An Epic Island Retreat in County Mayo, Ireland

Watching the sun set over the Atlantic ocean with my hubby and the strong scent of a working farm was a dream come true after a pretty crappy start to the weekend. I’m a strong believer in “everything happens for a reason” and we were so lucky to be hosted by Belmullet glamping site last weekend after …

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Life as an expat

Our life has been a whirlwind as of late! The hubs turned 30 last year and I’m itching my way up there so we’ve been talking a lot about the future and where we want to settle “long-term” (in other words longer than 2 years) so I’ve been super caught up in my thoughts. In …

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Ferragudo, Portugal: The unknown gem of the Algarve

When planning our trip to the Algarve I knew we wanted to stay central. We wanted to do some hiking along the cliffs, kayaking, and then a road trip to the Western Algarve. So when looking for a place to stay we narrowed our AirBnB search to areas east of Lagos and west of Albufeira. During our …

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Eating our way through Budapest

Just putting this out there – I’m a terrible food photographer. I would much rather take photos of our hikes, rugged landscapes, or cityscapes. On our recent trip to Budapest, I had planned out a huge list of foodie places I wanted to go. Since we visited in the dead of winter I knew we …

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40 Unforgettable European AirBnBs under $115

Have you been dreaming of a hiking vacation? What about a city break? Desperate for a sea view? How about a treehouse? Lucky for you – Europe has it ALL! The best part? You can experience all of these things for less than $115/night (and for the most part in luxury!).  Hiker’s Dream From the …

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A must-see in Ireland: The Aran Islands

There are few places in the world that literally transport you back in time and we’re lucky to live in a country with multiple areas that do just that. The “simple life” can be so refreshing at times and helps ground us in our day-to-day life in busy Dublin. The Aran Islands were no exception …

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A magical hike on an ancient pilgrim’s way in Ireland

If you’re a regular to the blog you know I like to pretend I’m an awesome hiker. In reality, I just really like walking and nature and am working on becoming a better “hiker”. A weekend away in West Cork, Ireland proved to be the perfect place to shake out my hiking bones. In two days we climbed a …

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Uncovering Connemara: The savage beauty of Ireland

Ah, road trips. The smell of stale potato chips and soggy fast food. The turn-offs that are unknown and undiscovered and turn into the best part of your trip (see our Northern Ireland turn-off as an example). The epic road-trip playlists and car dances that could win the next So You Think You Can Dance competition. Road trips really …

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An afternoon at Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Growing up, my Opa (grandpa in German) would drink “Jack and Coke” like it was water. I remember taking my first sip and feeling like my insides were burning and swore I would never drink whiskey again unless it was forced down my throat. Flash forward a decade (or two, but who’s counting?) the hubby …

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Life at the Top of the Rock in West Cork, Ireland

Sweeping green hills, the smell of freshly baked scones, and the sound of a donkey singing (yes, singing) greeted us upon arrival at the Top of the Rock Pod Páirc in West Cork. After glamping in Scotland earlier this year, I’ve been itching to get back out there and try it again. The pods at the Top of the Rock, inspired …

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