’s stunning and you will get soaked!). The Argentinian side reveals […]
Read more "IGUAZÚ FALLS – Brazil/Argentina"India is a truly amazing country and if you’re considering a trip – DO IT! It is one of the most fascinating places I have visited to date, an absolute assault on the senses, a colourful array of taste smells sights and sounds. On a more practical note the flights were much cheaper than I […]
Read more "Dehli Dos and Don’ts"Travel is good for the soul and food is good for the belly! I’ve always loved seeing new places, learning about different cultures, meeting new people and sampling cuisines of every kind – at home and abroad! The idea with this blog is to share my own travel/eatery experiences, plans in the making and hear […]
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