There’s something ritual-like about taking a poo. It’s nice to entertain yourself for the process, perhaps read a good book or send a few Snapchat selfies to your pals whilst the business is ongoing. The most important thing has to be the atmosphere though. There’s nothing quite like your own home but when you just can’t make it home – here […]

10 years ago

Dublin’s finest and most fascinating buildings have been unlocked for the annual Open House Festival this weekend.  There are walking tours, screenings and more than 100 locations to explore today and tomorrow.  We’ve picked out some of the festival highlights for your touring pleasure.  1. Have a snoop around Facebook’s European HQ  This is definitely top of our list. The […]

10 years ago

The way Irish couples are getting married has changed dramatically in recent years. So, while church weddings are beautiful, couples are increasingly looking for alternative venues IN which to get spliced. However, this can cause anxieties of its own. If we can’t get married in a church, then where? Is a registry office with manky torn carpet our only choice?  Not at […]

10 years ago

San Sebastián is a tiny resort town on the Bay of Biscay, hidden away in the mountainous region of the Basque Country – and it’s the foodie haven you’ve all been waiting for.  San Sebastián boasts the best of the best – and it’s also the newest spot to hit on your bucket list.  Here’s why… 1. San Sebastián has more Michelin […]

10 years ago

So, Thanksgiving is over, and we’ve finally figured out what we’re thankful for – Black bloody Friday. Prices are slashed EVERYWHERE, and our Christmas shopping is pretty much sorted! We’ve had a browse through the internet and figured out what exactly is worth the money, and what is just a pile of rubbish – just […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that we have the BIGGEST crush on Dublin city. Visually, physically, emotionally. Any city steeped in history is aesthetically pleasing but Dublin really does go that one step further with its iconic red brick buildings, stunning architecture, gorge canals, famous statues, enormous river and general ride-ness. Wrap it in Christmas lights and […]

10 years ago

I think we can all agree that Christmas-time in Dublin is special.  As soon as the twinkly lights go up on Grafton St, the atmosphere in the city changes and becomes extra happy and magical. After-work drinks are a must as the evenings get dark and cosy, and the streets are filled with people dashing around buying gifts […]

10 years ago

Around this time two years ago, I was gazing out the window at the blue skies of Australia as a cool summer breeze ran through my hair.  I was chilling in my apartment in a comfy pair of flip flops and the temperature on my AccuWeather app read 29 degrees. It was hard to believe it was late December and that Christmas Day was fast […]

10 years ago