There are places that feel untouched, and then there’s Sligo. Tucked along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic coast, this northwest county holds some of the country’s most striking natural beauty windswept beaches, glassy lakes, and majestic mountains. It’s often overlooked, but that only adds to its magic. This Earth Day, these photos remind us why places like... Continue Reading →
Choosing Presence Over Scrolling: A Small Change That Transformed My Mornings
Before reading The Wellbeing Advantage: 7 Transformative Habits to Thrive in Work and Life by Dr Janine van Someren, my mornings used to begin the same way: reaching for my phone and scrolling without thinking. It's not a great way to start the morning, I ended up doom scrolling and going down various rabbit holes.... Continue Reading →
Revisiting the Ballisodare Union Wood Walk – and the Gnomes of Union Wood
Last year I wrote about the lovely Union Wood walk in Ballisodare, and the magical little surprise hidden along the trail – the Gnomes of Union Wood. Recently I went back for another wander, and it reminded me exactly why I loved it the first time. Union Wood sits just outside Ballisodare and is a... Continue Reading →
Cuddling a Cow at Campview Farm – A Gorgeous Experience at Féile na mBan
Last Saturday brought me somewhere a little different, and a lot wonderful. As part of the Féile na mBan Festival in Bundoran, I travelled to Campview Farm in Ballyshannon to cuddle a cow. Yes, you read that right, and honestly, it was every bit as lovely as it sounds. I’d never cuddled a cow before... Continue Reading →
Middle-Aged Women: The Travel Industry’s Missed Opportunity
I recently came across an article in the Irish Independent about how the travel and tourism industry is missing a huge opportunity by overlooking middle-aged women. It really struck a chord with me, because I was reminded of something that happened when I was in my mid-40s. I attended the launch of a major tourism... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday. It’s been the loveliest week. A week of mostly beautiful weather; bright sunrises and misty mornings. I love mornings like that, it’s been cold, but the joy of warming up after exploring is wonderful. The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships took place in Lough Key Forest Park. Due to weather conditions they didn’t... Continue Reading →