Tag: Ireland
A Review of The Montenotte Hotel in Cork
The penultimate stop to the tour landed us in the south of Ireland in Cork with a stay at The Montenotte, situated above the river and city center. Upon arriving, we were both pretty enamored with the hotel instantly and saw a lot of potential. The common areas were elegant, yet playful, the cocktail bar,…
Top Tips for Visiting the Cliffs of Moher
The next day we woke up early to tick a bucket list item for me- Cliffs of Moher! We were very lucky with the weather. Despite the grey skies, there was no rain and minimal wind so we were able to keep the visit. Apparently, it gets so blustery that it’s hard to stand up…
A Delightful Sunday Feast at McSwiggan’s Galway
McSwiggan’s Galway came onto my radar as their menu featured bloody mary oyster shots- all of the above not easily available in Switzerland. Turns out, I got far more than I bargained for with a delicious Sunday night feast in the restaurant portion of the bar/resto. Glad to have booked as there were plenty of…
The Galmont Hotel & Spa Galway
Last week was a whistlestop tour of Ireland and tagging along on the Gentleman’s work trip was a great chance to see a bit more of the country. Our first stop was a 2.5 hour trip from Dublin, Galway. After traversing the country, it was a relief to arrive at The Galmont Hotel and Spa,…
Exploring the Fun of the Guinness Brewery Tour
I’ll drink a beer approximately once a year, and let me tell you that beer is never a Guinness (luckily they do a lager too). The Gentleman on the other hand…loves those dark, creamy pints. Of course, I joined him on the Guinness tour, but I didn’t have high expectations. I’m happy to report that…
Beckett Locke: A Disappointing Hotel Experience in Dublin
After spending many a decent work trip (with a little fun attached) at the Eden Locke in Edinburgh, we opted to try Beckett Locke in Dublin. The main reason was price. The second reason was that it had a washing machine and would be helpful in the middle of a long trip for The Gentleman….