Northern Ireland has endured one of the most complicated and protracted modern conflicts in the world and it has taken decades of political will and peace negotiations to bring it to the vibrant and peaceful place it is today. One of the best ways to learn about this fascinating city and its divided history, is […]
Travel
Myconceptstore and street art: Reykjavík
I did a course in Central Saint Martins, UAL called Cool Hunting and it taught us about the power of observation and questioning in order to learn and grow. Our lecturer always told us to look up, look down and all around us as we explored London on foot. As the weeks went by, I […]
Hampton Court Palace
I love nothing more than a bit of culture-vulturing and it must run in the family because even before my Mom and Dad arrive for a visit to London, we have about 10 things on our hit-list! They visited in late January and we spent a fantastic afternoon exploring. The glimpse of Hampton Court Palace […]
My 30 day blogging challenge
Hi followers, It’s been a little while since I’ve been in the habit of regular posting so I thought what better way to get my creative juices flowing than to set a deadline! I most definitely work better to a countdown or a goal, so I’m really excited to see what daily writing will bring […]
The Dorm: Lisbon
Sitting within the vibrant and creative LX FACTORY in Alcântara Lisbon, THE DORM is a hostel that offers more than just a bed. Opened in September, it offers visitors the chance to stay in one of the coolest and most vibrant creative areas of Lisbon. LX FACTORY reminds me of Brick Lane, Shorditch and Hackney, parts of […]
Tower of London
I always find it fascinating that London has such an incredible mixture of history and tradition in the face of modernity and constant change. Stand at the gates of Tower of London and you will come face-to-face with the ancient walls and in the same eye line, stare at the Shard, the Walkie-Talkie and Heron […]
If you go down to the woods today…
Go glamping! One of the nicest jobs I’ve ever had was planning my best friend Niamh’s hen party with her sister Aoife and other lovely bridesmaid Carrie. June finally arrived and one very excited hen and 17 chicks headed to Teapot Lane Glamping in County Leitrim, Ireland. We had an absolute blast! Some in our […]
Home sweet home
Ireland has some of the best hotel breaks in the world and if you’re looking for gorgeous scenery, great food and a short commute from Dublin, then look no further than Barberstown Castle, Co. Kildare. I spent the weekend there with my family wandering the grounds, chilling out and people watching. There were weddings on […]
A picture is worth a thousand words
Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Friends, laughter, fun and the home of the black stuff!
Off the wall cool
Walk through the Italian quarter in Dublin, take a right on Strand Street and you’re steps away from one of the funkiest cafés that I’ve been to in a long while..and I love cafés! Foam Cafe & Gallery left me a bit speechless I loved the décor that much! It’s crazy – in a good […]