Hong Kong is a sensational city. All those high-rise buildings, all those people, the frantic pace of life, the food. It is truly one of those cities that belongs to the world: secure in its unique urban heritage, it has a brashness that reminds me of London. This is not a self-conscious city. If you … Continue reading Hong Kong
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uluru
The desert is a cold place in winter. Bitter cold at night. But the upside of visiting such an iconic place in winter is that the sun doesn't rise too early in the morning, and the sun sets just before you are thinking of dinner, so the sightseeing fits in with a reasonably relaxing trip. … Continue reading uluru
ireland may 2007
A twelve-day holiday in Ireland in May: my suitcase was packed with layers, sweaters and closed-in shoes. How wrong could I be? From the day I landed we had blue skies and sunshine and not a drop of rain. I had too many sweaters and not enough teeshirts. Thank god for Dunnes Stores. The hire … Continue reading ireland may 2007
back with a vengeance
Yes, I'm back after a lengthy absence, but I guess most of you have seen me in one place or another in October so you all know what I've been up to! After almost exactly a year, it was fantastic to spend a couple of weeks back in Dublin with the family. It was my … Continue reading back with a vengeance
Máiréad Doyle 