Wondering what a bothy is? Or what you should know before you plan to stay in a bothy? I love spending time outdoors and hiking on my trips, and this year I’ve had some truly spectacular experiences staying in bothies around Britain. This bothy guide will hopefully answer your questions about bothies and get you… Read More A Bothy Guide for Beginners: What to Know About Bothies in Britain
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and one of the main places to visit on the island of Ireland. As a notorious home to many of the events of the Troubles, the ethnic/nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland in the late 20th century, Belfast already has a bit of a reputation for itself. Today, parts… Read More A City Guide to Belfast: What to Do, See, Eat, and Drink!
Northern Ireland, and particularly the Causeway Coast, is a beautiful part of the world to explore. Rolling green hills dotted with sheep, dramatic cliffs along the sea, and sparkling clear water welcome visitors to this fascinating place. I spent a few days roadtripping along the Causeway Coast and taking everything in. Here is a Causeway… Read More A 3-Day Itinerary For the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland
One of my goals on the blog is to provide real information on traveling costs for the trips I take. On every trip I take, I keep track of all of my expenses and write it all down—every beer, every bus ticket. My trip to Northern Ireland was no exception! I spent 5 days there,… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Northern Ireland For 5 Days?
I recently spent a long weekend in Northern Ireland, somewhere I haven’t visited since my first independent trip around the UK in 2011! I spent three days roadtripping the Causeway Coast. By far one of the best experiences was returning to the Giant’s Causeway. After hearing lots of stories about how crowded it can be… Read More Exploring the Giant’s Causeway at Sunrise
Five years ago today, I set off on my first independent trip: a recent high school graduate, it was me, my best friend, our backpacks, and Europe. We spent exactly three weeks traveling around Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England. It was the trip of a lifetime! It made me love England more than I thought… Read More A Reflection On 5 Years of Independent Travel