Highlights of Belgium
A relatively small, densely populated country of modern cities, historic towns, bustling ports, seaside resorts and varied countryside, Belgium is bordered by the larger Western European countries of...
What's in store for me in County Donegal?
This county belongs to the northern most portion of Ireland. This phrase comes from the Irish words 'Dun na nGall' which when literally translated means the fort of the foreigner. It is where the...
The Beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park
This National Park is located on the east coast portion of Ireland in the County of Wicklow. This park is a part of the mountain range framing the County of Wicklow with fascinating heathlands and...
The Rock of Cashel
When I first read of its name, I thought, What am I supposed to see on a rock? Ireland's got castles, caves and mythical hills; so what's with a Rock? But as I looked it up and saw its pictures...
Ireland - Carrickfergus Castle
Towering over the basalt dyke below its foundations, Carrickfergus Castle in County Antrim protrudes into Belfast Lough. Almost entirely surrounded by water, this rocky spur provided an ideal...
10 Travel Tips for Safe and Healthy International Exploring
Health and safety travel tips cannot and should not be ignored. This is a big world and there is a lot of it to explore. However, when traveling to an unfamiliar country, it is important to be...
Things to See and Do in Galway
The once walled city Galway is one of the Irish tourist spots which can be visited and viewed without much hassle. Much of the area, which is open to pedestrians, occupies a space which is...
Be in love with Connemara National Park
In County Galway, West of Ireland is the home of one of Ireland's national parks - the Connemara National Park. It is one of Ireland's six national parks preserved and supervised by the National...
Dunmore Cave
More than its monarchal beauty and architectural legacies, Ireland still has a lot of sights to offer, most especially tourists from non-European countries. From mythical places such as Newgrange...
Battle of the Boyne: Battle of the Battles
This event happened on the outskirts of the town Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland on July 1, 1690 with each of the opposing armies on either sides of the River Boyne. James soldiers who are...
Safety Tips for Your Home While on Vacation
If you are going away on vacation for a while, it's important to arrange to safeguard your home in your absence. This is important for several reasons including protecting the most expensive thing...
Glendalough Monastery
Amidst the ruined village within the glacial valley of County Wicklow, there stands a monastery of remarkable appearance - the Glendalough Monastery. Glendalough, or Gleann Dá Loch in Irish,...