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My Winter Travel Wish List & What I’ve Learnt

Having traveled around Ireland on a few road trips now – here are a few things I wish we had with us or that we did take along and that worked well!

1.) A longer length coat (Love this North Face one) I live in jeans and ones legs can still freeze even with the best of coat. A longer length coats keeps that wind chill off your top legs at least.

2.) Always been a fan of Hunter Boots. (Loving the new, navy gloss pair) Keeping a pair of boots in your car boot can be a life saver on travels. You never know where you’ll be stopping for that padkos.

3.) Keep the car clean with these cool boot bags – also easy to carry in and out the house while packing.

4.) A blanket that doubles up as a picnic blanket! If it’s dry enough for a picnic or you need to cosy up around a picnic bench – a cosy blanket for the car is always handy! (I love these from Hen & Hammock)

5.) Coffee!! All the coffee’s add up and lets face it, garage coffee sucks! So needing a Bodum Coffee Press Mug in my life! And this stainless steel coffee press is a good idea (no breaking glass in the car) as a back up incase your B&B fails your coffee expectations.

6.) Hats, gloves & beanies (especially lined beanies)- there have been so many times when the sun has been out and I’ve been caught 10 minutes later, totally under dressed and miserably cold! Always take them along – obsessed with all the new Avoca scarves.

7.) crates – I have a little obsession with crates. Maybe it’s filling them … Mmm. Anyway – these are great for all your food stuff when traveling, keeping those loose sweet potatoes from rolling around the car! And to store your coffee press & mugs. (Yuppiechef.com do some cool ones.)

8.) SOCKS! (Pretty ones of course.) Well because it’s cold. If your feet are warm, you’re warm! Loving the selection at Tread & Miller. 

Keep cosy travlers! XX

South West Cork, Ireland: Long Weekend Exploring Part 3 Of 3

The next day we were off down the coast. Dotted with quaint little towns, green pastures, stone walls and rough seas – it was the most gorgeous drive.

A quick stop at BUDDs, an Australian run cafe selling great coffee.

We made our way to Mizen Head, Irelands most South-Westerly point. Sadly the weather was too bad to walk to the end- check out what it looks like here! Amazing.

On our way back we stopped at this cool little village, Schull.

Then we got caught in a little hail shower- so we popped into the nearest pub, as you do, and sampled this amazing Devilled Crap Dish! YUM!

Picked up some scallop shells in the harbour. Driving home the next day we drove through the beautiful town of Timoleague. In Ireland there are the most beautiful ruins all over the show, but this 13th century Abbey was rather enchanting.

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Swans on our way out. Then Kinsale is a must – like a little Irish Monaco 🙂 A vibrant sailing town surrounded by a beautiful coast and countryside.

Hope you enjoyed this 3-Part Post. Ireland is blowing us away with its ruggered beauty! Come visit xx

 

South West Cork, Ireland: Long Weekend Exploring Part 2 Of 3

Wow, we were blown away with Cork City – being with a toddler in bit of a rain-storm and seeing most of it by car, I just couldn’t capture it to do it justice – but what a cool city! Home of Apple, food capital of Ireland, buzzing with hip little bars and coffee shops, not to mention great shopping, Cork is a must see! Definitely going to have to go back!

The English Market (Food Market) is incredible! I just wanted to call my mom the whole time! 🙂 One could spend hours tasting and shopping food from all over the world!

Below, a coffee stop at Cork Coffee Roasters! So good!

Back home – cheese and soda bread (wheat-free/sugar free/diary free – Alternative Breads had the most incredible selection) from the market! OMG with lots of butter and a glass of wine – I had the best afternoon snooze while it poured outside! Heaven xx

P.S. Happy 1st of April

South West Cork, Ireland: Long Weekend Exploring Part 1 Of 3

We had the most awesome long (Easter & Birthday) weekend away in Clonikilty, County Cork; exploring the South West coast of Ireland and its surrounds. I found this sweet little airbnb spot (converted stables) on an organic flower farm.

We appreciated all their coffee gadgets! From a coffee machine to an array of plungers! 🙂 The town of Clonikilty is super sweet with loads of picturesque shop fronts.

A short drive from the beach, we just loved the accessibility to the country side, Cork City and coastal exploration.

And fresh eggs from our airbnb hosts! Yum! On that note, catch my next post on the English Food Market in Cork City. A must see! x

Get Your Kilt On

It’s the perfect weekender bag with your favourite blue jeans and Converse! Lusting after this Kilt Barrel Bag from Hertex Fabrics! 

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