We here at Chalk and Cheese Travels love a good old cup of coffee and with so many options of coffee shops these days around Ireland it’s hard to pick a favourite from them all. But hey not to worry we have done the hard work for you. We have have tried and tested all…… Continue reading The best coffee shops in the west of Ireland
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We are adventure seekers who love to explore the world. So one day, we decided to write about it here is our story so far
Caves of Keash, Sligo, Ireland
Table of contentsFinally we got thereA little information on the Caves The parking bayEnter the hike Start the walk The walking tracks And approach the cave Inside the caveThe lookouts The views Was it worth it?Other close stuff to do More adventures Finally we got there So it finally happened, we got to visit the…… Continue reading Caves of Keash, Sligo, Ireland
Guerins Path, Cliffs of Moher
Table of contentsHeading to the Cliffs of MoherFinding Guerins Path What They SayFive meter walk to see the Cliffs of MoherGuerins Path did the jobCliffs of Moher galleryAnd Finally Heading to the Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher on Irelands wild Atlantic way is one of the most popular sites in Ireland. Explored by…… Continue reading Guerins Path, Cliffs of Moher
Boulders Beach Penguins, Cape Town
Table of contentsMeet the boulders beach penguinsA bit of historyOur tripTake a guideWe love penguinsMore South Africa Meet the boulders beach penguins As part of a tour around the Western Cape one of the main parts of this trip and one we were looking forward to the most was a visit to Boulders Beach Cape…… Continue reading Boulders Beach Penguins, Cape Town
The Best Doolin Accommodation
Table of contentsFinding the best Doolin AccommodationTrish’s appartmentWhat they sayThis great Doolin accommodation Kitchen, lounge and DiningThe roomsPicture window And finally its warm and cosyLocal attractions Wild Atlantic Way Make a booking Finding the best Doolin Accommodation Whilst planning a trip to the Cliffs Of Moher we had heard that Doolin would be the most…… Continue reading The Best Doolin Accommodation
The Red Bank Restaurant, Carrick On Shannon
Table of contentsExploring Leitrim Pre drinks The Red Bank Restaurant The MenuOur choicesContactsPhoneAddressSocialsLovely Leitrim Exploring Leitrim We have been exploring a look around the County Leitrim area recently and spent a lot of time around Carrick Shannon. We heard great things about the restaurant The Red Bank so we decided to check it out one…… Continue reading The Red Bank Restaurant, Carrick On Shannon
Costello Memorial Chapel, smallest in Europe
Table of contentsThe smallest chapel in Ireland The story of the chapelMr Costello passingSo where is the smallest chapel in the worldOther heritage visits we have made The smallest chapel in Ireland Situated in the heart of Carrick on Shannon Town lies the smallest Chapel in Europe and the second smallest in the world the…… Continue reading Costello Memorial Chapel, smallest in Europe
Honestly Farm Kitchen, Carrick on Shannon
Table of contentsNew Opening Its honestly organic foodWhat the owners say Our Visit The food at HonestlyOn the sideSomething differentDrive through Farm ShopContactsPhoneAddressWebsiteSocialsFinding HonestlyMore Carrick on ShannonMore EatsBest to do New Opening There’s a new kid on the block in Honestly Farm Kitchen in Carrick on Shannon has opened its doors. A organic cafe and…… Continue reading Honestly Farm Kitchen, Carrick on Shannon
Templetogher Mill, The Community Project
Table of contentsThat heritage sign LocationTempletogher MillThe community restorationPurchaseRestorationCompletionIreland history and heritage That heritage sign For 2 years on the way to work I drove past a sign on the road which read heritage area. With a lack of time I never quite made it there. One sunny afternoon I had a hour to spare…… Continue reading Templetogher Mill, The Community Project
Learning the Angel’s Share in whiskey making
A speakeasy not easy to find When we visited Hong Kong we found a little speakeasy online situated up a tiny elevator stairwell. Now I say find it, it took almost 30 minutes of trying to open doors and asking people to finally find it. Even the street seller 20 metres down the road had…… Continue reading Learning the Angel’s Share in whiskey making