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Coca-Cola’s Grasp at Straws
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 food source are being...
British Sweets to Try
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 with the monopoly of...
A Day in Belfast
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...
Bonamargy Friary in Ballycastle
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, altar...
Torr Head Scenic Route and Lookout Station
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...
Portbradden: Home of Ireland’s Smallest Church
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 (a.k.a....
