If you’ve read my earlier post on Brannigans Bar, you’d know why Irish pubs hold a special significance to me. So on this trip to Dublin, The Brazen Head was one place I really wanted to check out. Established in 1198, it’s said to be Ireland’s oldest pub — and honestly, I was just curious to see […]

If you’re visiting Dublin and only have time for one outdoor stop, make it Phoenix Park. Not because it’s pretty — though it absolutely is — but because where else in a European capital city can you stroll across open grassland and find yourself metres away from wild deer? This park genuinely surprised us, and […]

Back home in Singapore, our “City in Nature” vibe means greenery everywhere. Dublin does green differently — more historic, more lived-in, and honestly, more like the city’s actual living room. Whenever I travel, I hunt for the local parks first. It’s the fastest way to see how a city actually breathes. Dublin’s green spaces did […]

If you are heading to Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse Experience is likely at the top of your list. I went in expecting a high-energy, immersive brand journey, but the reality is a bit more museum-vibe. It’s a massive, seven-storey tribute to the “Black Stuff,” housed in a building shaped like a giant pint glass. While […]

While we were in Dublin, I booked this day tour through GetYourGuide. If you haven’t used it before, think of it as the German equivalent of Klook — an online marketplace where you can book tours, excursions, and travel tickets. I was comparing options across a few platforms and the Dublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & […]

While waiting to check in at Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, we wandered over to Brannigans Bar for lunch. Just a 3-minute walk away. One of my top reasons for wanting to visit Dublin? Experiencing a traditional Irish pub for beer and hearty pub fare. Irish pubs hold a special place in my heart […]

We touched down at Dublin Airport Terminal 1, grabbed our bags, and headed out. Once you exit the baggage claims area, just turn left and you’ll see the bus zone right outside. There are booths for Dublin Express and Aircoach—we went with Aircoach because it was straightforward. Got our tickets on the spot for €18 […]

Honestly never thought about visiting Ireland before, but when I was researching short trips from England, I realised Dublin is just a 1.5-hour flight from London. Immediately told Hubby we should do a quick getaway, and we booked our flight via Ryanair since we wanted to depart from London Stansted Airport – way closer to […]

So there we were, done with sightseeing for the day. It was already drizzling, and we were planning to just walk back to our hotel and call it a day. Then I spotted Amorino Gelato on the way and honestly, couldn’t resist grabbing some gelato to eat. What is Amorino Gelato? Amorino Gelato is a […]

Fries time again! If you’ve been following my Amsterdam and Brussels posts, you’ll realise I’ve been eating WAY TOO MUCH fries. Honestly, I think it’s the most popular street food in this part of Europe. When the weather’s chilly and you want something warm but not a full meal, hot crispy fries just feel right. […]

So, Delirium Village Brussels. You’ve probably heard about it in the news. Delirium Café holds a Guinness World Record from 2004 for having the most beer varieties in the world — a whopping 2,004 of them. Now they claim to have almost 2,500. Amazing. This place has a massive selection of international and local Belgian […]

Fancy the freshest catch of the day? Then you need to check out Noordzee Mer du Nord. This Brussels institution runs on a brilliant dual concept at the same address – fish shop meets fish bar. They’re essentially a fishmonger with an open kitchen serving up whatever’s freshest that day. Located smack in the Brussels […]

Almost 10pm and my husband and I were feeling peckish. We’d only had a sandwich each from Le P’tit Normand hours ago, and our stomachs were demanding something more substantial. That’s when Black & White Burger came to mind – just a minute’s walk from our Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place, right next to Galet […]

Aux Merveilleux de Fred is this artisan French patisserie in Brussels that specialises in traditional Flemish meringue treats. They’ve got two spots in the city—one’s a pure takeaway patisserie, the other’s a tearoom where you can actually sit and enjoy your sweets with a proper coffee. Stumbling Upon Aux Merveilleux de Fred Grand Place I […]

I was just craving a good sandwich when I ended up at Le P’tit Normand, right in the heart of Brussels near Grand Place. It was meant to be a quick bite, but it quickly turned into one of those unexpectedly memorable food stops. From the street, it looks like just another takeaway counter. Small […]

I’m usually not one to get excited over sweet shops. But while strolling around Brussels, La Belgique Gourmande immediately caught my attention. There was something about the colourful displays and the way the candies were arranged — very Harry Potter–like, almost magical. So of course, I had to go inside. The moment I stepped in, […]