The White Mountains cover about a quarter of the entire area of New Hampshire. As the most rugged and wild mountains in New England, they are a paradise for people …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …