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Stepping Outside

It is very difficult in this day and age to talk about travel or frankly even think about leaving the house. People may be taking this time to watch that TV series they never finished, take up a new hobby or delve their hand into some DIY. However, it is very important to get out of the house at the same time, even if you’re tempted to click ‘play nextContinue reading “Stepping Outside”

The Lakelands

The County of Fermanagh is the perfect destination for water lovers, which may seem strange as it does not have a coastline. However, the county has a wealth of lakes and loughs. Lough Erne is the name given to two connected lakes in Fermanagh, Upper Lough Erne and Lower Lough Erne, making it the secondContinue reading “The Lakelands”

The Causeway Coast

When you hear of Northern Ireland, you can’t ignore the magical Giants Causeway. Its mysterious hexagonal stones laid on the North Coast has become the nation’s most popular tourist attractive, just over an hour drive from Belfast. With locals naming it the work of Finn McCool, and some blaming a volcanic eruption over fifty millionContinue reading “The Causeway Coast”

The Misty Mournes

The Mourne Mountains are a range of granite mountains in County Down, and home of Northern Ireland’s tallest mountain, Slieve Donard. Slieve Donard is a mountain located near the town of Newcastle and stands at 2,790 ft. It is a tough climb to the peek of Slieve Donard but you are promised to have aContinue reading “The Misty Mournes”

Binevenagh

Binevenagh is a mountain outside Limavady in County Derry and is home to a range of Northern Ireland’s hidden gems. The Binevenagh Mountain walk is a three-mile route where you can peek to the summit of Binevenagh. On a good day with no fog, you would be able to see the elegant North Coast. SituatedContinue reading “Binevenagh”