Anywhere you go in the UK (and Ireland, for that matter, too), you’ll notice the overwhelming abundance of Chip Shops. There’s one on virtually every corner offering cheap, filling, and quick fare, although not the best for the waistline. I’ve held off on indulging my hankering for Fish and Chips long enough, but now that I’m in […]
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Archive | August, 2011
Rugby and Steel Drums in London
August 29, 2011 
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The staple picture of Big Ben After a short train ride from Edinburgh, I’ve found myself back in one of the most international cities in all of Europe: London, England. Though the city is enormous and spread out over a massive area of land (divided by the River Thames), it is surprisingly easy to explore it’s many sites using […]
Continue reading Scotch Whisky and Haggis
August 25, 2011 13 Comments
If you’re anything like me, when you think of Scotland, the first thing that comes to mind, besides great golf, is Scotch Whisky (and notice, they drop the “e” in whisky). And the reputation is well earned, as there seem to be more Whisky Bars and here in Edinburgh than there are sheep in Ireland. But […]
Continue reading Peace in Belfast and Festivals in Edinburgh
August 24, 2011 4 Comments
Belfast, Northern Ireland: After arriving in Belfast, I’ll admit that I was a little taken aback – not by the visible aftermath that years of “The Troubles” created, but by the lack of thereof. The image of a torn city that had been created in my mind differed greatly from the progressive and rejuvanated city I actually saw. Not to […]
Continue reading Still in Ireland – Cork, Killarney, and Galway
August 19, 2011 11 Comments
Cork, Ireland: I’ve been on the move since I left Dublin, but I am still in Ireland, as it is certainly tough to leave! As mentioned in my previous “Food and Drink” post, my first stop post-Dublin was to the vibrant and energetic city of Cork. In regards to the various cities in the Republic of Ireland, […]
Continue reading Seafood and Stout in Ireland
August 15, 2011 6 Comments
Guinness and Oysters It would be difficult (and somewhat neglectful of me) to start off a post about the food and drink of Ireland without including a picture of one of the most quintessential combinations: Oysters and Stout — of which, incidentally, the oysters were some of the best I’ve ever had. And naturally, when you’re in Dublin, the […]
Continue reading Landing in Dublin, Ireland
August 13, 2011 2 Comments
After a few days of fighting the ugly beast known as Jet Lag, I’m finally able to jump on and lay out my first post in Dublin (sorry for the delay). I did arrive safely and the trip has started off on a positive note. The flight was a bit long, but somehow I was lucky enough to […]
Continue reading Thoughts Prior to Departure
August 8, 2011 7 Comments
After months of preparations and years of day-dreaming, I’m finally about to embark upon the most significant trip of my life (at least up until this point). I’d love to be able to say that the predominant emotion I’m feeling is excitement, but honestly, it is something more akin to nervousness and fear. It isn’t […]
Continue reading Restaurants Reviews and Beer Links
August 5, 2011 1 Comment
Although I’m leaving behind the fair city of Columbus, OH, I will still always think of it as home. It’s a beautiful blend of food, arts, culture, and community that captures the hearts of those living there. A few folks asked me to post the link to my Urbanspoon profile, as I’ve left a series […]
Continue reading Embarking Upon a New Adventure
August 1, 2011 14 Comments
The world is a vast and wonderful place that is just waiting to be explored by anyone willing to step out on a ledge and give it a shot. It is surprisingly easy, however, to fall into a normal routine throughout our daily lives — a routine in which we rarely break out of our […]
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