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Learning to Ski on an Artificial Slope

11th May 202021st November 2019

Learning to ski on an artificial ski slope with the Ski Club of Ireland

I’m hitting the dry ski slopes of Dublin before hitting the snowy ski slopes of Europe.

Ski Fit – From Back Surgery to Backcountry

8th May 202024th October 2019

Getting ski fit. Melanie May on the ski slopes in Kirchberg in Austria.

I’m hitting the slopes and getting ski fit with the help of my local gym.

Mazda CX-30 Road Trip – Barcelona to Girona

5th January 202012th September 2019

Mazda CX-30 road trip from Barcelona to Girona

A road trip from Barcelona to Girona in the Mazda CX-30. Plus top tips for renting a car and driving abroad.

Frankfurt Travel Tips – 9 Unusual Things To Do

25th April 202118th July 2019

9 unique and off the beaten track tips and travel ideas.

Bordeaux Travel Tips – 20 Things To Do

20th April 202112th April 2019

Bordeaux Travel Tips 20 unique things to do in Bordeaux

20 unique and off the beaten track tips and travel ideas.

Malaga Travel Tips – 16 Unusual Things To Do

20th April 202128th March 2019

Malaga travel tips - 16 unique things to do in Malaga Spain

16 unique and off the beaten track tips and travel ideas.

Fethard Horse Country Experience

3rd January 202017th January 2019

A fun way to discover the history of horses in Tipperary.

Fethard Town Walls Heritage Trail

3rd January 20203rd January 2019

A walk through one of Ireland’s best preserved medieval towns.

Cahir, Tipperary Travel Guide – See, Do & Eat

20th April 202129th November 2018

Things to do in Cahir, Tipperary. Cahir Castle Tour

What to visit and where to eat in the town of Cahir, Tipperary.

Visiting Doneraile Park in North Cork

20th April 202117th May 2018

Visiting Doneraile Park - best free things to do in Cork

A lovely example of an 18th Century ‘Capability Browne’ park.

Galapagos Islands Travel – Dream Trip

3rd January 20203rd May 2018

Galapagos Islands travel itinerary dream holiday

This is my dream travel destination and itinerary – my lotto-win trip.

Kilmallock Travel Guide – See, Do & Eat

8th May 202019th April 2018

Kilmallock Travel Guide - Klmallock County Limerick medieval walled town Ireland,

Hiking, biking, eating & drinking in bountiful Ballyhoura.

Review: Lough Gur Heritage Centre

8th May 202022nd March 2018

Lough Gur Heritage Centre Review - Munster Vales Ireland Travel Guide - Lough Gur Co. Limerick Ireland

There is over 6,000 years of history to explore around Lough Gur.

Things to do in Ireland – Munster region

3rd January 202022nd February 2018

Southern Ireland travel guide. Munster Vales Ireland Travel Guide. The Munster Vales links four counties; Waterford, Tipperary, Cork, Limerick and everything in between

Munster Vales links Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Tipperary.

La Boqueria Food Market Barcelona

8th May 20202nd November 2017

La Boqueria Food Market in Barcelona marzipan fruit on a stall

Where to eat, drink and what buy in the food market on La Rambla.

Cologne City Guide – Go, Do, Eat & Drink

20th April 202130th October 2017

Cologne City Guide photo of Cologne Cathedral at nighttime by the river Rhine

The best things to see, do, eat and drink in Cologne.

Cologne Christmas Markets Guide 2019

8th May 202030th October 2017

Cologne Christmas Markets Guide Cathedral Christmas market in Cologne Germany

Your comprehensive guide to the Christmas markets in Cologne.

Madrid Food, Drink & Restaurant Guide

8th May 202024th August 2017

Madrid food and drink guide - eat and drink like a local in Madrid

Where, when, what and how to eat and drink like a local in Madrid.