Free tours at Belfast Parliament Buildings

One of the best tours in Belfast is free. At 11am and 2pm Monday to Friday there is a free tour of the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. The buildings date back to 1923 and is steeped in the...

8 Distilleries in Northern Ireland to Explore

Did you know that the Old Bushmills Whiskey Distillery in County Antrim was granted a whiskey distilling license as far back as 1608? That makes it the oldest distillery on the island of Ireland. In...

Stena Edda - Poetry in Motion

This blog follows a round trip journey aboard Stena Edda, a vessel which primarily operates on Stena Line's Birkenhead (Liverpool) / Belfast route which is where I caught up with her. Why call...

Local restaurants in Northern Ireland: Book Ahead

Since Northern Ireland had its year of food in 2016, restaurants here have been winning many awards. My random tip would be to book ahead, as many restaurants close early in the winter time if not...

Favorite Florida Space Coast Activities

Really. I know what I'm talking about. This post comes from over a decade of visiting Florida's Atlantic shoreline, including vacations in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, and...

Free Things to Do in Adelaide City

If you are spending time in Adelaide City, then it doesn't have to be all the usual hustle and bustle of a big city. Adelaide offers a reprieve in its many gardens that surround the city as well as...