Europe

San Sebastián was named European Capital of Culture in 2016 thanks to a wide variety of cultural highlights, including arts, music & film. Then of course there is the …

When you think of beer in Dublin, there’s only one name that comes to mind: Guinness. And yes, the city’s drinking culture & brewing tradition does revolve largely around …

Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …

Getting to a high viewpoint is a great way to get to know a new place. In Bilbao, Spain, the Funicular de Artxanda is a quick way to access …

The art world in Bilbao is centered around the Guggenheim, and with good reason. When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim transformed the city. It helped turn Bilbao into …

A couple of years ago, I spent most of January in Spain. I arrived in Bilbao on the day after Christmas, planning on spending the New Year there. I’d …

Bilbao, Spain’s reinvigoration in recent decades has also led to a small craft beer scene popping up. Here’s where to find the best craft beer in Bilbao, including beer …

Once a medieval port, Dalkey, Ireland is now home to Ireland’s rich & famous. Even if you can’t afford to move there, a day trip from Dublin to Dalkey …

Glasnevin Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Dublin’s most famous figures. With tours & a museum, Glasnevin Cemetery is a unique place to learn more about …

City museums are a great way of getting to know a place you’re visiting. They typically give an intimate portrayal of what it was like to live in the …

Once relegated to the history books, Dublin’s whiskey distilleries have undergone a 21st century rebirth. You can now visit old & new whiskey distilleries in Dublin for tours & …

Whiskey distilling is undergoing a revolution in Dublin. One of the new distilleries in the city is Pearse Lyons, a boutique distillery located in the Liberties. While there are …

For decades, no whiskey distilling took place in Dublin. Teeling Distillery rectified this, leading a movement to rediscover the city’s connection with whiskey production. Teeling’s advertising is ubiquitous at …

When most people think of Irish whiskey, Jameson is the first that comes to mind. The original Jameson Distillery opened in Dublin in 1780. While production has since moved …

Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland. It’s located just outside of Cork. The Blarney Stone at the top of the tower is legendary in …