Inspired Travel
Inspired Travel
The Mission: We want you to prove that you don’t need a Michelin star to have a life-changing meal. Share a story about the best meal you’ve ever had for under £5 (or local equivalent). I’m talking about the steaming bowl of noodles from a night market stall, the perfectly flaky pastry from a back-alley …
The UK packs an incredible variety of landscapes into a relatively compact space. Whether you are looking for dramatic, single-track mountain passes, rugged coastlines, or picture-postcard villages, these 20 road trips showcase the absolute best driving routes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland 🏴 Scotland 1. The North Coast 500 (NC500) 2. The A82 …
European rail travel is experiencing a massive renaissance, and the Czech private rail operator Leo Express is at the forefront of this transformation. This June, the company is set to launch one of the longest direct train services in Europe: an ambitious 807-mile (over 1,300-kilometer) journey that seamlessly connects Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland …
The Mission: Let’s be honest—your favorite travel memories rarely happen when everything goes perfectly according to plan. This week, we want you to share a story about the best thing that happened to you because you got completely, utterly lost. We aren’t talking about checking your phone and realizing you took a wrong turn two …
The Cotswolds is less of a single destination and more of a feeling: a sprawling, 800-square-mile tapestry of rolling hills (the “wolds”) and historic market towns carved entirely out of local, honey-coloured limestone. Spanning five counties, it is the ultimate destination for a slower, more deliberate pace of travel. Whether you are plotting a weekend …
The Mission: I’m done with the “drive-in” viewpoints. If you can see the horizon from the window of a tour bus, it doesn’t count . This week, we are looking for a view that requires a hike.We want to see the vistas that cost you a bit of sweat, a higher heart rate, and perhaps …
If you’re seeking a getaway that trades hotel minibars for medieval masonry and WiFi for stained-glass morning light, look no further than Champing. A portmanteau of “church” and “camping,” this unique British hospitality trend allows travellers to spend the night in historic, often redundant churches across England and Wales. Launched in 2014 by the Churches …
Spots Worth Stopping Part 6 of 6 Order Name Type Highlight Location County Image Offer 29 The Olde Castle Bar Pub/Food Quality dining near the historic castle. Donegal Town Donegal 30 The Rusty Mackerel Pub Atmospheric stop at Slieve League cliffs. Teelin Donegal 31 Nancy’s Pub Quirky family-run spot with great seafood bites. Ardara Donegal …
Spots Worth Stopping Part 5 of 6 Westport: Matt Molloy’s – Owned by the flautist of The Chieftains. There is almost always a session happening in the back room. Murrisk: The Tavern – Located at the foot of Croagh Patrick; the perfect post-hike stop. Mulranny: Nevins Newfield Inn – A great middle-of-nowhere stop for a …
Spots Worth Stopping Part 4 of 6 Galway City: Tigh Neachtain – A blue and yellow landmark in the Latin Quarter with cozy “snugs.” For coffee, Ard Bia at Nimmos near the Spanish Arch. Kilcolgan: Moran’s Oyster Cottage – A 250-year-old thatched cottage famous globally for its oysters. Clifden: Lowry’s Music & Whiskey Bar – …