Irish Travel Blog
In Ireland we have a saying that ‘West is Best’, and I might be slightly bias after a weekend in Connemara but there is a reason that saying exists! Connemara is a region in Galway full of lakes, beaches and mountains and is one of the most breathtaking locations in the country. The weather on…Continue Reading “A Weekend in Connemara”
Kosovo is a country in Europe that not many people know much about (or know exist at all as I found out!). The country has had a tumultuous past with many countries still failing to acknowledge their independence from the bordering country Serbia. Unfortunately because of their history many people have an altered idea of…Continue Reading “How To Spend A Weekend In Kosovo”
Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia is somewhere that will completely blow you away. A small city in Europe that has been in existence since as far back as 4000 BC. The city of Skopje has had a tumultuous past, being occupied by countries such as Germany, Bulgaria and Turkey to name a few….Continue Reading “24 Hours In Skopje”
Albania seems to be a country in Europe that no one really knows much about. When I first started saying I would be going to Albania, I was met with off hand, intelligible comments asking me if it would be safe and jokes about me being kidnapped while I was there. I was very rarely…Continue Reading “The Perfect Albanian Roadtrip”
The beautiful Ring of Kerry is always hailed as one of the best places to visit when adventuring along the Wild Atlantic Way, but The Ring of Beara is beautiful, if not more so than it’s better know cousin. The Ring of Beara begins in Kenmare, and loops all around West Cork. It is a…Continue Reading “West Cork Roadtrip”
Out of the comfort zone of main land Europe lies Iceland, an island that lies closer to Greenland than anywhere else. True to it’s name, Iceland is known for it’s colder climate and dark, winter days with only the aurora borealis to light up it’s sky. It’s stark contrast to every other country I have…Continue Reading “Four Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary”
Going on a Safari is something I only ever dreamed of doing, but when I got talking to Andre from The Safari Expert that dream quickly became a reality. When we booked my South African adventure, Andre recommended booking Amakhala Game Reserve and after checking their website and seeing their conservation efforts I thought it…Continue Reading “Amakhala Game Reserve”
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival Palace on a hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in Southwest Bavaria, Germany. Built by Ludwig II of Bavaria, the castle was intended as a home for the king, until he died in 1886. It was open to the public shortly after his death. This castle is roughly 2.5…Continue Reading “Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle”
There is so much to do in Lisbon it might not occur to you to take a day trip from there. But if you have an extra day to spare, I would highly recommend taking time out to visit the wonder that is Sintra. Sintra is a resort town at a foothill of the Sintra…Continue Reading “A Day In Sintra”
The Cliffs of Moher are located at the edge of The Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. The reach a maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft) north of O’Brien’s Tower and 120 metres (390 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head. At €6 per person (unless you get your passengers to get out…Continue Reading “The Cliffs of Moher”