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Walking Tour of Split Old Town
After breakfast on our last day in Split, we opted to take a walking tour of the old town. We fumbled our way through narrow alleys until we came to the Peristyle, the courtyard at the centre of the Roman palace complex built for the Emperor Diocletian. Even though tourism is in full swing, archaeology […]
Hvar Island – A Fantastic Daytrip
My two buddies Gerard and Stephen arrived the night before to join me for the final few days in Split. I enjoy solo travel but if I’m honest, I enjoy it much more if I can share it with someone. Having the lads join me for the weekend provided the familiar company I needed. On […]
Get some exercise in Split on the stunning Marjan Hill
After the working day was done, I wanted to stretch my legs so visited the nearby Marjan Hill. This wooded hill lies just to the west of the city and is easily accessible from the neighbourhoods of Varoš and the Old Town. The broad stone steps at the start of the trail are easy to […]
Sun History Sea and Beaches – Welcome to Split, Croatia
My flight touched down in Split around nine in the evening. The bus shuttle from the airport to the main bus station in Split took thirty minutes and cost forty five Kuna, which was about six Euros. At the time of writing, a Euro was roughly seven Kuna. From there, I used Google maps to […]
Belem – Sweet Treats and Historic Fleets in Lisbon
It was my last full day in Lisbon so I planned to spend it in Belem. I took the tram from the city centre directly to Belem. Unlike the old train stock I had been enjoying during the week, this was modern and fast. Visited the fantastic Jerónimos Monastery with its amazing architecture. It took […]
Awkrick Tour – A Great Walking Tour in Lisbon
I met Awkrick at the salsa night out and he promised to take me on a walking tour of Lisbon, showing me the authentic parts of the city. Awkrick was from Belgium but had lived in Lisbon for over eight years and knew the city secrets. We met at the Praça Luís de Camões, a […]
Riding the Number 28 Tram in Lisbon
After a great but late night out in Lisbon, I felt pretty rough the following morning, which may explain why I left my room door open after going to the shower. The bloody cats got in and I couldn’t get them out. Trying to get Lua (now called Lunatic) out, she scratched me badly enough […]
Enjoy Salsa in Lisbon
During my time in Lisbon, I wanted to meet some new people and make some friends. At my AirBnB, Sofia told me about salsa classes happening in a place called BUS Culture, a kind of club or association with a bar. At least I’d know her, whatever about doing any salsa dancing. I killed some […]
Explore Old Alfama – Lisbon’s Historic Neighbourhood
After exploring the Graca neighbourhood, I braved the heavy rain until I reached another old neighbourhood of Alfama and its warren of narrow streets and alleys. This is one of the oldest parts of Lisbon and remained largely intact after the earthquake of 1755 that destroyed most of the city. A dense network of narrow […]
Graca – The ideal neighbourhood for your Lisbon Stay
After arriving in Lisbon, I was excited to see as much of this city as possible so I was up early the following morning to do some exploring. I left the apartment and ascended the steep hill towards Graça, an old Lisbon neighbourhood perched on a hill above the city. The narrow lanes are cobbled […]
Welcome to Beautiful Lisbon
I arrived in Lisbon on a flight from Dublin. The airport is connected to the city via the underground. It was punctual, clean and efficient and my stop at Martim Moniz. Once I got out at street level, I saw the open expanse of Martim Moniz square, glistening with rain. Rain! Not exactly what I […]
Dervla Murphy, My Hero
Today I heard the sad news of the passing of Dervla Murphy. She was Ireland’s foremost travel writer and an inspiration for my own travel writing. Her book Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle started my love of travel writing. Her words carried me along with her epic adventure where she encountered rich […]
Invictus – Nelson Mandela’s Greatest Victory
Nelson Mandela used the poem Invictus to help conquer hate.
The Greenway Man – Bike Hire on the Waterford Greenway
John Dwyer searches for the best bike hire on the Waterford Greenway, close to the main attractions and suitable for young kids. The Greenway Man had all the answers.
New Australia Travel book Launched
Travel writer John Dwyer launches his latest book Outback Odyssey, detailing his travel adventures across Australia.
Helpful Tips for Saving Money in Split
Here are a few helpful tips to save money while enjoy Split in Croatia. Let me know if you have any tips and I’ll add them to the list Drinking water is available at points along the Riva so no need to buy water. Eating and drinking is expensive in the Old Town. For light […]
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