SELF DRIVING ROUTES YOU’LL LOVE IN IRELAND: THE BOYNE VALLEY

The history of Ireland may be traced through its monuments… So wrote William Wilde (Oscar’s dad!!), describing the Boyne Valley in 1849. And how right was he!! This astonishing region, through which flows the rather modest (112kms) Boyne and its tributaries, encompasses history, mythology, archaeology and religion. Here, you will find one of the largest […]

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VISITING SOUTH AFRICA? – YOU’RE JUST GOING TO LOVE CAPE TOWN!

Excuse me now while I wax lyrical……. Before visiting Cape Town (January, 2024) I assumed all the hype was just – well…. hype! You know the cliches – South Africa’s crown jewel / breathtaking setting / postcard destination /the most naturally beautiful city on the planet / cultural melting pot / celebrated food, art and […]

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Visiting South Africa? – You’re just going to love the Wildlife!

I suppose when wildlife and South Africa appear in the same heading, one automatically assumes Kruger National Park. That’s OK – I was the same until our recent trip. But for those – including ourselves – on a typical fly-drive trip taking in Cape Town, the wineries and the Garden Route, Kruger is that bit too far at almost […]

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My Top 10 of Everything: Unforgettable American Road Trips

I know that the notion of ‘driving around’ for ones vacation is anathema to many of you, but, for others (including me!) it evokes the perfect getaway – all the joys of travel with no real time limits or group restrictions, no compromise on itinerary or route and umpteen opportunities to deviate at a whim. […]

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Planning that One-Week Road Trip in South Morocco

Where exactly are we off to! This is a Looped Route (more or less!!) beginning and ending at Agadir Airport. We’re heading south along the coast before turning in towards the Anti Atlas Mountains and back to Agadir. Who’d like this Trip? This is more for those of you already familiar with Morocco (first-timers will […]

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