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The Best UK Staycation Ideas For An Ideal Summer Break.

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 28 Comments

The world has been hit hard by the COVID19, but as many destinations start to open up again after an extended lockdown, excessive travel restrictions are making many travellers make the decision to stay at home and discover the UK on a staycation instead, and there is a lot to discover on this tiny but jam packed island! So if you are looking for an ideal UK staycation here is a list of just some of the top destinations in the UK that will keep any traveller happy!

Tagged with: england, Ireland, Scotland, staycation, staycation tips, UK, UK staycation, UK staycation ideas, UK weekend breaks, Wales
Posted in Travel Lists

Why Fota Wildlife Park Is One Of Ireland’s Best Must See Attractions.

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland’s top attractions and one of its biggest hidden gems at the same time, and is an absolute must see attraction for any animal lover on a trip to Ireland.

Tagged with: animal tourism, Cork, Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland, things to do in Cork, wildlife conservation, wildlife park, wildlife tourism, zoo
Posted in Destinations

Why I Keep Coming Back To Cork, Ireland.

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

As a destination Ireland is hard to beat in general, but Cork is one place that I find myself returning to again and again. Let me tell you why.

Tagged with: Cork, County Cork, Ireland, things to do in Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way
Posted in Destinations

10 Essential Castles To Visit In Ireland.

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Ireland is one of the most magical places in the world, with myth and legend rolling seamlessly into history, melodic green landscapes and a well earned epithet of the Emerald Isle, one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the history, legend and culture of Ireland, outside of the bars and pubs of course, are its castles! Here are 10 essential castles that you have to visit in Ireland.

Top 10 Must See Sites In Ireland’s Ancient East.

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 4 Comments

Ireland’s Ancient East is full of sites that are just filled with ancient legend and folklore, and here are just ten of the top things to see that are unmissable stops on your journey through Ireland’s mythical past.

Discovering Myth And Legend In Ireland’s Ancient East.

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 18 Comments

Tourism in Ireland is booming thanks to a surge of interest from Star Wars and Game of Thrones fans, not to mention the success of the Wild Atlantic Way campaign showcasing some of Ireland’s most dramatic coastline and significant tourist draws. But this is just the beginning of Ireland’s tourism resurgence.

Bru Bar And Hostel Review, Cork, Ireland.

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 8 Comments

Looking for a budget friendly hostel in the heart of Cork in Ireland? Then the Bru Bar and Hostel is a great choice, if you don’t mind a good party and don’t mind the craic! The Bru Bar And Hostel is a good, clean, basic hostel that will serve many backpackers needs very well, and is perfect for those travellers on a tight budget, but a culmination of a few small problems, lack of amenities and dated ways may see it left behind as other hostels raise the bar and race ahead into the 21st Century.

7 Unique Budget Places To Stay In Ireland.

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 15 Comments

Ireland is a unique country to travel through, steeped in myths and legends as well as a turbulent past, it is full of ancient archaeological sites to visit (and sites from a certain popular TV show and movie franchise) and not to mention having some of the best nightlife on the planet. With all of this it is only fitting that it has some equally unique places to stay for the budget backpacker who wants something a little different for the night.