Weather is always a fair topic in Ireland. Even when the weather itself isn’t.
A place from my fevered summer dreams? If you ever find yourself in Ireland with nothing to talk about, the weather is always a safe bet. Whether the weather is "lashing" (raining hard) or
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Despite the best efforts of academia, my irreverence is still lurking.
- Granny Weatherwax Hello, lovely readers. Every now and then I receive email from nice folks who have found my site. Sometimes they ask for travel advice, other times they just send a friendly
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Once upon a time I had no idea what chicken adobo was. Now I want to visit the Philippines.
Once upon a time I had no idea what chicken adobo was. (more…)
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Crisp Catalonian air kisses you on the cheek… Costa Brava in winter is indulgent and beautiful.
Crisp Catalonian air kisses you on the cheek with a promise of breathtaking scenery, lazy afternoons, and fine dining. Gulls are strangely silent as the sound of leaves rustling in the ever-present breeze of the
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So you’ve found that amazing airfare to Reykjavík and just had to grab it! But what do you bring?
So you've found that amazing airfare to Reykjavík and just had to grab it! You already know that it is a land of glaciers, volcanoes, puffins, and extremely variable weather, and you've decided on an Iceland
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Be as sneaky as old timey Venetian politicians while learning all the secrets of the Doge’s Palace!
This post originally appeared on a different website. While visiting Venice with Sherry Ott, we had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at a new tour by Walks of Italy: VIP Access Secret Passages.
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Every once in a while, Ireland has a summer. You’d think it would be a rather regular occurrence, but I assure you it is not.
Every once in a while, Ireland has a summer. You'd think it would be a rather regular occurrence, but I assure you it is not. Oh, the Earth's axial tilt and rotation around the sun
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Summer has finally arrived! I should probably *knock wood* when I say that, but I’m still basking in the glow of a glorious, sunny Ireland.
Summer has finally arrived! I should probably *knock wood* when I say that, but I'm still basking in the glow of a glorious, sunny Ireland. A friend was visiting from out of town, just for
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“What happens in Ireworld on St Paddy’s day, sis?” my brother asked innocently.
My brother, on Facebook: "What happens in Ireworld on St Paddy's Day, sis?" Me: "Many of the natives are frightened and confused by the swarms of Thoor-Eests, a race of humanoids who descend upon the
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When what to my wondering eyes did appear, but an An Post carrier in sprightly green gear!
And LO! did a Christmas miracle occur! The dog still abed, paw sore from mishap, I'd just gotten up from a long winter's nap, When down in the kitchen there arose such a
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Iceland is a country of glorious scenery – and it just got more accessible.
Recently a very nice reader contacted me on Facebook to let me know how much they enjoyed TourAbsurd. Aww... It was so sweet! Yet I had to explain that I wasn't travelling as much these days since I've
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I made a comment on Facebook. People replied, suggesting I know nothing about Ireland.
Have you heard the story of the Irish guy in Abu Dhabi who took his cab driver with him into a theme park? It's been getting a lot of press. (You can find various versions
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When you travel, finding the right words to communicate can be a struggle. It may be a matter of simple politeness, ordering the right ingredients for your pizza, knowing the difference between trousers and pants, or even how to find emergency services.
When you travel, finding the right words to communicate can be a struggle. It may be a matter of simple politeness, ordering the right ingredients for your pizza, knowing the difference between trousers and pants,
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People can turn a travel nightmare into a hilarious adventure, and a quiet cup of tea into a golden memory you cherish for the rest of your days.
In Ireland, when locals speak of travelling to the continent, it's often referred to as "going to Europe." Cork has an international airport, but flight frequency and routing vary greatly depending upon season and world
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Perhaps you’ve noticed the sound of crickets around the blog. Here’s why.
Good morning, party people. How have you been for the last year or so? If you are (or were) a regular reader here, you may have noticed that I stopped updating the blog. The last post
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Outlook shift, change in venue, and …hello again, Agonda Beach! Nice to meet you.
"Plans are just ideas... having things not work out the way you wanted them to is not a gigantic tragedy." ~ Mom A bull at the magic hour on Agonda Beach, Goa, India.
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Listen to the opinions of others about India, but find your own paradise.
I was pretty happy to focus on photos and other media to share about this trip, but a friend told me what she wanted was words. Not having great internet means that I'm writing off-line,
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The scenery in Morocco has been “…amaaaazing!” Come take a peek!
Hallooo and salam alaikum from Morocco! I'm currently on the road, revisiting previous locations and exploring new ones. I'm also conducting a mobile-lifestyle kind of experiment with my tech geekery, seeing if I can actually
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