Inishowen Peninsula – County Donegal

It’s not a secret that County Donegal has a special place in my heart, so whenever we have a chance we go there to explore another little hidden place. Ireland is indeed a beautiful country with plenty of amazing places to visit, but what I really like the most about here is the fact that sometimes it seems as if time just freezes and it’s like you can look into the past, time seems to go slower and the scenery sometimes is so overwhelming that you can feel your heart rejoicing with happiness.

This time we went back to the stunning Inishowen Peninsula to revisit some places we visited before but also to explore a few more.

Inishowen Peninsula is located in the north of county Donegal and is the largest peninsula in Ireland, bordered by Lough Swilly at west, Lough Foyle at east and the Atlantic Ocean at north.

This time we decided to stay for 3 days in the scenic Isle of Doagh in a beautiful and charming stone cottage at Cherry Tree Cottage! As recently we added a new member to the family, our lively Labrador “Oscar”, this was the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing and enjoying the stunning surroundings.

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Exploring The Wild Atlantic Way (County Sligo and Donegal)

After visiting and exploring several places in County Donegal we decided to move south to continue exploring Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way, this time our road trip took us to County Sligo also called Yeats’ country. Once again, we were lucky with the weather particularly after a rainy week but living now for 7 years in Ireland I know better and even if the weather wasn’t good enough that wouldn’t stop me going. This journey once more took us to beautiful beaches with thin golden sands outstretching for miles, breathtaking scenery, hiking and history. Join me and come along! Continue reading

Exploring the Wild Atlantic Way – County Donegal (Part 2)

On the road again to explore a little bit more of the amazing Wild Atlantic Way. We left Friday after work for a remarkable weekend that included an outstanding scenery, secluded beaches, very interesting cultural and historic facts, delicious food, truly remarkable hospitality, genuine people and much more in the best company.

If you like to travel at your own pace and discover amazing places without crowds join me and come explore this unspoiled and outstanding part of Ireland. Continue reading

Exploring the Wild Atlantic (County Donegal, Ireland)

 We decided to go to county Donegal in Republic of Ireland to spend the first weekend of May. We were celebrating 24 years of a beautiful common life together. The place we booked to stay overnight had a lot of excellent reviews and now I understand why. Join me and have a small taste of the wild Atlantic. I’ll take you through spectacular views, dramatic scenery, golden desert beaches, green mountains and picturesque places that will overwhelm your feelings and with an urge of go there and see it through your own eyes.

The Rusty Mackerel

A traditional Irish bar that also offers accommodation, a restaurant and live music. We booked the place in advance and based on the reviews we read we thought this would be the right place to stay. And it didn’t disappoint, on the contrary it excelled our expectations. Located in Teelin, Carrick, this beautiful bar is in a location surrounded of natural beauty. The beautiful murals will strike your attention. The staff is very welcoming and nice. The room was very comfortable and provides all the amenities you need. The price is affordable, we paid €80 per night. We had lunch there and I truly recommend. It was one of the places where I had the best fish ever. Truly fresh and tasty it seemed it came straight from the sea into my plate. Delicious! The Rusty Mackerel has a beautiful terrace overlooking the mountain. The sense of being embedded with nature is amazing. I took my time to listen to the sounds surrounding us: birds, water running, sheep gloating…it’s paradise! Continue reading

Outstanding places in Northern Ireland (Part 3)

Continue exploring with me this beautiful country with a variety of things to see from outstanding beaches, breath-taking views, dramatic cliffs, a spectacular coast, ancient mansions with gorgeous gardens, caves, lakes, mountains…

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