An Inspired Impact in 2024
With your help we’ve been able to plant trees and support ocean clean-up initiatives.
Jubilee 2025: 'Hope Does Not Disappoint'
Unless you're hoping to book a trip to Italy in 2025, because you will be disappointed.
Two Irelands, Two Borders
If you're planning to visit Ireland, including Northern Ireland, you will be crossing two international borders, with two different rules.
The Titanic Belfast Experience
"This is one of the most well-thought-out Titanic museums in the world. It’s really quite phenomenal." - James Cameron
The Rebel County Cork
County Cork earned the nickname "Rebel County" due to its historical legacy of dissent and defiance. Here's a little background on why.
Following James Joyce through Dublin
Bloomsday is a delightful annual celebration to honour the life and works of the famous Irish writer James Joyce and his seminal novel "Ulysses".
How to Pour a Pint of Guinness
Pouring a beautiful pint of Guinness is a blend of skill, patience, tradition, and a bit of Irish magic.
Great Britain and United Kingdom, Explained
The names Great Britain and United Kingdom are often used interchangeably, but are not actually synonymous. Here’ a visual to help you remember.
How Many Trips Do We Have Left?
I was having dinner with a friend, discussing our ages and she observed that if we take one big holiday a year that means there are only about twenty vacations left before we’re unable to travel.
Electronic Travel Authorization for U.K. to Begin in January 2025
Are you planning on travelling to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? You will need to register online for the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Christmas Markets Cruise on the Danube River 2023
One year ago, Adam and I were cruising the Danube River during the Christmas season. Christmas markets are a tradition in Europe, but Austrians put on a festive spectacle like no other.
A Tale of Obsession and Murder in Vienna
Forget The Sound of Music - the best Hollywood movie set in Austria is Amadeus.
The Place for Austrian Soul Food
Bärenwirt offers rustic and typically Austrian home cooking, from beef goulash to cheese dumplings and the best schnitzel in Salzburg.
Franz Klammer's Mad Olympic Ski Run
Known for his daring and aggressive style, the Austrian skier - affectionately known as The Kaiser - captured gold in a heart-pounding race that has since become iconic.
My Return to the Northern Edge of Europe
Years ago I visited Nordkapp (North Cape), perched at the very north edge of the European continent. This time was different.