Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge viewpoint If you have read any of my other Ireland posts, you already know that I have a soft spot for the island. Northern Ireland is very much part of that. It may be politically part of the United Kingdom, but in terms of history, culture and natural beauty it easily rivals the Republic of Ireland. A visit to Belfast, the capital, is absolutely worth it, full of stories, charm and more murals than you can count. Even though it is technically anot

Coomatloukane view point Ireland and I go way back. It’s where I finished my Master’s, spent countless weekends chasing rainbows, and learned that ‘a bit of rain’ can mean anything from a light drizzle to a full-on storm. Between the endless green hills, friendly locals, and the occasional sheep traffic jam, this island quickly found a place in my heart. One of my absolute highlights has to be the Ring of Kerry, a roughly 180 kilometre loop along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way t

Ponta da Piedade, Lagos Portugal was the first destination I travelled to after the long covid lockdowns, and I did this trip together with my brother. It felt unreal to finally get on the road again, and we chose Portugal because the mix of nature, beaches, food, and culture sounded perfect for a proper road trip. After months of restrictions, it was an incredible feeling of freedom to explore a new place again, and Portugal delivered exactly what we were hoping for. Over th