Living on the island of Ireland we are very fortunate to live in a rural area with zero light pollution. On a clear night the stars shine brightly and many of…
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Located just 200 km to the South East of Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle, Ruka is a thriving little village in Finnish Lapland. Close to the Russian border, the landscape is…
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For as long as I can care to remember I have wanted to see the spectacular Northern Lights in Finland. The colourful dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis, also known as…
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Italy is arguably one of our favourite go-to countries when we holiday in Europe. With friendly locals, excellent cuisine, stunning coastlines and fantastic weather; what’s not to love about this wonderful…
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BEAUTIFUL TUSCANY For as many years as I care too mention, I have always wanted to experience a wine tasting tour and to understand wine culture. How wine is processed, the…
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A FIREWORK SPECTACULAR Venice is famed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and who are we to disagree. Built on an archipelago (a cluster) of small islands,…
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ONE HOLIDAY, TWO PARKS, LOTS OF FUN July 2018, and for the first time since 1995, temperatures have soared to 27°C across the tiny island of Ireland. As a direct result…
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PUTTING, PILLAGING AND PIRATES Swash-buckling escapades, water cannon blasts and a search for hidden treasure…not your typical start to a Summer Day! I (Daddy) never got into golf, although I did…
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POSTOJNA CAVE There are 7 Natural Wonders of the World, but arguably, in our opinion, there are indeed many, many more. Undeniably the world is a place full of wondrous gems…
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PREDJAMA CASTLE From the Dragons of Postojna Cave to a fairytale of Knights and medieval conquests at Predjama Castle, and all in just one day! Predjama Castle is recognised by Guinness…
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ULSTER AMERICAN FOLK PARK The year 2018 has flown by and already we are in the merry-making-month of December. Across the land Christmas trees are being decorated in homes in anticipation…