Inspired Travel
Inspired Travel
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 – …
Spots Worth Stopping Part 3 of 6 Carrigaholt: The Long Dock – Famous for seafood and traditional hospitality. Doolin: Gus O’Connor’s – The undisputed home of traditional Irish music. McDermott’s is also excellent for a slightly quieter vibe. Lisdoonvarna: The Roadside Tavern – Traditional pub with its own smokehouse (Burren Smokehouse) next door. Ballyvaughan: Monks …
Spots Worth Stopping Part 2 of 6 Order Name Type Highlight Location County Image Offer 8 P.F. McCarthy’s Pub/Food Excellent live music sessions. Kenmare Kerry 9 The Moorings Pub/Restaurant Gateway to the Skellig Islands. Portmagee Kerry 10 Dick Mack’s Pub Half leather-shop, half whiskey bar. Dingle Kerry 11 Foxy John’s Pub/Hardware Get a pint and …
Spots Worth Stopping Part 1 of 6 Kinsale: The Bulman (Summercove) – Grab a pint and sit on the wall overlooking the harbour. Kinsale: The Black Pig is excellent for wine and tapas. Clonakilty: De Barra’s Folk Club – A legendary music pub; even if there’s no session, the walls are a museum of music …