Dreaming of the Caribbean

New long-haul routes from Dublin always get me excited, especially when they’re direct to the Caribbean. This morning Thomson Airways 787 Dreamliner landed in Dublin for the first time and I took a seat on board its inaugural Irish flight. I’m no aviation geek, so other than saying it’s “really big” I’m not that well equipped to fill you in on the technical features, but I can report a few nifty features that help make a long flight a lot more enjoyable. But first, let me take a cockpit selfie (the captain assured me he wouldn’t be performing a vertical take-off, watch here if you dare).

STAYING IN IS THE NEW GOING OUT – DIY WINTER …

Since I decided to take a bit of time off travelling, I’ve been enjoying spending more time at home and getting back into the kitchen.…

PACKING CHECKLIST – your ultimate guide

While I should be a professional packer by now, I still really hate it; so I’ve created the ultimate packing checklist (click to download a printable version)…

ITALY: BRINDISI, PUGLIA

You’ve probably heard of Bari and Polignano a Mare…but what about Brindisi, Puglia? I recently wrote about Margherita di Savoia, the town with pink lakes…

ONE STOP HOLIDAY SHOP

[vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text 0=””]Are you prepping for your summer holiday? I feel like the shops are FULL of gorgeous holiday bits, until it’s time for me…

GAME OF THRONES TOUR, NORTHERN IRELAND

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ve wanted to do a Game of Thrones tour in Northern Ireland for a while, and now I’ve finally scratched the surface with a trip…

ITALY: MARGHERITA DI SAVOIA, PUGLIA

No, I hadn’t heard of Margherita di Savoia in Puglia either. Just an hour north along the coast from Bari airport (flights from as little…