Studying Languages Overseas
Here’s a little story about that one time I went overseas to study French. It wasn’t all puppy dogs and ice cream. This past summer, I thought it would be … Continue Reading Studying Languages Overseas
So, you want to be a micro-blogger
We’ve all see the click-bait ads on Facebook and Instagram about being a social media influencer but I’m gonna give you some cold-hard truths…. Being a micro-blogger isn’t as easy … Continue Reading So, you want to be a micro-blogger
Dear #MeetESO Organisers
Dear Meet ESO organisers, I think it’s safe to say that there’s been a lot of reflecting and soul searching since our Chilean experience. We are currently ‘deorbiting’ from the … Continue Reading Dear #MeetESO Organisers
The Secret Travel Formula
Recently, the lovely people over at Aetna International asked me a few questions about what life is like living overseas. I found it really interesting to answer their questions and … Continue Reading The Secret Travel Formula
The @People_of_Space Year in Review
Ladies and Gentlemen! Thia is the @People_of_Space year in Review! It has been one full year since the start of @People_of_Space rotating Twitter account and what an incredible ride it … Continue Reading The @People_of_Space Year in Review
The Off-Keys
In Ireland, you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a busker. Nine times out of 10, they’re usually brilliant and I’ve run into my fair share of amazing buskers. … Continue Reading The Off-Keys
Dublin’s Very Unofficial Best-of Hostels
With six Dublin hostel stays under my belt over the past two years, I think it’s safe to say that I am probably Dublin’s very unofficial hostel expert. In saying … Continue Reading Dublin’s Very Unofficial Best-of Hostels
Campervan of Courage
This isn’t the first time I’ve taken a campervan and travelled around. A few years back, I hired a white Dodge Town and Country, drove it to Home Depot, bought … Continue Reading Campervan of Courage
Why I liked The Gobbins
My experience at the Gobbins didn’t start out too well. The day before, I got an email that I want too happy about. My booking had been pushed back three … Continue Reading Why I liked The Gobbins
Why I choose Hostels
Ah hostels…. If I had a dollar for every nasty comment made to me from everyone regarding my hostel stays, I’d be able to fund my travel – for life! … Continue Reading Why I choose Hostels
Time Travel in Achill
On the Westernmost point of Ireland is a little island called Achill. With gorgeous sweeping landscapes, bogs galore and the smell of burning turf, you can step back in time … Continue Reading Time Travel in Achill
Why I hated the Giants Causeway
How do I explain this…. Ok, maybe it’s best that I explain what happened. I left in the morning from The Gobbins and headed to Giants Causeway but after a … Continue Reading Why I hated the Giants Causeway
Coffee Casualty
People always say, “Tara, I’d love to travel with you! You’re always on some sort of great adventure!” While a lot of the time, I am honoured that they would … Continue Reading Coffee Casualty
Epic Fail
Ok… Geez. This is embarrassing. Where do I begin? After The Gobbins tour which is absolutely amazing, it was pretty late. My tour had been pushed back due to some … Continue Reading Epic Fail
Belfast Black Cab Tour
It was 9am and I was ready for my black cab tour. I had booked this tour two months in advance – that’s pretty good for me, because I’m someone … Continue Reading Belfast Black Cab Tour
Getting Lost in Ireland
The great thing about getting lost is not knowing what you’re gonna find. Today was one of those days. I headed out with no set plans with the main goal … Continue Reading Getting Lost in Ireland
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