Surprising Ireland – hidden nooks in Sligo
Stunning views and a tough scramble on snow covered hills in the hidden gem that Co. Sligo, Ireland. Continue reading Surprising Ireland – hidden nooks in Sligo
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Category: Travel
Travel stories from around the world
Marvel and Wonder – a tale of Assiniboine
When you walk into a wilderness, and can do nothing but stop and awe at your surroundings… a brief tale of the beauty hidden from the roads of BC Continue reading Marvel and Wonder – a tale of Assiniboine
Where have all the fish gone? Finding local fish in a fishing village
The odd experience of not being able to find a local fishmonger in Ireland’s second largest fishing port. Continue reading Where have all the fish gone? Finding local fish in a fishing village
Tales from the past: Albania
In 2015 I was working for the UN World Food Programme based out of Cairo, an entire story in itself. I was working as an analyst, dealing with food security and market price data. We supported our offices across North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia (with the notable exception of Afghanistan). Needless to say it was a lot of work, what with the … Continue reading Tales from the past: Albania
Finding Dory
Setting out on a quest to actually Find Dory and how doing so, somehow felt reaffirming and calming. How a simply dive, calmed my soul. Continue reading Finding Dory
Continuing adventures in solo diving (the day of the frogfish)
A solo dive filled with cute little and monster sized frog-fish… you never know what a day will bring (even those that start on a bit of a low and self-reflection). Continue reading Continuing adventures in solo diving (the day of the frogfish)
Solo Diving
Why on earth would I want to do that?! One of the first things you learn is as a diver is “never dive alone” or even “dive alone, die alone”!! So not really confidence inspiring when you realise that solo diving is an option. But of course it’s an option, and of course, when you sign up, which ever organisation you do the course with … Continue reading Solo Diving
Diving in Atauro… the world’s most biodiverse reef
These past few years I can hardly complain that I get a bum deal in terms of where I live for work. A few months ago I applied for a post in Timor Leste. A tiny island nation at the far end of the Indonesian archipelago (and to my embarrassment I had to look up on the map). Although I was prepared to go diving … Continue reading Diving in Atauro… the world’s most biodiverse reef
The Circle Train
In the 1950’s the British colonists built a 50km double railway line around Yangon, and it still serves 100-150,000 commuters daily. With 39 stops it takes about 3 hours to complete the loop. For a tourist or outsider it’s not about commuting but provides a wonderful alternative view of the city and it’s people. We boarded at Parami Station, just over a kilometre from my … Continue reading The Circle Train
Life in a Drought
There are so many aspects of travel that astound me, both negatively and positively, but it’s human nature that truly makes the strongest impression. From ignorance, stupidity, and hatred to wisdom, joy, love, and overwhelming resilience. Sadly, there seems to be an uncanny correlation between money and the negative aspects of human nature. Having driven through a semi-arid landscape for two or three hours, passing … Continue reading Life in a Drought
