A native Dubliner’s guide to the best of Dublin
What to see in Ireland – advice from a native.
As a native of Ireland – Dublin, to be precise – I’m constantly asked by visitors to recommend ‘special’ or favourite destinations in my city and around… Read more “What to see in Ireland – advice from a native.”
Release your inner Bronte in Haworth, Yorkshire
Nothing quite warms my heart like a Bronte pilgrimage to Haworth in Yorkshire where the Bronte sisters spent most of their lives in their father’s parsonage, now… Read more “Release your inner Bronte in Haworth, Yorkshire”
Battambang, Cambodia
Battambang (pronounce BattamBANG!) Having left the tourist trap that is Siem Reap on 15 June I arrived in Battambang and thought ‘Oh crap, this is a mistake’.… Read more “Battambang, Cambodia”
Cannes and beyond – good food, good wine, let’s dine…
My Cannes – food, wine, beach, stunning coastal scenery and day trips up and down the Cote d’Azur. And the blue – le grand bleu – oh,… Read more “Cannes and beyond – good food, good wine, let’s dine…”
Things I love about Turkey
My trip to Turkey started and ended in Istanbul and consisted of one stunning highlight after another – sacred spaces, mesmeric landscapes, charming villages and ancient ruins.… Read more “Things I love about Turkey”
Castro, San Francisco
It seems old-fashioned and rather quaint now to refer to the Castro as ‘the gay district’. Whatever your orientation, there are many, many reasons to visit this… Read more “Castro, San Francisco”
San Francisco’s Mission District
I love the Mission District in San Francisco and am often surprised when it gets overlooked by visitors to the city. Take a stroll down 18th and… Read more “San Francisco’s Mission District”
Yoga Retreat in the Burren, West of Ireland
Yoga and travel complement each other beautifully; yoga and solo travel even more so. You can take yoga anywhere with you or you can find it anywhere… Read more “Yoga Retreat in the Burren, West of Ireland”
Where to find amazing food in East London – at the right price
On a recent trip to East London, I had food bliss with two of my favourite cuisines: Indian at Dishoom and Vietnamese at Cay Tre, both in… Read more “Where to find amazing food in East London – at the right price”
Ally's little trips 