Travel Stories

5 min read • Oct 4, 2016

The Emerald Isle might be small in size but it packs a powerful historical punch. Hit the road on a fascinating five-day trip through the picturesque…

6 min read • Aug 5, 2016

Ireland’s beautiful, untamed Atlantic coast has attracted numerous visitors, including the makers of the latest Star Wars films. A visit to some of the…

6 min read • Aug 2, 2016

The search for solitude has led pilgrims to the edges of the known world – and beyond – throughout history. But few final destinations rival the…

5 min read • Jun 14, 2016

Autumn is one of the most stunning times to visit Ireland. Here's our guide to what's on in the Emerald Isle in Autumn.

6 min read • Mar 16, 2016

Northern Ireland’s second city is fast becoming one of the country’s cultural hotspots. It was given a stylish makeover for its stint as UK City of…

5 min read • Mar 9, 2016

While the western part of Ireland is known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, majestic sea cliffs and traditional Irish music and culture, the eastern…

5 min read • Mar 2, 2016

As Ireland shakes off the winter blues, wraps up its St Patrick’s Day festivities and blossoms into 40 shades of springtime green, the calendar erupts in…

6 min read • Jan 5, 2016

A pint of the black stuff, a cosy pub, some folk music and a shamrock. That green-tinted view of Dublin can be great craic, but this is also a thrilling…

4 min read • Nov 26, 2015

Ireland may not have Hawaii’s water temperature, but with an unadulterated Atlantic coastline, immaculate beaches without the crowds and big, year-round…

6 min read • Oct 27, 2015

Cork is a curious and compelling place. Ireland’s second city is at once full of life and overhung by the past. Millions of Irish migrants passed through…

5 min read • Oct 1, 2015

California's Big Sur and Australia's Great Ocean Road may get all the headlines when it comes to coastal driving but they're not the only places where you…

5 min read • Sep 28, 2015

Dublin rightly prides itself on being a modern European city, but its colourful history is central to its appeal. There was a settlement here even before…

5 min read • Oct 14, 2014

Ireland's spectacular landscapes and dramatically changing weather provide some of most epic golfing challenges on earth. The island has well over 400…

5 min read • Oct 13, 2014

Vibrant cities, otherworldly monuments, ancient castles, sweeping beaches bordered by jade-green fields, cosy pubs with crackling fires and toe-tapping…

8 min read • Oct 3, 2014

The 'Wild Atlantic Way' driving route neatly packages the abundant attractions of Ireland's west coast, from West Cork to Donegal. The well-signed, easy…

4 min read • Aug 18, 2014

It’s the morning after the night before, and you’ve survived a night on the tiles in Dublin. Thanks to the locals’ ebullient hospitality, not to mention…

4 min read • Aug 14, 2014

Ireland's fertile green fields, crystal-clear rivers and filigreed coastline offer a pantry packed with fresh-as-it-gets local produce – from farmhouse…

5 min read • Aug 14, 2014

Ireland’s reputation precedes itself, so first-time visitors might think they know what to expect – rolling green fields, chatty locals and a pint for…

5 min read • Mar 14, 2013

Ireland is a road-tripper's dream, with scenery and history in every direction. To turn your car into an instant time machine, all you have to do is hit…

4 min read • Mar 23, 2012

Rich in history, blessed with natural beauty, and boasting more than its fair share of cosmopolitan cities, ancient sites and epic vistas, Ireland has…

4 min read • Mar 15, 2012

Ireland may not have the foodie reputation of some of its European neighbours, but times are changing. With an emphasis on local produce and access to the…

4 min read • Mar 14, 2012

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