A sunny day and a serendipitous visit with an old friend leads to a lovely day at the beach.
Continue reading …
Category: Ireland
Ireland: Body, Mind, & Spirit
When life brings you contrast and change, it can be very hard on the emotions. It flows naturally that the body is affected by the chemical soup coursing through your veins. Friends and loved ones[…]
Continue reading …
Expat life: Looking forward, looking back
Having family split over 3 countries can lead to a bit of chaos, especially when a baby's due date is part of the planning. New jobs and the ability to finally have our belongings sent[…]
Continue reading …
Rantypants: working overseas
Outside of the US Dear Universe, Sometimes I need to know that the door which just closed did so because another, much better one, is opening. You have my number. Thanks. Sincerely, Rantypants Every[…]
Continue reading …
Beach Flashbacks
Today's post is written by Dario! He's been promising me a guest post for some time, so when Silvia from Trippando told me about a contest she and Travel – Moments in Time were having[…]
Continue reading …
Best CouchSurfing Request EVER
Once upon a time, the CouchSurfing community in Cork was very active. There was a group outing at least once each week. This week was no different. I didn’t go as often as I should[…]
Continue reading …
Hot and Sweet Diversions in Cork
Cork, Ireland The cool weather and tendency to dump water on the head of anyone walking under Irish skies may not dispose this lovely island toward warm beaches and piña coladas, but hot drinks and[…]
Continue reading …
US vs. Italy vs. Ireland
From the archives – and freshly updated! – comes a little piece comparing the 3 countries in which I've lived. Seemed fitting in light of the fact that we are soon leaving Ireland to head[…]
Continue reading …
Quote: …the myriads who Before us pass’d…
Strange, is it not? That of the myriads who Before us pass'd the door of Darkness through, Not one returns to tell us of the Road Which to discover we must travel too. ~[…]
Continue reading …
Quote: …too much good whiskey is barely enough.
Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough. ~ Mark Twain Jameson whiskey — size HUGE! — outside The Old Distillery. This was just going to[…]
Continue reading …
Of Kayaks, Cameras, and Cold
Cork, Ireland What is the first thing you think of when you hear the words "Ireland" and "November" together in the same sentence? Whatever it is, I doubt it is anything along the lines of,[…]
Continue reading …
Dragon of Shandon 2011
Cork, Ireland Just a quick reminder to anyone who is lucky enough to be in Ireland this Halloween — the Dragon of Shandon is coming on Monday! A very toothy smile from the 2010 parade.[…]
Continue reading …
Pretend you’re in an Irish pub…
Ballingcollig, Ireland This video was shot at a Tweetup in local pub here in Co. Cork. Unbeknownst to me and Dario is that there was live music scheduled along with the chat, pints, and[…]
Continue reading …
Capture the Calf!
Kealkill, Ireland With such an alliterative name, you just know that wacky things are bound to take place. Seriously, try it on for size: "Kealkill. …Kealkill. KEALKILL!" (not to be confused will Killkeel in Co.[…]
Continue reading …
Elements of Air: Rose of Tralee “SkyFest” Airshow
Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland Today I met Dalene and Pete Heck of Hecktic Travels in Tralee. Dario and I had not yet visited the Dingle Peninsula, so the additional enticement of meeting up with[…]
Continue reading …
Featured photo: Skellig Michael sunset + sheep
Beara Peninsula, Ireland I have to say, I think the Ring of Beara kicks the pants off the Ring of Kerry, which is no small feat! It's not nearly as touristy and the driving[…]
Continue reading …
Questionable ethics: stealth photos!
The Free Dictionary defines ethics in the following manner: eth·ic (thk) n. 1. a. A set of principles of right conduct. 1. b. A theory or a system of moral values: “An ethic of service[…]
Continue reading …
Consumed! (or What I Did On My Summer Vacation)
Cork, Ireland A bit of an update from TourAbsurd-land… The Cork Cycling Festival has been taking place this week. Since one of Dario's consuming passions is his upcoming website about community-powered bike sharing, we[…]
Continue reading …