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Duckett’s Grove, Carlow: History, Legend, and Visitor Tips
After watching the sun come up over St. Helens Pier, our very first proper stop in Ireland was Duckett’s Grove in County Carlow — and it turned out to be a genuinely memorable way to start exploring the country. A roofless Gothic mansion rising out of open farmland, restored walled…
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St. Helens Pier: Our First Stop in Ireland
Every trip has to start somewhere, and for us, Ireland started at St. Helens Pier, a small harbour just a few minutes south of Rosslare Europort in County Wexford. It wasn’t really about the pier itself — it was about what it gave us at exactly the right moment: somewhere…
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Hafan y Môr Holiday Park: An Honest, Mixed Review
Hafan y Môr is one of Haven’s biggest holiday parks, tucked between Pwllheli and Criccieth on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, with Eryri (Snowdonia) as a backdrop and its own stretch of beach. It’s built around a huge range of activities aimed squarely at families, and on paper it…
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Dunkirk to Rosslare Ferry: 24 Hours at Sea, Reviewed
We drove our own van from Germany all the way to Ireland, which meant one unavoidable question: how do you actually get a van across the sea? Our answer was the Dunkirk to Rosslare ferry with DFDS — a crossing of almost 24 hours from northern France straight to Ireland’s…
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Potensic Atom 2 Review: What We Learned After Weeks in Ireland
We took the Potensic Atom 2 along on a multi-week trip through Ireland fully intending to write a proper drone review. What actually happened was a bit different — and honestly, more interesting than a straightforward gear review would have been. The Drone Itself: Exactly What We Expected Let’s get…
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Newquay, Cornwall: Beaches, Town Centre, and Why We Preferred Perranporth
Newquay is pretty much the first name that comes to mind when people think of Cornwall. They call it Surf City UK, and walking through the streets, it’s easy to see why: surf shops on every corner, wetsuits drying over balconies, and beaches that run right up against the town…
MY ROAD TRIP GEAR
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WOLFBOX G900 Mirror Dash Cam
A 4K mirror dash cam with front and rear recording, night vision, and a clear touchscreen display. Easy to install and great for road trips where you want reliable footage without cluttering your dashboard.
Potensic ATOM 2 Travel Drone
A lightweight foldable drone with an 8K camera, 3-axis gimbal, and AI tracking. Great for road trips, landscape shots, and smooth travel footage without carrying bulky gear.
KRASER Steering Wheel Security Lock
A sturdy and highly visible steering wheel lock that adds an extra layer of protection while your vehicle is parked. Compact and easy to store, it is useful for road trips, campsites, ferry terminals, and overnight stops.