No Northern Ireland road trip itinerary would be complete without visiting The Giants Causeway; one of the best and most popular things to do in Ireland. I have travelled extensively around Ireland, and on my second visit to the North, I knew I wanted to visit Derry for the first time and go back to…
When it comes to places to stay in Dublin, there are a ton of options – but it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. It largely depends on what you want to see and do during your visit. Do you want to unwind and be away from the crowds? Perhaps you want to stay…
Long time readers probably know about my love-affair with Dublin, so it’ll come as no surprise that I went back recently with my cousins. Considering I spent three months in Dublin at the beginning of the year, I’ve stayed in countless hotels across the city. This time, we decided to book a two-night stay somewhere…
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay right in the heart of Dublin, it really doesn’t get more central than Temple Bar Hotel – located in (you guessed it) Temple Bar. Here, you have culture, history and youthful vibes all at your doorstep. It’s the perfect area for young couples or solo travellers to stay…
There’s nothing like a great story to take home with you and in Dublin, there’s never a dull moment! Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, on a girls’ shopping trip or simply going on a boozy weekend away, there are plenty of cool, quirky and unusual things to do in Dublin. Having spent around…
Granted, the last few years have seen Belfast emerge from a turbulent past and steadily shake off its reputation as a troubled city, but for a long time it remained firmly off the tourist radar. I’ll be honest – because of that, I’d never really considered it as a travel destination. However, while spending over…
I had such great feedback about my favourite vegan friendly restaurants in Dublin , that I thought I’d put together a similar post for the best vegan friendly restaurants in Belfast. Obviously I only spent a long weekend here compared to around 3 months in Dublin, so this guide is considerably shorter, but nevertheless, the…
Having landed in Dublin at a ridiculous hour; 7.10am and after some faffing around at the airport, our taxi pulled up outside The Morrison Dublin shortly before 9am and the tone was immediately set. As the driver was helping us take our two very large suitcases out of the car, a man appeared out of…
I spent 3 months in Dublin, living in hotels & dining out, and have visited countless times since, so this foodie guide to the best vegan friendly restaurants in Dublin is pretty extensive. Travelling around Ireland and hotel hopping around Dublin for a month certainly has it’s pros and cons, and eating out is both…
I have always wanted to explore more of the Emerald Isle since our first visit to Dublin back in 2014, and as I am spending most of this winter working here, I couldn’t resist a weekend break to Galway. Galway, the jewel of Ireland’s west coast, offers a perfect blend of history, culture, nature and…
Whether it’s a taxi driver or a local you bonded with over a cocktail or two, whenever you tell people in Dublin that you’re staying at Riu Plaza The Gresham hotel , they look really impressed and comment on what a beautiful hotel it is. I always follow up with ‘..but have you actually stayed…
I spent the first few weeks of 2019 travelling back and forth to Ireland thanks to a project Jass is working on in Dublin. I’ve always wanted to explore more of the Emerald Isle since our first visit back in 2014, and while the timing of his work project (weather-wise) isn’t ideal.. I certainly wasn’t…