Category Archives: Northern Ireland

Ridiculously useful Northern Ireland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.

Where to Stay in Belfast: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors

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I’ll be honest, I spent way too long agonizing over which part of Belfast to book before our first visit. I read everything, made a spreadsheet (yes, really), and still nearly ended up in entirely the wrong place. So let me save you the faff. Belfast is compact, walkable if you pick a central base, […]

10 Best Belfast Tours! Game of Thrones, Murals + City Tips

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There are four things that Belfast is famous for, our tour guide tells us. Firstly, that big ship that made it out of the city ‘just fine’, the HBO TV show, Game of Thrones, a ‘colourful’ political past called ‘The Troubles’ and a world-renowned celebrity footballer. Luckily for us visitors, you can actually experience each […]

16 of the Best Cathedral Quarter Belfast Bars + Beyond

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Warning, a trip to Belfast will cause serious hangovers. The drink goes down way too easily when you are joining in a singsong at The Dirty Onion or sipping craft beer at The Woodworkers. This Cathedral Quarter Belfast bars guide (and beyond) not only recommends where to drink but also what cool things to do […]