For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

May 9, 2026
by Lids
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8/5/2026 County Derry

Arrived at B&B accommodation in Londonderry early and the wonderful Emmett and Katie allowed me to stow my luggage in the suite. Staying up the hill from the ‘Bogside area’, called that because it was built on reclaimed marshland—a “bog”—that … Continue reading

May 8, 2026
by Lids
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7/5/2026 County Donegal

You thought you’d seen the last set of cliffs from me didn’t you? Haha… WRONG! More rock, people. Caught the shuttle bus from the visitor centre to the viewpoint (from which various walks start), as otherwise it’s a 30 minute … Continue reading

May 7, 2026
by Lids
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6/5/2026 Counties Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal

A glorious morning to set off on today’s adventure – to see the Westport quay area; drive ‘the Gleniff Horseshoe’ and behold the Glencar waterfall. Drove along very pleasant back roads surveying the undulating countryside, occasionally being held up by … Continue reading