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Gobbins Cliff Path
The Gobbins Cliff Path isn't just your bog standard coastal walk. It's an energetic two hours spent navigating an interesting cliff path consisting of bridges and tunnels carved into the cliff rock, and just a few metres above the ever changing sea below. Is it Worth Visiting? If you're in Belfast, and have access to a car, this is one of Northern Ireland's cool half-day trips. It's a simple 30min drive north out of Belfast, to reach the Gobbins Visitors Centre, which has eas

RetiredCormac
Jul 213 min read


A Weekend in Barcelona
Our drive down to Heathrow was fine until we got with spitting distance and a self-inflicted diversion meant to save some time went horribly wrong. We lost nearly an hour in traffic as we watched planes land. Thankfully the process of dropping the car off at Purple Parking, bus to airport, and security / we were travelling hand baggage only - were all pretty good to us. Leaving nearly an hour in the lounge for an early lunch and a couple of glasses of champagne each. Jane is

RetiredCormac
Jul 77 min read


A Weekend in Bruges from the UK — Hotels, Parking, Food & Travel Tips
Bruges is lovely. It's a touristy, welcoming, peaceful package tied up in a bow, just like the chocolates that you can buy there - and certainly worth a return visit. Two plus years into retirement and we are still enjoying the freedom to slow down, travel at our own pace, and do stuff like revisiting some of our favourite corners of Europe. Driving to Bruges from the UK for the weekend, for what was our 4th visit, made for a fantastic visit. Best for: Couples, retirees, week

RetiredCormac
May 257 min read


Iceland vs Tromso: Northern Lights
Tromso should be recognized as a premier destination for Northern Lights enthusiasts, often overshadowed by its Icelandic rival.

RetiredCormac
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Samson and Goliath - Belfast Cranes
The cranes, known locally and affectionally as Samson and Goliath - in that order. The first, Goliath, was completed in July 1969. Samson was completed in May 1974. I've only ever known the cityscape as having the two cranes.

RetiredCormac
Aug 16, 20252 min read
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