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
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Gallivanting Captivating Connemara, Ireland’s Most Beautiful Region
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
Mini City Guide: The Best Spots in Belfast
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
My Favourite Secret Beach in Ireland, Visiting Idyllic Ardmore
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
Irish Castles, Lush Greenways and Stunning Hikes: A Weekend in Waterford
Many travellers coming to Ireland haven't heard of Waterford. Often overlooked, Waterford is, in my opinion, one of the best places to visit in Ireland. Known as the Deise, pronounced "Day-sha", Waterford is named after the ancient Celtic tribe who settled in the area years ago. Dating back to the start of the 10th century, … Continue reading Irish Castles, Lush Greenways and Stunning Hikes: A Weekend in Waterford
The Return of #Take12Trips, January 2021
365 days in a year, 52 weekends, a lot of time to travel. Back in 2016, when I first started blogging as a way to document my travels, I started a blog series called #Take12Trips. It's a continuation of the only resolution I made in 2016, a promise to commit to doing something new (to me) … Continue reading The Return of #Take12Trips, January 2021
A Guide to Savannah’s Two Sides, Soulful & Spooky
The essence of Savannah curves through the city. Oak trees covered with dangling Spanish moss. Historic homes with beautiful iron details. Unwavering southern hospitality. A burgeoning food and drink scene. And, of course, historical markers on what seems like every street. It's said to be one of the most haunted cities in America, and at … Continue reading A Guide to Savannah’s Two Sides, Soulful & Spooky
The Best Places I Visited in 2020
6 countries (2 of which were new to me), 21 cities, 6 sims, 9 flights, 19 beds slept in, 131 blog posts, seemingly endless dalgona coffee, adapting to a 'new normal' under the guise of a pandemic, and a relocation to start a new job in Ireland. For so many of us, 2020 started as … Continue reading The Best Places I Visited in 2020
8 Cozy Cities in Europe, Perfect for a Winter Visit
Summer months are, by far and collectively, the busiest months for tourism across European countries. But, if you ask me, one of the best times to visit Europe is during winter. Daylight hours made fade and temperatures may drop, but the tourists also diminish. And, in cities where snow falls often or occasionally, wandering historical … Continue reading 8 Cozy Cities in Europe, Perfect for a Winter Visit
Christmastime Magic Lives in Brussels
Near the end of 2019, after a week in Athens, most of which was spent working, I boarded a flight to Brussels with plans to spend a day and a half in Bruges. Was it an aggressive plan? Kind of, but with onward plans to spend nearly a week in Amsterdam, followed by London, and … Continue reading Christmastime Magic Lives in Brussels