Dublin, Ireland

After a day of waiting around in the airport in Vienna we arrived in Dublin to start the next part of our adventure. We were unsure what would await us at our accommodation at 6 Buckingham StreetRead more
Dublin, Ireland

Loving Ireland and especially the Irish people. I love their lilting speech and wonderful sense of humour, they are so friendly and happy. Had a wonderful time exploring Dublin on the Hop on Hop offRead more
Dublin, Ireland

What a fantastic day, all 14 hours of it. First meeting Marian Fitzpatrick who I haven't seen in years. We met Marian at the entrance to Trinity College then went for coffee for a catch up, such aRead more
Dublin to Cork, Ireland

Picked up the car from the airport today and drove from Dublin to Cork via Killarney and Waterford. We took the backroads enjoying the beautiful green hills and stone stacked fences sectioning off theRead more
Blarney Castle & Cliffs of Moher

Well another magical day. Blue sky at the Blarney Castle, kissed the Blarney Stone. I wish I had spent a day here wandering around the grounds, they are so beautiful. We then headed to the West CoastRead more
Ring of Kerry, Skellig Ring, Ireland

Drove from Cork to Kenmore, this was our starting point for our sightseeing around the Ring of Kerry and the Skellig Ring today. Couldn't believe the wild flowers on the side of the road andRead more
Killarney to Achill Island, Ireland

Yesterday we drove from Killarney up through Limerick, Galway, Westport and on to Achill Island to stay with Marian and Paul in their holiday home at Achill Sound. After arriving Paul and Marian droveRead more
Achill Island, Ireland

Marian, Mim and I went for a walk through the ruins of an old village that existed at the time of the Potato Famine. You could still see the potato mounds and imagine how life would have been, a veryRead more
Donegal, Ireland

We left Achill Island in the rain and wind this morning, we have been very fortunate so far with the weather. On our way we drove to the headland of Mullaghmore, we read the town was where LordRead more
Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland

Today we left Donegal and travelled through Strabane, Omagh, Cookstown, Drumahoe and onto Londonderry (Derry). We stopped at the Beaghmore stone circles which were excavated from a bog in 1930. TheRead more
Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland

An interesting visit to Londonderry today. We walked the Derry City Wall which remains completely intact and has never been breached. A guide walked us along the city walls talking of the history ofRead more
Antrim Coastal Drive, Northern Ireland

Today was a beautiful sunny day with bright blue skies, a great day for sightseeing. Our first stop travelling from Derry was to the Dark Hedges, around 94 enormous Beech trees planted over twoRead more
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Today we went on the Hop On Hop off Bus tour of Belfast, it was wonderful to hear the Northern Irish Brogue and their craic about Belfast. Things like their famous 24 hour Tesco store that advertisesRead more
Saint Patrick's Trail to Dublin, Ireland

The last day of our journey around Ireland and Northern Ireland we travelled from Belfast along Saint Patrick's Trail. Driving through Newtownards, that sits on the Strangford Lough, we travelledRead more
London, England

Yesterday we had a big day. Flew from Dublin to London found our way to our accommodation in Earl's Court then went out exploring on foot. Walked around Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, LeicesterRead more
London, England

Day 2 in London Town. We started the day going on the Hop on Hop Off bus but it was very slow going around Buckingham Palace and Fleet Street, not necessarily the quickest way to see London. AfterRead more
London, England

Another big day of sightseeing in London. After finishing our bus trip we went to the Queens Mews, this is where the Royal carriages are housed and the Queen's horses kept. Then we went on the BeatlesRead more
London, England

Today we started our day with a tour of Tower Bridge getting the lift to the top then walking across the walkway, a magnificent view up and down the Thames. We then walked along the River Thames pastRead more
London, England

St Paul's Cathedral has stood for over 1400 years, the present Cathedral was designed by Christopher Wren. The inside of the Cathedral is magnificent, although we were unable to take photos. WeRead more
Windsor Castle, England

Off to visit the Queen, or at least her country residence at Windsor Castle. The Castle grounds and the village of Windsor are beautiful. The green in the photos hasn't been enhanced, it was a veryRead more
Hampton Court Palace, England

The last place we visited on our 6 day London Pass was Hampton Court Palace. The building of the Palace began in the 1500s by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, he was a favourite of King Henry VIII. The KingRead more
Stonehenge, Castle Combe and Bath

It was freezing walking around Stonehenge today, but luckily the rain held off. I am in awe of the extent of Stonehenge and how much is still unearthed. Throughout the countryside you can see theRead more
Land's End, England

The day started out with rain and wind, not looking good for our trip to Land's End, the furtherest village South in England. After 2 hrs 45 mins driving we arrived at Land's End to blue skies butRead more
The Mumbles, South Wales

Travelled from Wellington, Somerset to Pencoed, South Wales. We had a relaxing day walking around the shoreline of Langland Bay. There are great paths on the foreshore and could've walked around aRead more
Stratford Upon Avon, England

An easy day of travel from Pencoed, Wales back to England to Stratford upon Avon. We tried to take the backroads to see a little more of the countryside but still the smaller roads are very busy withRead more