Sunday 12 October 2014
Who goes to Burning Man?
The people who attend Burning Man are a special breed. At times it felt like I was playing a part in an animated movie with some incredibly unique characters. I spent weeks trying to describe the ... read more.
Thursday 18 September 2014
Burning Man: Party or Pilgrimage?
Festivals have always given me the warm fuzzies. Thousands of souls in one place, celebrating and sharing in communal activities is my idea of fun. In my 20s, I traversed music and cultural festiv... read more.
Thursday 18 September 2014
Getting Ready: What to pack, how to prepare
Luckily a few of my friends had attended Burning Man and while they couldn't prepare me for what would happen, they made sure I had all the equipment I needed. The festival is set in the Nevada De... read more.
Saturday 20 August 2011
Tralee: Pouring the perfect pint
I arrived in Tralee for the penultimate event of the year, not The Rose of Tralee but the Pouring of the Perfect Pint by Indiana June.
Guinness is an Irish Stout beer that has been brewed at St J... read more.
Friday 12 August 2011
Glenbeigh to Cahersiveen: Not the island I was expecting
Distance covered: 54km
Number of people I saw paddling wheelie bins: 4
Bugs in my tent at this exact moment: 14 (that I can see)
Number of gannets on Little Skellig Island each summer: 52,000
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Thursday 11 August 2011
Abbeyfeale to Killorglin: Pucking hard work!
Distance covered: 59km
Hours the plastic bags on my shoes kept the rain out: 3
Number of people on stilts: 2
Number of times I was called an Australian: 4
Lowlight: Coming face-to-face with th... read more.
Monday 08 August 2011
Newbridge to Birr: Tractors, pigeons & vintage attire
Distance travelled: 85km
Road kill counter: 12 (8 birds, 1 hedgehog, 1 mouse, 2 unidentified.)
Highlight: Riding on a restored 1948 tractor.
Lowlight: Learning the hard way that I have to uncli... read more.