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Most of our are travels and road trips these days are of course in Asia, but we have also covered a fair few road trips in Europe during our annual visits, which now span through around 16 different European countries. And these take place through various times of the year, where we often decide some …
It feels wrong to have a coastal road trip in Ireland without a visit to the Causeway Coastal Route and the iconic Giant’s Causeway. But, given the different countries on the island, different tourist boards and the technicality that the Causeway Coast isn’t actually on the Atlantic coast (it’s on the Irish Sea) this area has …
Having spent the past 4 years sharing the various exotic cultures of Asia, it thought it was about time to share the other side of our life, in Northern Ireland. Although Allan would always insist that he has no culture. But this is obviously not true, to those who are new to it. Like me. So …
Coming from Belfast (as with most UK regional airports) there is an inevitable stopover flight on the way to Asia. For me a London stopover. I’ve passed through the city countless times; rarely venturing from airport benches to find central London. This time with Fanfan by my side I will make the effort. With 24 …
Following two weeks in Europe through Rome, Paris, London and Belfast I find the perfect moment to propose to Fanfan. While the Eiffel tower or Trevi Fountain may be thought of as the perfect scene for the occasion; trust me they are not. My original intention to propose in Paris was scuppered by touristic, unromantic and …
I can say we had no real enthusiasm for this trip to Dublin, given we had both caught colds on arrival to Belfast, and were coughing our lungs up on the bus down. But we also failed to find much excitement online either, where, unlike Belfast with its Christmas market at city hall, there is …
2016 is guaranteed to be a different year for us, where, after five years in Asia, we will take our travels to Europe. For some of our favourite foods of Asia from the past years, check here, otherwise we’re now off to Northern Ireland, which will be our base for travel in the coming year. We …
The country of greenery (or snow in our case), with cliffs, stunning castles, and dramatic history, Scotland remains one of the top choices for travellers seeking both adventure and serene holidays. But keep in mind that the country is also well-known for its beautiful, deep waters, which are a great part of the intricate scenery …
I don’t feel I need to sell Ireland’s iconic coastlines, as the backdrops of massive movie franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and of course The Game of Thrones, have long beat me to it. Then there is the Wild Atlantic Way which is continually shown as one as the best drives in the world. But Waterford …
Sandy beaches, cliff edge castles and a Unesco World Heritage Site. The Causeway Coast is home to many of Northern Ireland’s iconic landscapes, and it is also my old stomping ground. Once upon a time (a long time ago) I actually studied in nearby Coleraine (University of Ulster) and lived for two years in the …
