Caroline and I hiked up Mount Ascutney a couple of weeks ago. It was the first mountain we climbed after our wedding and I think it’s fair to say that we were both in better shape before the wedding. Weeks of preparations and celebrations didn’t exactly allow us to work out or hike and stay…
Three weeks ago my parents – who were visiting me here in Vermont for my wedding – and I went on a day-long drive through the stunning White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Kancamagus Highway is without a doubt one of the most scenic routes in the region, arguably even in New England. It is,…
Almost a month ago we hiked up Mount Cardigan and back down. (The reason why I’m writing about it this late was explained in the previous blog post.) That hike was excellent and is still one of my favorite short hikes. People have been climbing Mount Cardigan since the early 19th century. It became particularly…
Mount Moosilauke is a mountain in the southwest of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Its summit is 4,802 foot (1,464 meters) high, making it the tenth highest peak in the White Mountains. People have been climbing that mountain – affectionately called the ‘Gentle Giant’ – for over 300 years and there are several great…
Let me tell you something. When visiting Ireland it’s extremely important to leave the cities. While they are nice for first impressions, some history and nightlife, the countryside is where you really want to be. It is where you should be too. Rent a car, a bike or strap on your walking boots and get…
From the legends of the early Mesolithic settlements and the folklore of Gaelic Ireland to invasions by the Vikings, the rise of Christianity, feudal wars and civil wars; the history of Ireland has been violent, fascinating and complicated. Luckily there still are many remaining buildings, ruins, castles and forts to help us understand and to…
When you think about Ireland, you immediately think about drinking Guinness in cozy pubs, leprechauns, St Paddy’s Day, wild coastlines and trad music, don’t you? But do you also think about cities or towns? I bet not, unless you’ve been. Last July, before I went there, it surely wasn’t architecture that came to my mind when…
In the beginning of this year, when I was training for my cycling adventure, I posted a blog with some photos of where I live. That was the first introduction to my hometown. I have been home again this fall and took the opportunity to go out for some walks and leisurely bike rides. With…
Kilkenny is Ireland’s greatest small city, or smallest great city, depending on how you look at things. It is hands down my favorite city on the Irish isle. It’s small and walkable, yet there are lots of shops, pubs (duh!) and things to see and do.
First of all, I can’t believe this was already a month ago. I don’t know why, but somehow that makes me sad. Remember we were spending a weekend in Belfast? Well, no visit to the British part of the Irish island is complete without a visit to the Antrim Coast and its most famous tourist…
We’ve been in Ireland for two and a half months now. After more than a month in Dublin, three weeks in Galway and a week in Cork, I think it’s fair to say that we’ve already seen a fair bit of the country. During our time in Galway on the west coast we went to…
People who have been following the blog for a while will know that I liked northern Norway a lot. In fact, I even want to say that the Lofoten Islands are one of the most beautiful places, if not the most beautiful place, that I have ever had the chance to visit. In this post…
Alright, I’m not going to lie. Finding work in Ireland is really hard at the moment. There’s definitely still a recession going on over here. After leaving Belgium almost two months ago, I haven’t found a proper fulltime job yet. On the plus side, there is some money coming in. The website is finally taking…
After Sweden and northern Norway, this is the third (and probably last) video I am going to make about my cycling adventure. This time we are cycling across England, from the docks in Immingham to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral.