Travel blog
Ideas, guides and practical tips for planning a private tour: where to go, what to see and how to make the most of every day of your trip.
Ringing in the New Year in Canada's Terrific City of Toronto
When I was 17 my friend, and I headed off on an adventure of a lifetime. My friend's sister was working and living in Toronto and she suggested that we should come out for the summer. Read More →
2018-01-03
My "Back to Lake George, New York" Christmas Holiday
When I was sixteen I was fortunate to spend the summer in Lake George with my Aunt and Uncle and enjoyed myself so much that I returned each summer for three years. It has been 40 years since my last visit and this year I have decided to return to see what Lake George is like at Christmas. Read More →
2017-12-27
Ho Ho Ho, Where did Santa Go – My Black Sea Christmas Experience
Back in Ireland we always had a traditional Christmas with the tree, Turkey presents etc. I thought I would share with you my first Christmas here in Turkey and how different it was, however; it was one of the most emotional, overwhelming experiences I have ever had and as left memories that will stay with me forever. Read More →
2017-12-25
Cork My Lovely Home by the Lee
My favourite memory of going home to Cork is when I returned this year the first time since leaving to live in Turkey 15 months earlier. After 15 months without seeing any of my family or dear friends, to say I was excited and anxious to get home was an understatement. As there are no direct flights into Cork Kusadasi it took me over 15 hours to get to The Banks of my Lovely Lee but I made it and I was so happy to be home. The journey was very tough firstly a 1-hour journey by car then 2 flights Read More →
2017-10-25
A Shrine Dedicated to Love – the Taj Mahal
I have always wanted to see the Taj Mahal ever since I heard about it in school. So when I had a chance to travel Asia, I knew my stop would be in New Dehli, to make my little dream come true and my friends were keen to see the iconic monument too. Read More →
2017-07-13
Fun and Adventure in the Desert of Morrocco
So here I am, after what was a bit of a bumpy landing, in Morocco, my driver was waiting for me at arrivals. We drove through the old quarter it all looked so confusing as the streets were twisting, and weaving but eventually, we arrived at our Riad. Read More →
2017-07-10
Living the Highlife in Miami
OMG Miami Beach was amazeballs; to set the seen Imagine blue skies, parks, palm trees, colourful street life, art deco buildings, and free-spirited locals it is fabulous. Read More →
2017-07-10
The Wonders and Magic of Nepal
If you’re going to visit Nepal yea you can go and do a trek or climb a mountain or go to to see fantastic cultural sites but if you are like me I just go there to chill out and let my spirit glow and stuff. This is our third trip to Nepal and we always go to Kathmandu and Pokhara our favorite places. Read More →
2017-07-07
Paris Is a Fascinating City Walk Through Some Magical Moments in Your Life
As it happens, I LOVE Paris it has been the longest and most honest love affair of my life. I spent most of the day just strolling around some of the main attractions for most tourists, having a latte and yummy macaroons, shopping in the beautiful boutique stores and just loving every corner of this gorgeous city my second home. Read More →
2017-06-29
Victorious, Visual Pleasure of Vietnam
A few things about Vietnam that stood out immediately. Firstly was the food; it is delicious, and I ate so much of it! Secondly was Vietnam’s incredible history; but through it all, the country has emerged with a very strong sense of its own culture. Lastly, I was moved by its magnificent landscape and beautiful architecture. Read More →
2017-06-16
Turkey's Beautiful Turquoise Coast
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's my friend, flying above the pine-forested ridges on the edge of the ocean on Turkey's Turquoise Coast. I was up next to take the runway, racing down the slope until the brightly coloured parachute went up into the air and the ground fell away beneath my feet. Below, I could see islands out across Fethiye Bay and the long white crescent of Olu Deniz's famous beach curving right around the coast towards the popular Blue Lagoon. Read More →
2017-06-12
You Know You Are Truly Alive Among the Lions on Tour in Tanzania
I have never seen so much precious and magnificent wildlife encounters as I did here in Tanzania, not only famous for its safaris, but I also experienced the beat of Africa in Arusha's Mount Meru, Mr. Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar City. Read More →
2017-05-21