Category Archives: Ireland

Dublin 2012: Pepperpot

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Today was a bad bad day. Was frustrated over my substandard essay and then I had to read a very annoying email. I hate it when people don’t listen or bother to read my arguments!!!  Okay I need to keep calm and think … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, coffee, Dublin, Ireland, snacks, sweets, travel | 3 Comments

Dublin 2012: County Clare, the Burren, Caving

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

When I roamed the CCA Booths in my uni, caving and potholing caught my eye. No prior experience needed, the trips were cheap, all gear provided for. Awesome. Signed up with the friend who yearned for an ‘adventure’ too and … Continue reading →

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Hiking Ireland #2: The Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

If you don’t have the time to go on a hike on your own or if you just don’t have the confidence to, the next best thing is to go on a guided day trip. Granted, these day trips don’t come … Continue reading →

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Dublin 2012: Aqua @ Howth

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

A quick post before I carry on with my revision. The hours seem to slip by but nothing is sticking in my head ugh! Howth is a beautiful suburb located in North Dublin. You can get there by Bus/DART, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Dublin, Ireland, Restaurant, travel, Western | 2 Comments

Dublin 2012: Cacoa Atelier

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

It’s this time of the year again! Before I slink into my cave and become a hermit, here’s one more macaron post! Cacao Atelier is located conveniently off Grafton Street, in the City Centre. It’s a small space with no seating area, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dublin, Ireland, Macarons, sweets, travel | 5 Comments

Dublin Snapshots #2: Things that I’ll never do at home~

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

I’ve less than 7 weeks left in Dublin. It’s so cliché to say this but time flies. Things that I do here on a daily/weekly basis that I never, or hardly do back home: 1. Checking the weather every morning. Essential … Continue reading →

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Dublin Snapshots #1

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

The Samuel Beckett Bridge. Shaped like a harp lying on its edge. The harp is a symbol of Ireland.  Many events lined up for the Tall Ships Races 2012  Dublin was the Final Host Port for the Tall Ships Races … Continue reading →

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Hiking Ireland #1

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

I’m currently on exchange in Dublin (studying in University College Dublin ) now. It’s a huge change in lifestyle but I can get used to this. The biggest difference I feel, is the freedom. There are obviously two sides to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, bread, Breakfast, Dublin, Eggs, Ireland, Toast, travel, Wicklow | 6 Comments