Welcome to My Suitcase Diaries, where hopefully my travels will inspire you to use what precious holiday time you have to explore the world and give you something to daydream about on cold, rainy days! I know that’s what I do! I currently work in the education sector and my holidays are limited to the usual … More Welcome to My Suitcase Diaries
I am not hugely into fashion, in that I am kind of wary of new trends and don’t embrace them until at least half the people I know have already bravely gotten on board. In no way am I a trend setter or even remotely interested in spending half my paycheck on clothes. I’m not … More How Instagram Affected Packing For My Travels
The June bank holiday weekend in Dublin is always crammed full of fun diversions, from the Forbidden Fruit music festival to Tattersalls’ Horse Trials and Country Fair, to the Bloom (Irish Chelsea Flower Show) Gardens and the Tall Ships Riverfest. This city is bursting at the seams with treats to suit all tastes and levels of … More Because she’s worth it. Mother-Daughter 5 Star Getaway
Afternoon tea is definitely one of the most dainty, indulgent first world activities that I enjoy participating in! I have been to some of the big hitters in Dublin city center and cannot fault the Westin’s ‘to die for’ buttermilk scones or the delicious sandwich platter and tea menu from the Westbury. The decadent, dining … More Tea for two and two for tea
I have had the Skellig Islands on my to-do list for years but as other more ‘exotic’ locations cropped up that demanded my attention the islands fell a little further down the list. To my shame. So when a friend of mine came over from the States to do an Ireland road trip and mentioned … More Visit the Skelligs before everyone else does
When you travel your routine is out of whack. That’s a given. More than likely you are eating out at least once a day, if not more. Your exercise regime may be out the window and I know, when I travel, my healthy eating usually is. I justify eating ALL the foods by saying ‘I … More Trying for a Beauty and not the Beast look while you travel
So, when I moved to Wicklow for work, people were always talking about ‘going for walks in Glendalough‘ and I assumed it was just St Kevin’s tower. Wrong! This pretty little nugget, nestled in the Wicklow countryside has stunning walks for every level of fitness. There are strolls around the lakes and a leisurely wander … More Conquering the Spinc
Berlin is like an onion. No, not just because it might make you cry but because there are so many layers to this historically and culturally rich city! My 48-hour visit was long enough only to scratch the surface of what Berlin has to offer its visitors. The multitudinous aspects to this city mean you … More Berlin, from up high and down low
Oh it wouldn’t be Paddy’s weekend without a little rain! And true to form the clouds left the tap running, all.dam.weekend. Bring it on, weather! We are used to this and will enjoy our weekend, in spite of you! Powerscourt waterfall has been on my list for a while. I love Enniskerry and the Powerscourt … More Chasing waterfalls, TLC style
If you are looking for a fun, unique way to enjoy a new city and taste as many glasses of wine as can accurately epitomize a given country, then this is the tour for you! I came across Hungaria Koncert when I was researching my recent trip to Budapest. I was looking for a … More Wine Cruise on the Danube
Since Budapest is famous for its thermal spas and mythical magic curing waters I knew that my visit would have to include a trip to a spa. Having seen photos of a very crowded Gellert Spa online I thought I’d try out one of the others in the Trip Advisor Top 5 list. Hello, Rudas! … More Rudas Thermal Baths- Review
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