Stories From The Road, Beyond The Rush
Durham City Break: Cathedral, Castle and Riverside Walks
September 27, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Durham is a city that rewards a little time. Its cathedral and castle rise above the River Wear, while below...
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Hay-on-Wye: The World Book Town of Wales
September 19, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
A recent visit to Wales saw us taking in the coastline, but on a wet day you need a...
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Belmullet & Erris, North Mayo: Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Edge
September 12, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
We recently had an interesting visit to North Mayo, with our destination being Belmullet and Erris. The scenery here is...
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Antwerp: Belgium’s Port City Full of Surprises
August 11, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Antwerp might not be the glamorous destination that Paris or Amsterdam is, but it is a really interesting port city...
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Montpellier: France’s Hidden Gem in the Sunny South
July 8, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Following the launch of the new Air France service from Cork to Paris, we took the opportunity to connect...
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St Francis Way Tuscany: Italy’s Beautiful Camino Walk
June 27, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
St Francis Way Tuscany Walking Italy’s Beautiful Camino Through Tuscany Spain is normally associated with the Camino and perhaps France...
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Dordrecht, Holland: A Hidden Gem Beyond Amsterdam
June 16, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
This is a beautiful and historic city, not far from Rotterdam, they claim it is the oldest city with a...
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London Breaks: Theatre, Art and Culture in 2026
June 2, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
We travelled to London in early March for a trade show and took in a new theatrical experience at the...
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Armagh City: Northern Ireland’s Georgian Gem
May 28, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
A Surprising City Break Armagh City proved to be a wonderful surprise as a destination to visit. We have crossed...
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Lourmarin Provence: France’s Hidden Hilltop Gem
May 19, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
A Charming Village in the Heart of Provence The Luberon region is in inner Provence and forms part of the...
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Saint-Émilion Wine Escape: Bordeaux’s Hidden Gem
May 13, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Famous Worldwide for Wine Production Saint-Émilion is one of the most famous wine destinations in the world and a perfect...
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Bayreuth 2026: Germany’s Opera City You Must Visit
May 5, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Bayreuth is a city famous for opera and the legacy of Richard Wagner. Like Verona in Italy or La Scala,...
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Paris Spring Short Breaks 2026: Hidden Gems, Food & Culture
April 21, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
We were recently back in Paris for the rugby international. Sadly, the match proved a heavy defeat for Ireland, but...
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Ljubljana Travel Guide: Slovenia’s Stunning Capital
April 14, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
We recently spent a few days in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, as part of a wider trip through this...
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Zagreb Croatia Travel Guide City Break
April 7, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Zagreb is one of Europe’s most underrated capitals — a vibrant, compact city with strong Austro-Hungarian influence, often compared to...
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Nantes Travel Guide: Culture, History & Irish Links
March 26, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Nantes – A Cultural Magnet with Irish Connections Nantes, in northwest France, is fast becoming a standout city break destination...
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Beautiful Bath: A Timeless Georgian Gem in Somerset
March 10, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
There are some cities you visit… and others you experience. Bath in Somerset is firmly in the second category —...
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Lošinj, Croatia – A Hidden Island Paradise in the Adriatic
March 3, 2026 | by lisorogun@gmail.com
Croatia may not be as widely known in Ireland as Spain or Portugal, but destinations such as Dubrovnik, Istria and...
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