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The best bizarre museums to visit in Europe, according to tourists

By Paul Johnson on May 30, 2023 in Attractions, Austria, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Going Out, Ireland, Poland, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

European cities are a treasure trove of cultural heritage, attracting travellers from all corners of the world. But while popular attractions like national art museums or historical buildings are a must-see on every tourist’s agenda, there is a whole other world of eccentricity waiting to be explored.

Experience the history of Munster Vales!

By Tríona O’Mahony on Nov 12, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

The nights might be getting darker earlier and the weather might be getting colder, but for anyone planning a visit to Munster Vales over the winter months there is still plenty to do and see in the region.

Exploring the castles of Munster Vales

By Tríona O’Mahony on Oct 10, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

Munster Vales, the area encompassing the Comeragh, Knockmealdown, Galtee, Ballyhoura and Nagles mountain ranges in the south of Ireland, is steeped in history.

6 ways to get active in Munster Vales

By Tríona O’Mahony on Sep 09, 2022 in Europe, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Summer might be over but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to plan a trip to Munster Vales, located in the beautiful south of Ireland.

Walk this way in Munster Vales

By Tríona O’Mahony on Aug 13, 2022 in Europe, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

If you’re looking for a break away to rejuvenate the mind and body, then exploring Munster Vales, located in the beautiful south of Ireland, could be just what you need.

Get a Taste of the Vales this Summer!

By Tríona O’Mahony on Jul 28, 2022 in Europe, Food and Drink, Ireland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Take your taste buds on a wild ride by getting a flavour of the great food that is available throughout Munster Vales in southern Ireland.

Why Munster Vales is the perfect escape for a Summer getaway

By Tríona O’Mahony on Jun 21, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

Look no further than Munster Vales this Summer... an incredible 1,100 kilometre stretch of olden routes and time-worn trails through the counties of Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick.

Why Ireland should be your next Summer destination

By Paul Johnson on May 25, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If your vision of an ideal summer vacation starts with breathtaking landscapes, welcoming communities, and an ancient culture rich with fascinating history, Ireland is for you.

Intercontinental Hotels 3rd night free promotion 2021

By Guido Graf on Jul 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Ireland, Netherlands, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Serbia and Montenegro, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Great news! The free night promotion of Intercontinental Hotels from early 2021 to June of this year has been extended until the end of December 2021. Guests who book for 3 nights’ stay during this time will only pay for 2 nights. The extended offer now means that guests can enjoy a long weekend at

5 of the best family retreats to plan for your next holiday

By Kristof Eyckmans on Mar 22, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Ireland, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

While the Covid 19 restrictions continue to limit our freedom to travel whenever and wherever we want, we tend to forget the fact that our children also miss going abroad and experience new adventures. Who would have though that youngsters would get bored of looking at a computer screen all day every day?! Lucky enough

10 of the best things to do in Ireland

By Anna Mascaro on Mar 20, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A small island that packs a beautiful punch. People travel from far and wide to play a round of golf on an Irish ‘green’, visit the world’s largest Titanic experience, and search for the ‘luck of the Irish’. Yet there is so much more to this vibrant, verdant land, home to breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history,

Photograph of the week: Donegal Sea Stacks, Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Nov 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Ireland, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Living along the Donegal coast in the Republic of Ireland are just over 100 lonely rock towers called sea stacks. These isolated sea stacks are found in remote, lonely and dramatically beautiful settings in locations that nature has carved out using thousands of years of endless angry seas, wind and rain. Created by the pounding

6 tempting foodie experiences from around the world

By Linas Ceikus on Mar 16, 2020 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Nevada, North America, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

The world would be a tedious place if every country’s cuisine tasted the same. Bite after bite, continent after continent of bland sameness. Thankfully, that’s not the case, and the foods that we eat and experience when we travel are often the most memorable takeaways from any journey of discovery. Every townland, region, province, and

Helicopter travel in the British Isles for the ultimate luxury golf tour

By Ravi Coutinho on Mar 15, 2020 in Air Travel, Europe, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

For any golf lover who is traveling from North America to the British Isles, one of the hardest questions is selecting which of the most famous, beautiful courses to play at. The next most difficult question is where to stay, followed by how to get around. Commercial air travel between courses isn’t reasonable, because most

Short stay: Kilkea Castle Estate & Golf Club, Kildare, Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Located just an hour’s drive from Dublin, Kilkea Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland. Originally built in 1180 by Hugh de Lacy, the Earl of Ulster and chief governor of Ireland, for Sir Walter de Riddlesford, a Norman knight, the castle was the seat of the Fitzgeralds, the Earls of Kildare, for almost

Top 7 European cities to tick off your 2020 bucket list

By Carl O'Neill on Jan 16, 2020 in Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

2020. A new year, whole new decade. Maybe this is the time for the new year new you? Whether it is or it isn’t, one thing we are sure of is that you still have that travel bug! (Not the one that makes you feel unwell, the one that makes you want to travel more!).

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