Ruling kings, knights, magic and dragons; come on, this is all the stuff of fantasy. But is it? Can you believe that a whole load of those mind-bending Game of Thrones locations actually exist – and somewhere as easily accessible as Ireland. No, there’s no slogging for days through the wilderness required here (looking at…
Tag: Europe
A-Z of Why Dublin is the World’s Coolest City to Visit Now
Where do you find the best coffee in Dublin? Or the best place to try craft beer? How about a secret bar only the locals (and Matthew McConaughey) know about, or knowing which Sunday is best for picking up vintage clothes at bargain prices? Dublin’s never been more exciting if you’re after a few days of urban…
Budapest ruin bars
Budapest has lots to offer, not only for daytime sightseeing but also when it comes to night life. A variety of bars, clubs and entertainment venues open their doors for revellers to party the night away. But what makes Budapest’s bars different from other bars around the world? Orsolya Kiss-Toth’s answer would be Budapest ruin…
Top 10 budget restaurants in Venice
Are you looking for budget restaurants in Venice? This month’s guest expert is TripAdvisor ’s Hayley Coleman. She’ll shows us some great dining options in Venice, tell us what’s on offer in each restaurant and share reviews from TripAdvisor travellers. You can also find more great travel reviews and tips from TripAdvisor on their Facebook and Twitter pages. If you…
6 Balkan cities you should visit now
Our latest guest blogger is Larissa Olenicoff, founder of one of the web’s latest and greatest travel blogs Blonde-gypsy.com . To keep up to date with her travels, and be amazed at the images she takes with her iPhone, make sure to check out her blog , follow her on Twitter and ‘like’ her page on Facebook . If you’re looking for alternative places to travel…
Volunteer travel in Greece – 5 sweet summer gigs that will make you spill your ouzo
In second of two guest posts about spending summer in Greece (read the first one here , Turner Barr of Aroundtheworldin80jobs.com looks at how you can give something back to the Greek community when you’re there. To keep up-to-date with Turner you can follow him on Twitter and like his page on Facebook . Ok, Ok, so now the debauched half of the summer…
Finding a job on the Greek Islands – how to work and play there this summer
Summer jobs in Greece? So you want to get wet and wild and experience the Greek Islands, huh? Well, how about instead of a weeklong party fest you stretch your short stay drunken carnage into an entire summer of orgasmic bliss and mistakes? I am talking about snagging one of the many jobs that the…
How to See Iceland’s Most Awesome Sights in 3 Days
To see the best sights of Iceland in a short space of time, I booked a three-day schedule of tours from Reykjavik with Viator. With very little public transport outside the capital (the car-loving population’s so small, it’s never been warranted), this was the only option for a non-driver – but you can use the routes I suggest if…
28 Reasons the Irish are Better than You
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we list all the reasons you should be envious of Irish people… Warning: after reading the following Irish memes and characteristics, you might find yourself agreeing with us! 1. They’ll patiently explain it’s St. Paddy’s Day, not St. Patty’s, one hundred times or more… ……
Ten reasons to love Ireland
When I meet people from all over the world, in hostels all over the world, I love telling people I’m from Ireland. Those who have travelled to Ireland speak fondly of their memories here, while those who haven’t regularly tell me it’s top of their bucket list. I’m lucky enough to have seen most of…
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