Category Archives: Travel
Trip to Germany for Xmas
đThe Suitcase That Knew Better Far too early really. So early, in fact, that even the alarm clock seemed to apologize when it went off at 4:45 a.m. But there are moments in life when sleep must be sacrificed on … Continue reading
đ„Paris Rules the World (Again!)
đŹđ§ Yes, dear readers â your humble (but trĂšs chic) Parisian narrator is gloating just a little: for the fifth year in a row, Paris has been named the worldâs #1 city destination in the 2025 ranking by Euromonitor International. … Continue reading
From Galway to Kilkenny
đŹđ§ Castles, pubs and a standoff with the Yanks Todayâs adventure began with the noble task of leaving Galway behind and heading east to Kilkenny. The plan was simple: a stop in Athlone, where history promised us a castle and … Continue reading
âïžBlown Away on Inis MĂłr
đŹđ§ From early birds to aperitif heros đ„± Early Bird, Late Night, and Windy Adventures I did something wild last night. Something radical. Something completely out of character.I went to bed at 11 p.m. Yes, you read that right. Eleven. … Continue reading
Anniversary Adventures: Ryanair and the Return of Alcohol đ
đŹđ§ DRAFT A Special Day in Dublin (and in Trousers) Today is kind of a special day, though the reasons come in no particular order. First, weâre heading off to Dublin early this afternoon. Second, it also happens to be … Continue reading
Packing panic in pararadise
đŹđ§ A love letter to Ryanair’s luggage policy Ah, the final golden rays of Occitan sunshine are gracing my face like a farewell kiss from a lover who knows Iâm about to cheat on themâwith a raincloud. Yes, tomorrow I … Continue reading
Time to check in
đŹđ§ (and buckle up for Guiness) âïž Itâs official: the trip to Ireland has moved from the âWouldnât it be lovely?â stage to the âPrint virtually your boarding pass before Ryanair charges you a kidneyâ stage. Yes, thereâs no alternative … Continue reading
Breaking the silence
đŹđ§ BBQs,bypasses and the brutal end of summer Sipping my morning coffee today, peacefully watching the world fall apart one international headline at a time, I had an alarming revelationâI havenât posted anything in five days. Five. Days. Thatâs practically … Continue reading
