Years ago, when I visited Dublin for the first time, I did what I normally do my first time visiting a new city- looked up recommended things to see and do, and set about to explore. Being such a bona fide cold brew fanatic, and someone who genuinely enjoys good espresso, especially in the form … Continue reading Dublin’s Best Coffee Spots: 20 Spots for the City’s Best Brew
Faced with a sunny spring weekend over the Easter holiday, with level five lockdown restrictions, I decided to make the most out of the warm (ish) weather by exploring more of Dublin on foot. On my list of things to see since moving to Dubin a year ago? One of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, … Continue reading One of Dublin’s Best Walks: A Tiny, Red Lighthouse
Back when I lived in New York City, I’d consider any day I was able to go for a run in Central Park before or after work a highlight of my week. While I lived only a few blocks from the park in both my Upper East Side and Harlem apartments, this was also a … Continue reading The Best Part of Life in Dublin: Sunset Cliff Walks After Work
Dublin, a city I’ve spent relatively little time in, but love a bit more with each visit. My first time in Dublin was a whirlwind day trip when my sister visited last summer. With less than a full day in the city, we checked out what most visitors would consider to be the key highlights. … Continue reading 5 of My Favourite Things to do in Dublin
Recently, my sister visited me for 10 days. She’s starting Physical Therapy school soon, so we treated her second trip to Europe (she’s only been to Prague prior), as a last summer hurrah before buckling down for studies. In 10 days, we managed to do and see a lot- visiting London (of course), Amsterdam, Paris … Continue reading One Day in Dublin
No question, Ireland is well known for its soaring cliffs and jaw-dropping seascapes. Coastal sites like Cliffs of Moher, the Causeway Coast (Northern Ireland) and Ring of Kerry attract millions of visitors annually. These sites are popular for good reason- they’re unbelievably beautiful. Ring of Kerry, in particular, is one of Ireland’s most popular scenic … Continue reading A Day Driving Ireland’s Most Visited Destination, Ring of Kerry
Located on the west coast of County Galway, Connemara is widely known for its exceptional natural beauty. In this craggy region at the edge of Europe, you’ll find soaring mountains, gorgeous coastlines, quaint villages and majestic fjords. Much of the region’s wild beauty is the result of its remote location, and often harsh weather conditions. … Continue reading Gallivanting Captivating Connemara, Ireland’s Most Beautiful Region
Belfast, a city previously defined by The Troubles, is quick becoming a destination worthy of a city break. Slowly rising from its dark past, Belfast is less crowded and cheaper than Dublin. On my first visit to Belfast several years ago, I was excited to explore a new city, and see more of the beautiful … Continue reading Mini City Guide: The Best Spots in Belfast
Ah, Northern Ireland- Game of Thrones country. Even if the tv show isn’t your thing (I’ve only watched up to season six), there’s no denying the beauty of the Causeway Coast. Regarded as one of the most beautiful drives in the world, it’s the kind of rugged coastline you won’t see anywhere else in the … Continue reading The ‘Can’t Miss’ Guide to Northern Ireland’s Most Beautiful Places
In only two days, Waterford County became one of my favorite places in Ireland. Many travellers coming to Ireland haven’t heard of Waterford. Which is, in part, what makes it so great. Vibrant street art, and tiny towns with ace coffee shops. A greenway stretching miles and miles with soaring viaducts and fairy homes. Ancient … Continue reading My Favourite Secret Beach in Ireland, Visiting Idyllic Ardmore
