Karyn Farrell
Escape to the Chateau: A Rural Retreat at Castle Leslie
Enjoy a unique stay in one of Ireland's most luxurious castle estates. It's the ultimate rural retreat in a woodland & lakeside setting
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Karyn Farrell
- Aug 14, 2019
- 19 min
Impressions of the Cote Vermeille: from Leucate to Collioure
It's not hard to see why artists like Matisse, Derain and Dufy were drawn to the picturesque towns on the Côte Vermeille or Vermillion...
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Karyn Farrell
- Aug 4, 2019
- 12 min
A city break in Carcassonne
Beat the crowds and enjoy a more authentic experience on your city break in Carcassonne, France's second most visited city after Paris
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Karyn Farrell
- Jun 25, 2019
- 13 min
A Different View of Paris
Paris: a city which is always full of surprises, like this wonderful sculpture which can be found outside the Church of Sant' Eustache,...
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Karyn Farrell
- Apr 24, 2019
- 9 min
Wicklow wanderings: on and off the beaten track
You could spend a month travelling around Wicklow and still not see half of what it has to offer. For a relatively small county it packs...
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Karyn Farrell
- Feb 7, 2019
- 17 min
Ireland's most cracking hotels: in a nutshell
Apologies for the appalling pun. If you're still reading this, I thank you. If like me, you’re still feeling that post-Christmas pinch...
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Karyn Farrell
- Dec 13, 2018
- 8 min
Paris: The city that has it all
Everything you want in a city break: world-class museums & galleries, beautiful buildings, river walks and incredible food & wine
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Karyn Farrell
- Jun 27, 2018
- 12 min
Cornwall: a slice of the Med on the British Isles
Cornwall had been high on my list of places to visit for a long time. My dad always said it was one of the most beautiful places in the...
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Karyn Farrell
- Jun 13, 2018
- 8 min
Rural retreats in Europe
If you love your city-breaks but sometimes crave a few days of down-time mid-trip, well look no further. I’ve found a couple of gems on...
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Karyn Farrell
- Apr 23, 2018
- 5 min
A romantic town in Provence
The beautiful town of Vence is often neglected in favour of its more touristy sister St Paul de Vence. But that would be a mistake. Vence...
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Karyn Farrell
- Oct 19, 2016
- 5 min
Bordeaux: Jazz, wine and all things fine
A designated World Heritage site, Bordeaux is a beautifully elegant city with majestic buildings, and fantastic wine bars and restaurants.
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