Killarney National Park is a beautiful and massive park tucked away in the far southwest corner of Ireland. Surrounding the shores of the also-enormous Lough Leane, the park is full of fun and is almost a holiday in itself. To help you navigate the park, here are a few suggestions in getting there and what to […]
Exploring Dorset: The Sherborne Castles
If you’re in the Dorset area of southwest England, then it’s well worth scheduling a visit to the town of Sherborne – especially if you enjoy history and castles. Although only a relatively small town, it’s got not one, but two, ancient castles to explore – one ruined and one intact. >>Take a look at […]
Walking Scotland’s Fife Coastal Path: Anstruther to Crail
The Fife Coastal Path is an 82-mi/132-km trail that runs along the southern and eastern coasts of Fife from North Queensferry (near Edinburgh) to Tayport (near Dundee). It takes approximately six days to walk the path in full. A small stretch of it, to which I became particularly attached during a yearlong residency in the […]
Instow, England: North Devon’s Hidden Gem
The North Devon coast of England is blessed with many picturesque villages, gorgeous beaches and stunning coastlines, but one gem that shouldn’t be missed is Instow. This small village is located about halfway between the towns of Barnstaple and Bideford. Most of the life in the village centres around the seafront where there’s a large […]
Reykjavik Dining and Drinking Guide
For a small city of only about 200,000 people, Reykjavik has a disproportionately large number of restaurants and bars. You’ll find the classics of Icelandic cuisines, new twists on local traditions, and international dishes from places like India, Nepal, Mexico, Spain, China, Japan, and Italy. Dining in Reykjavik can be expensive, with entrees at the […]
Outdoor Adventures in Iceland
Iceland’s varied topography and beautiful landscapes makes it an ideal place for the outdoor and adventure enthusiast. Long daylight hours in summer mean there’s plenty of time to pack in activities and your favorite adventure in Iceland – like golfing, white-water rafting, and hiking, but even in winter you’ll find plenty of action in […]
Reykjavik Up Close City Guide
Reykjavik is Iceland’s capital and largest city. In fact, of the approximately 300,000 people who live in Iceland, about 200,000 live in Reykjavik. Situated on the harbor, in the shadow of snow-covered mountains, the size and sensibility of a small town meets the style of a city here. There’s plenty to do to keep a […]
Broaden Your Palate With Traditional Irish Food
The people of Ireland have long celebrated their culture and strong national identity through music and food. Yes, food! Many tourists and travelers consider the entire country’s cuisine to be nothing more than hearty pub food to be avoided. And, of course, there have been significant international influences (Chinese, French, West Africa, Polish, Tex Mex, […]
Iceland’s Natural Wonders
Iceland abounds with natural wonders. It sits at the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian continental plates. The plates are slowly moving apart, which means that the country is slowly, by just a few centimeters per year, getting wider. The rift runs diagonally from the southeast corner of the country to the northwest […]
Top Ten Things To Do in Manchester
Manchester, situated in the north of England, is often considered the nations ‘second city’, or the city to rival London. This city of canals and mills reminds visitors of its proud history as a textile manufacturing center during the industrial revolution. Today, with a fast growing metro-population of 2.5 million, Manchester celebrates the revival of inner city […]