As if it were a page torn from one of James Joyce's novels... the pub is the centre of Youghal nightlife and social fabric.​ In my continuing review of all that Youghal, Co. Cork in the Republic of Ireland has to offer, I review Treacy's - The Nook. Treacy's The Nook - An Institution Unto ItselfSituated on an Elizabethan era laneway that meanders u...

Famished from my transatlantic flight, I called in to The Coffee Pot... and left well pleased! A Hop, Skip And A Jump Across The PondGiven Norwegian Air's new, transatlantic routes to Cork, Ireland (€129 each way), exploring Off the Beaten Path has never been easier. With temperate climates, The Ancient East is a desirable destination year round, b...

The Harlem Gospel Choir feed off the infectious and receptive vibes of the audience they perform in front of and it was no different at the Southbank Centre in London. Indeed, they honour the sounds of American Gospel singing with soaring passion in voice and gesticulation. Upon entering the stage the drum and keyboard players set the rhy...

The Cape Sounio Grecotel Exclusive Resort, is a leading luxury resort in mainland Greece. Overlooking the ancient Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio seeks to emulate the splendour of ancient Greek architecture amid gardens of bougainvillea and jasmine flank arcaded buildings and hilly grounds. The 150 terracotta-shaded bungalows and luxury villas sit ...

​ Glass igloos are becoming increasingly popular in Finland with more then 20 holiday resorts in Finnish Lapland offering the chance to observe the Northern Lights in the comfort of glass-roofed accommodation. Four new glass igloo resorts in Finland will open by Christmas 2017: Star Arctic Hotel, Saariselkä This hotel is located on top of the Kauni...

The Mauritshuis in The Hague displays masterpieces by Dutch artists including Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring; The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt; The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter. These are among two hundred works by Dutch and Flemish artists. Temporary exhibitions during 2018 will include: Jan Steen's Histor...