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Exploring Trim Castle
The largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, Trim Castle was built by Hugh de Lacy when he was granted the Liberty of Meath by King Henry II in 1172. The...
Exploring Ross Castle
After a bit of a disappointing visit to Blarney Castle, and having already visited Kilkenny Castle and Rock of Cashel, I did wonder if maybe we had overdone...
Exploring Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle is actually the third structure to have been built on this site. Initially, in the 10th century, there was only a wooden hunting lodge on the...
Exploring the Rock of Cashel
Said to have been formed when the devil bit a big chunk out of the Slieve Bloom Mountains and then spat it out in disgust when he saw St. Patrick getting...
Exploring Kilkenny Castle
Originally an Anglo-Norman stone castle, Kilkenny Castle was built in the 13th century by William Marshal, 4th Earl of Pembroke. In 1391, James Butler, the...
Guide to Visiting Waterford Crystal
If you've ever wondered how those stunning pieces of crystal that companies like Waterford Crystal are famous for, then a tour behind the scenes of the...
8 Great UNESCO Sites to Visit from London
UNESCO World Heritage sites and London– what a perfect combination. And did you know that there are EIGHT sites either in London or just a short distance away...
Guide to Visiting Hook Lighthouse
Situated at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, Hook Lighthouse, or as it is locally known “the Tower of Hook“, marks the entrance to Waterford...
Guide to Visiting Ireland’s Dunbrody Famine Ship
Docked in New Ross, SS Dunbrody is an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel that tells the story, along with the help from some talented...
A Night in an Irish Castle: Huntington Castle
Huntington Castle in Clonegal, Ireland with its 400-year history was our choice for accommodations for our second night in Ireland. Like many, I have always...
Travel Goals for 2016
Setting travel goals can help you travel more. Here are my travel and travel-ish goals for 2016, from countries and UNESCO sites to food and organization.
Hassle-Free Holiday Travel
As frequent travellers and a constant researcher of all things travel-related, we’ve learned a lot about what it takes to travel as hassle-free as possible....
5 Must-See Sights for your Visit to Tirana
Not nearly as ‘behind the times’ as one might think, Tirana is lively, colourful, and chaotic in places. The city has relics of its Ottoman, Italian and...
A Photo Walk Around Durres
About 25 miles from Tirana you’ll find Durres which is Albania’s second-largest city and its main port. It’s not exactly the prettiest city one could visit,...
Berat Castle: Exploring the fortress and Kalaja overlooking Berat, Albania
Settled in the 6th century BC, the town of Berat is considered one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Albania. Berat has been witness to the...