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…
Europe is an incredibly awesome continent to explore, but if it’s your first time visiting, you will need some helpful tips before you arrive as planning a trip to an unfamiliar continent can be pretty daunting. With so many things to do, see and discover without having to actually travel very far, it’s the perfect…
Over the last ten years or so, Dublin has transformed into an epic foodie city that’s just too good to miss. In fact, I think that there are so many underrated restaurants in city! There’s been a surge in new restaurants popping up, so there are plenty of options available for booking dinners, casual lunches…
I sat down to write add to my ever-growing bucket list, but then I had a thought. We spend so much time thinking about the things we haven’t done yet and not much time appreciating the things we have accomplished in our lives. Don’t get me wrong, I love bucket lists. They can help you…
When it comes to places to stay in Dublin, there are a ton of options. It all depends on what you want to accomplish and enjoy during your visit. Do you want to unwind and be away from the crowd? Perhaps you want to stay in a place with easy access to the nightlife? Maybe…
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 in the city – many of which I’ve reviewed here . This time,…
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, you have culture, history and youthful vibes at your doorstep. You can really feel the heartbeat of the city as you approach the hotel. What…
I know we all love to hate Ryanair, but with return flights to Dublin for £30 during the peak summer season, I certainly wasn’t going to turn my nose up at that! Of course I then had to figure out how to pack all my stuff into an underseat bag! If you’re a frequent traveller…
Girl’s Trip To Dublin 72 hours in Dublin with my cousins was so much fun! It was our first time away together, and their first time in Dublin so I loved taking them to some of my favourite places, bars and restaurants ! Read more: 51 Unusual & Unique Things To Do In Dublin Click…
If you read this post , then it’ll come as no surprise to you that we loved our first stay at The Morrison so much, that when we were looking for a hotel for Jass’s last week working in Dublin, we booked this one again without hesitation and even extended our stay! We didn’t even…
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 shake off its reputation as a troubled city, but for years it was off the tourist scene and I’ll be honest, because of that, I’d never considered it as a travel destination. However, as I spent over two months in Ireland…
I had such great feedback about my favourite vegan friendly restaurants in Dublin , that I thought I’d put together a similar post for 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 hype about a couple of these…
The Giant’s Causeway Vlog Jass and I spent 48 hours in Belfast and drove up to the Giant’s Causeway along the coastal route which was incredible! Read More: Belfast City Guide – Where to Stay, Eat, Things to Do, See & Explore Click to watch the vlog below. How To Plan A 3 Day Northern…
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 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 nowhere…
Travelling around Ireland and hotel hopping around Dublin for a month certainly has it’s pros and cons, and eating out is both a pro and a con; while it’s great to be able to try all the city has to offer, it can be very costly – particularly if you don’t enjoy your meal. With…
Monday Funday in Dublin I spent two days playing tourist (and tour guide, because I feel like I live here now – lol) in Dublin with my friends and Jass! We had some amazing food, found some great non-touristy bars where the locals go, did a bit of shopping and a teeny bit of sightseeing!…
January certainly isn’t the right month to visit Galway, but as I mentioned in this post , I’m spending most of this month in 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…
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’m spending 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…
Last Day in Dublin Vlog Vlogmas Day 13 – How I spent my last day in Dublin: I had a late checkout from the hotel, and then went for a walk around O’Connell Street with Jass. We went to see the Christmas Display at the GPO, went into a few pharmacies looking for Blank Canvas…
Dublin City Gallery Vlogmas Day 12 – I was determined to go out and explore this afternoon so I went to Dublin City Gallery, walked up and down O’Connell Street and got caught in the rain so ran into Penneys (Primark) to buy an umbrella.. and inevitably did a bit of shopping in their beauty…
Vlogmas Day 10 Travelling to Dublin at a ridiculous hour of the morning! I checked into Trinity City Hotel at 8.30am which I was so grateful for, and so I spent the morning sleeping!! I walked around Temple Bar and crossed Ha’penny Bridge with Jass before finding a cute spot for dinner. Read more: 51…