Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:40 pmThis past weekend, Dublin’s Liffy river and docklands were overrun with tall ships and spectators. It was a festival atmosphere as an estimated 500,000 people visited on Saturday alone to see some magnificent ships, listen to live music, ride carnival rides, shop and eat just about anything…
Last updated on June 5th, 2024 at 01:45 pmI’m so hungry I could eat a horse! It’s a common expression but many people wouldn’t think to try horse. Sometimes we unknowingly eat it. If you’re game to eat horse meat in Dublin, you can likely find it at the Temple Bar Food Market. Temple Bar…
Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 05:17 pmThe Kulminator is one of the best pubs in Europe. If you are traveling between Amsterdam and Paris or Brussels, it is worth stopping in Antwerp, Belgium. Antwerp, like other Flemish towns, is like a cultural fusion between the Netherlands and France. Flemish people speak Dutch as…
The Belfast murals evoke controversy. During your travels in Ireland, its best to avoid discussing them with strangers. They have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting past and present religious and political divisions. Belfast and Derry are home to arguably the most famous political murals in Europe. Some 2,000 murals have been documented since the 1970s.
Last updated on December 15th, 2013 at 04:04 pmWhile in Lisbon, we stumbled upon a wonderful market for special gifts, the Ladra Flea Market. Feira da Ladra, its Spanish name, basically translates to “market of thieves.” However, what you’ll actually find is a market with exquisitely hand crafted items. There are stalls with beautiful jewelry…
