If only the walls could talk, Kilkea Castle, one Ireland’s longest continually inhabited medieval castles in County Kildare, could tell tales of witchcraft, a monkey saving a baby from a fire as well as the ghost of the Wizard Earl who is reputed to return on the 7th day of the 7th month of the 7th year on his horse with silver hoofs. Now, no one knows which...
Planning to visit Granada Spain? If you have limited time to spend visiting Granada, Spain this is how to make the most of your stay. Granada is unlike many of the towns in the Andalucia region of Spain. The Moorish influence is strong, it has a rich pulsating culture, the town is captivating, the rhythm of flamenco is everywhere around you, tapas bars abound and...
Bilbao Spain! You surprised us! We loved wandering the old town, finding interesting architecture and searching out your amazing Tapas Bars. You will be surprised as well when you visit Bilbao. Up until 1992, Bilbao was a polluted industrial city in decline and today it has been heralded as one of Europe’s best-known success stories – a vibrant colourful...
What is the first thing you do after checking into your hotel in a new city? Do you source local free walking tours or do you head out into the streets with or without a map in hand? This is our review of the Valencia Free Walking Tour that we enjoyed so much. This tour is now called the Valencia Essentials Free Walking Tour. One of our passions, when we arrive at a...
A mere 30 minutes by the Dart train from Dublin to Howth is the #1 King Sitric Fish Restaurant and 4-star accommodation in Howth Ireland. A member of Blue Book Ireland (luxury accommodation) for the last 28 years King Sitric is ideally located as an alternative to staying in Dublin, where accommodation can be expensive. Visiting Howth is one of the top things to...