Situated a 30-minute drive away from Dublin’s city centre, Howth is a beautiful village dating back from the 9th century when the Norse Vikings settled in the… Read more “Howth Cliff Walk – Ireland”
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Rhine Valley, Rüdesheim am Rhein – Germany
The Rhine Valley is a beautiful area to explore which is only about an hour’s drive away from Frankfurt. It has many destinations along the way to… Read more “Rhine Valley, Rüdesheim am Rhein – Germany”
Wright’s Gin Distillery, Yzerfontein – South Africa
Being a fan of craft gin distilleries, I was quite keen to check out Wright’s Gin Distillery in Yzerfontein on my last trip to Cape Town. Situated… Read more “Wright’s Gin Distillery, Yzerfontein – South Africa”
Darling Olives, Western Cape – South Africa
The Western Cape in South Africa has the perfect climate for growing olives and has a few really great olive farms. The latest olive farm I discovered… Read more “Darling Olives, Western Cape – South Africa”
Kindlestown Woods, Greystones – Ireland
Kindlestown can be found a 7 minute drive away from Greystones in County Wicklow. For me the absolute best surprise and highlight of this walk is the… Read more “Kindlestown Woods, Greystones – Ireland”
Mullaghreelan Wood and Kilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort, Kilkea – Ireland
Not having seen much of County Kildare yet, it was decided that it was worth some exploration. While I was choosing a place to walk, one of… Read more “Mullaghreelan Wood and Kilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort, Kilkea – Ireland”
Djouce Woods – Wicklow Mountains – Ireland
There are so many beautiful hikes to choose from in the Wicklow Mountains. Since I’ve spent the majority of my time so far exploring the Dublin Mountains,… Read more “Djouce Woods – Wicklow Mountains – Ireland”
Stonehenge – England
Ever since watching a documentary about Stonehenge when I was a kid, I was intrigued about the history surrounding Stonehenge. The World Heritage site is situated on… Read more “Stonehenge – England”
Glen of the Downs Nature Trail, Co Wicklow – Ireland
Living in the South of Dublin, one of my favourite things about the area is that there are countless hikes and nature trails within a short drive… Read more “Glen of the Downs Nature Trail, Co Wicklow – Ireland”
Warrenscourt Forest Recreational Area, County Cork, Ireland
I discovered Warrenscourt Forest while I was staying nearby in Macroom. The forest is situated in a quiet area of the countryside and this trail is great… Read more “Warrenscourt Forest Recreational Area, County Cork, Ireland”