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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 When you scroll through Our Crossings travel blog, you’ll see for yourself that some of the blog posts are pretty much straightforward mini-guides and that some of them stand out a little bit more and are probably way too long. The genuine reason behind the extended ones: […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 I’ve been mesmerised by the views of Glencar Lake, lying in the middle of a hushed valley, for a very long time. I was drawn in by its serenity, and I loved how, on a cloudless day, you can watch sunbeams touch the valley and the peaks […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Every memorable adventure begins with a leap of faith and not knowing how it will turn out in the end. This time two years ago, we took a plunge and bought a campervan – small enough to manage country roads and big enough so we don’t feel […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 We’ve always been fascinated by the rural roads we get to drive in Ireland, as the unknowns that come with each trip provide a visceral sense of completeness. And, because a road trip to Connemara, a beautiful and at times desolate area, has been on our wish […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Even if you think you know what to expect from a certain place, being there in person will give it so much more context and excitement. After four hours of non-stop travelling, we finally arrived in Ireland’s second-largest city, Cork. Squinting in the bright afternoon sunshine, we […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 For us, enjoying life means two things. First, getting out into nature and second, reframing our thoughts about everything we see and experience along the way. That’s why we love to explore the world as much as possible. We all know that travelling is an incredible experience, […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 After all the road trips we’ve done in Ireland this year, exploring a naturally fertile southwest laden with stunning scenery is the one to take the prize. Firstly, it was because we were finally allowed to travel within the country. Second, the opportunity to devote our time […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 With every coastal view more dramatic than the last, with the briny smell of the wild Atlantic Ocean and flawless exhibitions of nature’s wonders, Dingle is and always has been close to my heart because there is more to it than just scenic terrain. She’s a beauty […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 The forecast called for heavy rain, but the skies blew otherwise and gave us an unexpected display of constantly changing lights and colours. There were no people on the looping trail, just a few donkeys silently grazing away in the grassy field overlooking an endlessly choppy bay. […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 So far, in my 38 years of life, I haven’t discovered anything as peaceful as walking through the woods, looking up at the tree canopy, and watching the sun push through the leaves and illuminate the trail ahead of me. And, if there is one thing that […]
Read MoreLast Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 People leave their homes and travel the world for a bunch of different reasons. Some do it to challenge themselves and expand their perspective, some to escape an unhappy situation or celebrate a special occasion. Often, it’s seeking something they don’t have at home: a slower pace, […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Spontaneous road trips keep my imagination running wild and feed my desire to leave home and feel everything in person. That’s why I love where we live in Ireland – Sligo and its rugged terrain embody the true definition of adventure and deserve at least one encounter […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 When I was younger, storybooks kept me company and were my only option for seeing the world. Although now I am finally able to explore the globe and go on real adventures, I once was only able to secretly plot in my head. I still drift towards […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Being constantly faced with the unexpected is probably one of the most electrifying aspects of travelling, and that’s why we love it so much. Travel is a purposeful act that sets in motion our personal transformation as we become immersed in new cultural experiences. Some days you […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 Inspired by the beauty of the world we live in, we are travellers and dreamers, just like many of our readers. In addition to travelling, we also take delight in blogging and communicating with our readers through storytelling. Although the mere thought of sharing your story on […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Despite so many new countries and places to see on this planet, we always find our minds drifting back to Portugal. I’m not entirely sure what it is that keeps dragging us back to this country, but one thing I am aware of is that coastal views, […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Although it was early March, winter didn’t want to surrender any time soon as a thin layer of snow was still clinging to the icebound ground in Sligo, and temperatures below zero were forecasted overnight. Dreary woodlands, filled with silence, were casting long and eerie silhouettes, a scene […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 As soon as we jumped out of the campervan, I could sense the captivating power of the Atlantic Ocean. The refreshing breeze brushed against my cheeks and, after a brief moment, exposed me to nature’s beauty, and my senses erupted. I couldn’t take my eyes off Ericeira […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 We may not be full-time travellers or digital nomads living the adventurous life that could put Crocodile Dundee and Indiana Jones to shame. We may not start our mornings with a fresh coconut in our hands on a remote island whose name we can’t even pronounce, but […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Are you travelling around Ireland and looking for an epic stop on your Wild Atlantic Way adventure? Then add Mullaghmore to your list because it has everything Ireland’s West Coast is famous for – incredible coastal views, friendly locals, craggy cliffs, beautiful beaches, fantastic food and world-class […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 When I look back through time and space, the last year seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye. This was the year I will look back on and remember climbing, surfing, exploring Sligo and living within these fleeting moments where summer flowers smelled like […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Standing on the Stone Bridge in Riga, I closed my eyes and let the warm sun rays gently touch my face. Under my feet, Latvia’s grandest river, Daugava, was restlessly rushing faster than afternoon traffic and in front of me, confidently rising in the bluish sky, were […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 On the map of the World, you might not even notice Latvia – it’s a country with only 2 million residents, but in my humble opinion, Latvia has a lot to offer. Situated in northern Europe, on the shores of the Baltic Sea, this beautiful country can […]
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Last Updated on the 17th of July, 2025 I have spent half of my life with a book in my hand. In my childhood, I passionately followed colourful characters like Huckleberry Finn and Phillies Fog and couldn’t get enough of Moomin Family adventures. I loved and still very much like to reread everything from J. […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 All we ever wanted – for as long as I remember – was to drive along the Portuguese’s rugged West Coast with nothing but ocean on one side, with a few essential pieces of clothing in our backpacks, with no hotels to check in or out and […]
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