Albion Gould
Always searching for adventure and thread.
One of my absolute favourite things to do when I’m travelling is to take a class or workshop. It doesn’t matter if it’s food or craft based–I love them all. It’s such a fun way to chat with locals and learn a new skill. Taking a class also often gives you a tangible souvenir that …
It would be difficult to visit Ireland and not see boxes of Butler’s chocolates. There are cafes scattered around the country and boxes of their chocolates can be found in train stations, airports, and gift shops. Our first exposure to Butler’s, though, was in New Zealand way back in 2006. A new cafe opened in …
Dublin is obviously a major tourist destination and with that comes tourist traps. While a lot of travelers don’t mind going to the popular tourist attractions, Scott and I have generally tried to avoid them. It’s almost a point of pride to try to find the off the beaten track locals only spots. I don’t …
I had my trip to Ireland all planned out– Scott and I would have a couple of days in Dublin together and then he would get stuck into his conference while I rented a car and headed out west. I had a list of places I wanted to see and right at the top were …
