County Mayo, Ireland is not directly on the tourist trail — which in some ways is a good thing. Folks come to Westport, Ashford Castle, Knock Shrine and perhaps visit to climb Croagh Patrick peak which is just outside of Westport. However there’s a lot more to do in this large county in the western…
Northwest Scotland is stunning. Drop dead gorgeous. I only experienced a wee bit of it in the few days I spent in the Gairloch area. But what I saw took my breath away — soaring peaks, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, heathered moors. It’s wild, rugged and remote. So there aren’t a lot of people —…
I kind of feel bad for the Beara Peninsula. It’s overshadowed by its 2 neighbors to the north — the Iveragh Peninsula (the Ring of Kerry) and the Dingle Peninsula. The thing of it is — it’s just as beautiful but without the crowds and the tour busses. Now I haven’t been to the Ring…
To travel by train or not to travel by train. That is the question. Okay. So I’m kinda stealing Shakespeare’s lines. But really it’s a great question. Should I travel by train on my trip to Europe? And the answer? It depends. And the next question: How do I navigate all the tickets, passes, timetables,…
There are so many ancient sites in Ireland. In fact I would have to write about 20 posts just to cover them all — there are that many. But there are those that stand out to me for some reason — reasons I always struggle putting into words because when it comes to these ancient…
While I don’t believe there are truly any off the beaten path places in world any more, I do still believe you can travel to less-visited and less touristed destinations — even in well-discovered Europe. All it takes is a little know how — and a sense of adventure. Let’s take a look at some…
