Northern Ireland

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...

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...

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...