by C.D. Gill | Mar 5, 2015 | Blog, Culture
As far as Europe’s food quality goes, it’s skyscrapers above the rest of the western world in that there are no GMO’s allowed. The trend is catching on in the US and in the UK, but not fast enough. Large companies looking to control the world’s...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 23, 2015 | Blog, Culture
In honor of the coming ban of real British-imported chocolate (thanks to Hershey’s who insists we eat their un-tasty wax substitute–see article), I thought it’d be good to know the classic British sweets (i.e. candy.) And if you’re not okay...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 18, 2015 | Blog, Travel
If you want the city feel mixed with small town coziness, visit Belfast. This was my first time in Belfast outside of the airport. The city was a cozy but historic. Like any big city there was lots of shopping and a wide variety of places to eat. The British love...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 11, 2015 | Blog, Travel
According to Discover Northern Ireland, “Bonamargy Friary was built close to the mouth of the Carey and Shesk rivers by Rory MacQuillan in 1500. The rival MacDonnell clan fought for and claimed the friary from the MacQuillans in 1588. The cloister, gatehouse,...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 9, 2015 | Blog, Travel
Torr Scenic Route stretches across the coast providing countless breathtaking views. The icy narrow roads proved tricky to navigate but our amazing driver, Uncle James, made it look easy. Thankfully, we were some of the only people to be out on those roads. As you can...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 6, 2015 | Blog, Travel
The lovely Portbradden provides some great surfing, an ancient salmon fishing station, a few houses, and Ireland’s smallest church. I had a hard time picturing what that would look like, but I was delighted at its bright colors and quaint feel. Rumor has it...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog, Travel
I would honestly have been disappointed in Game of Thrones location finders if Dunluce Castle was not on the filming location list. Not that I watch the show, but it’s only right that this classic be included. This iconic castle has been around since 1513 (and...
by C.D. Gill | Feb 2, 2015 | Blog, Travel
We stopped at Carrick-a-rede just before continuing on to the beautiful Ballintoy Harbor. My husband and I had been on the rope bridge before and since it was freezing cold and windy, we decided against the walk to the rope bridge once again. Our decision was...
by C.D. Gill | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog, Travel
The drive from The Dark Hedges to Cushendun Caves was a significant undertaking, especially in the snowy and icy conditions. But, alas, our fearless driver handled each hairpin turn with mastery delivering us to our destination with ease. Apparently Cushendun is quite...
by C.D. Gill | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Travel
Not knowing anything about Game of Thrones, a picture of The Dark Hedges covered in snow was one of the first pictures I saw which made me immediately want to see the other locations. My sources say that the Stuart family planted the beech trees in the 18th century....
by C.D. Gill | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, Travel
First stop was Downhill Beach with an amazing view of Mussenden Temple. According to our tour guide Uncle James, Game of Thrones filmed a fight scene here. best part is that you can drive onto the beach to get good pictures. I’d seen the beach before from afar...
by C.D. Gill | Jan 22, 2015 | Blog, Travel
When my husband, in-laws, and I arrived in Northern Ireland, family asked what we had in mind to do while we were around. I had seen a fair amount of the tourist sites last time I was in Northern Ireland, so I hadn’t been thinking of anything in specific. My...
