A Traditional Halloween in Northern Ireland
byThe 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…
Bangor
Things to do in Bangor Northern Ireland: Tourism, Attractions, Stories and Events in Bangor and North Down on Northern Ireland’s Gold Coast.
Five Star Sea Views: The Cliff House Hotel
byI 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…
Treasure Hunt: Bangor Coastal Path (Part 1)
byOur 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
byI’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
byI am a bit obsessed with instant noodles when I travel in Asia and the 1st place I’d be at any new destination is…
World Foods: Bangor’s Mini Asian Supermarket
byI 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
byWe first heard of the Harry Potter Studios tours back in 2012 during a stopover in London when Fanfan was all excited by the…
Castle Ward Glamping Pods
byWhat always put me off with camping in Northern Ireland is reading the reviews beforehand as there always seems to be problems (at some…
Random Road Trips from New York
byI have covered a fair few road trips through the years but there will always be one that really stands out. Away from the…
Treasure Hunt: Bangor Town Centre
byThis is one of our resurrected ‘Jenny Watts Treasure Hunts’ only made simpler and more ‘tourist-friendly’ with circle routes and easier questions and answers….