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10 Brilliant Food Tours in Ireland: Taste the Island

13th September 202417th May 2024
best Ireland food tours

Immerse yourself in Irish culinary heritage on a food tour.

6 Best Irish Ice Creams – The Inside Scoop

10th May 2024
Best Irish Ice Creams

Savour the best Irish ice creams from artisanal makers across Ireland.

Discover Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

13th September 20243rd May 2024
Kylemore Abbey history

Kylemore Abbey and Garden – Capturing hearts for over 150 years.

Baked Vegan Berry and Banana Oats Recipe

26th April 2024
vegan breakfast berry and banana baked oats recipe

A warm, comforting breakfast that’s easy to make.

7 Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year in Ireland

19th April 2024
Twixmas Activities Ireland

Twixmas is a great time to chill out and relax.

Vegan Overnight Oats Recipe: Healthy and Hearty

13th September 202412th April 2024
Vegan Overnight Oats Recipe

A brilliant breakfast packed with protein, fibre, and flavour.

How to Make the Perfect Hot Chocolate at Home

5th April 2024
creamy hot chocolate recipe is a closely guarded secret.

This creamy hot chocolate recipe is a closely guarded secret.

White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips and Recommendations

6th October 202430th March 2024
White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips

Discover the ideal white wine and food matches for every occasion.

White Wine Guide and Recommendations

30th March 2024
White wine guide and recommendations

Your journey to understanding the nuances of white wine.

10 things to do with kids in the Phoenix Park Dublin

29th March 2024
Phoenix Park Kids Activities

The Phoenix Park has an abundance of things to see and do for all ages.

7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Leicester

30th December 202429th March 2024
restaurants near Leicester

Embark on a culinary journey that will tantalise your taste buds.

7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Cardiff

30th December 202429th March 2024
Restaurants near Cardiff

Restaurants to tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Belfast

30th December 202429th March 2024
restaurants worth the drive from Belfast the plough inn

Remarkable restaurants just a short distance from Belfast.

7 Best Places to Eat Within an Hour’s Drive from Aberdeen

30th December 202429th March 2024
best places to eat in Aberdeen

Delectable culinary experiences near Aberdeen, Scotland.

Easter in Ireland: Traditions, Food, and Festivities

16th March 2024
Celebrating Easter in Ireland: Traditions, Food, and Festivities

From dinner to desserts, hot cross buns to whipping the herring.

Traditional Irish Foods and Drinks to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

30th December 202412th March 2024
Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish dishes.

Queens Travel Guide – See, Do, Stay & Eat

23rd May 20251st September 2023
View of Manhattan skyline from Gantry State Park in Queens

Things to do in Queens, NYC. What to see, do, eat and drink.

Movies Filmed in Queens – Filming Locations

23rd May 202530th August 2023
Discover the many movies filmed in Queens, New York City, and the locations where they were shot.

Discover the many filming locations around Queens, New York City.

What is a Press Trip? Your Questions Answered

13th September 202430th August 2023
Melanie May on a press trip to Jordan

What press trips mean for journalists and readers.

Galgorm Review: A Luxurious Oasis in Antrim

1st September 202316th August 2023
Photo of a hot tub outdoors surrounded by grass and trees.

One of my favourite hotels with incredible spa facilities.

Music Festivals in Cool Cities: Sights & Sounds

3rd August 20234th July 2023
music festivals in cool cities.

Music festivals and sightseeing: Events in cool cities.

Melanie May New Talk Travel Radio Show

3rd August 202328th June 2023
Melanie May Talk Travel Radio Show host in Hong Kong

Talk Travel with Melanie May broadcasts on 103.2 Dublin City FM.

Things to do in Bergamo, Northern Italy

10th July 202330th November 2021
Things to do in Bergamo

Things to do in Bergamo. What to see, do, eat and drink.

Things to do in Brescia, Northern Italy

10th July 202329th November 2021
Brescia roman ruins

Things to do in Brescia. What to see, do, eat and drink.

Berlucchi Wine Franciacorta – Winery Tour

30th December 202428th November 2021
Guido Berlucchi Winery franciacorta

Guido Berlucchi Winery Franciacorta tour and tasting.

Franciacorta Wine Guide – Italian Sparkling Wine

10th July 202328th November 2021
franciacorta wine guide

Learn more about Franciacorta, the Italian sparkling wine.

Lake Iseo Travel Guide – See, Do & Eat

10th July 202324th November 2021
Lake Iseo Travel Guide

What to see and do and where to eat in Lake Iseo in Northern Italy.

Review: Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa Lake Iseo

30th December 202424th November 2021
Cocca Hotel Royal Thai Spa Lake Iseo Italy

With its lakeside location and two pools, this is a fab hotel in Bergamo.

Review: Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate Galway

30th December 202410th September 2020

A luxury escape to a country estate but within easy reach of Galway city.

Best Homemade Pizza Recipe Step-by-step

13th September 202421st May 2020
Best Homemade Pizza Recipe with fresh basil

Homemade pizza recipe – no pizza stone, no pizza oven, no problem.

Pavlova Recipe – Step-By-Step Summer Dessert

10th July 20237th May 2020
Pavlova recipe with whipped cream, strawberries and raspberry coulis

Easy pavlova recipe for a light and fluffy showstopper dessert.

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Hi, I'm Melanie

Melanie May food, wine and travel journalist based in Dublin, Ireland

I like to think of myself as an intrepid solo traveller, endlessly curious about people and places. I’m eager to embrace new experiences and opportunities of all kinds. You name it, I’ll give it a try, and then I’ll write about it. Through my blog posts and articles, I hope my joy for travel inspires you to embark on your own exciting journeys. So come on in, take a look around, and let’s go exploring.

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