The notion of Overtourism is something that has crept up in the news frequently as of late, although it is not a new phenomenon, just something that has perhaps reached breaking point in a lot more locations as of late. For many locations, it seems the bubble is close to popping, and they cannot accommodate … Continue reading Highlighting Overtourism
Author: Pádraig Mac Cionnaith
Dive Bars To Visit in New York
Are you wondering where you can get reasonably priced beer in New York City? Look no further than here, we’ve picked our 4 favourite spots in the city.
Hammamet: Nov’ 24
Hammamet was a last minute booking, and a trip that didn’t entail much beyond the confines of our hotel, but these winter breaks to recharge your batteries can be invigorating. It was both Amy and my first time in Tunisia, and we had initially began looking at day trips to Carthage and El Jem, before … Continue reading Hammamet: Nov’ 24
Porto: Sep ‘24
We arrived in Porto from Madrid, at a quite unfortunate time, during the 2024 Portuguese wildfires, and the sky in the city was a bizarre shade of grey/orange. It felt strange being in the city during the wildfire, we were constantly weary of it spreading to the city proper, and were conscious of the fact … Continue reading Porto: Sep ‘24
Madrid: Sep ‘24
Our itinerary prior to visiting Madrid was rather simple: walk from El Retiro park to the Royal Palace getting in the sights, try and catch a football match, and eat/drink lots. We were staying in Chueca, a district just North of the city centre. Chueca is known as Madrid’s gay neighbourhood, but it is home … Continue reading Madrid: Sep ‘24
The best burgers I’ve encountered travelling
Sometimes you just need a good burger, and these which I’ve encountered whilst travelling are the cream of the crop
Copenhagen: July ‘24
Our trip to Copenhagen was booked to be a flying visit (yes we flew over, no, this wasn’t an intentional pun), as we intended on spending 2 days there over a bank holiday weekend. However a delayed flight out significantly cut into what short, precious time we had. When we got to our hotel, we … Continue reading Copenhagen: July ‘24
Cancun: May ‘24
Following on from Las Vegas, our next destination was Cancun. Both Amy and I’s first time in Mexico. It’s a location I’ve been eager to visit for years to see Chichen Itza, whilst Amy more interested in the relaxation/all inclusive aspect of the trip. Our hotel was the Dreams Sands hotel in the heart of … Continue reading Cancun: May ‘24
The Best Burgers in Belfast
Have you ever wondered what the best burger in Belfast was? Well, after trying all the names that kept creeping up when I asked others, I’ve narrowed down the list so you won’t have to try as many
Las Vegas: April ‘24
A city associated with debauchery and gambling… I mean, yes, rightfully so, but it offers so much more.