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Northern Ireland
Around Derry… or is it Londonderry?
To understand the dispute of the name of this city you have to dig into the history. Originally the city was named Derry which is the Anglicisation of the Irish name Doire. In 1613 it was renamed Londonderry in honour of the association with the London Guilds. Today, an endless debate continues about the name. The … Continue reading
The Birthplace of Titanic
When my mum and step dad came to visit me in Belfast 2 years ago, I went with them to the docks where Titanic was built. There was practically nothing to see and the café/shop was very disappointing. I mean, Titanic is one of the most famous ships in this world. At least it deserves … Continue reading
The Pride of Belfast
Lets face it, Belfast doesn’t have the most positive and bright past. Most people nowadays are almost embarrassed about their troubled history. But If there’s one thing Belfast take great pride in, it’s their shipbuilding. And the most famous of them all is of course the RMS Titanic. To celebrate the 100th year anniversary for … Continue reading
Along the Causeway Coast
The pearl of the Causeway Coast is Giant’s Causeway. But still, there is so much more than that to see. The whole coastline from Belfast to Londonderry is filled with small gems and makes a great day-tour – or even better, for a weekend getaway! Some of these places I’ve stayed longer than others. I keep … Continue reading
Giant’s Causeway in Pictures
I just said goodbye to some of my family, who was over for a week. I told them one thing which I tell everybody who comes to Northern Ireland: Go see Giant’s Causeway! The whole area is covered in these hexagonal basalt columns and is located in the middle of the Causeway Coastal Route, which … Continue reading
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