Welcome to Shane’s Travel Blog

10 Trips You Should Take In Your 20s If You’re a Nursing student. Traveling can provide a greater understanding of different cultures.

Welcome to the land of sun, siestas, and sangria! Spain is a country known for its vibrant culture – from the lively rhythms of flamenco to the mouth-watering flavors of tapas. It’s no wonder why this country has become one of Europe’s top destinations.
In this article, we’re going to take you on a journey through some must-do experiences that will help you fully embrace Spain’s Vibrant Culture, Spain’s rich cultural heritage. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a taste of España!

This is a list of 20 Things to Do in Waterford City, recently voted the best city in Ireland to live in. The Best of Waterford, Ireland.

How to Create a Custom Hoodie That Captures Your Travel Experiences. If you want to capture the essence of your travels with a wearable item.

Best things to do in Prague. The Czech Republic’s capital is a great place to visit and there are some wonderful things to do in Prague.

Ireland is a beautiful country with an incredible culture. Make the most of your time here and get an authentic Irish experience by travelling like a local. Enjoy all the hidden gems without the bustle and rush of tourists. Stay in a local accommodation instead of a...

My Adventures with Celebrating Queen, the US based Queen Tribute Band, continues this September and October. There are two more concerts in the coming 5 weeks and I am looking forward to meeting up with the Celebrating Queen band to fulfil these dates. The following...

Top 10 Things to Do in Hong Kong Hong Kong City Guide I love Hong Kong. I have been there 5 times and every time I have learned something new about the city or tried a new experience there. There is a lot to do and see and there are many city guides out there but this...

Loko Waterford, Restaurant Review: Dog-Friendly Restaurant, Waterford Loko Waterford is located on the Dunmore Road about 10 minutes from Waterford city centre in Ireland. The restaurant is located on the same retail park as Ardkeen Quality Food Stores. Loko is quite...

The Grosvenor Hotel has excellent staff ad a Chinese Restaurant, the Grand Imperial. So I booked The Grosvenor Hotel and prior to arrival I had a very nice pre-arrival courtesy call which I though was a nice touch. This is my Hotel Review and photo gallery of The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria, London.

Packing for vacation? Getting ready to travel?  Take a look at this travel packing list so you pack the important items for your vacation or holiday. The holiday and vacation packing checklist is all you need, whether this is your first vacation or you’re a seasoned...

360 Cookhouse: Dog-Friendly Restaurant Dungarvan, Co. Waterford - Restaurant Review One of the hardest things in Ireland to find is a dog-friendly restaurant. Unlike in the UK, most Irish restaurants will not allow a dog to enter its premises. We are very lucky and...

If you own a dog then you will understand that traveling with a dog can have its own challenges. The main one being can I find dog-friendly hotels in that area which is actually a dog friendly hotel and not just dog tolerant hotel (which we had experience of on the...

These are my Top 3 Pub Hotels in England. If you are traveling around the UK you might consider the many excellent Pub Hotels in England – all with great food and great rooms.

This is a B&B review of the Hampton’s Kaikoura luxury B&B in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Kaikoura was the first stop after visiting the very friendly city of Christchurch. We spotted The Hampton’s Kaikoura on the Booking.com app which is one of my first-calls when booking accommodation online.

Staying at La Frontiere Gisborne If you intend visiting Gisborne when in New Zealand then I highly recommend La Frontiere Gisborne, a luxurious modern self-contained studio, set on an avocado orchard and farmland, and is about 5 mins drive to Gisborne...

Bishopstrow House Hotel has great staff and is a wonderful hotel. We were advised that the nearby town of Salisbury was good to visit and we set off for the afternoon to explore the area. If you are looking for a luxurious stay in the heart of Wiltshire then Bishopstrow House is well worth it.

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - Hotel Review In October 2012 Joe Bonamassa played Birmingham, UK and we travelled from Ireland to the UK to attend the concert. Having booked the tickets I needed to get some quality accommodation near the NIA venue. I did a quick search and...

Glastonbury Festival Glamping Accommodation The Pop-Up Hotel, Glastonbury Festival We went to the Glastonbury Festival 2013 but went with one thing in mind … we were not slumming it, we had luxury glamping in mind. We found the Pop-up Hotel online and saw that this...

Do you believe in ghosts? Do you believe that the devil himself visited Loftus Hall? Did you know the Devil exited through the roof of Loftus hall and that hole in the roof cannot be repaired? Loftus Hall - Ireland's Most Haunted House? If not, (or even if you do)...

I really enjoy checking into hotels and having a good stay. Finding that everything is as you like it is important. It’s your home away from home for a few days, so you want a relaxing time and some time to enjoy the facilities of your chosen hotel. However, from time...

Blakemore Hotel Hyde Park London, Hotel Review One of the hardest things to do it get a decent hotel when you don't know the area. I was searching for a good hotel in London. After looking at the usual hotel chains I found and booked the Blakemore Hotel Hyde Park...

A while back I went to the UK and stayed at the The Oxfordshire Hotel and Spa, which as you guessed is situated in the heart of Oxfordshire (so it's not just a clever name) The Oxfordshire Hotel, Golf Hotel and Spa The Oxfordshire Golf Hotel and Spa is situated in the...

Hôtel Élysées-Mermoz or Elysees Mermoz Hotel has good Booking.com scores. The Elysees Mermoz Hotel is 5 minutes from the Champs Elysee.

Having flown 12 hours from Hong Kong to Sydney in business class with Cathay Pacific, we arrived at Sydney airport for an unavoidable 8 hour layover before flying to Christchurch. Unfortunately our flight was delayed by about 90 minutes and we didn’t arrive in...

Novotel Century Hong Kong Hotel Review The Novotel Century Hong Kong is a hotel we stayed in back in 2010 en-route to New Zealand. We decided to return in 2014 based on our past stay there and again this year in December 2017 when we visited for a 7-day stay. This...

Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Review - London to Hong Kong I have been to Hong Kong on 3 previous occasions. In 2002 I went with British Airways in Economy class. On the next occasion in 2010 I flew Qantas but went in Premium Economy. In 2011 I flew with Cathay...

Hotel on Davenport, Tauranga, New Zealand - Hotel Review Hotel on Davenport was booked as our 2nd last stop in New Zealand. The area around Tauranga is wonderful and we should have spent a bit more time here and also around Mount Maunganui which is very scenic. We...

While you are in Bristol there is a good selection of destinations and attractions you can reach. One of these is the Avon Valley Railway located at Bitton. The Avon Valley Railway is a 3-mile long heritage railway based at Bitton station in South Gloucestershire. The...

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Hotel Review If you are planning a trip to Niagara Falls then you are probably searching the web looking for an independent review of hotels, to help make your mind up. You are probably searching for Good Hotels in Niagara Falls...