I have a confession to make: I have never watched Game of Thrones (gasp!). Anyway, I had a strong wish to visit the so called “Dark Hedges” on our road trip through Northern Ireland. And I am glad that we did! Whether you are a fan of the popular show or not – this is […] Read more…
You cannot say “Ireland” without saying “whiskey”, can you? I must admit that I am not a big whiskey fan. But I was still a fan of our stop in Bushmills, where the oldest Whiskey distillery in the world is located. It turns out Bushmills and its surroundings have more to offer than just whiskey… […] Read more…
Finally! On the third day of our road trip through Northern Ireland, the time had come to visit Giant’s Causeway. I will have to admit that this surreal natural wonder was actually the reason I wanted to visit Northern Ireland in the first place. My expectations were therefore sky high when our driver Bobby dropped us […] Read more…
Our visit to Giant’s Causeway was without a doubt one of the major highlights on our short road trip in Northern Ireland. Maybe you are considering to visit this stunning place? Then I would like to share 5 tips for visiting Giant’s Causeway that can help you plan your visit. 1: It is free to […] Read more…
Green is good for the eye – and a short hike in Glenariff Forest Park turned out to be good for the soul! It is an incredible place to hike in Northern Ireland if you are into gorgeous views, roaring waterfalls and green forests. And who isn’t? Glenariff Forest Park – a pleasant surprise If […] Read more…
A small castle, colorful flowers and a beautifully trimmed park. Even though Hillsborough Castle was another stop that our tour operator had suggested for our 3 day road trip in Ireland and Northern Ireland, the visit here was a nice little experience. Unless you are very interested in castles or gardens, I will not call […] Read more…
Newgrange was one of the things on our 3 day road trip in Ireland and Northern Ireland that we did not know much about. Our tour operator had chosen to put this attraction on our itinerary based on our wish to see historical attractions in beautiful surroundings. And as it turns out, our wish definitely came true. […] Read more…
What is the first thing you come to think of when I say the word “Ireland”? Before our visit to the green island this summer, my first thought was old castles, green hills and heartwarming hospitality. Even though our first day in Ireland wasn’t that long, our first encounter with this country met all of […] Read more…
I will gladly admit that I am quite the planning freak – and it is not unusual that I spend a looong time finding the BEST place to stay when we are travelling. On our short road trip in Ireland, I had placed the responsibility of our accommodation in the hands of our tour operator […] Read more…
If you also have the dream of experiencing the most beautiful and impressive attractions in Northern Ireland, you might find some inspiration in this overview of our 3 day road trip. With only a short amount of time available, we wanted our first encounter with Ireland and Northern Ireland to be filled with experiences – […] Read more…
