In the era of smartphones everything is made easier, including travelling. Whether you need help finding a hotel, taking cool photos or getting recommendations for eating out, here is a list of great apps to download before your next trip! Google maps I am hopeless when it comes to navigating, directions and maps, so this … Continue reading My go to travel apps
With summer coming, I like to fill the cupboards with lots of snacks. I am constantly on the go in during the summer months, between work and heading to the beach, so grabbing a snack on the go is perfect. It can be a bit hard to come up with healthy snack ideas that are … Continue reading My Favorite Vegan Snacks
It’s been a while since my last post, and during that time I’ve been extremely busy with exams, packing and saying goodbye to many friends as I prepared to make the final move home from France. After 8 months of studying abroad in Rennes, I have now returned to Ireland again, with four months of … Continue reading Study Abroad tips.
Living in Rennes for the last 8 months, I've been to the famous Mont St Michel more than once at this stage. It is a great place to bring visitors, as from Rennes it is only a short bus ride away. The island is one of the most visited attractions in France, and it's easy … Continue reading A day trip to Mont St Michel
Living in a student dorm with limited kitchen facilities forced me to get creative with what I was cooking. Adding in the fact that I'm often too lazy to cook elaborate meals in the evenings (it's the last thing I want to do after 8 hours of class...) and my limited grocery budget, cooking yummy, … Continue reading My favorite vegan meals right now.
If you're anything like me, the list of destinations you want to go to is longer than the list of those that you've visited! I am constantly thinking about my next trip; where I'll go, with who, when etc. During particularly boring lectures I find myself searching on Google Flights, looking at my options for … Continue reading My Travel Bucket List.
Following on from my post on how to save money as a student, here is a list of ways to make money while at university. Undertaking a degree at university is expensive; apart from the fees themselves there are several other areas that can put strain on your bank account. These tips are some things … Continue reading 5 ways to make money as a student.
With it's strong Celtic heritage, breathtaking coastline and plenty of friendly people. Brittany is one of the most unique French regions to explore. It is the most north-western region, and is famed for its Pink Granite Coast. When booking a french holiday, most people automatically consider a city break to Paris or Strasbourg, a ski … Continue reading Must See Places in Brittany
Think outside of the (Brussels) box. While the country's capital has an abundance of things to do and see, consider travelling to other cities as well. Brussels is an extremely 'European' city, so I would recommend visiting a few other places to benefit from the Belgian experience. Cities in the Flanders region, such as Ghent, … Continue reading 10 Tips for travelling in Belgium.
Belgium; a small country nestled between France, Germany and Holland, famous for medieval towns, stunning architecture and of course waffles! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend last weekend travelling around this beautiful (and underrated) country, and I can honestly say that it was the best city trip I've ever taken. Myself … Continue reading My Belgian City Trip.
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