Derek Cullen is 1,800km into walking around Ireland and a million miles from a life that was once dominated by loss, alcohol and depression. In 2014 the Dubliner was tired of his…

Does the weather bring you down? Do you dread that back-to-school stress? Have you been taking many adventures this summer? I read about “August Anxiety” this morning. It refers to how things…

Fancy a cheap detox or weekend of adventure in a remote hostel in Donegal? Adventure Idea: Drive to Tra Na Rosann on the Rosguill Peninsula and leave the busy world behind while…

As you may know, I am walking from Dublin to the Great Blasket Islands in Kerry. I also get sidetracked on this walk quite a lot. Some trails are not part of…

Walking around Ireland is quite easy in terms of finding food, water and other necessities. However, choosing the best backpacking food for hiking in Ireland is not all that straightforward. You see,…

Thinking about a long distance hike in Ireland? Need a packing list for the Ireland Way? For many people, taking a long distance hike is a rarity. For this reason, it’s common…

I will start hiking the Great Blasket Trail next weekend. Many people have asked for information on this “trail” but as already mentioned, it does not exist – I made it up.…

You can carry whatever you want on the Camino but your feet and shoulders will pay a price for taking too much. Also, we all like to smell nice but there’s a…

It’s a little bit of a drag walking out of Pamplona. I say that because most people seemed a bit despondent during my walk. However, the outskirts are super pretty and you…

Walking from Zubiri to Pamplona is a very enjoyable day. It’s much easier than the first two and quite scenic. You will find a lovely coffee shop in mid morning next to…