The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026 is one of Ireland’s most famous cultural celebrations, bringing together music, dancing, and centuries-old matchmaking traditions in the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare. Held every September, it attracts up to 60,000 visitors from…
Burning bodies on the ghats of Varanasi. A morning in the Killing Fields that left us silent for hours. A “romantic” break in the Paris Catacombs on our wedding anniversary. We didn’t set out to become dark tourism people. But…
Pre-travel anxiety is far more common than most people realize—even among seasoned travelers. With a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and having travelled full-time with my husband, Kevin, since 2022 as part of Happy Irish Wanderers, I understand both the science…
If you’re searching for the ultimate Cork food festival, the Cork on a Fork Festival is one of the standout highlights of the summer. Held in Cork City — widely known as the food capital of Ireland — this vibrant…