Category: North Antrim Coast

Reminiscing My Childhood: Cookies And Cream Ice Cream At Morelli’s, Portstewart, Northern Ireland

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“Just when I thought our chance had passed. You go and save the best for last” – Vanessa Williams. August 2023 saw a return to the Port Hat-trick. This meant Portballintrae, Portrush and Portstewart. After catching crabs in rockpools at Portballintrae and riding the Ghost Train at Barry’s (Curry’s) in Portrush, I completed the Port Read more about Reminiscing My Childhood: Cookies And Cream Ice Cream At Morelli’s, Portstewart, Northern Ireland[…]

Reminiscing My Childhood: Ghost Train At Barry's (Curry's) Portrush, Northern Ireland

Reminiscing My Childhood: Ghost Train At Barry’s (Curry’s) Portrush, Northern Ireland

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“And I’ve been riding on a ghost train, where the cars, they scream and slam and I don’t know where I’ll be tonight but I’d always tell you where I am” – Mark Knopfler. On my August 2023 return to Northern Ireland, I ticked off some of my childhood memories, 40 years later, to reminisce Read more about Reminiscing My Childhood: Ghost Train At Barry’s (Curry’s) Portrush, Northern Ireland[…]

Reminiscing My Childhood: Catching Crabs At Portballintrae Beach, Northern Ireland

Reminiscing My Childhood: Catching Crabs At Portballintrae Beach, Northern Ireland

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“I don’t know what tune that the orchestra played, but it went by me sickly and sentimental ” – Neil Finn. It was yet another sentimental return to Portballintrae for me in August 2023. This calm Northern Irish seaside resort was a common place for my early travel days. With my family, we would spend Read more about Reminiscing My Childhood: Catching Crabs At Portballintrae Beach, Northern Ireland[…]

Everything You Should Know About The Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland

Everything You Should Know About The Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland

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Have you ever thought about visiting Northern Ireland? The country is undoubtedly full of amazingly beautiful sites, it’s my cherished home land and always comes number one on my backpacking journeys. The scenery is amazing, the people are nice, and the country is very safe. If you’re interested in traveling to the country, you will Read more about Everything You Should Know About The Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland: 9 Cool Things to Check Out in Ballintoy

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On my recent adventure backpacking in Northern Ireland I decided to hit up a few new spots and revisit some old ones so I can write about them in an up to date way and ensure that more of you get to see the beauty of Northern Ireland. One pretty village I had been to Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland: 9 Cool Things to Check Out in Ballintoy[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland: Top 10 Sights in Coleraine

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Northern Ireland is brimming with undiscovered towns like Coleraine. The locals know them. Travellers sadly pass in and out too quickly to get a grasp of what they offer. Ignore the fact that Coleraine is simply a transport hub for the tourist sights on the North Coast, give the town at least a day and Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland: Top 10 Sights in Coleraine[…]

Top 12 Travel Highlights of 2014

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I’m pretty busy at the moment trying to go through all my unwritten posts, but it’s still nice to reflect on a top 12 travel moments of the year – something I did a similar post on in 2012 and 2013. This year I started off in Iraq on New Year’s Day and I have Read more about Top 12 Travel Highlights of 2014[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland: Exploring Portbraddon and Visiting Ireland’s Smallest Church

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My recent adventures backpacking in Northern Ireland have surprised and inspired me more than I could have believed. While staying at the magnificent Whitepark Bay Hostel (which overlooks Whitepark beach and is a few miles from the village of Ballintoy), I took the walk west from the beach, working my way over the sand and Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland: Exploring Portbraddon and Visiting Ireland’s Smallest Church[…]