The ruin is deceptive. In fact, it is a “folly”, an ornamental structure to embellish the park – who would…
Author: Uli
Hello and welcome to my blog.
Originating from Germany, my family and I now live in Ireland (at least part time). We have travelled Ireland and Britain many times and will travel Scotland even more in the months to come.
In this blog, I would like to share valuabe tips and information for your next trip to Ireland, Scotland, Wales or England with you.
Enjoy the content,
yours, Ulrich Knüppel-Gertberg
Ireland invites you. Ireland invites you to discover and linger. To travel through the country without a destination and stop…
In the far south-west of Ireland, a rocky peninsula juts out into the Atlantic. On an offshore rock, an old…
Millions of sheep populate the island of Ireland – many more sheep than inhabitants. So much wool needs to be…
The Céide Fields are one of the most important archaeological sites in Ireland. It bears witness to the people who…
Sooner or later, anyone who thinks about visiting Dublin will probably see a picture of an old library with a…
If you’re travelling in Ireland’s Ancient East, you shouldn’t just drive past Monasterboice… Intro The place is small and the…
Donegal is one of those little towns that you don’t really think about – until you visit it… Intro I…
The Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland has just turned 10 years old and we’re celebrating with a dedicated article… What…
Kinsale is a beautiful harbour town on the south coast of Ireland. It lies in a large bay, watched over…
Houses are made of stone – nothing new. But on Dingle, some houses are really COMPLETELY made of stone –…
There are places where you like to be and where you spontaneously feel at ease. Where you can relax and…
When you think of Ireland, you quickly think of a tour along the wild west coast. But the heartlands of…