Cave Hill and Belfast Castle – Belfast’s Best Viewpoint If Belfast has a natural balcony overlooking the city, then Cave Hill is undoubtedly its king. Rising 368 metres above Belfast, this dramatic basalt hill dominates the skyline and has become one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Its name comes from the five caves found …
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Belfast The City That Built Titanic
Belfast – The City That Built Titanic Belfast is a city of contrasts. On one hand, it is the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland, filled with culture, music, and modern attractions. On the other, it is a city shaped by centuries of history, industry, and conflict. It was here that the RMS Titanic was built, …
Grey Point Fort – Coastal Guns and Belfast Lough Views
Grey Point Fort – Coastal Guns and Belfast Lough Views Overlooking Belfast Lough, Grey Point Fort is one of those places that can surprise even visitors who have little interest in military history. Massive coastal guns, historic bunkers, fascinating museums, and spectacular views combine to create one of County Down’s most unique attractions. Built in …
Bangor – A Breath of Sea Air in County Down
Bangor – A Breath of Sea Air in County Down Some towns are best explored with a map in your hand. Others are best discovered during a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Bangor definitely belongs to the second category. Located on the southern shore of Belfast Lough, just 22 km east of Belfast city centre, …
The Long Woman’s
The Legend of the Long Woman (Cauthleen i Lorcan) This story dates back to the time when the lands around Omeath were ruled by a local chieftain (Chieftain) from the O’Hanlon family. He had two sons, and before his death, he ordered his lands to be divided equally between them. However, the elder brother, Conn …
Templars History Legends
Templars – History, Legends and the Greatest PR Campaign of the Middle Ages Knights. Monks. Bankers. Heroes of legends and favourites of conspiracy theorists alike. For more than seven hundred years, the Templars have refused to fade into history. But why? In our new series, we will not be searching for the Holy Grail or …
The Vagabond View of the Universe
The Vagabond View of the Universe There are people who travel simply to collect places. Others collect photographs, passport stamps, fridge magnets or another point checked off on a map. We were probably searching for something else from the very beginning. Not only places. But the emotions left behind inside those places. Because sooner or …
Explore the Cooley Peninsula
Ring of Cooley — the day trip after which you’re no longer entirely sure you returned from the same dimension Have we actually found ourselves in the ancient Circle of Witches? There are trips where you come home with a fridge magnet. And then there are the ones where you come home wondering whether you …
Williams Tower walk like from an American movie
Water Wall, Williams Tower and a walk like in an American movie The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park at the foot of Williams Tower is one of Houston’s most iconic landmarks. The massive, semicircular wall of water creates a natural amphitheater, and the roar of the cascade effectively isolates you from the hustle and bustle …
King John’s Castle Series
SERIES: KING JOHN’S CASTLE After a few weeks off, during which we wandered the USA, Mexico, and the twists and turns of the human mind, we returned to Ireland. Our return begins with a bang. We’re in Limerick, Republic of Ireland, home to one of Ireland’s most famous buildings. King John’s Castle is a landmark …