Karyn FarrellSep 7, 20208 minEscape to the Chateau: A Rural Retreat at Castle LeslieEnjoy a unique stay in one of Ireland's most luxurious castle estates. It's the ultimate rural retreat in a woodland & lakeside setting
Karyn FarrellAug 14, 201919 minImpressions of the Cote Vermeille: from Leucate to CollioureIt's not hard to see why artists like Matisse, Derain and Dufy were drawn to the picturesque towns on the Côte Vermeille or Vermillion...
Karyn FarrellAug 4, 201912 minA city break in Carcassonne Carcassonne is the second most visited city in France after Paris, attracting almost four million visitors annually. It's not hard to see...
Karyn FarrellJun 25, 201913 minA Different View of ParisParis: a city which is always full of surprises, like this wonderful sculpture which can be found outside the Church of Sant' Eustache,...
Karyn FarrellApr 24, 20199 minWicklow 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...
Karyn FarrellFeb 7, 201917 minIreland's most cracking hotels: in a nutshellApologies for the appalling pun. If you're still reading this, I thank you. If like me, you’re still feeling that post-Christmas pinch...
Karyn FarrellJun 27, 201812 minCornwall: a slice of the Med on the British IslesCornwall 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...
Karyn FarrellJun 13, 20188 minRural retreats in EuropeIf 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...
Karyn FarrellApr 23, 20185 minA romantic town in ProvenceThe 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...