Halloween Traditions in Northern Ireland
The origins of Halloween date way back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in) from around 2,000 years ago in Ireland and…
Five Star Sea Views: The Cliff House Hotel
I don’t really need to sell Ireland’s coastlines do I, given the iconic backdrops of massive movie franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and…
The Unofficial Tourist Website for Bangor NI (Case Study)
My time during lockdown in Northern Ireland has offered me lots of time to look back to this website and to reevaluate and possibly…
Treasure Hunt: Bangor Coastal Path (Part 1)
Our past treasure hunts in Bangor have normally followed loopy circle routes ending up back where they started (like our Bangor Town Centre Treasure…
Tuk-Tuk Bangor: An Introduction to Thai Food
I’ve known of Tuk-Tuk for a while now through its reputation as maybe the best Thai restaurant in Northern Ireland. Despite originating from Ards….
Essential Eats: Best Spicy Instant Noodles
I am a bit obsessed with instant noodles when I travel in Asia and the 1st place I’d be at any new destination is…
The Inevitable Website Overhaul
I will use my main travel blog (Live Less Ordinary) as a case study here to highlight the need for a secure and up-to-date…
World Foods: Bangor’s Mini Asian Supermarket
I hate myself for not finding the new mini Asian Supermarket in Bangor (World Foods) before the whole self-isolation and COVID quarantine goings-on. As…
Hogwarts in the Snow: Harry Potter Studios
We first heard of the Harry Potter Studios tours back in 2012 during a stopover in London when Fanfan was all excited by the…
Reverse Culture Shock: The Ramblings of a Recluse
I am fortunate with my new life back in Bangor. I feel I have everything I need. I have my happy family and wife,…