If you’re looking for a magical experience this Christmas, you won’t want to miss Santa’s Movigloo at the Art Deco in Ballymote. This wonderful event is brought to you by the team at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, and I was delighted to go along for a sneak peek! As soon as I walked into... Continue Reading →
Going Underground in Poland
Another part of my trip to Poland was a tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine. I booked a ticket for 8.30am and after a twenty minute train trip on a very nice train (for less than a euro!)I arrived to Wieliczka. There are two separate mine tours one is the miners trail and the other is the tourist... Continue Reading →
Heavenly Hamburg
Myself and Jono are just back from a couple of days in Hamburg, Germany. We were inspired to visit after reading a post on the Journalist on the Run blog. We also realised it was home to *Miniatur Wunderland - the world's largest model railway, as this is Jono's other passion we had to go.... Continue Reading →
Blackpool on a budget
A few weeks ago Ryanair were having a 'flash sale' and I was woken up with the news that Jono was taking me to Blackpool - it was only later on in the day he also told me he'd booked the flights with my debit card! Anyway for the sum of €12 each return we... Continue Reading →
A warm welcome in Cloonacool
Well what can I say? I'm just back from a really relaxing break at the Moy River Bed and Breakfast in Cloonacool, Co. Sligo. Cloonacool in Irish means 'the meadow at the back.' Regular readers will know I have a huge interest in tourism so I jumped at the chance when Pat from Moy River contacted... Continue Reading →
Do birds sing in Birmingham?
Last weekend we went to Birmingham. Jono was at a Pokemon convention there so we got to check out some of the sites. One thing struck me though - I didn't hear any birds singing. I'm sure they did but I just didn't hear them. It's very different here where I get woken up by... Continue Reading →