Rain or shine, and let’s be honest that’s probably rain, these places will live up to expectations. — Searching online for the top scenic places to visit in Ireland can almost always guarantee a result that includes the Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare, the town of Killarney, Co. Kerry, and the Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. These tourist hotspots are all beautiful and live up to the…

The simple trick to vacation in luxury without the expense. — After almost two years of limited travel, we are all itching to get away at any given opportunity. In the past, I would spend hours each week planning my next trip, and then in an instant that ground to a halt. By being prevented from getting on a plane, I…

And they all happen to be said by women — I love quotes. Though many are so often filled with clichés, I love how you can fall upon one sentence and it will inspire you to look at an aspect of your life in a different way. Quotes can be simple reminders that everything will be alright and that if…

Understanding that forgiveness is for the victim and not the perpetrator. — Early last year my sister’s partner of nearly ten years left their home in the middle of the day and never came back. She thought he had been murdered. After repeatedly calling his phone and getting no answer she started to contact family and friends for information on his whereabouts…

Set yourself and your dog up for success by understanding the breed. — When I began fostering dogs I naively took on a German Shepherd as my first breed. My grandparents had Shepherds when I was growing up but I quickly realised that there is a big difference between visiting these beautiful dogs on occasion and taking care of one permanently. Luckily, I…

Cultural norms and habits of the Emerald Isle that I call home — What is it really like living in Ireland? Many people have stereotypes of leprechauns, pots of gold, and excessive drinking but there is a lot more to the country than outdated generalisations. I have lived in Ireland for most of my life so know a thing or two about what…

Canada, Norway, USA, Kenya — which will you choose? — For the adventurer consumed by wanderlust, the pandemic has been exhausting not only for being unable to travel but also being unable to know when you can start the exciting process of planning again. Over a year later and the idea of international travel is finally on the horizon. It…

After being told to read books from countries you want to visit here are some of my recommendations for Ireland. — A few years ago a work colleague told me how before visiting a new country she likes to read literature written by native authors. It started when she had been on a train journey that brought her through Russia, Mongolia, and China and she decided to read books from each…

Easy to understand advice to start making your money work for you. — In 2020 I finally started to invest in stocks. It had always been something that I wanted to do but felt I needed to hit other targets such a purchasing my first house before doing so. Knowing what I do now, I wish I had started earlier however I am…