Hey, it’s Henry here! You might remember from my last trip with the Hand Luggage Only guys to Barcelona? This time, however, I’ve ventured a little closer to home. All the way over to gorgeous Ireland! To be totally frank, I’m actually a little ashamed to say but (as a 24-year-old, Guinness loving, Irish jigging … Continue Reading
There’s absolutely no shortage of stunning places to visit in Ireland; a fact which has will no doubt have seen the Emerald Isle climb atop your travel-whish list. Yes, it might rain a little in Ireland, but it’s no coincidence then that some of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland are also some … Continue Reading
There are so many incredibly beautiful places in Ireland to explore! It’s a country steeped in history (and gallons of Guinness) that is a must-experience when exploring. From the stunning hikes, the ancient east coast to the iconic castles that reside over the rolling hills, Ireland has it all. Plus, there’s a shed load of … Continue Reading
Northern Ireland is one incredible place to explore whilst seeing the best places in Ireland and the UK. With all its valleys, rugged coastlines, beautiful castles and cities, there are so many amazing and best places in Northern Ireland to visit. Now, I might be a little bit biased (my grandparents are from Northern Ireland) … Continue Reading
It’s been over 10 years since either of us was in Dublin last and so we were understandably excited to return to this amazing Irish city. There’s so much to tell you of course – so much more than I can talk about before I need to run out of the hotel in a few … Continue Reading
Ireland is a stunning place to explore and the kind of place that’s got a little something for everyone. From its incredible castles, cities like; Dublin and some of the most dramatic landscapes, Ireland is an incredible spot to visit. This is especially true for Galway on the west coast. Honestly, there are so many … Continue Reading
New Year’s is a celebration that is enjoyed across the globe. Whether that’s watching the dramatic fireworks in London, enjoying a fun-filled Hogmanay in Edinburgh, having a kiss under the glowing lights of Times Square or even spending quality time with the people you love at home. Whenever it comes to New Year’s, I always seem to … Continue Reading
Being the largest city in Northern Ireland, Belfast has a lot going for it! With Michelin Star restaurants, cool museums and loads of the best things to do in Belfast, it’s the kind of city which is great for a long weekend break. Trust me when I say, Belfast is one of those places that’s … Continue Reading
Ireland is a totally incredible country to explore, with so many gorgeous places to see. That being said, there’s also a shed load of history to explore, with some of the best castles in Ireland dotted around the whole country. You see, Ireland has had a really long history, and with most castles being made … Continue Reading
Stretching over 1,600 miles, the Wild Atlantic Way is an iconic drive in Ireland. Stretching from the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula to Kinsale, it’s arguably one of Europe’s most beautiful drives. Not only that, there are heaps of places on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way to visit. There are hundreds of stopping points! Over the years, we’ve … Continue Reading
Ireland is such an amazing country! From its fairytale castles, the best hikes and incredible places in Ireland, it’s a total stunner of a place to explore. Over the last ten years, Dublin has totally transformed as an epic foodie city that’s just too good to miss. There’s been a huge surge in new restaurants, … Continue Reading
It’d been over 10 years since I last visited Dublin when we got an invite to head over to Ireland for a couple of days to celebrate the 15th birthday of the Guinness Storehouse. Guinness itself is much older but the storehouse only started about 20-years ago as a chance to give visitors to the … Continue Reading
Right, now where was I? Oh yes, carrying on from the first part of this post, our starters had just arrived at The Connoisseur Bar in the Guinness Storehouse and they’d disappeared down our greedy gobs much quicker than they’d arrived! Next up, we had the wild atlantic seafood chowder with a sprinkling of Carragheen Irish … Continue Reading
Straight after our afternoon sampling, all the Guinness storehouse had to offer (see part 1 here and part 2 here), we headed back to the hotel which was understandably rather festively decorated. Maybe I’d just been away from London for so long and missed it but it definitely seemed like the Irish (or at least … Continue Reading
