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...
Things to see and do in Derry
Take no conventional European trip and have Derry, Ireland (also known as Londonderry) as your next destination. Located in the northwestern part of Northern Ireland, this city is also a seaport...
Hill of Tara
We've discovered that the crop circles that appeared in England at 1991 were actually created by artists, not aliens, unlike what Mel Gibson's movie Signs (2002) suggests. But unlike these...
The Blue Lagoon Spa
If you’re looking for a traditional geothermal seawater spa experience, then look no further than The Blue Lagoon, at Grindavik in Iceland. Set in an area of natural beauty, the Blue Lagoon is one...
Trinity College in Dublin
The Trinity College (formally known as the University of Dublin) is located in the bustling city of Dublin in the country of Ireland. The university in question had been chartered by the then...
A Bit of Ireland- The Aran Islands
Off the western coast of Ireland, the Aran islands lie approximately five miles to the south of Galway. Comprised of three tiny limestone islands, the Aran Islands have rough terrain. The islands...
Eco-Tourism: Adventure Travel Caribbean
Eco-tourism adventure travel in the Caribbean is an experience that will either open your eyes up to the world, or remind you how good it feels to be alive! It is one thing to see things on...
Modes of transportation around Ireland
If you have a car, it is easy to travel and move around Ireland. But for an adventurous and audacious tourist, are there other alternatives aside from visiting Ireland by car? Of course yes. There...
The Giant's Causeway
In County Antrim, Northern Ireland, a bridge disappears into the sea only a short distance from the shore. Thousands of tourists flock to the area to walk across the remains. A bridge that serves...
The Rugged Beauty of Armenia
The Near Eastern country of Armenia is historic in the ancient sense of the word—life there stretches back to the Stone Age. A presence along the Silk Road, this area set betwixt the Caucasus...
What to Do on your Trip to Turkey
Turkey has much to offer its visitors in terms of activities, history and beach life. Whichever resort you choose to stay at, you will be sure of a vacation full of experiences you'll never forget -...
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...
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,...