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Painting of Krishna on a boat at Inis Rath, Hare Krishna Island, in Northern Ireland
Culture Northern Ireland

Inis Rath: Visiting Northern Ireland’s Hare Krishna Island

November 5, 2020September 18, 2021Adventure O'ClockComments(2)

In darkness, we crunched along a gravel path, following the torchlight from our host, Tim, who led the way.  As we boarded the ferry, we realised any concerns of missing the boat had been unfounded.  It turned out that Tim was our captain.  He hopped into the cab and began to manoeuvre the 18-ton hulk […]

Cairn at summit of Slieve Commedagh in the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland
Nature Northern Ireland

Slieve Donard: Conquering Northern Ireland’s Highest Mountain

July 8, 2020September 18, 2021Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

We stood on the saddle between Northern Ireland’s two highest peaks in blazing sunshine.  Looking back down the valley, we could see the seaside town of Newcastle, where our car was parked.  The edge of the Mourne Mountains rose in sharp contrast with the perfectly flat patchwork of fields that filled our view all the […]

Longtail boat passing temples in Bangkok, Thailand
Culture Thailand

Bangkok: Forget The Temples, What Else Is There To Do?

April 28, 2020September 18, 2021Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Exhausted, overheating and with hefty rucksacks on our backs, we tramped along Khaosan Road.  We had just arrived in Bangkok, it was nearly midnight and all we could think about was finding our guesthouse and getting some sleep.  The vendors on Khaosan Road, however, had other ideas. The street was thronging with drunken tourists.  Badly […]

Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, Northern Ireland
City Break Dark Tourism Northern Ireland

Crumlin Road Gaol: Life And Death In Belfast’s Victorian Prison

April 14, 2020September 17, 2021Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

It was bitterly cold as we marched through the harshly-lit tunnel.  Water dripped on us from above as we left the comparable comfort of Crumlin Road Gaol behind us.  The brickwork gave way to concrete as we passed beneath the road, narrowing the tunnel and squeezing us closer together. The concrete was added to reinforce […]

Boat at jetty with view of abbey on Inchcolm Island, Scotland
Nature Scotland

Inchcolm Island: Braving The Firth Of Forth’s Seagull Hell

April 7, 2020October 6, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

With a particularly ear-splitting shrill, the seagull dive bombed, narrowly missing me before it wheeled around to attack again, and again. More seagulls lined the path, their angry screeches building into a deafening cacophony as I advanced. It was clear the seagulls at Inchcolm Island were not fond of visitors. The seagull chicks were another […]

Heavy bags and boxing ring at KYN Muay Thai Camp in Koh Yao Noi, Thailand
Culture Thailand

Ask Me About My Bruises: Training At A Muay Thai Camp

March 31, 2020April 9, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

“Body lean back!”  “Hmpf!”  Thwack!  My conversations with Nok were rather short and repetitive though I have to admire his patience. After a week of intensive training at a Muay Thai Camp in Thailand, I was finally leaning back enough to get some real power into my Thai kicks. Muay Thai has a fearsome reputation […]

Train at Nha Trang station, Vietnam
Vietnam

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City: Adventures On The Train In Vietnam

March 3, 2020April 9, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

A sharp squawk and some frantic scuffling caught our attention on the train in Vietnam.  Subtly peeping between the seats, we saw a lady scrabbling around on the floor. She was berated by a member of staff and everything quickly settled down again. She had been sitting quietly, snacking on an orange and stuffing the […]

Gozo Cathedral and cannon on wall of citadel in Victoria
Culture Malta

Gozo: Getting Lost in Victoria

February 18, 2020April 5, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Despite its tiny size, we got lost in Victoria.  We weaved through a warren of narrow alleyways, with stone walls rising tightly either side of us.  Little statues of Mary stood in alcoves in the walls with some people even finding space for a small shrine outside their house.  Every street looked the same and […]

Trees and Mount Fuji in Hakone, Japan
Japan Nature

Ropeway To Hell: Highlights Of The Hakone Circuit

February 11, 2020April 13, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

With a shaky clunk the cable car passed the pylon at the apex of the ridge. As the next valley came into view, the lush greenery of Hakone gave way to a scorched landscape of steaming vents, stained yellow and white by minerals dredged up from the bowels of the Earth. In the distance, the […]

Church and houses of the Alfama seen from Miradouro das Portas do Sol Viewpoint in Lisbon, Portugal
City Break Portugal Travel Photos

Travel Photos: What Is It With Viewpoints In Lisbon?

February 4, 2020April 5, 2020Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

As the sun set, the castle was bathed in a rosy glow.  Sipping cocktails, we looked out across the city, over rows of houses to the towers and battlements that crowned the hilltop.  From our vantage point, we could also see the Santa Justa Lift.  A constant stream of tourists arrived at the observation deck […]

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