The Fashion Edit: Jordaan Amsterdam
Ice cubes clink into glasses. Bicycle bells clang. Nothing could sound better today on the sun-dappled banks of the Prinsengracht. Beginning at Brouwersgracht, just west of Centraal Station and arching around the Canal Ring between Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgraacht and up to Leidesgracht, The Jordaan’s narrow canal-side streets are filled with trendy cafés, art galleries and...
Dublin in a Nutshell: The Little Museum of Dublin
We’re halfway through our tour of The Little Museum of Dublin and curator Simon O’ Connor stops to acknowledge a vintage Gold Flake advertisement glowing above the fireplace. The cigarette sign takes pride of place on the 1960s wall of nostalgic posters and photographs on display at 15 St Stephen’s Green. Considering Ireland became...
Behind the Scenes at Camp Nou
Like Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia or La Boqueria Market, The Camp Nou Experience is regarded as one of Barcelona’s ‘must-see’ attractions. It may not offer the same thrill as watching Messi, Xavi or Puyol (and his hair) playing live, but The Experience gives FC Barcelona fans exclusive access to some of the stadium’s most...
Chasing Red: One Man’s Obsession with the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona
Most people consider Pamplona to be a once in a lifetime experience. But for Dennis Clancey, our guest in this week’s Q & A, it represents an intense six-year journey. He has been filming a documentary called Chasing Red about the fiesta and the bull-running experiences of himself and four others since...
The Yummy Way to See Verona
“If I may recommend a few places….” Alessandro unfolded the map on the kitchen table, lightly tracing the route through the streets and piazzas before circling important names and landmarks. The young owner of Le 2 Terrazze guesthouse in Verona was eager to share his local knowledge of the city. The house was quiet....
Travel Edits Wins the Users’ Choice Award at the Skyscanner Bloscars!
A quick post just to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted for Travel Edits in the Skyscanner Travel Bloscars 2013. In case you didn’t read the headline – Travel Edits won the Users’ Choice category!! As this category was voted for by YOU (the public) it really means the world… Congratulations...
Five Dublin Film Locations from Once
As the stage production of the Grammy/Tony/Sundance/Oscar award-winning musical Once makes its European debut in Dublin this week, it seems the perfect time to take a wander through some of the most memorable Dublin locations from the movie. 1. Walton’s World of Music Waltons music shop on South Great George’s Street features...
Adventure Travel: What to Expect from a Day Skipper Course
If you’re an aspiring sailor and you have had a little practice in seafaring, a day skipper course could be right up your street. With many sailing holidays, you can have the privilege of honing your skills at the same time as exploring your incredible surroundings, particularly so along the coastlines of Turkey...
Fiona Hilliard is a travel writer and blogger from Dublin, Ireland.
