Category: Travel

  • Five days in Puglia – the heel of Italy

    If you want to see the real Italy – authentic, hospitable and full of charm and warmth – then Puglia is the place for you. I went there in April for RTÉ Travel. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0520/702559-five-days-in-puglia-the-heel-of-italy/ TP

  • Discovering Gothenburg

    Cool, calm and collected, Gothenburg is a city that had me enthralled from the get-go. And one that I would recommend to anyone looking for great food, urban chic and rural beauty. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0422/695947-gothenburg/ TP

  • Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

    If you’re looking for a stunning coastline, loads of history and culture, with a yacht trip thrown into the mix, then Turkey’s Turquoise Coast could be just the spot for you. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0219/681372-turkeys-turquoise-coast/ TP

  • La Rochelle and Oleron Island for RTÉ Travel

    France never gets old as a destination, and each time I visit I just want to go back and see more. Most recently I visited La Rochelle and Oleron Island for RTÉ. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0129/676401-le-rochelle-and-oleron-island/ TP

  • Istanbul

    A gateway between east and west, and one of the world’s most fascinating and hip cities: Istanbul. It’s a must visit if ever there was one. Words and photography for RTÉ Travel. Get stuck in. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2014/1113/659090-istanbul/ TP

  • Best of Burgundy

    I’ve travelled across four continents, and seen some of the world’s great sights, and the wine and attractions of Burgundy are without question one of the world’s travel highlights: http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2014/0805/635245-best-of-burgundy/ TP

  • Western Slovenia

    This week for RTÉ Travel I’ve explored Western Slovenia. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2014/0515/617546-western-slovenia/ #ifeelslovenia TP

  • Verona and Venice

    Italy has a lot of beautiful cities to visit and Verona and Venice are two of the best. I checked them out for RTÉ Travel. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2014/0508/616087-verona-and-venice/ TP

  • River Liffey from mouth to source

    Last week I traced the River Liffey from mouth to source in an attempt to see one of Dublin’s most famous landmarks in its entirety. The rout proved a fascinating one. Read about it here: http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2014/0417/609466-tracing-the-river-liffey-to-its-source/ TP

  • The down-low on Dublin

    Want to visit Dublin? Or get a fresh perspective on the capital of the Republic of Ireland? Check out my destination guide for Royal Irish Tours: http://royalirishtours.ca/side-menu/tadhgstravels TP