Tourism and Travel Blog from Bangor Northern Ireland to European Destinations on road trips and train journeys.
I’m half Scottish. My mum’s from Edinburgh. I spent most of my young adult years with a slight whisky obsession. It wasn’t until I left the UK for Asia that I actually discovered Johnnie Walker. “It’s not Scottish, is it?”. Johnnie Walker then became my new obsession connecting my love for both whiskey and travel. […]
Johnnie Walker: Journey of Flavour Experience (Edinburgh) Read More »
I don’t see why anyone would ever fly from Liverpool to Belfast. Liverpool is literally set on the banks of the Mersey River and it makes no sense to bus 30-minutes out to the international airport when it takes little more than 5-minutes by train to Birkenhead for the Liverpool to Belfast Ferry by Stena
Liverpool to Belfast Ferry with Stena Line Read More »
Are you tired of long, uncomfortable flights? Do you dread the thought of being squished into a small seat for hours on end? If so, then this blog post is for you! In today’s post, we are going to discuss some tips that will help make your travels more comfortable. Whether you are flying across
Travel Comfortably From One Continent to Another With These Awesome Tips Read More »
The United Kingdom has some of the most unique places to visit. With many different countries, regions, and cities within its borders, there is always going to be a new and interesting place to plan a trip for. Here are just 7 of the most wonderful places to visit on your next trip to the
7 Most Wonderful Places You Should Visit In the UK On Your Next Trip Read More »
Did you know you could circle the entire coast of Ireland following 4 interconnecting road trip routes? In Northern Ireland we have the Causeway Coastal Route and Mourne Coastal Route. These then connect to the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East respectively. But here we are specifically covering Ireland’s Ancient East with a road
Ireland’s Ancient East Road Trip Itinerary (North to South) Read More »
I don’t really need to sell Ireland’s coastlines do I, given the iconic backdrops of massive movie franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Game of Thrones have long beat me to it. And then there is the Wild Atlantic Way which is continually ranked as one of the best drives in the world. But here
Five Star Sea Views: The Cliff House Hotel Read More »
We first heard of the Harry Potter Studios tours back in 2012 during a stopover in London when Fanfan was all excited by the posters plastering the walls of Notting Hill Gate tube station. And it has been on the top of the to-do list in London ever since. So on our next stopover in
Hogwarts in the Snow: Harry Potter Studios Read More »
First off, there are a few things to be aware before considering a visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct. First off, this seemingly off-the-beaten-path tourist attraction is ridiculously busy during peak tourist times. It will then be pretty much empty outside of peak tourist times. This is partly to do with the difference in weather during summer
Guide to the Hogwarts Express! Read More »
I still find myself a bit lost in this part of Scotland, where Tarbert is included in various regional and geographical locales, although it’s probably best known as “Tarbert Loch Fyne” due to its position on an inlet of the wider Loch Fyne. But it is also part of Kintyre, it’s part of Argyll, and
Tarbert Loch Fyne: The Gateway to Kintyre Read More »
Through this somewhat ridiculous near-month long road trip in France and surrounding borders, we share the sheer diversity of travel during summer in France and the nearby region, from the scorching sand dunes of the Vendee to the snow-capped mountains over Chamonix. From Pink Flamingos of the wet and wild Camargue to the purple lavender
The Ultimate Road Trip in France Read More »
