Cork English Market: What to Expect

Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 01:00 amCork’s English Market makes a trip to Ireland’s third largest city and arguably its culinary capital complete. The market has a huge selection of delicious fresh made items including fantastic grilled sausages, paninis, authentic Italian style spaghetti, wonderful artisan breads and amazing Italian and Spanish salamis and…

Money Saving Tips for Flying Discount Airlines, Especially Ryanair

Last updated on January 5th, 2023 at 11:17 pmThere are many budget airlines in Europe and the trend continues to grow. Easyjet, Wizzair, Jet2, Aer Lingus and Norwegian are among them. Of course, the largest and pioneer of discount flying in Europe is Ryanair. These airlines usually offer a better deal compared to legacy carriers…

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Tinakilly Manor House in Wicklow, Ireland: Ideal for an Anniversary Stay

Last updated on February 12th, 2024 at 07:30 pmThis past March, Bell and I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary at the lovely Tinakilly Manor House in Wicklow, Ireland. The beautifully preserved Victorian mansion is a stark contrast from today’s cookie cutter hotels, while still providing a luxurious stay at a surprisingly affordable price. Their…

Day Trip to Tangier, Morocco, Worth it?

A popular excursion for many tourists in the south of Spain is a day trip to Tangier, Morocco.

Bell and I booked a tour through a local travel agency while staying with friends on the Spanish/US Naval base in Rota, Spain.

The guided tour included the ferry ride from Tarifa, Spain to Tangier (which takes 1 hour and 15 minutes each way), guided bus tour of the Tangier area, lunch in a local restaurant, and guided walking tour of the city.

Here are tips, along with some pros and cons if you’re considering whether a day trip to Tangier, Morocco is worth it, especially on a large guided tour.