I started this on Instagram a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying sharing little vignettes from various places I've been over the years for work or pleasure. Whenever I've travelled somewhere for work I've travelled with a story in mind, but often the stories I share afterwards with friends and family are never written down [...]
I'm in Gran Canaria this week on holidays with my mother. We're staying at a nice resort, in a lovely apartment, and we're 100% conscious of our comparative wealth here in a way I've never been in a country of 'old Europe' before. On (budget) trips to Morocco, Egypt, and even Hungary, I have been super [...]
This was last week's editorial - apologies for the delay in posting! Last week saw the launch of TEAM Cork, a quirkily monikered unit within Cork City Council that is designed to make sure Cork gets its fair share of tourists. The Tourism, Events, Arts and Marketing (see what they did there – TEAM) [...]
Edit: please leave a comment below if you'd like to volunteer! I’ve always considered Cork to be Ireland’s friendliest city, and given the week that’s in it, it’s good to be mindful of the impression we give to visitors. Initiatives like the Lonely Planet iPhone app, the postering campaign, and twinning with various cities [...]